Step by Step (February 2013)

After Hours

February 19, 2013 • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Published by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln • February 2013 • Vol. 16, No. 2 • Editor Jennie Korth

Chairperson’s Message

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery 5001 S. 19th Street Please send your RSVP to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225 by February 15.

by Jeff Bielenberg

I’d like to thank everyone who attended our January 9 tour of Custom Countertop’s new office and showroom! I thought we had a terrific turn out to see some of the new technologies Custom Countertop and their staff has to offer us and our clients. I’d also like to thank Rich and Karen Oliver for the lunch they had catered in for all of us who attended! Hopefully we all will be able to “Come Along for the Ride” and attend and support as many of the upcoming meetings as possible.

Best of the Best Best Addition Winner Christo Design Build, Inc.

Our next event will be After Hours at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery on February 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

I hope all of you will be able to attend this get together as well, and bring another colleague or friend along with you! Food and drinks will be served while touring the new fixtures throughout the show room. Also, if any of our members would like to have a tour of your business or facility, please let Kayla or me know.

It’s always fun and inspiring to become familiar with what others have to offer our members and their clients.

The Home and Garden Show will be held at the Lancaster Event Center February 7-10. Good luck to all of you in the show. Please let Kayla know if you want to donate your time to help with the success of this show.

Don’t forget to submit your pictures of your Porch/Veranda for this month’s “Best of the Best.” Remember you can submit pictures as far back as 2011. The winning picture will be displayed on the “Come Along for the Ride” poster board as this year moves forward.

Thank you for all your support!

Find your inspiration at the

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show February 7-10

Congratulations to Christo Design, Inc. on being the “Best of the Best” winner with their addition entry. Next month features porches/verandas, so be sure to submit your photo of the best porch or veranda you have done or been a part of since 2011 to the HBAL office no later than February 15, 2013 to be considered as the Best of the Best! Recognition will include a picture of the project along with your company name in the Step by Step publication and a spot on the HBAL website for one month.

Entries cannot win in more than one category.

February - Porch/Veranda March - Great Room/Family Room remodel April - Bathroom May - Pools June - Kitchen July Landscaping/Ponds August - Windows September - Decks October - Bar/Wine cellar November - Basement finish/remodel December - Custom Cabinetry

Remodelers Council January Meeting Custom Countertop Tour • January 9, 2013

Remodelers Spotlight

Name: AnDee Harris

Position: Escrow Officer Company: Union Title Company, LLC Phone: 402-323-1862 Email: andee.harris@uniontitle.com Company Information: A locally owned and operated company providing title insurance, escrow closing and construction disbursement services.

Favorite Books: 50 Shades of Grey Series Favorite Movie: A Christmas Story Favorite TV shows: Duck Dynasty, How the States got Their Shapes, The Voice Find rewarding: When I receive a compliment from a client, co-worker, friend, etc. and when I receive a hug from my son out of the blue.

Biggest challenge in life: Accepting things that are out of my control What inspires you: Living for my Savior What did you want to be when you grew up? A pro football player, an artist and an attorney Pet Peeve: Nail biting Bad Habit: Procrastination First thing I do in the morning: Wake up my son and dog Favorite vacation spot: My honeymoon in Aruba Greatest Hero: Abraham Lincoln Childhood fear: The dark and bridges Spare time: Playing softball and bowling Family: Husband Scott (married 13 years), son Brennan (5 years old) and Miniature Schnauzer Samee Jo (8 years old).

Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept.

Oct. Nov. Dec. Total Avg. Cost

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19 13 34 52 57 59 49 44 43 41 24 14 449

2006 Cost 333,000 426,676 613,750 560,472 907,924 520,942 645,103 433,967 585,123 621,817 384,690 480,951 6,514,415 14,509

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7 4 33 56 55 62 46 56 32 47 23 17 438

2007 Cost 87,400 314,300 1,283,155 539,511 818,301 481,374 728,615 807,215 558,017 1,150,309 747,848 693,600 8,209,645 18,743

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9 9 36 62 52 19 11 13 14 18 12 4 259

2008 Cost 1,364,460 141,600 589,154 1,208,366 809,323 543,997 212,984 583,602 556,083 490,847 776,208 152,860 7,429,484 28,685

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2 5 10 10 9 14 17 8 15 19 11 2 122

2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 297,872 554,070 244,470 407,066 793,181 990,184 18,000 4,070,396 33,364

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6 3 11 19 9 12 15 11 15 11 11 5 128

2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 706,474 148,500 460,740 697,500 219,300 375,278 333,693 230,395 92,000 3,833,360 29,948

#

3 7 18 15 20 16 9 12 16 13 10 6 145

2011 Cost 80,100 178,700 452,005 908,366 340,080 603,388 248,618 478,200 1,011,333 220,423 573,100 593,785 5,688,098 39,228

#

2 5 10 11 20 7 10 9 13 15 12 7 121

2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 723,945 224,812 414,975 545,217 595,111 438,100 527,840 223,642 5,137,317 42,457

Remodeling Permits: Alterations

Greatest accomplishment: The birth of my son.

Happy Valentines Day!

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Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

Jan. Feb. March April May June July August Sept.

Oct. Nov. Dec. Total Avg. Cost

#

89 87 100 87 120 97 94 44 92 96 66 74 1,046

2006 2007 Cost # Cost 1,007,372 88 1,163,863 967,125 78 909,207 1,147,674 107 1,280,089 706,214 88 1,031,776 1,042,668 115 1,578,971 985,229 97 736,760 1,072,119 117 1,258,848 433,967 110 1,138,598 674,348 94 1,070,733 966,277 96 868,251 423,155 88 961,501 871,566 61 686,991 10,297,714 1,139 12,685,588 9,845 11,137

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81 76 89 82 79 76 77 92 83 80 62 58 935

2008 Cost 907,619 947,505 800,412 877,275 723,878 662,915 1,143,624 1,264,374 962,319 750,551 1,071,515 474,216 10,586,203 11,322

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71 76 72 85 65 89 96 77 78 79 81 60 929

2009 2010 2011 2012 Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 81 804,484 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 69 565,929 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 96 1,055,957 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245 96 871,985 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242 123 1,544,337 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225 110 1,093,867 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259 109 1,029,087 790,319 119 1,006,147 129 1,032,748 114 1,148,868 778,464 124 976,777 106 928,466 84 764,670 552,852 141 929,354 122 1,298,243 124 1,019,740 890,150 118 827,222 93 703,129 100 750,064 743,974 134 2,823,358 74 647,016 67 846,949 9,563,267 1,443 13,149,592 1,231 11,553,638 1,173 11,495,937 10,294 9,113 9,386 9,800

Calendar of Events Feb. 7-10

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden Show Lancaster Event Center Thu. & Fri. 5 - 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $6 per person or $5 with a non-perishable food item

Feb. 19

Remodelers Council After Hours Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Mar. 11

5th Annual Chili Cook-off Shrine Center 6:30 p.m. - Let the feast begin!

7:45 p.m. - Prizes awarded $15 per person (kids 12 and under are free)

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