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Contents March 2011

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design feature Remodeling Trends & Advice page 14 Top local designers offer ideas that are imaginative and practical and divulge their insider knowledge about the hottest trends in design. What are some of their tried and true tips?

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Official Show Guide Welcome to the Show......................................... 10 Landscapes & Gardens....................................... 11 Getting Around the Home Show............................ 12

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Getting Around the Home Show What to bring?

Admission: Cash or Check. – no credit cards accepted at the gate. And don’t forget you can order your ticket online at www.LouisvilleHomeShow.com and receive a year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens magazine. You can also stop by a participating Kroger on your way to the Show and get tickets for $8 with a Kroger Plus card.

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Rem deling Trends & Advice

By Nancy Miller

“Receiving value for money spent on remodeling has always been a concern to homeowners, but today there is an even greater focus on getting a return on the remodeling investment,” says Michael Cadden, partner in Promaster Contracting. “They are well aware of property values and don’t want to spend so much money on remodeling projects that they eventually have to overprice their home to get their money out of it.”

But he adds that while budgets may be limited, there is a definite desire to spend money on quality products and services. Also, the Internet has led to a more educated public that have done research and know exactly what they want.

“The big trend in remodeling is not big spaces, but more efficient use of smaller spaces,” remarks Cadden.

Kiel Thomson, owner of The Kiel Thomson Co., echoes that thinking.

“It’s about the function of the space and how the space relates to people’s daily lives. Along with that comes a streamlining of design of the exterior and interior, and a design that requires less maintenance in every room.

The bulkiness that was seen in additions to homes is now losing favor to a higher degree of simplicity. Without a doubt, there’s growing interest in contemporary design. Even houses that are 50 or 100 years old can have a great contemporary kitchen and bathroom, eliminating some of the clutter, but still maintaining the integrity of the house.”

“Sometimes we’ll rip everything out in a remodel project, but I respect things that were done in the past and often try to preserve many architectural details. With any remodel, scale and size are paramount to good design,” says Todd Stengel of Todd Stengel Construction.

“The cleaner, streamlined look relates to the Metro style. There’s gravitation away from an Old World ambience with ornate furniture and tons of trim. However, that doesn’t mean old materials can’t be used. It’s exciting to use them in new ways. Recycling pebble stones in showers or using an old tree trunk for a table base introduce new, fun ideas to a house. Recycling is very hot in design,” says Brad Sprigler, owner of Brad Sprigler Designs.

When remodeling a house, everything doesn’t have to be completed at the same time. “Sometimes I do a long range plan for a room. It’s important to ‘get the bones of the room right’ rather than select cheap pieces of furniture and accessories and hate them three years later. Think about what you want forever, then go backwards and decide what it can

look like right now and what you can add down the line. That makes sense not only for staying within a budget, but also recognizing that you won’t immediately be able to find everything you want. It’s all part of a developing design,” observes Susan Moloney of Moloney-Smith & Associates.

Crystal Newton, a designer with Tassels, believes one way to save money on design is to not rush the process. “Rushing leads to bad decisions and to overpaying. Maybe buy all the fabric at once and begin incorporating changes as you go along. That way you’ll be able to enjoy each step of the process and appreciate everything on its own.” Lisa Knight of Lisa Lynn Design Services supports that philosophy when she advises clients to focus on one room and finish it before tackling the next room, believing that jumping from room to room results in no one room every getting completely finished.

Some of the coolest designs start not in the front foyer, but in new rooms in the back of the house that serve as a type of foyer. “We always do so much to make the front foyer grand and beautiful, but when lifestyles are casual and simple, homeowners, and sometimes even their guests, use back entries. Instead of walking into a laundry room, why not a casual foyer, with attractive desks, nicely designed cubbies and charging stations for electronics?” suggests Knight. “If you’ve never had a mud room, you don’t know what you’re missing. They’re a super catch all in a good way. They’re the first place you come in and the last place you leave. There’re where you stash your shoes, umbrella and raincoat so you don’t mess up the floors or the stairs or the upholstery,” says Stengel.

Knight says that ‘less rooms but better rooms’ is the current design mantra. A room can be designed as a flex room, a space that can be used as a playroom for children or a study for adults. Or a guest room can be created in a way that is practical for everyday functions. One of the most apparent trends in remodel design is the addition of closets and other storage space. Her figures show that at least 1% of a home’s square footage is devoted to closets and storage.

He and Thomson echo their remodel colleagues when they explain that living areas are being opened up to family or great rooms and to kitchens. “It’s rare that a remodeled home doesn’t open to the kitchen.

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advantageous for keeping an eye on the kids or for entertaining,” says Cadden. “When the kitchen is part of the larger space, families can be together instead of having someone pinned in the kitchen while everyone else is in another room,” adds Thomson.

In a great room Thomson often installs floor-to-ceiling and almost wall-to-wall paneling that’s actually cabinetry but appears to be one piece of wood instead of the clutter of multiple layers. It’s an easy way to streamline design and to provide a significant amount of storage.

A well designed kitchen is as functional as it is visually appealing.

A super cool kitchen might convince even the most inexperienced (or disinterested) cooks to don an apron and heat things up for a yummy meal. What differentiates a cool kitchen from one that functions poorly? Lora Nix, owner of Nix Miller Designs and Cabinetry, has oodles of ideas. She thinks in terms of a kitchen having separate areas, or stations, all of which are based on a client’s specific needs. “The kitchen should be designed according to the homeowners’ heights, whether they are right or left handed, and any physical limitations. It should accommodate the type of cooking they do---everyday cooking for family, frequent entertaining, or a combination of the two. If they’re really into cooking, they need double ovens and a separate microwave. If they have trouble getting all the food finished at the same time, perhaps they need a warming drawer. We get very specific and talk about pots and pans, and spices, and I even measure their baking pans to make sure they’ll fit. If they like to entertain, I may suggest they install two dishwashers, one at a prep sink and one in a clean-up area so there are two different work stations,” she says.

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in color between the cabinets and countertops. She admits she usually recommends going over the top on lighting, knowing that lighting can always be dimmed but can be a major problem if it isn’t adequate. Under cabinet lighting is helpful because it shines light directly on a task area, whereas general lighting can cast a shadow on the work area. Since ceramic tile is hard on the legs and back, a resilient floor such as hardwood, cork or solid vinyl tile that looks like ceramic may be a better choice. When it comes to appliances, she often suggests an induction cooktop because it isn’t hot to the touch and is safer for someone who has a disability or suffers from Alzheimer’s or other diseases.

“In general, kitchens are getting smaller. Baby boomers have better things to do with their time than clean a big house. A good kitchen is about quality, not quantity. It’s important that the layout of the kitchen be extremely functional, using every inch of space. Appliances need to be accessible to be fully functional. I’m using more French door or bottom mount refrigerators because people like fresh produce at eye level.

And the bottom freezer is more accessible than the side-by-side because it doesn’t require bending and digging. An oven that is positioned up is preferable to one that requires bending over. Another idea is to elevate the dishwasher or dishwasher drawers. About every kitchen I design has an Advantium because people are short on time. But it’s a good idea only if the owner takes the classes. Otherwise, it isn’t used,” says Nix. Functionality has to be successfully integrated into kitchen design if the design is to be successful. “When we update a home’s kitchen, every square inch is used. The other objective is to make the room comfortable and to design it to be visually very much a part of the house, not a room whose identity doesn’t reflect the house as a whole,” emphasizes Stengel.

Bathrooms are an extremely important room in the house to apply aging-in-place desigsn. Nix says that if grab bars are not part of the initial remodel, paneling should be installed behind the drywall so that grab bars can be mounted later on. The tile on the shower floor should not match that in the other areas of the bathroom, but should show a division of color for someone whose eyesight may be failing. Borders in accent colors are pretty and can give color definition. Comfort height toilets, shower benches and hand held showers are convenient for everyone, not only the aging population or the handicapped. Shower controls shouldn’t be placed under the shower head, but inside the door so the water temperature can be adjusted before the person enters the shower.

For aging-in-place design, she doesn’t think water closets, or a separate space for the toilet, is a good idea because they usually don’t allow enough room for a wheelchair.

Cadden’s clients tell him they want to splurge on amenities such as multiple showerheads, body sprays and hand showers. His recent bathroom remodels have featured natural stones and lean toward a whiter palette (often a black and white design) rather than the wood tones and warm colors that have been used in many bathrooms during the past several years. When other colors are used, he says they tend to be bold instead of subtle.

The power that color has to define the character of and to express the individuality of a room, or entire house, can’t be overemphasized.

“There is a massive influx of grays---pearl, smoky, deep and silvery pewter---a gorgeous range of greens,” says Knight. “We’re using a lot of high, striking contrast in colors throughout the house. That could mean that we pair light cabinets with dark floors or light walls with dark cabinets.” Doesn’t all that contrast become distracting and complicated? Not if you take her advice. If you want the walls to be bold, go with light colors for furnishings and fabric. Conversely, if you like bold, bright furniture, the walls need to be paler. Don’t forget that color doesn’t have to come only from the walls. Bring in color through rugs, art or accessories such as vases and pillows.

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Sprigler: Today’s design is about simplification, smaller floor plans and smart space planning. Make a list of what you want and what you need before you start the project.

Building a new home is exciting and chock full of possibilities. It’s your chance to incorporate creative design elements that let you and your family express your tastes and lifestyle. But new construction comes with questions and, sometimes, uncertainties about what to do and how to do it.

We had conversations with several of Louisville’s most talented design pros. Our design and décor experts are a stellar group to be sure: Lisa Knight, Lisa Lynn Design Services; Susan Moloney, Moloney-Smith & Associates; Lora Nix, Nix Miller Designs and Cabinetry; Crystal Newton, Tassels; Donna Outlaw, Dwellings; Brad Sprigler, Brad Sprigler Designs; Dennis Tapp, Designs by Dennis Tapp; and Liz Wilson, Liz at Home.

They offered ideas that were imaginative and practical and divulged their insider knowledge about the hottest trends in design. What are some of their tried and true tips? How do they maximize functionality? And how do they infuse a home with a bit of pizzazz and a splash of dazzle?

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Wilson: The focus has shifted from the amount of square footage to the details of the space. It’s not about having a lot of objects, but about a floor plan that really works.

Newton: Good home design means a house is designed specifically for the individual or family, not just something that appears in a magazine or on television.

Knight: The classic client wish is a clean, contemporary look that is still warm and inviting. I think of it as urban contemporary.

Moloney: Simplicity is back. There’s a restraint in design that’s sophisticated and refined. I often have the urge to tell clients to totally clean out and edit as they put things back, reducing excessiveness.

Tapp: Rooms are nodding toward casualness but that doesn’t mean boring. There are some wonderful fabrics that can dress up any room but still let it be livable. Retro style sofas are back in style but have higher and deeper seats. Sunbrella fabrics, previously used only outdoors, are now available in several finishes, including a soft velvet. They don’t fade and spots wash right out. I love them! Believe it or not, flocked wallpapers are back, but the textures are not nearly as coarse.

Newton: If you stick with neutral base pieces, such as a sofa or chair, punch up the room with jazzy fabrics on pillows. Use different fabrics on the front and back so you get two designs for the price of one.

Knight: Rugs are used on hardwood floors to define the living spaces.

When you’re mixing and matching the rugs, don’t let the patterns and fabrics on furniture and at windows compete with the rugs. Sometimes a simple rug is best, but if fabrics in the room are subtle, the rug can be allowed to make a more dramatic statement.

Outlaw: Buy a few nicer pieces that stand out, whether they are furniture or accessories or chandeliers instead of many less expensive pieces. Speaking of chandeliers, use them everywhere. They’re much more interesting than ceiling fans, which are kind of on their way out. Chandeliers don’t have to be fancy but you can use a little crystal without being overly formal.

They can also be iron or something rustic for a completely different look.

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New Colors to Dress Up Your Home A can of paint might be your best friend if you’re thinking about creating a room for the first time or are ready to bring new life to an existing room. Painting is one of the quickest, easiest and least expensive ways to change the look and personality of any room. There are hundreds of colors from which to choose. Deciding which one (or ones) you want to dress up your home will be lots of fun and will inspire you to express yourself in your décor. Jim Lehrer of Brownsboro Hardware and Paint knows that paint selection can be as much of a challenge as it is fun.

Here are a few colors he thinks will be some of designers’ top choices this year: Benjamin Moore Jade Green – vivid green Mexicana – strong red Sunquist Yellow – lively bright yellow Brilliant Blue – dominant blue PPG Porter Paints Lipstick Red – sexy, adventurous red Suddenly Sapphire – bold blue

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Living Rooms, Dining Rooms and Hearth Rooms

Kitchens

Tapp: Contrary to what many people think, the dining room hasn’t become extinct. However, the majority of people prefer what is known as a hearth room, which is essentially a combined living room and dining room that usually opens off the kitchen. It has a relaxed attitude that isn’t always found in a traditional living room and dining room layout.

Sprigler: Hearth rooms with open kitchens are conducive to family time, letting some people be in the kitchen while others enjoy the seating area in the rest of the space. I often mix textures such as wood, stone and metal, and bring in a rug for added interest in a hearth room.

Moloney: The kitchen often turns into a living room, whether for the family or for guests. A kitchen doesn’t have to look like a utilitarian kitchen, but can be a lovely living area. Personally, I don’t like to see a kitchen from the living room or great room. I think the sink and countertop with dirty dishes should be visually blocked. Who wants to see that mess? Most everything, including the refrigerator and dishwasher, can be hidden behind doors or cabinetry. Kitchen design has taken a totally different approach with the advancement of appliances. There may be a refrigerator drawer in an island and another one for fresh vegetables.

Storage Wilson: No one can ever have too much storage. To increase storage, take advantage of any extra space, perhaps a dormer area or under a staircase. Actual dry wall storage areas are being designed more frequently than cabinetry storage.Newton: I think built-ins around a television always make great storage and can be designed as a focal point of a room. But there are also some little ways to increase storage. An ottoman can serve as a coffee table and can also serve as storage.

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Outlaw: There’s an increased interest in cooking at home, so families get to spend more time together. I think it’s great. It’s one of the things that makes Europe so wonderful! I like to install warming drawers, ice makers, really any conveniences that will make the kitchen function better for the family. What don’t I like in a kitchen? Ceiling fans above the kitchen table are a huge no-no. When you sit down to dinner you don’t want a fan blowing dust around the table. Also, grease from the kitchen sticks to a ceiling fan. Use a chandelier instead. A microwave over the stove doesn’t make sense and it isn’t attractive. I replace the microwave with a pretty hood and backsplash.

Wilson: Practicality is a major issue. Upkeep is definitely not a positive word. People want to filter out the fluff and keep only a few decorative items. For colors, I’m seeing mostly clean, crisp white cabinets, many of which have glass fronts, and a great deal of open shelving.

Nix: Cabinets are reaching the ceiling, eliminating the wasted space above them. There should be a contrast between the floor and cabinets.

If the cabinets are dark, I would do a light floor. Sometimes a light floor is used with white cabinets, but there still needs to be a contrast.

One of the biggest mistakes in kitchens is to not allow enough space around an island, making it cramped and uncomfortable. An island simply doesn’t fit in every kitchen. Trying to cram too many bar stools into a small space is another problem. And lining up bar stools in a row doesn’t foster conversation. Angle or curve them instead. Sharp corners on countertops are bad because they are at eye level for small children and can be dangerous for older people who aren’t very steady. You really can’t have too much lighting in a kitchen. You can always turn it off it it’s too bright, but it’s a big problem if there isn’t enough. Under cabinet lighting is good, but halogen lights can melt things on the bottom shelf of the cabinets. I know from personal experience!

Bedrooms Newton: Mix patterns and bring in water colors---blues and greens--that make you feel serene, not reds and yellows that create a high energy. You might want to let a rug dictate the color palette. The furniture doesn’t have to match but should work together and not appear disconnected. Most of all, you should love each piece.

Outlaw: I like upholstered headboards instead of wood or iron because they give the feeling of sitting on a sofa. Functional draperies, shutters or bamboo shades are taking the place of wood shades or mini blinds that are time consuming to clean. Draperies, when used, aren’t as frou frou as they have been in the past. Traverse rods that have a wood fascia and an opening and closing mechanism can be used with draperies to give the appearance of simple panels.

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It’s Smart , It’s Economical and It’s Green!

There are many ways you can make your home more energy efficient, many of which result in considerable cost savings. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has some suggestions you can put to good use when making your home more energy efficient: • Install appropriate insulation.

• Install high-efficiency windows instead of those that minimally meet the energy code.

• Purchase only Energy Star®-rated appliances.

• Install only low-flow water fixtures.

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Upgrade to at least an Energy Star®-rated water heater, or better yet, a tankless water heater. Tankless water heaters, which save energy by heating water only when needed, are comparable in cost to traditional gas water heaters but are 30% more efficient, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Purchase the highest HVAC system you can afford and make sure it is correctly sized for the area you want to condition. Automated HVAC systems can maintain a more energy-efficient temperature while the home owners are away at work, but switch to a more comfortable temperature prior to their arrival home. Zones can also be created to heat or cool only the areas most used by the o cupants, keeping other areas, such as guest bedrooms, shut down until they are needed. According to Energy Star, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, programmable thermostats can save consumers about $180 per year in energy costs.

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Keep in mind that lighting can make up 10-20% of the total electrical usage of the home. Installing an automatic dimmer, which adjusts to your needs based on the time of day or occupancy, will lower electricity bills and increase the life expectancy of light bulbs.

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Blinds and draperies can be programmed to close during the hottest part of the day to block out the sun, keeping the house cooler. In colder winter months they can open up to allow the sun to warm the house, which helps regulate the room temperature. They can be programmed to close during the hottest part of the day to block out the sun, keeping the house cooler.

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By Nancy Miller

Car owners understand the necessity of having their vehicle maintained so it runs properly and lasts a long time. Like regularly changing the oil in your car, preventive maintenance to your house will help the materials used to build it last longer and avoid extensive repair projects. And, just like properly maintaining your car is necessary for the safety of your passengers, taking care of your house can help keep your home safe and avoid injuries to your family and friends.

Louisvillian Christie A. Perry, author of Protecting Your Greatest Asset: Your Home (visit housedr.org for more information) advises homeowners to conduct their own home inspections on a regular basis. What should you look for and how often should you look for it? Here are a few of her suggestions:

Annual Inspections: Chain link fence Chimney Decks and wood fences Disposals Exterior paint Fireplaces Garage door Hot water heater Masonry, brick and stone Sump pump Waste cleanout Windows

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Twice a Year: A/C unit and furnace Basement Ceilings Concrete and asphalt Doors Exhaust fans/vents Exterior water spigots Floors Floor drains and foundation Foundation Gutters and Downspouts Receptacles Roof Sinks Stairs and stairwell Toilet Tub and shower Walls

Quarterly: Dryer vent Fire extinguishers Fireplaces GFIC receptacles Supply lines/shut-off valves Seal tile floors Seal tile showers Septic tank monoxide detectors carbon Smoke and Monthly: Furnace filter

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) suggests these preventive maintenance projects that are sometimes overlooked: Central Air Conditioner • Clean or replace the air filter at least every two months.

• Prune any shrubbery that is restricting the circulation of air.

Attic, Basement and Garage • Clean and discard paper and junk.

• Remove the grates from drain pipes in basement, on garage floors and in the driveway, then scoop out muck and flush with a garden hose.

Vents in Foundation, Soffits and Eaves • Make sure screens are intact to keep out squirrels and other rodents, birds and insects.

• Carefully knock off wasp and bee nests from eaves.

Siding • Look for blistered or peeling paint. Decide if it is time to paint your house.

• Check for popped nails and loose or cracked clapboards. Caulk when necessary.

Sliding Doors • Clean the tracks.

• Check locks and tighten hardware.

Screens and Screen Doors • Inspect, repair and clean the screens and screen doors. It may be necessary to paint them before re-installing.

Fireplace • Clean and empty the ash pit if the fireplace has one.

• Clean chimney.

Hot water heater • Drain the sediment from the bottom of the tank.

• Consider having the tank insulated to reduce heat loss.

Wood Decks • Nail any raised boards and hammer in any popped nails.

• Refinish with stain or paint if raw wood is exposed.

• Look for signs of decay and termites in wood near or in contact with the earth.

Exhaust fans • Clean the blades.

• Oil the motor.

Sewer Lines • Inspect the grass above the sewer lines. If it is greener than adjacent grass, it may indicate a leak in the line.

Electrical circuit • Identify the fuse or circuit breaker that controls each circuit; make a diagram and affix it near the box.

Sump Pump • Test the motor and pump by filling the sump with water. If the motor doesn’t start or the pump doesn’t pump, call a repairman.

Septic System • Have it inspected and cleaned, if necessary.

Gutters and Downspouts • Scoop our leaves, seed pods and other debris.

• Flush the gutters and downspouts with a garden hose.

• Look for pools of water that reveal sags in the gutters.

• Straighten bent gutter hangers.

Ornamental iron railings • Sandpaper rusted areas and treat with rust-inhibiting paint.

Life Expectancies of Home Products The NAHB/Bank of America Home Equity Study of Life Expectancy of Housing Components reports the life expectancy of various products, including: Appliances Varies on the amount of use each appliance receives. Gas ranges: 15 years; dryers and refrigerators: about 13 years; trash compactors: 6 years; dishwashers and microwaves: 9 years.

Concrete and Masonry Chimneys, fireplaces and brick veneers can last a lifetime, and brick walls have an average life of more than 100 years.

Driveway • Patch holes and seal cracks.

• Resurface if the concrete is flaking from salt or chemical ice removers.

Decks Varies according to climate, but under ideal conditions, about 20 years.

Fences • Hammer in popped nails • Tighten loose posts • Paint or stain if raw wood is exposed.

Electrical and lighting Copper plated wiring, copper clad aluminum and bare copper wiring expected to last a lifetime; electrical accessories and lighting controls: 10+ years.

Faucets and fixtures Kitchen sinks made of modified acrylic will last 50 years, while faucets will work properly for about 15 years. Average life of a bathroom shower enclosure is 50 years. Showerheads last a lifetime, shower doors about 20 years.

Flooring All natural wood floorings: 100 years or more.

Marble, slate and granite: about 100 years, but can last less due to a lack of maintenance. Vinyl floors: up to 50 years; linoleum: about 25 years; carpet: 8-10 years with appropriate maintenance and normal traffic.

Footings and foundations: Poured and concrete block: a lifetime if properly built. Termite proofing of foundations: about 12 years if chemical barriers put in place during construction are left intact.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning They all require proper and regular maintenance to work efficiently, but even in the best cases most components of the systems last only 1525 years. Furnaces on average: 15-20 years; heat pumps: 16 years; air conditioning units: 10-15 years; tankless water heaters: more than 20 years; electric or gas water heaters: about 10 years.

Insulation and infiltration barriers As long as they’re not punctured, cut or burned and are kept dry and away from UV rays, the cellulose, fiberglass and foam used in insulation materials will last a lifetime, whether the insulation was applied as loose fill, house wrap or batts/rolls.

Roofing Depends on weather conditions, proper building and design, material quality and maintenance. Slate, copper and clay/concrete roofs have the longest life expectancy---over 50 years.

Roofs made of asphalt shingles: about 20 years; roofs made of fiber cement shingles: 25 years; roofs made of wood shakes: about 30 years.

Siding and accessories Outside materials typically last a lifetime. Brick, vinyl, engineered wood, stone (both natural and manufactured), and fiber cement: as long as the house exists. Exterior wood shutters: 20 years, depending on weather. Gutters: more than 50 years if made of copper and 20 years if made of aluminum. Copper downspouts: 100 years or more; aluminum downspouts: 30 years.

Windows and skylights Aluminum windows: 15-20 years. Wooden windows: upwards of 30 years.

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March 11-13, 2011

Have Dr. Lori Appraise your Antique for Free Award winning television personality Dr. Lori is a certified art and antiques appraiser, with a Ph.D. in art history. She has authored 30 books, and is a nationally syndicated columnist and editor of several lifestyle publications. She’s been seen on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Tonight Show, ABC TV's Live Well Network, and has made appearances on CBS, NBC, and Fox. In addition, she is the director of www.DrLoriV.com. She presents more than 100 events every year and conducts in-home appraisals. Best of all? She joins us at the Home, Garden and Remodeling Show!

She’ll rant (and occasionally rave) as she takes a look at the items you bring to her to appraise. Don’t get your feelings hurt if with her infectious laugh and humor she ridicules the soup tureen that Aunt Wilma bequeathed to you. She might question Aunt Wilma’s taste and might joke that the tureen is pretty strong evidence that you were not her favorite niece.

She could be in absolute bliss when your sister hands her the family joke---a 4’ tall purple mermaid who has a vile one-eyed spiny sea creature entwined around the lovely mermaid’s body.

When she declares the mermaid to be worth a bloody fortune, it may be time for you to head to the famed pork sandwich booth to soothe your ego. Dr. Lori says, "You'll laugh out loud while learning about your antiques, your friends and even your spouse at my event! I'm not an antiques dealer, reseller, or affiliated with any auction house, and my evaluations are straight forward and honest. I will not hesitate to tell your friend or spouse that their compulsion for buying and saving items is a sickness, just adding to the clutter.”

Visitors to the Home, Garden and Remodeling Show are invited to bring one item per person, per stage appearance for a free appraisal during each of the times Dr. Lori is scheduled on stage (see schedule). Come ready to have fun!

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By Nancy Miller

When considering building a new home or remodeling an existing home, it’s critical to select the right individual or company for your individual project. It is a decision that will help determine the quality and cost of your remodel or new construction. The Home Builders Association of Louisville (HBAL) has Registered Remodelor and Registered Builder members who: • Are informed about new products.

• Are linked to a network of industry professionals on the local, state and national level.

• Have a commitment to continuing education.

• Have the ability to address special building issues/techniques.

• Have access to a conciliation process should problems arise that cannot be easily resolved.

• Have experience in the home or commercial construction profession for a specified period of time.

• Have demonstrated financial and on-site responsibilities.

• Are a full-time professional who derives his or her principal income from construction, remodeling or related real estate activities.

• Have submitted the names of previous customers as references • Have Registered Remodeler or Builder sponsors with personal knowledge of their remodeling/construction activities and business integrity.

• Must have acceptable credit history.

• Appear before a committee of Registered Remodelers or Registered Builders for a personal interview.

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Ask how long they have been in the remodeling or building business You want to be sure they’ll be around after the project is complete to service warranties and to address issues that could develop. It usually takes three to five years to establish a financially sound business.

q Check with the Better Business Bureau to learn of any complaints. q

Inquire whether the remodeler or builder has sufficient workers’ compensation and general liability insurance. If not, you may be liable for any construction- or remodeling-related accidents on your premises.

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q Check references. q Check for quality of workmanship and materials of previous projects. q Be sure you are able to easily communicate with the person. q Ask for a complete and clearly written contract. Review it carefully. q Be cautious of unusually low-priced bids. If the remodelor or builder is unable to pay for materials and labor as the project proceeds, there could be potential problems. q Look for these logos:

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Customers attending the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show will be allowed to bring one article for Dr. Lori to appraise free of charge.

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Basement Finishing Systems Case Foundation Systems LLC, 1206 Louisville Handyman, Inc., 1133

Bathroom Accessories/Supplies Redfern Enterprises Inc, 2001, 2100

Bath Liners America's Window, 343, 1543 Bath Fitter, 1932 Bowles Electrostatic Painting, 1119

Bathroom Remodeling Bowles Electrostatic Painting, 1119 GoodCabinetsCheap.com, 1410 HD Concepts, 432 Hickory Valley Woodworking, LLC, 1213

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Building Materials Angie's List, 634 Boland Malonely Lumber, 735 PC Home Center, 1747 Cabinet/Door Hardware Chris's Custom Cabinets, 749 M & H Custom Cabinets, Inc., 519 PC Home Center, 1747 Cabinetry & Countertops (New/Resurfacing) Barber Cabinet Co., 1643 Blue River Cabinetry, 1429 Cambria, 352 Cardinal Kitchens & Commercial Surfaces,1244 Century Entertainment & Furnishings, 1031 Chris's Custom Cabinets, 749 GoodCabinetsCheap.com, 1410 Granite America, 931 Hickory Valley Woodworking, LLC, 1213 Kentuckiana Countertops, 857 M & H Custom Cabinets, Inc., 519 McDonald Marble & Stone, Inc., 1235 Mees Tile & Marble, 1435 Schmidt's Cabinet Creations, Inc., 1601 Cleaning (house, carpet, etc.)

Coit Cleaning & Restoration, 28 Grand Finale Cleaning, Inc., 1232 icarpetiles.com, 1101 Maxcare Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, 1918 Cellular Phones/Service Verizon Wireless, 119 Central Vac Systems/Vacuums Central Systems, Inc., 504 Cleaning, Decks/Fences, etc.

Southern Stain & Seal of Louisville, 621 Closet Customization & Storage AG Glass & Mirror, 718 Closets by Design, 1419 Sexton Insulation, 619 Clothing Accessories/Quilted Accessories Donna Sharp's House of Quilts, 1121

Designers Decorating Den Interiors, 1234 Direct Sales & Demos All Star Dips, 1652 Anew BackYard, 2101 Cutco Cutlery, 238 Dejean Art Gallery, 1560, 1562 Duraguard Custom Table Pads, 722 Kitchen Craft , 748, 1837 London Specialties Co., 20 London Specialties, 1115, London Specialties, 1214, 1515, London Specialties, 1614, 1814 M&E Sales, 300 Mary's Magnetic Magic Jewelry, 1827 MediMassager.com, 336 Nectar of the Vine, 26 Redfern Enterprises Inc, 2001 Scentsy, Independant Consultant, 626 Show-Me-Products, 1260 Something New, 606, 1815 Stormy Point Village, 449 The Amazing Tile & Glass Cutter, 200 The Courier-Journal, 2142 Uncommon USA, 37 DISH Network All Pro Satellite & Security, 2035 Duct Cleaning Kentuckiana Comfort Center, Inc., 1524 Maxcare Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, 1918 Education/Information Better Business Bureau, 1113 Daylily Society of Louisville, 2202 Jefferson County Clerks Office, 212 Kentucky Department of Agriculture, 1212 Kentucky State Entomologist, 1449 The Courier-Journal, 2142 University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, 162 Electrical Corrigan Electric & Home Systems, 1843 Crider Electric, 531

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Ladders Higdon's Paint & Ladder Store, Inc., 1139

Health Screenings/Massage Crosby Chiropractic Center, 208 Eriksen Chiropractic Centers, 1629 M&E Sales, 300 Massaging Insoles By Bestsoles, 1553 MediMassager.com, 336

Lake & Pond Management Aquatic Control, Inc., 1236 Landscape Borders/Edging Boral Brick, Inc. 1261 Border Magic, 1525

Cardinal Curbing Llc, 819 Concrete Designs Ent / Mr. Curb, 709 Creative Curb, 1431 Curban Legends , 543 Irving Materials, Inc., 1145 Lee Brick & Block, 14 Landscape Materials Cardinal Nursery & Landscaping Inc., 2147 Daylily Society of Louisville, 2202 Hardscape Supply, 2027 Kiser Outdoor Lighting, 1200 Lighthouse Landscape Lighting, 549 Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, 525 Pro Turf Lawn & Landscaping, 2219 Landscapers/Nursery Cardinal Nursery & Landscaping Inc., 2147 Greenscapes, 1757 Hancock Landscaping, 2327 Hardscape Supply, 2027 Kentuckiana Aquatic Gardens, 2201 Landscapes by Dallas Foster, 2235 Landshapes, 2343 Lawnco LLC, 2243 Living Water Landscape, 2349 Okes Lawn & Landscape, Inc, 2227 Pond & Fountain World, Inc., 2335 Preferred Landscape & Irrigation, 2211 Pro Turf Lawn & Landscaping, 2219 Triumph Landscaping, 2111 Lawn Care Black Diamond Termite & Pest Control, 318 Lawnco LLC, 2243 Okes Lawn & Landscape, Inc, 2227 Scotts Lawn Service, 1646 Lawn Mowers Beards Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc., 1009 Cub Cadet Dealers, 949 Grasshopper Company, 2019 Louisville Tractor, Inc., 943 The Mower Shop, 1009 Lighting Architectural Salvage W.D., Inc., 643 Kiser Outdoor Lighting, 1200 Landscape Lighting Company, 507 Lighthouse Landscape Lighting, 549 Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, 525 Log Homes Honest Abe Log Homes, 637 Marble/Granite/Tile Imperial Marble Inc., 649 Medical Supplies/Home Healthcare Gould’s Elevator and Accessibility, 1201 Premier Home Care, 450 Mold Prevention/Remediation Moldstoppers, 631 Mole Extermination Moleliminator, 1131 Organization & Storage Solutions Closets by Design, 1419 Monkey Bars, 2015 Outdoor Kitchens/Fire Pits Hardscapes, 2027 Landscapes by Dallas Foster, 2235 Pond & Fountain World, Inc., 2335 Ready Set Grow, 429 Triumph Landscaping, 2111 Outdoor Power Equipment Beards Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc., 1009 Cub Cadet Dealers, 949 Grasshopper, 2019 Louisville Tractor, Inc., 943 The Mower Shop, 1009

Painters/Paint Supplies 360 Painting, 426 Adams Construction Services, Inc., 1545 Bowles Electrostatic Painting, 1119 Brownsboro Hardware & Paint, 837 CertaPro Painters, 1642 Color Craft Painting, 630 Higdon's Paint & Ladder Store, Inc., 1139 PPG Porter Paints, 1401

OPC Construction & Repair, 1323 Paul Davis Remodeling of Louisville, 625 Restrotech Disaster Services, 537 RPO Custom Homes & Remodeling, 1531 SB Home Renovations, LLC, 752 Star Homes, 1900 Willz Construction Inc., 539

Pest Control Black Diamond Termite & Pest Control, 318 Moleliminator, 1131 Mosquito Squad of Louisville, 608 OPC Pest Control, 1323

Roofs/Roof Cleaning A+ American Roof Cleaning, 515 American Roofing & Metal Company, 613 Classic Metal Roofing Systems of Kentuckiana, 1107 Cornett Roofing/Metal Pro Roofing, 633 G/M Roofing & Home Exteriors, 239 HKC Roofing & Construction, 823 MR ROOF, 1701 National Roofing Systems, 859 Raven Exterior Cleaning, 506 Restrotech Disaster Services, 537 The Roof Stain Doctor, 1163 Universal Roofing & Windows Direct, 1913 Southern Stain & Seal of Louisville, 621

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Rubber Surfacing Geoworks, 632

Plumbers Becht Givens / Service Experts, 423 Maeser Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, 1519 Roto-Rooter, 610 Tom Drexler Plumbing, 1220 Vessels Plumbing & Services, Inc., 1503

Satellite Systems All Pro Satellite & Security, 2035 DISH Network, 2035

Ponds & Gardens Kentuckiana Aquatic Gardens, 2301 Pond & Fountain World, Inc., 2335 Preferred Landscape & Irrigation, 2211

Screens/Screening Products Accent Awning, 1509 Clearview Central Division, 1123 Screens of Kentucky, LLC, 1243

Patio Enclosures/Sunrooms Allied Aluminum Products, Inc., 1619 Better Living Patios & Sunrooms of Louisville, 1153 Champion Window Co., 1057 Equinox Adjustable Roofs, 650 Patio Enclosures, 557

Pool Tables/Game Room Supplies Steepletons, 831 Watson's, 849 Pools & Pool Supplies Backyard Pools, Inc., 1137 Brummett Pools Inc., 957 Cherry Valley Spas, 1649 Clearwater Fiberglass Pools & Spas, 1219 Gym and Swim, 500, 502 Salty Paws Marine & RV, 409 Sunset Fiberglass Pools, Inc., 33 Watson's, 849 Pressure Washing Services Nu-Look Pressure Cleaning, 415 Raven Exterior Cleaning, 506 Southern Stain & Seal of Louisville, 621 Wood Re New of Louisville LLC, 428 Recreational Vehicles Northside RV's Inc., 0006 Registered Builders/Remodelors Baily Remodeling, 1111 Clore Construction, 1208 Dogwood Homes of KY, 1347 Elite Homes, 1639 Ellery Esposito Construction, 1344 HD Concepts, 432 Home Builders Association, 1043 Jagoe Homes, Inc., 1315 Kimbel Construction, Inc., 1443 Landmark Custom Homes, 1446 Louisville Handyman, Inc., 1133 O'Rourke & Associates, Inc., 1238 Registered Remodelors of Louisville, 1927 RPO Custom Homes & Remodeling, 1531 SB Home Renovations, LLC, 752 Remodeling Adams Construction Services, Inc., 1545 Baily Remodeling, 1111 Clore Construction, 1208 Ellery Esposito Construction, 1344 Kimbel Construction, Inc., 1443 O'Rourke & Associates, Inc., 1238

Safes Misty Morn Safe Co., Inc., 1542

Security Systems ADT First Choice Protection, 1105 AAA Systems, 1561 ADT Security Services, 529 All Pro Satellite & Security, 2035 CARE Security & Monitoring, 2150 Central Systems, Inc., 504 Hawkeye Security and Electronics, 501 Mid-America Security Systems, Inc., 243 Misty Morn Safe Co., Inc., 1542, 1544 Shutters Weber Windows, 1049 Skylights Transitions Inc., 1346 Solar Powered Products Econ Solar Inc., 438 Solar Air Flow Homes, 1447 Solar Design, 1210 SolarTEK Energy of Kentucky, 30 Transitions Inc., 1346 Stone/Stone Products (Faux Interior/Exterior) Axis Stone Importers, 1227 Cambria, 352 Storage/Storage Sheds Custom Wood Products, Inc., 757 Miller’s Mini-Barns, 1019 PODS, 21, 22 Tuff Shed Inc., 1901 Stoves Fireplace Distributors, Inc., 16 Structural Panels Enercept SIPs, 1700 Sunrooms American Deck & Sunroom Co, 724 Better Living Patios & Sunrooms of Louisville, 1153 Enterprise Home Improvements, LLC, 1001 Four Seasons Sunrooms., 400 SPC Home Improvement, 1301 Sunrooms and More, 312, 1819

Tile, Stone, Marble K V Flooring, Inc., 1425 Louisville Tile , 1849 McDonald Marble & Stone, Inc., 1235 Mees Tile & Marble, 1435 RiverCity Flooring Inc, 919 The Flooring Gallery, 719 Tile Art Gallery, 2047 Undercover Deck Systems Clearview Central Division, 1123 Utilities LG&E, 401, 403 Vacation Packages/Properties Stormy Point Village, 449 Vacuum Systems/Cleaners Central Systems, Inc., 504 Rainbow Vacuum Cleaners, 215 Vinyl/Fiber Cement Siding Affordable Exteriors LLC, 901 America's Window, 343, 1543 Atlas Siding, Windows & More!, 909 Boland Maloney Lumber, 730 K - I Lumber & Building Materials, 1537 Primax Home Center, 311 R.K. Lynch Vinyl Products, 2049 Weber Windows, 1049 Window World, 809 Water Systems Culligan Water Systems, 325 Waterproofing Bone Dry Waterproofing Inc., 511 Champion Waterproofing, 639 Crawlspace Doctor, 1457 The Crawl Space Team, 1807 United Dynamics, Inc., 219 Window Film ESP Co., Inc., Window Tinting, 307 Glare Control, Inc., 623 Window Treatments ESP Co., Inc., Window Tinting, 307 Gotcha Covered Window Fashions, 1149 Louisville Blinds & Drapery, 629 Renewal by Andersen, 937 Windows & Doors Affordable Exteriors LLC, 901 Air-Tite Home Products, 435 Allied Aluminum Products, Inc., 1619 America's Window, 343, 1543 Architectural Salvage W.D., Inc., 643 Atlas Siding, Windows & More!, 909 Boland Maloney Lumber, 735 Champion Window Co., 1057 Door Store and Windows..., 729 Enterprise Home Improvements, LLC, 1001 Gilkey Window Company, Inc., 1329 HKC Roofing & Construction, 823 Iron Crafters, Inc., 552 K - I Lumber & Building Materials, 1537 MR ROOF, 1701, 1800 PC Home Center, 1747 Pella Windows & Doors, 1411 Primax Home Center, 311 R.K. Lynch Vinyl Products, 2049 Renewal by Andersen, 937 SPC Home Improvement, 1301 Sun Windows, 743 The Window & Door Center, 13 Tru Fit Windows LLC, 1949 Universal Roofing & Windows Direct, 1913 Weber Windows, 1049 Window World, 809 Wood Cleaning/Protecting Seal Smart, LLC, 0732

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