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Renovated Handy Township farmhouse kitchen with a long island and a view of a red barn in winter

Livingston County · about 35 min (21 mi)

Kitchen Remodeling in Handy Township, MI

Farmhouses and newer homes around Fowlerville, on the western edge of Livingston County.

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  • MI Residential Builder #2101209269
  • CMKBD · CAPS · CLIPP designer
  • Serving since 2020

Kitchen remodeling in Handy Township, MI brings us to the western edge of Livingston County, where the township surrounds the village of Fowlerville along I-96, about 35 minutes (21 miles) from our Kress Rd studio. About 8,613 residents (2020 Census) live in the township.

Handy is still farm country with growth mixed in. Working farms and old farmhouses share the roads with newer homes on split-off parcels and subdivisions near the village, so a kitchen project here can mean modernizing a farmhouse or upgrading a recent build.

Farmhouse and newer-home services for Handy Township

I-96, the Fowlerville village line and Handy Township zoning

Handy Township wraps around the village of Fowlerville, and I-96 crosses it with an exit at Fowlerville Road. For a township address, zoning is a township matter, and the building permit and inspections fall to the Livingston County Building Department. Homes inside the village limits follow the village's zoning instead, and many township homes share a Fowlerville mailing address, so we confirm the parcel early.

Handy's zoning ordinance, updated in November 2024, spells out when the township step applies. A land use permit from the zoning administrator is needed for the construction, enlargement or alteration of a dwelling, and where the county requires a building permit, the township permit has to be issued first. Minor repairs and alterations that do not change a home's use, area, structure, fire safety, exits, light or ventilation are exempt, so a cabinet-and-counter swap and a remodel that removes a wall can land on different sides of that line.

Fowlerville Road and Grand River carry most traffic through the township, and the I-96 interchange puts Howell to the east and Lansing to the west within easy reach of farmhouses and new builds alike.

Floor plan sketch for reorganizing a Handy Township farmhouse kitchen that grew through additions
Reworking a farmhouse kitchen that grew through additions, from measured sketch to plan.

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10094 Kress Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169

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Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m. · Design consultations by appointment

Typical drive from our Pinckney base: ~35 min (21 mi).

Thirty-five minutes west on I-96: planning a Handy project with Nick

A first meeting at the farmhouse table tells Nick more than any photo: where the mud comes in, how many people eat at harvest time, which walls are original. If you want to continue, a retainer gets the design under way: competing layouts, a 3D view, elevations and build-ready drawings, finished off with pricing. We group site visits for selections and measuring so the distance does not slow the project.

Finish choices are billed by the hour or as a set package. Your purchase agreement turns the cabinet and material orders over to us, and Nick books the partner contractors and keeps tabs on the farmhouse or new build until it is done.

Farmhouse kitchen in Handy Township with open shelves, a farm sink and wide-plank floors
Open shelves, a farm sink and wide-plank floors in a renovated farmhouse kitchen.

Planning a kitchen in Handy Township? Call (810) 923-8792

Call Kitchen NV in Pinckney, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Design consultations are by appointment.

  • ★ 5.0 on Google (28 reviews)
  • MI Residential Builder #2101209269
  • CMKBD · CAPS · CLIPP designer
  • Serving since 2020

Old farmhouses and new homes on split-off parcels

Farmhouse kitchens here often grew in stages: a summer kitchen enclosed, a porch absorbed, a mudroom tacked on. The result can be a long, narrow room with doors on every wall, uneven floors and windows where cabinets should go. Private wells and septic are standard on rural parcels, which affects faucets, sinks and whether a disposal makes sense.

Newer homes on split-off parcels and in subdivisions near the village bring the opposite kitchen: a solid builder layout with weak storage, lighting and finishes. Those rooms rarely need walls moved, which keeps the project focused on cabinetry, counters and light. For farmhouse style ideas, our post on farmhouse kitchen ideas is a good start.

Newer Handy Township home kitchen updated with new cabinets and an island near Fowlerville
A newer home kitchen updated with new cabinetry, an island and brighter lighting.

Client reviews

What clients near Handy Township say about working with Nick

★ 5.0 average from 28 Google reviews

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“There are many choices when coming up with a kitchen design, Nick can help get you to the perfect setup. The products we purchased from his company were competitively priced and top quality. We also used Nick for some other cabinets in our new home. Great experience.”
Nick D.Google review · 5 years ago (as of Nov 2026)
★★★★★
“Nick is fun and easy to work with, creating the kitchen you are looking for within your budget. He is conscientious to detail, passionate about his work and a team player. Even though his business is growing in great strides, he goes above … More ”
Greta M.Google review · 5 years ago (as of Nov 2026)

Kitchen remodeling in Handy Township: common questions

Do you remodel old farmhouse kitchens in Handy Township?

Yes. Farmhouse kitchens are some of the most rewarding rooms to design, and Handy Township has many of them. Expect Nick to look closely at floors, framing, wiring and plumbing during the first visit, because additions over the years often hide problems. The design keeps the farmhouse character while giving you storage, work surfaces and light that function today.

Does a Fowlerville mailing address mean my home is in Handy Township?

Not always. Many homes with a Fowlerville address are in Handy Township outside the village limits, while others are inside the village. The difference decides who handles zoning, the township or the village, while building permits for both generally come through Livingston County. We check your parcel during design so the paperwork goes to the right office.

Can you design a kitchen for a new house being built in Handy Township?

Yes. Design-only work for new construction is part of what we offer. Working from your builder's plans before framing, Nick can place windows, plumbing, wiring and lighting around the kitchen, size the pantry and specify cabinetry. On rural parcels that also means planning around well and septic equipment. See our new construction kitchen design page.

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Start your Handy Township kitchen with a call to Nick

Call Kitchen NV in Pinckney, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Design consultations are by appointment.

  • ★ 5.0 on Google (28 reviews)
  • MI Residential Builder #2101209269
  • CMKBD · CAPS · CLIPP designer
  • Serving since 2020
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