Does anyone have recommendations for good, reasonably priced countertop installers/fabricators who do work in the north/northwest suburbs of Chicago, specifically around Prospect Heights?

It's a burn hazard to someone trying to walk around it, they're going to be constantly brushing by hot metal. 

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $271,000

Cash invested: $30,000

Duplex with 1 bed, 1 bath in each unit + 3 car garage in a great neighborhoo...

I was told that, by definition, a sofa bed would be less comfortable than a sofa because of the metal in it.

We had to bring the 1925 house to 2023 code which involved un-installing 26 windows that were already nicely installed (in appearance) in the house, reframing them to 2023 standards (at the time) which also involved strapping the bottom of the wood framing with metal straps (mind you this all after we had already completed the inside renovation).  

Hi Jules - A metal frame with a glass top dining table is a great choice for small condos.

Metal bed frames all the way, far less liability than wood. 

Hi All,  I've had several rolled roofs installed and never saw anything like this. 

Really hard to kick in a door and then even if they go thru a window, can't open door from inside.3) Remove mechanicals, store, reinstall upon MoveIn4) VPS or DAWGS - metal window screens and doors.

You can use metal posts with either.