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he Home & Garden Show has been held annually for more than 25 years and is sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Owensboro. Richard Stallings, executive officer of the HBAO, says the idea behind the show is to bring builders, home improvement specialists and companies providing ser vices such as pest control and lawn care together with residents looking to build or upgrade their homes and yards.

“Home ownership should be a blessing, but it requires upkeep and updating,” he said in 2019.

Stallings said the event is a place where people socialize, while also meeting with businesses that can help them with their home projects.

“I think the real advantage is the visitor can talk to the experts,” Stallings said in 2019. “These are proven professionals.”

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What to expect at the 2020 Home & Garden Show • 44,000+ square feet of exhibitions and displays • More than 75 area businesses presenting the latest home renovation and remodeling ideas • The chance to speak one-on-one with contractors, designers and installers

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HBAO members help build up our community Even though our name is Home Builders, this is not the limit of the scope of projects members complete. Over the decades members have expanded the community by developing and installing the vast s a business/trade association, the Home Builders Association majority of infrastructure and streets throughout the county. With of Owensboro strives to assist members to improve their nearly 300 new homes and retail/office structures built annually, skills in business operations and professional development. construction is the leading driver of the economy locally and Through education and networking, builders, nationally. remodelers and the skilled trades craftsmen grow Many know the association through our events their businesses. such as the Home & Garden Show, Parade of With about 300 member companies that Homes and Fall Tour of Homes. make up the HBA of Owensboro — builders, Building and remodeling homes, offices and remodelers and developers plus the associate shopping destinations is the work of HBAO members of the organization, their suppliers and members. Registered builders and remodelers specialty contractors — the building industry provides thousands of have earned the professional designation through professionalism, permanent, local jobs. continuing education and their commitment to satisfied homeowners Formed in 1956, HBA of Owensboro members enjoy benefits and business operators. ranging from promotional events, ongoing educational development Considering your home is your largest investment, homeowners and advocacy at the local, state and national levels. Affiliated with the are encouraged to follow the example of professional builders and HBA of Kentucky and the National Association of Home Builders, remodelers — hire a pro. Builders understand their expertise and members participate in workers compensation and health insurance make certain that the suppliers and sub-contractors they use know programs designed for the construction industry. theirs.

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THROUGH THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF OWENSBORO • monthly meetings on topics of current interest • informal conversations, and an opportunity to meet with peers • regular monthly publication with articles of interest • directory of all members • Home and Garden Show, an annual exhibition of products & services • Parade of Homes – a scattered site showing of new homes • customer referral service – direct consumer request to members • workers compensation program, a self-insured fund with tremendous savings • health and major medical, life, and disability insurance • exclusive advertising privileges in association publications • monitoring of local regulations and legislations • research and statistics – aids in solving zoning and development problems • forms, including limited warranty, contracts, logos, and decals And much more …

THROUGH AFFILIATION WITH THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF KENTUCKY • full-time staff and lobbyist in Frankfort • heavy involvement in legislative matters • KY Builder Magazine

THROUGH AFFILIATION WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS • top national lobby on Capitol Hill • seminars and workshops • Builder Magazine • spokesperson for the private sector of the construction industry • largest housing library in the world

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Add attic insulation to your list of home projects While it may not be as visually appealing as a new roof or a fresh coat of paint, attic insulation is a necessary part of routine home maintenance. A poorly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss, and while most attics are insulated, many are often not insulated adequately enough. And over time, insulation can settle and compact, letting heat escape through gaps.

Attic insulation begins working the moment it’s installed and lasts throughout a home’s lifetime, so it’s important, when installing, to do it right with these options from Owensboro Insulators.

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This option is very common and works well over large areas. Owensboro Insulators offers two types of blown-in insulation: fiberglass, which is easy to install and resistant to fire and water; and cellulose, which is long-lasting and a more environmentally friendly and affordable option.

This option creates a more protective barrier in your attic, which in turn makes it very energy efficient. Its high quality makes it a more airand water-resistant insulation, and its versatility allows it to work well in many types of structures.

GET YOUR DUCTS IN A ROW While decluttering, cleaning and renovating your home this spring, don’t neglect your air ducts. Air circulation is just as important as insulation, and ducts can easily become clogged with dust and dirt after a long winter. Owensboro Insulators offers a duct-cleaning service with Rotobrush to ensure your home’s air flow is at its optimal level. Financially, clear ducts allow air to circulate more efficiently, meaning less work for (and overall stress on) your HVAC system and, in turn, lower energy costs.

Health-wise, allergens can build up in ducts over time, and even mold and other toxicities can be found.

Frequently cleaning out ducts helps with air flow but also ensures that the air moving through your home is clean and fresh-smelling. Furthermore, because your HVAC system is a year-round workhorse, it’s critical to get it checked at least twice a year to help prevent malfunctions and breakage.

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Marigolds, verbena and salvia are vibrant and put up with direct sunlight well. For shaded areas, plant impatiens and begonias.

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Sweet potato vine and morning glory are lovely and will distract from whatever they’re covering. These annuals are hardy and can usually manage themselves. Do check in on them, though, and prune them as necessary.

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“If you’re trying to update your home, you can just change out your light fixtures or your kitchen hardware,” Emily advises. “It addresses attention to different parts of your home.”

& Kitchen Idea Center by WinSupply of Owensboro tells us which trends were the hottest at this year’s kitchen and bath show in Las Vegas.

Some ideas for pairings: • Brushed gold with chrome fixtures • Brushed gold and black • Brushed nickel and black • Polished brass and brushed brass

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Technology “Another big thing,” Emily says, “is anything with technology.”

An example: “You can sync your kitchen sink to Alexa, so you can be sitting in the living room and say, “Alexa, fill that glass in the sink with this much water.”

“You can ask Alexa to turn on your shower to a certain temperature,” Emily adds. “That was huge (at the show in Las Vegas). Everybody had something to do with technology.”

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Emily says black is a popular color to add to the color scheme for your kitchen or bathroom. It can be used in big or small increments, from light fixtures to cabinet hardware.

“It’s (versatile) like wearing black,” she says. “You can dress it up, you can dress it down. You can make it casual or modern. It’s one of the biggest color trends people are going to.”

Wallpaper Another trend is wallpaper, which may be surprising. But Emily warns not to dismiss today’s patterns as antiquated: “It’s not your grandmother’s wallpaper.”

“There are lots of colors and styles,” she says. Instead of hiring an installer, she says peel-and-stick wallpaper allows easy, precise application, while also offering custom placement and embellishment.

“Instead of a tile backsplash in your kitchen, try using wallpaper,” she says.

As for cabinets, Emily encourages thinking inside the box and positioning wallpaper on the backboard or the inset panels to add depth and dimension.

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HBAO’s tips for home buyers By the Home Builders Association of Owensboro

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But, doing your homework is the first step to choosing the right home. Through the Home Builders Association of Owensboro home buyer information, you’ll get tips on learning the home buying lingo, shopping around, choosing a builder, communicating with your builder, taking charge, wrapping up the sale and caring for your home after purchase.

HOW TO SELECT A REPUTABLE BUILDER Home buyers should begin their search by discovering who is building in the area where they want to live.

• Some of the best builders rely on referrals and do not advertise.

Talk to friends, relatives and colleagues at work who have recently purchased a new home or had one built.

• Area real estate agents, familiar with new home construction, can offer builders’ names and insights into quality and customer satisfaction.

• To narrow their prospective list of builders, buyers should look closely at each builder’s finished work and work in progress, including models, occupied homes (if interested in a custom-built home) and homes under construction.

• Meet with the builder or the person who would be in charge of building your home to learn more about the company and the homes they build. Are your questions answered clearly and completely?

Remember that your relationship with the builder will continue through the warranty period, so choose someone with whom you will be comfortable for the long term.

• As part of the interview process, review the contract, warranty and warranty standards that the builder provides. Note the amount of detail provided. The same attention to detail usually flows through the construction of the home. Don’t hesitate to ask questions about

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• Many builders today provide a homeowner manual that guides buyers through the home building and purchase process. This type of manual can familiarize you with the procedures the builder follows in working with his/her clients and is often an indication of the builder’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

• To determine how a company treats its customers, it is important for prospective home buyers to talk to previous buyers of the builders’ homes. Visit communities on weekends when people are more likely to be outside and ask several different people how the company was to work with and how satisfied they are with their home.

CONTRACTS Disputes between parties often involve good faith issues that their contracts do not adequately address, either because the parties did not consider these issues or because they failed to write them in the contract.

A well-written contract is a critical tool for reducing liability. It should: 1) be a product of the parties’ negotiations, 2) describes in detail the rights and obligations of the parties, 3) fairly allocates the risks inherent in the project.

Such a contract provides the parties with a mutual understanding of contract terms and conditions, thereby improving the chances that each party’s expectations will be met.

A well-written contract helps prevent disputes from arising during construction because the parties have settled potentially troublesome matters such as the scope of work, the materials to be used, and the time and method of payment before the project begins.

Although a well-written contract requires communication between the parties, it is no substitute for ongoing communication between the buyer and builder during the project. This is another reason to select a builder from the start with whom you can communicate effectively and who you are comfortable with.

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The warranty, like the contract, should clearly express the intent of the parties. The limited warranty describes the problems and remedies for which the builder will be responsible after completion of the project and the duration of the warranty. It also defines the mechanism for addressing disputes.

If a builder warrants workmanship and materials in a warranty, the warranty should also provide some guidelines or standards against which to judge the builder’s compliance. One of the best sources of such guidelines is the “Residential Construction Performance Guidelines for Professional Builders and Remodelers” (guidelines available at www.BuilderBooks.com).

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REGISTERED BUILDERS These area builders are registered with the Home Builders Association of Owensboro.

Ballard Construction Custom Homes Inc.

Martin Custom Building, Inc.

Building by Wayne Baker

Mike Lewis Building

Dan Thomas Custom Homes

Neal Tong Building & Remodeling, Inc.

David Clark Builders

O’Bryan Custom Building

Hill Custom Homes

Paul J. Martin Builders

Homes by Benny Clark, Inc. Homes by Mattingly Construction Mgt.

Payne Construction & Remodeling

J&R Construction

Steve Baker Building, LLC Terry Delk Enterprises, LLC

Jagoe Homes, Inc. JMJ Custom Homes

Thompson Homes, Inc.

KSB Living

Ward Pedley Builders, LLC

Mark Schmidt Remodeling, Inc.

Wayne’s Custom Building

find more online More advice for home buyers can be found at the Home Builders Association of Owensboro’s website:

www.hbao.com

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