Step by Step July 2012

Best of the Best Best Addition Winner Fulton Construction

Published by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln • July 2012 • Vol. 15, No. 7 • Editor Jennie Korth

Chairperson’s Message

by Molly Johnson

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the picnic this past month at the Home Builders office. Hy-Vee did a tremendous job catering for us and the burgers and brats were wonderful. It was a great opportunity for members to enjoy the beautiful weather and to network.

The Remodelers Council Golf Tournament is on August 3rd at Wilderness Ridge, with the shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The tournament is getting full, so if you want to sign a group up, be sure to do so soon! I hope everyone is able to participate this year.

Congrats to Fulton Construction for the Best Addition for this month’s Best of the Best competition! Don’t forget we are looking for your best deck for July. Please submit your pictures to Kayla at Kayla@hbal.org.

I hope everyone has a fun and safe 4th of July!

To see a color version of this photo, visit www.hbal.org/rc/events.

Congratulations to Fulton Construction on being the “Best of the Best” winner with their addition entry. Next month features decks, so be sure to submit your photo of the best deck remodel you have done or been a part of in the past year to the HBAL office no later than July 17, 2012 to be considered as the Best of the Best!

Below is the list of the “Best of” projects we will be looking for the rest of the year. Photos can be submitted to Kayla@hbal.org or drop them by the HBAL office and we will scan a copy of them.

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.

July – Deck August – Landscaping September – Garage

October – Interior Remodel November – Custom Cabinetry December – Bar/Wine Cellar

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Home Solutions - 10 Uses for Vodka The January/February 2012 issue of “This Old House” features an article about the uses of Vodka as a household product. Learn how to get more out of your bottle than a drink.

1. Erase window streaks. As an alternative to using chemical cleansers, spray glass panes with diluted vodka, then wipe them down with a lint-free cloth.

2. Shine chrome. Put an end to soap scum and hardwater spots by soaking a soft cloth in vodka and wiping it over shiny fixtures.

3. Deodorize laundry. Spritz undiluted vodka on clothes to help remove musty smells, then hang-dry them in a well-ventilated area.

4. Remove rust from screws. Leave a weathered screw in vodka for just a few hours, then wipe to get rid of rust.

5. Preserve cut flowers. Save your bouquet by mixing a few drops of vodka with a teaspoon of sugar to inhibit the production of ethylene, which makes flowers wilt.

6. Remove stains from upholstery. Dip a clean cloth in vodka and rub it on fabric to help take out stubborn stains caused by ink, grass and some foods.

7. Kill weeds. Mix 1 ounce of vodka, a few drops of liquid dish soap in 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Apply on

a sunny day to broadleaf weeds that grown in direct sunlight; the vodka will help remove the leaves’ waxy coating, causing them to dry out.

8. Clean mold and mildew. Rid tile and caulk of dark spots by spraying them with vodka. Let sit for up to 30 minutes, scrub with a grout brush or old toothbrush and rinse thoroughly.

9. Sooth aching muscles. Treat sore muscles with a pack made by pouring equal parts of vodka and water into a resealable bag and freezing it to create a super-cold slushy mix. Whether you treat yourself to a cocktail afterward is up to you!

10. Stop odors. Boots smelling ripe? Spritz the insides with diluted vodka; let dry. No more odor.

20th Annual Remodelers Council Golf Tournament August 3 at Wilderness Ridge (1800 Wilderness Woods Place) Registration 7:30-8:15 Shotgun Start at 8:30 am

• $65 per golfer, includes golf, cart, food and prizes • Tournament format is 18 holes, 4-person scramble.

• Tournament is limited to 36 foursomes • Hamburgers and hot dogs are served all day • Handicapped event, flights will be determined based on a 9 hole score randomly selected.

• Prizes awarded following the tournament

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Call HBAL at 402-423-4225 to reserve a foursome!

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Remodeling Permits: Alterations

Jan. Feb. March April May Total Avg. Cost

Jan. Feb. March April May Total Avg. Cost

#

89 87 100 87 120 483

#

19 13 34 52 57 175

2006 Cost 1,007,372 967,125 1,147,674 706,214 1,042,668 4,871,053 10,085

2006 Cost 333,000 426,676 613,750 560,472 907,924 2,841,822 16,239

City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

#

88 78 107 88 115 476

2007 Cost 1,163,863 909,207 1,280,089 1,031,776 1,578,971 5,963,906 12,529

#

81 76 89 82 79 407

2008 Cost 907,619 947,505 800,412 877,275 723,878 4,256,689 10,459

#

71 76 72 85 65 369

2009 Cost 784,232 706,588 946,927 813,112 617,270 3,868,129 10,483

#

57 69 125 154 124 529

2010 Cost 502,454 600,743 1,229,150 1,386,859 931,223 4,650,429 8,791

#

69 79 104 133 111 496

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

#

7 4 33 56 55 155

2007 Cost 87,400 314,300 1,283,155 539,511 818,301 3,042,667 19,630

#

9 9 36 62 52 168

2008 Cost 1,364,460 141,600 589,154 1,208,366 809,323 4,112,903 24,482

#

2 5 10 10 9 36

2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 765,553 21,265

#

6 3 11 19 9 48

2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 706,474 148,500 1,424,454 29,676

#

3 7 18 15 20 63

2011 Cost 988,395 893,584 900,086 1,292,245 946,242 5,020,552 10,122

2011 Cost 80,100 178,700 452,005 908,366 340,080 1,959,251 31,099

#

81 69 96 96 123 465

#

2 5 10 11 20 48

2012 Cost 804,484 565,929 1,055,957 871,985 1,544,337 4,842,692 10,414

2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 723,945 2,167,620 45,159

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