The Early Days: A Humble but Ambitious Start

M&M’s story began in 1976, when Mike Yadron founded the company. Initially, he ran it from the basement of his home in South Holland, IL. Later, Yadron also rented a garage to store essential construction materials. 

During the first few years of its existence, M&M offered mainly roofing services. However, even back then, the company had a wide range of customers. Among them were residential, commercial, and industrial clients from Chicago and northwestern Illinois. 

The secret to M&M’s early success was that it placed customer satisfaction at the top of its priorities’ list. So, Mike always made sure to offer quality services at competitive prices. What’s more, he strived to turn every home improvement job into a well-planned project. As a result, the company’s customers did not have to deal with guess-work. 

M&M Over the Years: A Constant Growth

Throughout the years, M&M continued to attract new customers. Also, the company gained various industry accreditations from organizations like AWDI and NRCA.

Best of all, Mike took his business out of his basement and expanded it to two locations in Illinois. Soon after that, he and his team were able to cover more areas in Chicago and the Prairie State. 

Passing the Torch

In 2010, Mike appointed his son, Nick Yadron, as President of M&M. Despite his young age, Nick already possessed a fair amount of knowledge and experience in home remodeling. After all, he had been working in the company since 1997. Plus, Mike’s son had a degree in Building Construction Technology.

Still, according to Nick, his greatest business teacher has always been his father. Therefore, it’s not surprising that M&M’s new president now manages the company after his dad’s original vision. What’s more, he increased its sales and doubled its size in less than a decade on the job. 

M&M Today: Embracing Systematization and Innovation 

Today, thanks to father and son Mike and Nick, M&M’s family is bigger than ever before. Currently, we have a total of four business locations, and we cover many areas in Illinois and Indiana. 

Nick Yadron is still heading the company. Under his leadership, we managed to systemize every aspect of our work. By doing so, we are now able to provide our customers with consistent results. 

Also, Nick has “armed” us all with smart mobile technology. As a result, we can create proposals or execute contracts on the spot. So, our clients enjoy time-efficient home improvement solutions.

A Future of Endless Possibilities

Clearly, we at M&M are a family with traditions. Still, we are also one of the few home remodeling companies that embrace innovation. Therefore, this is only the start of Mike and Nick’s long line of excellence.

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We here at M&M Home Remodeling Services firmly believe that it is important to give back to the community that has given us so much. That’s why partner with charitable organizations in need.

This March we joined forces with a wonderful non-profit organization, Phil’s Friends. Our company is based on a culture of giving, so we assembled the entire M&M team to visit their Crown Point facility and lend a helping hand.

So, on March 6th, we started the day off by going to one of their packing facilities. There, we helped make care packages and decorated the boxes they come in. Those, along with some hand-written cards, will go to the people that are currently fighting cancer. 

Not only that, but Phil’s Friends also send out these cards to the people who’ve been in remission for a year to let them know that they are loved.

About Phil’s Friends

Phil Zielke, a two-time cancer survivor, started this non-profit Christian organization in 2006. Knowing how difficult the entire process was first-hand, Phil wanted to reach out and help cancer patients who are still in the midst of it. 

That’s when he founded Phil’s Friends, a non-profit organization, based in Indiana.

The organization sends out Care Packages, Cards of Hope, and organizes trips to a half a dozen hospitals in Indiana. In addition to financial help, Phil’s Friends also offer emotional, spiritual, and faith-based support through the way of prayer.

What Phil’s Friends Organization Does

The first way that Phil’s Friends organization helps those fighting cancer is by sending out care packages. Once someone requests one, a team of volunteers will carefully package and deliver it to their hospital, in a colorful and decorated box.

Also, they organize the Cards of Hope Program that sends testimonials, heartfelt messages, and words of encouragement to cancer patients. These cars help let them know that they’re not alone in their fight and that they have the support they need to get through it.

Lastly, once a month, the volunteers from Phil’s Friends deliver these packages to the:

• Rush Medical Center
• University of Chicago Medical Center
• Loyola University Medical Center
• Franciscan Cancer Center Munster
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

How Others Can Get Involved

Phil’s Friends organization has made it incredibly easy for anyone to volunteer and start helping. For example, they encourage groups of 10 or less to use their walk-in sessions. 

On the other hand, those who have a big group of friends or have their own business and want to help out can schedule a group session. 

What’s more, Phil’s Friends encourages families with kids to come down to one of their packing centers to help out. While the adults are busy packing, the little ones can write and draw colorful cards to cheer up cancer patients.

For more information, we recommend taking a look at the Volunteer section of their website. They also have a Donate section, for those who’d like to get involved but don’t have time. 

So please, if anyone wants help and donate their time or resources, we suggest taking a look at Phil’s Friends Organization. Just a few hours of our time can mean the world to someone and there are no downsides to it.

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But as most home remodels end up being really expensive, they can put a big strain on your budget. That being said, knowing a few home hacks and tricks can save you a lot of money. Let’s take a look at the top five things you can do before starting a home remodel so that it doesn’t cost you a small fortune.

Refurbish Instead of Remodel

A lot of homeowners think that if they’re doing a remodel, they need to take everything out of their homes. But more often than not, you can save and refurbish numerous things. For example, instead of removing and replacing your cabinets entirely, why not refurbish them?

You can take them down, put a fresh coat of paint, and change the finish. What’s more, you can also refurbish some of your existing fixtures. These projects don’t take long to complete and they can save you a lot of money.

Choose Your Materials Wisely

You don’t need to buy the most expensive materials on the market to make your home feel luxurious. Nowadays, there are cheap alternatives to almost anything you want to get, that actually won’t break the bank. For example, instead of getting granite countertops, you can buy Formica or vinyl for your kitchen.

Another thing homeowners tend to waste their money on is carpeting. While we can’t disagree that wool or broadloom carpets look gorgeous, they also come with a pretty hefty price tag. On the other hand, polyester and olefin carpets look almost the same, only they cost much less.

Do Light Prep Work

Many contractors will charge you for prep work that you could do on your own in a few hours. To start, if you’re painting your house, you can move and protect all of the furniture yourself. 

What’s more, some carpet installers can charge up to $4 per square foot just to remove your carpets. You could also get charged with additional haul-away costs, which would significantly increase the final price. But if you get rid of the carpets and dispose of them yourself, you’d be saving yourself a lot of money.

DIY Projects Save Money

We get it, not everyone loves doing DIY projects around the house. But considering how much money they can save you, maybe rolling up your sleeves and doing a few isn’t such a bad thing. For example, with just a couple of tools, you could paint your bedroom or kitchen on your own.

On the other hand, we wouldn’t recommend doing your own plumbing or installing your your own roof. If you’re planning a refresh of your roof, windows, siding, doors, or gutters, it’s probably best to start right here with our team at M&M Home Remodeling Services.

Find the Right Contractor

Finding the right contractor is possibly the most important step in your entire remodel. To start off, experienced contractors work with numerous home improvement stores and can often get you a better price on materials than if you bought them yourself.

Also, you need to find a contractor that will give you a competitive quote and finish the project on time. Before you commit to hiring anyone, we suggest you ask for referrals and check references. The only way you can be sure you’ve hired the right company for the job is by doing your research and asking questions. Speaking of questions, if you have any at all about stepping up your home’s curb appeal, give us a call or contact us right here.

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On the other hand, exterior home remodeling allows you to recoup up to 97.5% of your investment. Since you’re not doing a full-on renovation but only replacing the existing assets of your home, it saves you both money and time. In this article, we’ll only mention the projects that offer the highest ROI, and list them from lowest to highest percentage. So, without further ado, let’s see which replacements allow you to make the most out of your investment.

Roofing Replacement

Replacing your whole roof seems like a lot of work, and it’s something many homeowners often put off. However, a new roof offers a high ROI and will likely end up paying itself off in the future.

A new metal roof will set you back around $38,600 on average, and increase your home’s resale value by about $23,526, according to remodeling.hw.net. This amounts to an ROI of 60.9%, which is higher than that of an upscale kitchen remodel or bathroom addition.

However, if your material of choice are asphalt shingles, you will be able to get a higher increase. The alteration costs around $22,636, and will increase the resale value of your home by $15,427. With an ROI of 68.2%, this roof replacement surpasses the resale value of a major kitchen or a bathroom remodel.

Window Replacement

Windows play an important role in both the functionality and value of your home. Depending on the type of material you opt for, you could get a return of investment of nearly 74%. 

For example, a wood window replacement will set you back around $20,526, and yield a return of $20,526 on average. With a 70.8% ROI, the quick alteration surpasses the resale value of an upscale master suite addition.

On the other hand, vinyl windows are the most popular choice for homeowners all over the US. They can dramatically reduce the outdoor noise levels, your cooling and heating costs, and recoup a big chunk of your investment. The price of an upscale vinyl window replacement averages about $16,802 and increases the resale value of your home by $12,332. This means you will be able to enjoy the ROI of around 73.4% — a higher percentage than any alteration we have mentioned so far.

Siding Replacement

Faulty, old siding can drive up your energy bills and drastically decrease the value of your home. However, a siding replacement will both protect your home from the outside elements and offer a high return on investment. 

The alteration costs about $16,036 and increases the value of your home by $12,119. With a 75.6% ROI, new siding will recoup more cost than an upscale or a mid-range kitchen remodel.

Door Replacement

Doors are quite important when it comes to making the right first impression. An entry door replacement is by far one of the quickest and cheapest alterations you can make to increase the value of your home. With the average cost of  $1,826 and resale value of $1,368, steel door replacements offer a 74.9% return on investment. However, we have saved the best for last.

Remember that crazy 97.5% return of investment we mentioned at the beginning of this article? Believe it or not, it can be achieved by replacing your garage door. On average, the alteration costs $3,611 and adds $3,520 to the resale value of your home, creating a 97.5% ROI. The quick and painless remodel will help drive in potential buyers to your home and give you the highest ROI possible.

Final Thoughts

Let’s face it, we all judge a book by its cover. The curb appeal of your property is a huge factor when it comes to selling it, and the exterior of your home is a big part of it.

While remodeling the interior of your home might make you feel warm and cozy, it often makes for an unpredictable investment. To conclude, exterior home remodeling offers the highest ROI, making it the best investment you could make.

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