NARI TODAY - A Guide to Remodeling Right - Spring 2011

A GUIDE TO REMODELING RIGHT

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Functionality tops list for modern-day families

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Experience the difference with NARI During the past 25 years, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has been connecting central Ohio consumers with top remodeling professionals.

NARI has grown to more than 250 trusted professional members since its founding as a not-for-profit trade association in 1985.

We invite homeowners to see for themselves why consumers say NARI members are making the difference in their remodeling experiences.

For those who have had

difficulty locating a skilled contractor, NARI is the best resource in which to turn.

NARI contractors undergo a thorough background check and are screened using stringent criteria for experience and craftsmanship.

NARI contractors also must display a commitment to the NARI code of ethics. By reading this and future issues of NARI TODAY, homeowners can learn more about locating and working with the most trusted professionals in the remodeling industry.

Without fail, this special feature introduces homeowners to the professional members of NARI and serves as a guide to remodeling right.

In this issue, homeowners will find tools to help them feel comfortable with making decisions about their remodeling projects.

Using these guides will give peace of mind and help produce winning results with your home remodeling project.

Hire a NARI professional and experience the best.

We hope you enjoy the content of NARI TODAY. Experience the difference a NARI

member can make. If you have questions about NARI or how to locate a NARI member who can help with your remodeling needs, visit www.TurstNARI. org to get started.

We look forward to serving you!

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Remodelers help make homes more functional for modern-day families.

According to a poll conducted by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) on its Web site, the majority (56 percent) of homeowners cites functionality as the largest concern when it comes to their home.

Visitors to NARI National’s Web site, www.NARI.org, were asked to take part in this poll.

“The functionality of a home is very important, especially over the long term, as many homeowners in this economy have opted for remodeling over moving to new homes,” says NARI of Central Ohio President Todd Schmidt, CR, owner of Renovations Unlimited.

Functionality of the home generally starts with good design.

Remodelers can help homeowners take special care to look for the missing details in any home design – from the location of the electrical outlets to the location of light switches.

To address concerns, homeowners should think about how they intend to use the space in the future. Young families with small kids may use the space differently than empty nesters. Multi-generational households oftentimes require universal design principles to be incorporated to increase the accessibility for everyone who lives in the home.

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Consulting with a professional will provide you with ideas to increase convenience, as well as time- and money-saving hints for your particular project. clients and incorporate them into the design.

“It’s all about personalization – homeowners want to know that their space can be converted easily into a difference space in the future,” Schmidt says. “As children age and move out, they want to be able to make that space their own.”

When planning a remodel, here are a couple details you may want to think about: • Where you want electrical outlets, telephone jacks and nari of central ohio

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• What type of lighting is required – perhaps you’ll want to add a skylight or recessed lighting.

• Blending the design of new living space into existing living space.

• Your current and future storage needs.

• Universal features to accommodate the needs of a broader range of people throughout their lifetimes.

These details will enable your remodeling contractor

to help implement a design that best suits your needs and lifestyle. Consulting with a professional will provide you with ideas to increase convenience, as well as time- and moneysaving hints for your particular project.

Other results from the poll showed that 22 percent of homeowners were concerned about lead paint in their homes.

Another 13 percent said room size and 9 percent found accessibility of their homes to be a major concern.

As of April 2010, the EPA passed new regulations concerning lead paint in homes built before 1978.

Contractors are required by law to be certified in lead-safe practices and registered with the EPA to work in pre-1978 homes. For more information visit www.epa.org.

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The Contractor of the Year Awards (CotY®) recognize extraordinary design and craftsmanship in remodeling projects completed during the preceding year.

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards are the most prestigious awards given in the remodeling industry.

Contractors from around the country vie for the awards on an annual basis.

Winners are recognized for excellent workmanship and professional achievements. The competition enables NARI members to compete in 27 different categories locally, regionally and nationally.

A panel of impartial judges who are experts in the remodeling industry and related fields selects winners.

Entries are judged on problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, degree of difficulty and entry presentation.

NARI of Central Ohio presented 14 local Contractor of the Year awards in December at its annual awards gala.

Selecting the right remodeler is the most important decision homeowners will make in a remodeling project.

Choosing a contractor who has entered professional award competitions such as NARI’s Contractor of the Year is a good starting place.

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Winning a CotY award means that their efforts were successful and the homeowners requests and needs were met.

Isn’t that a combination you would like for your next project?

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ful remodel. A new consumer poll from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) revealed 49 percent of homeowners consider outcome and design as the greatest determinant of project satisfaction.

“Today’s homeowners are smarter and more strategic when it comes to remodeling their homes,” says NARI of

Central Ohio President Todd Schmidt, CR, of Renovations Unlimited.

“They want their design to cater perfectly to their lifestyles and how they intend to use the space,” he says.

Good design means more than customization of the home.

Design work can bring multi-functional capabilities to

a room, for example a kitchen that also serves as the living room.

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Whether it’s through a questionnaire or a walk-through of the current home, the main goal is that the remodeler knows what is desired. Many remodelers put clients through special exercises to get them to think about their lifestyles. specific about the design and how it’s going to impact their space,” Schmidt says.

Many remodelers put clients through special exercises to get them to think about their lifestyles.

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space,” Schmidt says.

Whether it’s through a questionnaire or a walkthrough of the current home, the main goal is that the remodeler knows what is desired.

The unstable economy may have a slight relation to the recent findings.

A more practical attitude toward spending in the last

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“To be successful as a remodeler today, you must have full transparency with your clients,” Schmidt says. “That usually means open communication lines and joint decision making in every aspect of the

job – budget, design, material selection, timeline and management.”

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For homeowners who are considering a remodel, Schmidt offers a bit of advice.

“Make a note of everything

you do in your home and how you access it over the course of a few days,” he says. “What paths you take, which counters you set items on, where you store belongings, and where you sit and relax – those are the things that are going to determine your remodeling

outcome.”

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