Everything Home Expo 2023 Guide

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The Builders Association of Central PA (BACP) has a long and rich history, serving the residential building industry of the Centre Region since 1957. The BACP is a not-for-profit organization representing builders, developers and remodelers, as well as other professionals, suppliers and related trades associated with the housing industry.

BACP members believe in community!

From the Association's early days, the main objectives have been to be create a desirable community, to fulfill the American Dream of home ownership and to build a strong economy. Our members know the key to a great community is people working together to improve the quality of life for all its residents. That is why BACP members are involved in giving back to the community that they live in A few project highlights include partnering with Habitat for Humanity to construct homes, building a playground in the Beaver Farm affordable housing community, building a kitchen in the Active Adult Center and updating a home for Housing Transitions. Our members have been and continue to be a strong force in the community.

They are also committed to the future!

Not only is the industry essential to supply residents with housing, it also is the creator of a large segment of the job opportunities in the area. Through partnerships with the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology, the State College Area School District, the Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center, and Penn State University, the BACP volunteers with the students and staff to ensure that the curriculum is meeting the current needs of the industry. These "future homebuilders" are engaged in association activities and provided with opportunities to gain work experience throughout the course of the year.

How can we benefit you?

In addition, the Builders Association serves as a link between consumers and the building industry Let us be a referral source for you. If you are undertaking a home improvement project or are thinking about building a new home, you need look no further than the members of the Builders Association of Central PA. The members of the BACP have submitted proof of insurance as well as financial and professional references. Members also sign a Contractor Quality Commitment document, striving to achieve the highest standards of the industry in every job A list of trusted area professionals is included in this magazine and can also be found on our website www.centralpabuilders.com

Executive Board

President: Brady Grove, The Hartman Group

Vice President: Stephanie Fost, Habitat for Humanity of GCC

2nd Vice President: Scott Hefkin, InVested Advisors

Associate Vice President: Doug Olson, Your Building Centers

Past President: Chad Rimmey, S&A Homes

Treasurer: Heather Pleskonko, Baker Tilly

Secretary: Brian Wolfgang, Pennsylvania Housing Research Center

BUILDER DIRECTORS

Matt Gorzas, Bosak Construction

Andrew Lewis, Berks Homes

Chad Owens, Envinity

Rob Rosenberg, State College Design & Construction

BACP STAFF

Executive Officer: Keri O'Shea

Digital Media Specialist: Ellie Leyo

life directors

Betsy Dupuis, Babst Calland

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS

Christa Hosterman, Arize Federal Credit Union

Jeff Stainbrook, Pella Windows & Doors

Tasha Williams, Centre Concrete

Stephanie Walters, Scott's Landscaping

Larry Miles, Vigilant Security

FIRST AVENUE

*JRS Landscaping, LLC

*J.S. Decorative Concrete, LLC

*Culligan Water

*Lewistown Cabinet Center Inc

*Pro Max Fence Systems, LLC

*Lawnscape Ltd

*Pennwood Home & Hearth

SECOND AVENUE

*Mid-State Awning, Inc.

America's Carpet Outlet

*Advanced Concrete Systems Inc.

*Jeff Tate Paving, Inc.

*Martin Appliances

Dodson Kitchen Restyling

*Martin Water Conditioning

*Richards' LLC

*Hartman Group

*Sootslayer Chimney Sweeps

*Lorna Arocena Architect

*Pella Windows and Doors

THIRD AVENUE

Stone Line Sales

*Envinity, Inc.

Bourbon Bark Woodworks

Superior Sleep Experience

Solarshield Metal Roofing

Horizon Federal Credit Union

*Storm & Park

*Poseidon Waterproofing LLC

*HearthstoneLog&TimberframeStructures

FOURTH AVENUE

58 Foundations

*Brookside Homes

JB Roofing

Window Perfections

*Conklin Lawn and Plant Care

Wilkes Pools and Spas Renewal

Patio Enclosures by Great Day Improvements

Top Hat Chimney, LLC RDI

*ReStore

WHO'S HIRING?

ALL COMPANIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY HIRING WILL HAVE BALLOONS AT THEIR BOOTH!

*Denotes alcoholic beverages served at this booth.

*Booth 14 Fri & Sat only

*Booth 7

Booth 29

Booth 16 Food Court

Food Court

Food Court

Booth 11 Sat & Sun

Booth 208

Everything Home Expo Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Community Partner

Military Sponsor

Kids' Zone Sponsor Bag Sponsor

Food Court Sponsor

Bar & Bakery Sponsor

Builder's Brew Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Everything Home Expo Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Home Expo Sponsors

Grand Entry Sponsors

In-Kind Sponsors

FREE VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY ADMISSION

COURTESY OF: REDMOND'S COMPLETE COMFORT, LLC

For the sixth year, Redmond’s Complete Comfort, LLC is honored to be able to offer all Active and Veteran Military Free admission to the Home Expo. We hope you will come out to see us at the Everything Home Expo so we can thank you for your service to our country.  We will be handing out T-Shirts to all Veterans and Active Military as a small token of appreciation for all that you do.

Community Beneficiary Corner Marketplace

Check out the Corner Marketplace and enjoy a little retail therapy during the Home Expo.

Deb'sFlowerFarm

Booth 603

ScentsyConsultantReneeMiller Booth 702

PricklyCactusRanchCandlesCo Booth 704

RiveraArtistry Booth 607

ScentsCandleCompany

Booth 605

SignatureHomeStyles

Booth 706

ThirtyOnebyStaceyHaas

Booth 700

Home Expo Hunt

Kids' Zone

Horizon Federal Credit Union is proud to sponsor the Kids' Zone all weekend long at the Everything Home Expo! Nittany Valley Sports Centre, Local Scout BSA Troops, Bricks 4 Kidz, Climb Nittany, and Central PA Professional Women in Building Council will be providing a variety of activities including bounce houses, building challenges, construction carnival and more for children of all ages.

Saturday Highlights

10:00am-5:00pmClimbNittany

RockHoldObstacleCourse

10:30am-12:00pmBricks4Kidz

DreamHomeLegoBuild

1:00pm-4:00pm-LocalScoutBSA

ConstructionCarnival

Special thanks to the BACP Professional Women in Building Student Chapter for constructing the Kids' Zone!

Find a Qualified Contractor

There are thousands of legitimate, ethical contractors in business around the country. Unfortunately, there are also scam artists looking to cheat you out of your money who pose as legitimate contractors. These “fly-by-night” operators often show up in communities impacted by natural disasters to try to scam distressed homeowners into paying for shoddy repairs or work that they will never show up to perform.

Here are some warning signs to look out for:

Doesn’t have license and insurance. All professional contractors should be insured and able to show their certificate proving such insurance. Although all states do not require licensing, contractors in states requiring licenses should have it and be able to provide a copy.

Asks you to sign anything before you’ve hired them. If they want you to sign an “estimate” or “authorization” before you’ve made the decision to hire the contractor, look out. They may be trying to get you to sign what is an actual binding contract.

Doesn’t write contracts. Professionals have clear contracts that outline the job, process, the cost, and helps clarify how problems will be managed. If you don’t have a contract, you are not protected when something goes wrong. Don’t hire anyone who tells you a contract “won’t be necessary.”

Requires cash or payment in full before starting the job. Shady contractors demand cash and then run with the money. Many home owners have been stranded by paying in full up front. A deposit towards materials is common, but only pay it once you have a contract signed by both you and the contractor. It’s also suspect you’re asked to pay cash to a salesperson instead of a check or money order to a company.

Vastly underbids all other contractors. They may have the best price, but that doesn’t guarantee the best work. Such contractors may cut costs on quality, which can end up costing you more when you have to have the substandard work redone.

Offers “special” pricing. If you’re told you’ve been “chosen” as a demonstration project at a special, low price, or you’re told a low price is good only if you sign a contract today.

Cannot provide customer references. Professional contractors should have current references they can provide from current and past clients — and you should be able to reach those references, not just an answering machine.

Difficulty contacting the contractor. Professionals have a physical office, mailing address, phone, and email. They should respond to your queries in a timely manner. Make sure you can verify the contractor’s business address. If they only have a p.o. box, be wary.

Tells you to obtain the building or remodeling permits. Professional contractors go to the county or state offices and get permits for their work themselves. Asking the homeowner to do it is a sign that they are not a legitimate contractor.

Above Ground Care Inc

Allied Mechanical & Electrical

America's Carpet Outlet/Quality Hardwoods

Aperture Consulting, LLC

dba Aperture Insurance Solutions

Arize Federal Credit Union

Babst Calland

Baker Tilly

Bassett Masonry, Inc.

Bennett Supply Company

Berks Homes

Bosak Construction

Bricks and Stones

Brookside Homes

Budget Blinds of Altoona/State College C

Central PA Dock & Door LLC

Central PA Institute of Science & Technology

Central PA Soft Water, LLC

Centre Concrete Company

Centre County Association of REALTORS, Inc.

Centre Daily Times

Centre Peace, Inc

Cisney & O'Donnell Builders & Remodelers

Core Mortgage Services, LLC

Cornerstone Waterproofing

Culligan Water

Cutting Edge Tree Professionals

Doty & Hench

EBY Paving & Construction, Inc.

Envinity Inc.

Etters Heating & A/C Services LLC

F

Fine Line Homes

First Commonwealth Bank

Fresh Coat Painters

Gary Thull Pools, Inc.

GEM Homebuilders Inc.

Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.

Glossners Concrete Inc.

Goodco Mechanical

Green Horizon Landscape

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County

Hearthstone Homes, Inc.

House Wire Electric Inc.

Impressions

Integrity Construction, Inc.

Integrity Heating & Cooling Systems, LLC

Interiors by J&O Studio

InVested Advisors

J.S. Decorative Concrete LLC

Jeff Tate Paving, Inc.

Joe Jovinelly Services

JRS Landscaping, LLC

Keller Williams Advantage Realty

Kish Bank

Kish Valley Construction, LLC

Kissell Power Equipment

Landscape II

LandServ Inc.

Lawn Doctor of SC Bellefonte

Lawnscape LTD

LeafFilter

Lewistown Cabinet Center Inc

Lezzer Lumber

Loesch Construction

Long Construction Company

Lorna Arocena Architect

Mammoth Restoration

Martin Appliance

Martin Water Conditioning

Mid-State Awning, Inc.

Mid-State Seamless Gutter Inc.

Nevins Real Estate Management LLC

Nittany Mountain Excavating, Inc.

P

Park Forest Enterprises, Inc.

Park Security Systems

PBCI-Allen Mechanical & Electrical

Peachtree Enterprise, LLC

Peirce-Phelps, Inc.

Pella Windows & Doors

Pennsylvania Housing Research Center

PennTerra Engineering Inc

Pennwood Corp.

Penstan Supply div of Hajoca Corp

Pinehurst Homes Inc

Pro Max Fence Systems, LLC

R

R G Morgan Construction LLC

R.H. Marcon Inc

RE/MAX Centre Realty

T2B Commercial Interiors

The Hartman Group

Timber Springs Drapery Co

TMG Builders, Inc.

Torron Group

Travis Gheen Construction, LLC

Triple E Homes

Valley Homes T/F Teaco, Inc.

Vigilant Security, Inc.

Weaver's Remodeling and Renovations LLC

Window World of Altoona

Wunderbar Structures

X-HAB 3D

Your Building Centers Inc

Redmond's Complete Comfort Mechanical & Electrical

Reliance Bank

Remodelers Workshop

Richards' LLC

Ridge View Builders LLC

Roeshot Construction Inc

Roofworks USA, Inc

Rossman Construction LLC

Rowe Construction Co. LLC

S

S&A Homes Inc

Scott's Landscaping Inc.

Shunk's Kitchens Inc.

Smith's Custom Builders Inc / Impressive Homes

Spade Made Home Improvements, LLC

State College Area School District

State College Design and Construction, LLC

Steve Hackman Builder

Stiffler, McGraw & Associates, Inc.

Storm & Park Group, LLC

Superior Walls by Advanced Concrete Systems Inc.

Swartz Fire & Safety Inc.

Swisher Concrete Products, Inc.