Publication of the
July 2015 • Vol. 18, No. 7 Editor: Jennie Korth
Chairperson’s Message
Golf Tournament
August 28, 2015 Mahoney Golf Course • 7900 Adams Street
by Mark Aksamit
Registration 9:00-9:45 am • Shotgun Start at 10:00 am Summer is here and the rain continues to come. My grass has never looked so lush.
• $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
I would like to thank everyone who was able to come out to Antelope Park for our annual picnic. It was a beautiful day and the food provided by La Paz was delicious. These types of events allow us to network as a organization and to get to know each other.
Call HBAL at 402-423-4225 to reserve a foursome!
Remember, we will not be having a meeting in July. Our next gathering will be at the Remodelers Council Golf Tournament on August 28 at Mahoney Golf Course. It is not too late to sign up and play. Contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 for more information.
r Yes, I’d like to volunteer to help at the Remodelers Golf Tournament Name ______________________ Phone_________________________ Company___________________________________________________
Please take time this summer to spread the word about the Remodelers Council and encourage others to join.
r Yes, I’d like to contribute to the Remodelers Golf Tournament Amount $______ Name ______________________ Phone_________________________ Company___________________________________________________
Jan. Feb. March April May Total Avg. Cost
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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
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2 5 10 10 9 36
2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 765,553 21,265
Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table #
Jan. Feb. 4,000,000 March April 3,500,000 May Total Avg. Cost 3,000,000
#
81 76 89 82 79 407
2008 Cost 907,619 947,505 800,412 877,275 723,878 4,256,689 10,459
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71 76 72 85 65 369
2009 Cost 784,232 706,588 946,927 813,112 617,270 3,868,129 10,483
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3 7 18 15 20 63
2011 Cost 80,100 178,700 452,005 908,366 340,080 1,959,251 31,099
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2 5 10 11 20 48
2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 723,945 2,167,620 45,159
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6 2 8 10 13 39
2013 Cost 422,000 33,000 357,600 212,603 776,408 1,801,611 46,195
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3 3 8 12 12 38
2014 Cost 59,336 64,000 338,910 609,495 596,540 1,668,281 43,902
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4 2 15 8 14 43
2015 Cost 114,877 18,650 816,118 342,365 541,952 1,833,962 42,650
Remodeling Permits: Alterations
Additions 4,500,000
6 3 11 19 9 48
2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 706,474 148,500 1,424,454 29,676
City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table #
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
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69 79 104 133 111 496
2011 Cost 988,395 893,584 900,086 1,292,245 946,242 5,020,552 10,122
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81 69 96 96 123 465
2012 Cost 804,484 565,929 1,055,957 871,985 1,544,337 4,842,692 10,414
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66 42 65 108 92 373
2013 Cost 751,024 702,668 1,000,016 1,158,054 605,739 4,217,501 11,307
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90 87 93 110 98 478
2014 Cost 1,279,205 811,667 1,011,061 1,010,930 1,088,989 5,201,852 10,883
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71 71 89 103 94 428
2015 Cost 1,254,169 949,830 1,225,863 1,446,555 1,087,272 5,963,689 13,934
Remodelers Council Picnic June 10, 2015 Antelope Park
Five Electrical Safety Facts Every Home Owner Should Know Electricity is such a fundamental part of our everyday lives that we hardly ever think about how it works or any safety issues that could occur as a result of our plugged-in homes. Here are five electrical safety facts that you should know to protect your family and your home.
1. If lights flicker or dim repeatedly, you should call an electrician. Flickering or dimming lights signifies an overload and a professional should be contacted. Power outages due to power line accidents, strong wind, storms or extreme heat also can cause brief interruptions. You can call your power company to find out details on the situation, or check your circuit boxes for those outages. You also should call your electrician if you are constantly resetting circuit breakers or changing fuses, smell burning electricity or need to replace faulty wiring.
2. If you do lose power, turn off all appliances to prevent a circuit overload when electricity is restored.
Your house may temporarily lose power due to weather issues or even on hot summer days of high demand. If you experience an outage, it is important turn off all of the appliances in your house to prevent a circuit overload or even another outage when the power is restored. Electric companies recommend leaving one lamp on so that you’ll know when the power is back.
3. House wiring eventually needs to be replaced.
Depending on the amount of use, insulation on house wires can become frayed or broken, creating a fire hazard. If you have any doubts about your wiring, have a qualified electrician perform a complete inspection. Houses built between 1965 and 1973, in particular, are at risk because many were built with aluminum wiring, which the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says is 55 times more likely to reach “fire hazard conditions” than regular copper wire.
4. A circuit breaker is not designed to protect against a ground fault.
Circuit breakers are designed to protect against high levels of electrical current caused by a short circuit. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) protect against ground faults, when current leaking from an appliance goes to ground through a person touching the appliance. Even a small amount of current passing through a person this way can be lethal; a GFCI will trip if there’s a ground fault, whereas a circuit breaker won’t.
5. You can damage a power tool by using the wrong size extension cord. If your electric lawn mower, hedge trimmer, or leaf blower doesn’t get enough power, either because the extension cord is too thin or too long, the motor can be damaged and eventually destroyed. Also, overloading an extension cord can cause a fire or shock hazard. Be sure to use a cord rated to provide the proper amperage the tool requires, which is listed on the tool.
Just a little electrical knowledge can go a long way. Remember, when dealing with electrical issues in your home, safety should be your number one priority. For more information and tips, visit the National Association of Home Builders at nahb.org. Some material in this article was provided by the Leviton Institute.
NAHB Remodelers Annual Remodeling Awards Open for Applications Entries are now being accepted for the 2015 NAHB Remodelers awards which include NAHB Remodeler of the Year, National Remodeling Hall of Fame, Homes for Life awards and the Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE). The NAHB Remodeler of the Year award recognizes exemplary NAHB involvement, superior business management and outstanding contributions to the remodeling industry. Nominees must be a member of NAHB Remodelers. Visit nahb.org/ROY to apply. The National Remodeling Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made a significant and lasting impact on the remodeling industry. Visit nahb.org/remodelinghalloffame to nominate an individual. The Homes for Life awards recognize Certified Aging-inPlace Specialist (CAPS) designees for excellence in agingin-place design and/or accessible home modifications in a remodeled home. The award-winning remodels offer specific design concepts and accessibility solutions that help residents to continue to live in the home as they grow older and/or encounter physical challenges. Applications must be submitted by active CAPS designees. Visit nahb. org/homesforlife to apply. The CADREs are the highest national award for local remodelers councils and their leaders. The awards include recognition for professional excellence in leadership, community service, government affairs, membership, education and public relations. Visit nahb.org/cadres to apply. Winners will be honored at an awards presentation held during the Remodeling Show in Chicago on Oct. 1, 2015. The deadline for applications for all four award programs is July 24, 2015. For additional questions, contact remodel@nahb.org.
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HBAL Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day Fall Parade Early Bird Deadline Fall Parade Final Deadline Acella Training HBAL • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. • Free for HBAL Members RSVP by July 24 HBAL Summer Bash Matt & Tracy Kleinschmit’s 11401 Van Dorn Street 5:30 p.m. - BBQ Dinner 6:45 p.m. - Human Foosball Championship Game 7:00 p.m. - Band - “Spare Change” Board & Foundation Meetings HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 10:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. Remodelers Council Golf Tournament Mahoney Golf Course 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start • $65 per person
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