Step by Step (March 2014)

Publication of the

March 2014 • Vol. 17, No. 3 Editor: Jennie Korth

Chairperson’s Message

by AnDee Harris

Greetings! I would like to start by giving thanks to all of the volunteers, exhibitors and attendees who visited the Home and Garden Show. It takes a lot of time and effort to help put this event on and it is greatly appreciated, it was successful once again! This year, the Remodeler’s Council Food Bank House collected 4,246 pounds of food and $64 which provides over 3,500 meals. It is wonderful to know we have such a great community putting forth their time and donations towards a local need. Again, thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the Food Bank House!

Capital Humane Society Adoption Center 70th & Hwy 2

March 5, 2014 • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $9.50 per person for lunch from Dickey’s BBQ Please send your RSVP with your choice of: Pulled Pork Sandwich Beef Brisket Sandwich Chicken Breast Sandwich

Our last event was After Hours hosted by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery on February 13. Thank you to all of the attendees who came out to enjoy the food and drink provided by our hosts. It was a great night to network and support our fellow members. The showroom was full of new and trending products. If you were unable to make it, hopefully you can take time to visit and see what is available to assist you in your upcoming projects.

The next meeting will be March 5 at the new Capital Humane Society’s Pieloch Pet Adoption Center located at 6500 S. 70th Street. This is a great opportunity to tour the new building which opened July 2013. If you are in the market for adopting a new “Furry Friend” this will be an excellent way to learn about options for you.

As a reminder, the Tour of Remodeled Homes will be held April 26 and 27. The entry deadline is March 14. If you are unable to participate in the Tour this year, there are advertising opportunities available in the Tour book for a reasonable price!

Please contact Kayla at the Home Builders office for further information.

I would like to say thanks for everyone’s support and I look forward to seeing you at one of these next events!

to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225 by February 28.

Best of the Best The Best of the Best contest has been changed to quarterly for 2014. First quarter features kitchens, so be sure to submit your photo of a kitchen project you have done or been a part of since 2012 to the HBAL office no later than March 14, 2014 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 three months. Projects that have won previously are ineligible.

Tour of Remodeled Homes April 26 & 27

Entry Deadline: March 14

March – Kitchen Sept – Deck

June – Addition Dec – Interior Remodel

Welcome New Member!

Alan Kaiser

Natural Light Co.

Thanks to Ferguson for hosting February’s After Hours!

Food Bank

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4,246 lbs. of food and $64 was collected this year for the Food Bank of Lincoln!

This will provide over 3,500 meals for local families in need.

Thank you to our Food Bank House Volunteers!

Mark Aksamit Danelle Benker Ethan Benker Shianne Benker Mary Kay Bielenberg Jeff Bielenberg Jim Christo Vicki Christo Dan Hietbrink

Delrae Hirschman Jaydon Hirschman Jenny Samek Tate Samek Myah Samek Ray Schapmann Terry Schwimmer Dallas Whitford Brady Yoder

Special Thanks to Willet Construction, Inc. and Bielenberg Builders, Inc. for setting up and tearing down the house frame.

EPA Takes Action to Protect Public from Harmful Lead Exposure

“Families deserve the peace of mind that home renovations occur without harming children,” said Cynthia Giles, Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. “Businesses that play by the rules deserve to compete on a level playing field. EPA will continue to enforce the nation’s lead rules to protect the public from illegal and dangerous lead exposure.”

The settlements, issued between May 2013 and January 2014, include 17 contractors that failed to obtain required certification prior to performing renovation activities on pre-1978 homes, where lead is more likely to be present. In addition, 21 settlements involve violations for failure to follow required leadsafe work practices, and three cases involve general contractors who failed to ensure their subcontractors followed the RRP standards. Among these settlements were two companies from Lincoln and one from Fairbury.

Contractors that are certified under EPA’s RRP standards are encouraged to display EPA’s “Lead-Safe” logo on worker’s uniforms, signs, websites, and other material, as appropriate.

Consumers can protect themselves by looking for the logo before hiring a home contractor.

If your company needs certification or will need to renew certification in the next year, please let the HBAL office know by calling 402-423-4225 or email THE LEAD-SAFE CERTIFIED GUIDE TO info@hbal.org.

More information about the RRP standards and how contractors can get certified: www.epa.gov/lead.

Get your Renovate Right brochures at the HBAL office for $1 each.

RENOVATE

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1-800-424-LEAD (5323) epa.gov/getleadsafe EPA-740-K-10-001 Revised September 2011

Important lead hazard information for families, child care providers and schools.

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The enforcement actions, which all require contractors to certify compliance with the RRP standards, led to more than $274,000 in civil penalties.

The RRP standards, which are part of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act, are intended to ensure that owners and occupants of housing built before 1978 and child-occupied facilities receive information on lead-based paint hazards before renovations begin, that individuals performing such renovations are properly trained and certified by EPA, and that, during renovations, specific work practices are followed to reduce the potential for lead-based paint exposure.

Printing Office online at This document may be purchased through the U.S. Government bookstore.gpo.gov or by phone (toll-free): 1-866-512-1800.

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On February 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced enforcement actions that will require 35 home renovation contractors and training providers to take additional steps to protect communities by minimizing harmful lead dust from home renovation activities, as required by the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Standards. These standards provide important, front-line protection for children and others vulnerable to exposure to lead dust that can cause lead poisoning.

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Calendar of Events Mar. 3

Sixth Annual Chili Cook-off Sesostris Shrine Center • 1050 Saltillo Road 6:00 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person (kids 12 years & under FREE)

Mar. 5

Remodelers Council Meeting Capital Humane Society Tour • 70th & Hwy. 2 11:30 a.m. • $9.50 per person for lunch

Mar. 13

HOMEPAC & Board of Directors HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Mar. 14

Tour of Remodeled Homes Entry Deadline

Remodelers Council of Lincoln 6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C Lincoln, NE 68516 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

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