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Chairman’s Message GBAHB REMODELERS OFFICERS Chairman Tom Coan, Case Design/Remodeling Chairman Elect Tim Flynn, Southern Window Supply Secretary Kelly Watson, Bluestone Building Company Treasurer CG Covey, Energen Immediate Past Chair Bob Garzarek, Alabama Brick Delivery At Large Bill Kinnebrew, Homes By Indianwood, Inc. Elliott Pike, Elm Construction Randy Knox, Knox Corporation Mike Kelley, Counter Dimensions, Inc.

Committees Cookout George Williams, Precision Homecrafters Membership/Calling Committee Bob Gazarek, Alabama Brick Delivery Programs Susan McGee, HAVCO Vinyl Public Relations Mike McKay, Oak Alley, Inc. Governmental Affairs Tommy Patton, Pella Windows and Doors

GBAHB SENIOR OFFICERS President Alicia Huey, AGH Homes Vice President/Secretary Jeremy Wright, Wright Homes Treasurer Rusty Fowler, Fowler Custom Homes Associate Vice President David Estreicher, Style Crest Past President Brooks Harris, Harris & Doyle Homes

Welcome FROM Tom Coan, GBAHB REMODELERS CHAIRMAN

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elcome to the latest issue of Remodel Birmingham. I am happy to report that now is a great time to remodel your home. Home values and sales are on the upswing and interest rates remain at historic lows. For the first time in a long while, we can count on the investments we make in our homes paying off.

In fact, many of your neighbors have already taken advantage of these improving economic conditions and renovated their homes. Their stories are contained in the pages of this magazine. I know you’ll enjoy reading about a complete kitchen renovation and a master bathroom with old world charm.

And if you are thinking about a building or remodeling project of your own, this issue of Remodel Birmingham contains an overview of the 3rd annual Building & Remodeling Expo being held April 5-7 at the Pelham Civic Complex in Pelham, Alabama. We’d love for you to join us for three days of remodeling ideas and products under one roof.

Importantly, the key to any successful project is selecting the right professional for your job. To help you, we’ve included an article on Selecting the Right Contractor on page 12. It provides helpful tips on prospecting and selecting the right firm for your next project. And our membership provides you with a host of great companies. For a complete list, be sure to peruse our membership directory in the back of the magazine.

Please feel free to contact any of our members about your next project.

They’re all licensed, insured and experienced professionals and they are committed to the success of every job they do. Good luck on your next project.

Tom Coan, CGR Chairman Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Remodelers Case Design/Remodeling 3118 Bellwood Drive, Suite 120 Birmingham, AL 35243 (205) 968-6000

GBAHB STAFF Executive Vice President Matt Morrow

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Membership Director & Expo Coordinator Mary Beasley Finance Director Martina Philpott Public Relations Director Lurenda Avery Executive Assistant Lisa Stringer Remodelers Staff Liaisons Lisa Stringer Lurenda Avery GREATER BIRMINGHAM ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (GBAHB) 5000 Grantswood Road, Suite 240 Irondale, AL 3521 Phone: 205-912-7000 Fax: 205-451-0201 www.birminghambuilder.com www.remodelinform.com • GBAHB Remodel Birmingham

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company profile CASE DESIGN/REMODELING Birmingham, AL

“We are so thrilled with our new “open” space. We love every aspect of the remodel. Entertaining family and friends is now just a JOY! CASE - y’all are the BEST!” ~ CB, Birmingham “You all have given us such a beautiful kitchen. Thank you for such a bright, functional, and beautiful space. From the start of the remodel I felt great confidence.” ~ MY, Birmingham “The Case team was very professional. We are extremely pleased with the work. We were kept informed throughout the project and the schedule was maintained to every extent possible.” ~ MM, Vestavia Hills

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ase Design/Remodeling provides clients with comprehensive solutions to their remodeling needs. Our team of architects, designers and trade professionals start by listening to your goals for design, function and budget and then create custom solutions that fit. Specializing in residential remodeling, our expertise includes additions, kitchens and baths, basements, home theatres, porches and specialty spaces like libraries and studios.

What makes Case unique is our blend of award-winning design and construction capability, combined with project management skill and a client service mindset. When you choose Case, you’ll enjoy exploring professional design inspiration and possibilities for your new space in a way that also attends to the practical requirements of budget, time and detail control.

We take our commitment to these things seriously. We conduct ongoing, third party surveys of client satisfaction on a broad range of performance measures and make the results available for you to review. You can explore our portfolio, read client reviews and more at our website, CaseBham.com or call us at 205.968.6000 to schedule a free, in-home consultation.

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03 Chairman’s Message 08 Certified Experts 10 Code of Ethics 12 Selecting Your Contractor 18 After the Storm 22 The Newest Trends In Kitchens 24 A Big, Beautiful Kitchen Photograph Courtesy of: Lovette Construction

26 A Charming Design

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GBAHB REMODELERS ChairMan....................................................................Tom Coan Staff Liaison........................................................... Lisa Stringer Staff Liaison....................................................... Lurenda Avery

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33 The 2013 Building & Remodeling Expo Show Guide

40 GBAHB Remodelers Member Directory

GBAHB President................................................................... Alicia Huey

4DMI Publisher .................................................................. Kevin Ford EDITOR........................................................................Troy Blewett CREATIVE DIRECTOR ............................................. Chad Becker ART DIRECTOR ........................................................ Carol Shufro Operations DIRECTOR ........................................... Ruth Ford MARKETING DIRECTOR ............................................. John Ford Office Manager............................................. Michelle Lovrine

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On the cover: A Big, Beautiful Kitchen Story starts on page 24.

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Certified Experts PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS SET PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS AND REMODELerS APART

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Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) The CGB designation means your builder has met prescribed standards of practice, possess at least two years building industry experience, has a proven track record of successful project management, has completed a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledges to uphold the program’s Code of Ethics. The CGB course is designed to emphasize business and project management skills as the key to a professional building operation.

Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) The CGR course emphasizes the development of business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation. Remodelers holding the CGR designation meet prescribed standards of business practice, possess a minimum of five years remodeling industry experience, have a proven track record of successful remodeling projects, complete a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold the program’s Code of Ethics.

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) The CAPS designation program teaches the technical, business management and customer service skills essential for remodelers doing home modifications for the aging-in-place.

The NAHB Remodelers Council, in collaboration with the AARP, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for agingin-place.

Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) The CGA certificate program offers associate members an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of the fundamentals of the home building industry. Modeled after the CGB curriculum, this designation is attained by completing three required and three elective courses which focus on improved management skills and business performance. The CGA designation is maintained by completing one course annually.

Certified Green Professional (CGP) The National Association of Home Builders’ Certified Green Professional™ designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes – without driving up the cost of construction. Classwork leading to the designation provides a solid back-

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ground in green building methods, as well as the tools to reach customers, from the organization leading the charge to provide market-driven green building solutions to the home building industry.

Master Builder (MB) / Master Remodeler (MR) The purpose of the Master Builder / Master Remodeler Program certification of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders is to further enhance the professionalism of participating members and to provide the consumer with contractors of the highest professional standards. Members of the program must pass a rigorous entry process in order to receive the designation as Master Builder or Master Remodeler. They are screened by a committee of their peers who review customer, supplier and sub-contractor references; check for any current or pending litigation; verify full liability and workman’s compensation insurance coverage; and validate financial stability.

Membership is reviewed on a yearly basis and failure to meet the program’s requirements can warrant disqualification from the program.

Graduate Master Builder (GMB) The ultimate designation for the building professional, the Graduate Master Builder (GMB) designation is for experienced veterans only. Before beginning the GMB designation process, candidates must have the CGB designation, the CGR designation, the CGA designation with five years of building experience, or ten years of building experience and have completed three CGB/CGR/CGA courses. GMB course topics include risk management and insurance, negotiating, financial management and quality construction, to name a few. They are more advanced with in-depth instruction geared for experienced building professionals.

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hen choosing a builder or remodeler, you want someone with the skill and expertise to do the job right.

In a crowded marketplace, however, identifying a qualified professional can be difficult. That’s why the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) created professional designations that help consumers identify builders and remodelers who have committed themselves to continually improving their skills and being committed to their profession. When a homeowner selects a builder or remodeler with a NAHB professional designation, they are getting a professional with superior training, practical experience, and in-depth knowledge in their chosen specialty.

GBAHB Remodelers Member Designations Alabama Gas Corporation (205) 581-1194 Amy Dunavant, CSP

IKO Industries, Inc. (205) 718-1969 Clay Harbin, CAPS

Best Inspections Inc. (205) 229-2428 Bobby Monk, CGB, CGP, GMB

Kurtts Construction Inc. (205) 991-5719 George Kurtts, GMB

Bluestone Building Company (205) 874-1188 Kelly Watson, CGP

Lawson State Community College (205) 929-3488 Kevin Hitchcock, CGP

BMR Homes Inc. (205) 769-9967 Chris Youngs, CAPS, CGP

McKay Building Co. Inc. (205) 980-1718 Bob McKay, CAPS, CGB, CGR

Case Handyman & Remodeling (205) 936-0007 Thomas Coan, CGR

Oak Alley Inc. (205) 669-3334 Michael McKay, CAPS, CGR

Design Build Associates (205) 988-4300 Lee Robertson, CGP

Precision Homecrafters (205) 733-9583 George Williams, CAPS

HB Thompson Construction Services, Inc. (205) 822-4370 Britt Thompson, CAPS

Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc. (205) 621-6621 Roddy Sample, CAPS, CGR

Code of Ethics GBAHB Remodelers are committed to an established Code of Ethics. It reads: Members of this Council shall observe the highest standards of integrity, frankness and responsibility in dealing with the public, adhering to the following principles: •A ll advertising statements shall be accurate and free of capacity to mislead or deceive the consumer.

•A ccuracy shall be required of all sales people in their descriptions of products and services, both written and verbal.

•A ll contracts executed shall be fully descriptive and fair to all parties.

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•A ll contractual obligations shall be fulfilled in a reasonable period of time.

•A ll work shall be performed in a manner compatible with recognized standards of public health and safety applicable laws.

•M embers shall not perform, or cause to be performed, any act which would tend to reflect on, or bring into disrepute, themselves, this Council, or the Industry.

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Finding the right remodeling professional is crucial to the success of your project. There is a lot for homeowners to consider, and they need to be proactive and do their homework if they want to enjoy the building or remodeling process and the end result.

Here are some guidelines to make the selection process easier and to help you make a more informed decision.

Basic Qualifications “Look for a contractor with a track record of success,” says Joe White, president of Curtis White Companies, Inc., in Leeds. A successful business is one that is established in your area and has survived and thrived over a period of time.

Check to be sure the contractor you hire is properly licensed and insured, advises David Shrout, president of David and Karen’s Joint Venture, LLC., in Birmingham. “Contractors in this area must have a license issued from the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board in addition to county, state and city business licenses,” he says. “Always call the state to ensure the license is current and always ask for a copy of the contractor’s insurance coverage.”

In addition, homeowners can also check with the Better Business Bureau and the state’s Licensure Board to see if there are any unresolved complaints against the contractor.

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Professional Trade Organizations The best place to find top-notch remodeling professionals is a professional trade organization such as the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Remodelers Council (GBAHBR Remodelers). Trade organizations help to keep their members informed about the latest products, construction techniques, business practices and industry issues.

When you select a GBAHBR Remodeler, you are selecting someone who adheres to a Code of Ethics and is held to the collective standards of the organization. Council members are dedicated to observing the highest standards of integrity, frankness and responsibility in dealing with homeowners.

“Because you want someone committed to their profession, look for contractors with professional designations like Master Builder (MB) or Master Remodeler (MR),” comments White. “Contractors with these designations have received significant training, experience and have in-depth knowledge in their profession.” (See Certified Experts on page 8 for a list of Professional Designations.)

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Here is a list of questions to help you establish a contractor’s qualifications and reputation to help you find the right person for your remodeling job:

Referrals The best way to find a qualified builder is to be referred by someone who has just had a successful project completed by that firm. Talk to relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers who have had recent projects done. The key is to get the referral from someone you trust.

• How long have you been in business?

•W ho will be assigned as the project supervisor for my job?

• What is the time frame for starting my project?

• How do you handle this type of job?

•D o you have employees or do you use trade contractors?

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• I s your company a full-service or specialty contractor?

• Do you have design services available?

•D oes your firm carry workers compensation and liability insurance?

Check References/Review Completed Work Any reputable remodeler should be able to provide you with a number of references. Talking to past customers is one of the best ways to check on a firm you are considering.

•D o any of your employees hold trade certifications?

•H ow many projects like mine have you completed in the past year?

• Will we need a permit for this project?

•W hat is the status of your license in the state of Alabama?

Here is a list of questions to ask previous customers: • Could you communicate well with the remodeler?

• Were you pleased with the quality of work?

•W ere you satisfied with the way your contractor conducted business?

• Was your project completed on schedule?

• Was your project completed within budget?

•W ere there a lot of change orders that greatly increased the cost of your remodel?

• Did the contractor stay in touch throughout the project?

• Was the jobsite kept neat?

•D id the work crew respect being in and around your home and family?

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• Did the work crew show up on time?

• How was the contractor on follow-up?

• Did you have any problems with callbacks?

• Would you use the contractor again without hesitation?

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• Were your questions and/or complaints handled promptly?

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Additionally, there is no substitute for a direct testimonial or for walking through a project and seeing for yourself what a contractor can do. Sometimes it is the best way to judge the quality of a contractor’s work. Good firms are proud of what they do and will be glad to show you their work.

Preferred Provider Versus Bidding It is perfectly acceptable to select your company of choice without taking bids. If you have done your due diligence and concluded that a particular contractor has the right skill set for your project, do not hesitate to hire that firm.

However, if you are taking bids, make sure each contractor is bidding on the same project, that it is an ‘apples to apples’ comparison. For example, make sure each contractor is planning on using the same quality of materials.

Take the time to review each contractor’s presentation so you understand exactly what you are getting. And if the bid is too good to be true, it probably is.

Communication And Trust Are Key Ultimately, your goal as a homeowner is to hire a contractor in whom you are confident. He or she needs to be someone you can communicate with and someone you trust.

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“People need to talk with their contractor about what they want before the job starts,” says Shrout. “Discuss the goals of the project and the materials you want included—finishes, woods, tile materials, etc.—and then put it in writing. A contract makes sure there are no surprises at the end of the job.”

Remember, you and your remodeler are tackling your project together. By taking the time to choose the right person for the job, you are assured of getting a remodeling professional committed to the success of your project.

Source for this article: Curtis White Companies, Inc. 8132 Parkway Drive Leeds, AL 35094 Contact: Joe White Phone: (205) 699-2283

David and Karen’s Joint Venture, LLC. 27 Shades Crest Rd. Birmingham, AL 35226 Contact: Dave Shrout Phone (205) 989-6559 www.DavidandKarens.com

Photograph courtesy of: Precision Homecraftrs, LLC

“People need to talk with their contractor about what they want before the job starts,” says Shrout.

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Homeowners Cathy and Tommy Luckie experienced nature’s fury up close when a storm’s straight-line winds uprooted a large tree and sent it crashing through a section of their home. An addition they had built onto their ranch home eight years earlier, this newer section of the house included a television room for the couple’s children and an exercise room. Between the falling tree and the rain from the storm, it was a total loss.

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s the saying goes, however, every cloud has a silver lining. And the couple saw an opportunity to fix several things they did not like about the original addition.

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A New Plan “Whenever we looked back on the original renovation, we realized there were things we wished we had done differently,” Cathy says. “So, when it became clear we were going to have to rebuild it again, we decided it was an opportunity to fix what we didn’t like and get exactly what we wanted.”

At the top of their priority list were a fireplace, a vaulted ceiling and the addition of a new screen porch connecting to the existing deck.

Cathy and Tommy had recently worked with Lovette Construction on a small bathroom remodel, so they asked owner Clint Lovette to give them an estimate on the new addition.

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“At first, we talked about simply putting the addition back in its original condition,” Clint says.

“Once we started talking about what they really wanted to incorporate, however, it quickly became clear that the new addition was going to be drastically different. That’s when we put the brakes on and got an architect—Carey Hollingsworth— involved in the project,” he says.

The new floor plan, which took a few months to develop, incorporated a slightly new floor plan and all the other features the homeowners’ desired for the project.

The Renovation The first step in the renovation involved demolishing the old addition down to its foundation. Lovette Construction also had to do some mold remediation due to water that had gotten into the space.

In the original space, one would walk down the hallway from the kitchen into the addition and the first thing he or she would see was the exercise room. The new plan swapped the location of the two rooms and installed the new fireplace so it is the new focal point of the remodel. A small bar area was also added. Additionally, the exercise room is hidden by reclaimed barn doors, the first of many reclaimed materials used in the new space.

The hardwood floors are reclaimed oak from a factory in Eutaw, Alabama. The screen porch ceiling and bar area walls are skins from the milling of reclaimed flooring and beams. The scissor trusses in the main den are reclaimed sinker pine from Mobile Bay and were used to dry dock submarines in WWII. These trusses were milled into 4x8 beams and then custom fit and fabricated on site. The vaulted ceilings are treated with a 1”x 6” tongue and groove pine and stained. The fireplace is limestone. The floor of the screen porch is reclaimed heart pine flooring.

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“From our perspective, this project is unique in the fact that we did use so many reclaimed items,” Lovette says, “from the floors to the trusses in the ceiling to the beam skins and barn doors. When you are working with these types of materials, not everything is perfect, so it can be quite a challenge.”

Installing the trusses meant getting 4” x 8” beams from the company and manufacturing them to fit on site. Essentially, every beam is done individually and put together as it goes up. Working with reclaimed flooring is a similar challenge. While it is run through a mill, it is not exact and it takes attention to detail to make it work.

“There is a significant amount of planning on the front end in terms of material location and selection on a job like this one,” Lovette says, “but the homeowners’ desire to use many reclaimed materials throughout the space really makes the renovation special. It gives the entire space a whole new feel,” he says.

Exceeding Expectations According to Cathy, the space is even better than she imagined. “The space is so much more inviting than it was before,” she says. “It was such an odd layout before, you could not do a lot with the room. Now, more people can gather in here and even though it is still family friendly, it is a bit more of an adult gathering space,” she says. “We definitely spend more time in it.”

“I especially love the trusses and the beam skins we used in the screened-in porch and on the walls in the bar area,” Cathy comments. “The craftsmanship and attention to detail from Clint and his team is just amazing.”

The Right Partner “When we were selecting our contractor, we really liked Clint because he was easy to talk to and we felt that he understood what we wanted to do,” Cathy says. “We did not have the same type of relationship with our contractor eight years ago. Clint and his team were so responsive and we had a sense of camaraderie that we were in this together,” she says. “And that relationship shows in the end result. We just love our new addition.”

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Source for this article: Lovette Construction 133 West Oxmoor Road, Suite 221 Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Clint Lovette Phone: (205) 401-2488 www.lovetteconstruction.com

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The Newest Trends In Welcome to the new home: bold blacks, sleek greys, seamless storage, open design. Kitchens are becoming as livable and as much of a social hub as the family living room. Your new dream home awaits and can include these top kitchen trends of 2013.

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Further, cabinets are very fluid and unnoticeable units these days.

“Highly functional cabinet accessories and pull-outs make storage space more productive and these amenities continue to grow in popularity,” said Rob Baugher, owner of Baugher, Inc. in Homewood. “On base cabinets, everybody wants drawers and virtually no doors. If doors are required, clients want pull-outs behind them.”

Open Concept The kitchen is the true hub of almost any home. As such, the kitchen is opening up and is getting more integrated with the rest of the house.

“People want the open space so they can interact with other people.

They don’t want to be holed into the kitchen,” said Jewel McKay of McKay Building Company, Inc. To meet the demand, designers are seeing homeowners knocking down walls to open up the kitchen to the rest of the house. More and more islands are being added to kitchens so people can watch their kids do homework, socialize, or set out food.

Designers are even seeing design trends changing in line with the open concept kitchen. Baugher commented, “The kitchen is getting more thoroughly integrated with the surrounding spaces. Clients want more than just taking down walls. There is even more cohesion with the design and finishes between kitchen and adjacent family living areas and specialty-use areas like laundry, pantry, and office.”

Creative Backsplashes Backsplashes are a mainstay for many kitchens. While tile mosaics are out in the kitchen, designers are seeing brick lay above stoves and some owners are opting for three-dimensional stone patterns. Glass tiles are being incorporated into backsplashes and stainless steel backsplashes are growing in popularity as well.

Kitchens With today’s modern family spending more time in the kitchen, many families find that this is the congregating area where they tend to spend the most time together. Here are some of the most popular upgrades homeowners have on their must-have list when remodeling their kitchen.

Increased Storage Homeowners want a sleeker look in their kitchens, and are opting for more cabinet space. To meet this demand, more homeowners are putting in islands, which add extra storage as well as more work space.

Kitchen Colors Darker colors and wood grains still add a timeless appeal to kitchens.

“Subdued colors and wood grain are on the increase while light, painted finishes are either holding steady or decreasing,” said Baugher. “The color palette has swung toward more stained finishes on cabinets in subdued, warm colors. Really dark finishes like mochas and charcoals are showing up in baths, not so much in kitchens but growing.”

Darker polished nickel in the greys, golds, and browns is still chosen for its durability. It will not pit over the years like chrome can. Many homeowners are still opting for dark cabinet faces and warm wood finishes, however cherry wood is definitely out.

Many designers are seeing shades of grey incorporated heavily as well, and grey islands are huge. The more distinctive colors like the reds, blues, and greens in appliances are out, except for some of the highest-end appliances. Kitchen appliances still hold steady with stainless steel being the most popular, seconded by black. Overall, grey or darker colors are the way to go for that popular sleek and contemporary look.

Sources for this article: Baugher, Inc 1911 27th Avenue South Homewood, AL 35209 Contact: Rob Baugher (205) 870-8572 www.remodelit.info

McKay Building Company, Inc. 7059 Meadowlark Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Contact: Jewel McKay (205) 980-1718 www.mckaybuilding.com

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hen Elizabeth and Clyde Smith originally built their home in 1998, she was never really happy with the kitchen. So when the time came to remodel, she had plenty of new ideas.

“I had picked out beautiful white granite for the countertops and, at the last minute, it didn’t arrive. I had to pick something out in a day and I never liked it,” she says. “It made the kitchen dark and I wanted light and airy.”

I also spent a lot of time thinking about the traffic flow through the room,” she says. “In the original design, people would often gather around the area where I was cooking and I wanted to get them out of the work triangle. I wanted to give them a better place to gather and that lead to the new island.”

Finally, the original kitchen had a large pantry that had become a gathering place for junk, which separated the existing refrigerator from the rest of the kitchen. Elizabeth wanted to move her office from the upstairs to the main level, so she had the idea to open up this area as part of the kitchen.

Because she had been perusing magazines for ideas over the years, Elizabeth had some specific ideas for her new kitchen. To start with, she had a picture of an island she liked, so she had her contractor, Precision Homecrafters, design and build it. The rest of the kitchen design would flow around this island.

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The New Design This project took the existing space with its large island and incorporated an adjacent closed pantry which had a lot of wasted space. It doubled the size of the existing bar, redesigned the island to create more usable space and maintained some of the existing cabinets. Traditional residential appliances were replaced with a Wolf stove and Sub Zero refrigerator. Ventilation was added for the new range. Alabama white marble was carefully selected and used throughout. The previous pantry area was converted to a butler’s pantry and office niche.

The existing island and some existing cabinets were relocated to the basement for a kitchen area in the basement. A load bearing wall between the kitchen and pantry was removed and the existing bar area was made wider. New perimeter cabinets were made to match some of the existing ones kept in the design. All new trim was designed to include multiple piece crown moulding. The new island houses the microwave and a warming drawer. It also features large drawers for pot and pan storage.

A very small bar was enlarged to accommodate an undercounter wine cooler and ice maker.

Cabinets above provide for plenty of glass storage and cabinets below handle the normal adult beverages. The open butler’s pantry provides space for canned goods, extra platters, cookware, etc.

The island also includes a raised bar for sitting, which allows guests to be a part of the activity as meals are prepared, and doubles as a buffet line when larger groups are entertained.

Carefully selected glass door cabinets provide for display areas of nicer glass and art. The traditional residential designer kitchen of the 1990s has been converted to a user-friendly kitchen in which both the novice and gourmet chef can enjoy working and entertaining.

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Design HIghlights “I think the island is the prettiest part of the kitchen,” Elizabeth comments.

“Additionally, I think the new work triangle is so much more efficient. I love the Wolf range.”

“It is really important to figure out how you want to use your space before you start a renovation,” she emphasizes. “George Williams and his team really helped us make the most of the space.”

“I cannot say enough about George and his team,” Elizabeth stresses.

“They were so committed to our project and their honesty and integrity are unparalleled.”

Future Plans Elizabeth and Clyde lived through the remodeling process by taking their existing island and old appliances and making a small kitchen in their basement.

“My next project idea is to redo our master bathroom,” Elizabeth says, “but whether or not I can talk my husband into another renovation remains to be seen,” she chuckles.

Sources for this article: Precision Homecrafters, LLC 1215 Lake Forest Circle Birmingham, AL Contact: George Williams, CAPS, CGR, CGP Phone: (205) 733-9583

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A Charming H Design aving grown up in the Midwest, living on both coasts and in the Deep South, Sara and John Rohwedder have developed an eclectic point of view when it comes to home design. So when it came to renovating their master bathroom, they drew upon many different influences.

“Our whole house is kind of a collection of the different places that we’ve lived,” says Sara. “For instance, we grew up antiquing in the Midwest so that’s a big influence.”

“I am very eclectic and when I see something I have to love it,” she comments. “Usually it has a special meaning to me—I was with my mom or my kids or my daughter-in-law—and it reminds me of that time in our lives. There’s a lot of warmth that comes from that. It is what makes it a home.”

Prior to the renovation, the master bathroom was original to the home. Built some 20 years ago, it featured lots of cultured marble and a tile floor.

Mostly white with a little pink for accent, the Rohwedders decided to basically gut the room and start over.

“I started by gathering my ideas and looking at different products I wanted to include,” Sara says.

One tool she used was the website Pinterest, a content sharing site that allows members to “pin” images, videos and other objects to their pin board.

“Pinterest is a great tool for anyone who wants to remodel because you can look on the website and if you see something you love, you can click on the picture and it will link you to another site where you can get that product.”

A New Bathroom with Old World Charm Once Sara had her ideas together, it became clear that old world charm would be the underlying theme in the new bathroom. To achieve this look and feel, the space uses warm colors and tones, while accenting the bath with unique details; the space features gothic arched niche and custom furniture style his and her vanities. Tall recessed cabinetry flanks either side.

The design retains modern plumbing fixtures with a nod to the sophistication of the overall space. Featured is a reproduction claw foot tub which is centered under the large window.

Alongside is the master shower which blends seamlessly with its linear travertine tile and slate accents. Those same slate accents form a detail border around the perimeter of the room. The remodeled space is in high contrast in comparison to what was there before.

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ply and said I want them because they are so different. And I wanted the piece underneath to be like an old dresser. So our contractor, Case Design/ Remodeling, had someone who did cabinetry build it from scratch. I got to work with them and see the cabinets come to life,” she says. “Each cabinet has a plaque in it signed by everyone who worked on creating them.”

PhotographY Courtesy of: CASE Design/Remodeling.

A Great Relationship with Their Remodeler “I had a picture in my mind of what I wanted and really needed a contractor who could help me get there,” Sara comments. “I first saw Case Design/Remodeling in Remodel Birmingham and they had won a lot of awards for their work, including a bathroom, and I thought ‘that’s who I want to talk to,’” she says.

“Tom (Coan, GCR, president of Case Design/Remodeling) came out and talked with us and we felt they were the right people for our job,” Sara says.

“They have such talented people working for them and they have a great group of subs. They really went above and beyond making me happy.”

“I told them I know what I want and you need to help me get there,” she says. “And they did. We just love the results.”

Advice to Other Homeowners “I think in any renovation, the biggest challenge is taking the picture you have in your head and having the patience to get to it,” Sara stresses. “As a homeowner you have to be really patient with the people you work with and have great communication with your contractor. Case let me have my say and they were all about making sure we were happy with the process and the end result.”

Sources for this article: Case Design/Remodeling 3118 Bellwood Drive, Suite 120 Birmingham, AL 35243 Contact: Tom Coan, CGR Phone: (205) 968-6000 Birmingham.case.remodeling.com

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The Importance of Getting

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I am often asked where to go, or who to listen to for answers when it comes to making major decisions regarding people’s homes. Some of the questions we grapple with are whether to stay where we are or to move. When our homes no longer satisfy our needs or those of our families, we are next faced with a host of decisions surrounding finding another home or remodeling the home we are in.

The decision to remodel or renovate your home then leads to other questions and choices. Key among your decisions is choosing the right people to listen to.

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By Lorraine Hart

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Some of the areas that must be addressed include the type and extent of your renovation and the selection of the professionals that you will work with. I have heard of so many people struggling to get the right answers and sometimes simply getting advice from the wrong sources. Often those sources are well meaning friends and just as often the advice is coming from the internet.

As most of us realize, we have become a society of people who rely on Google for our answers. As beneficial as the internet can be, it is not without its liabilities. Just like it is important to know that you are getting the right answers from the people you go to, it is equally important to ensure that the advice you listen to from the internet is sound. With regard to the internet, the simple answer is to verify the information with a professional who knows and understands the issues you are dealing with.

Over the years I have heard so many stories of disaster and near disaster resulting from people listening to and taking advice from the wrong people or the wrong sources.

Although you will want to learn from others and get different viewpoints in making your decisions, it is important to guard against situations of the blind leading the blind. As we all realize, we sometimes find we actually gain some real nuggets of wisdom from listening to others. So what is the difference, and when do you know that you are getting help instead of more confusion regarding your situation?

There are as many ways that you can be helped by others as there are ways that you can be hurt. Of course we could reverse that statement and focus on the ways you can be hurt. But instead let’s look at the important elements needed in seeking help.

Avoid asking too many people for advice One of the frustrating things I often see is the person who asks everyone for their opinion. This can be dangerous for a number of reasons. The biggest problem with asking too many people is that most of them will not be qualified to give you sound advice. Part of this “disqualification” is that they most likely don’t have all the facts, or they don’t have the necessary experience in the area, or they don’t have the time and attention to put into helping you with your questions.

Although your family, friends and neighbors usually mean well, they are often not equipped to assist in certain decisions. Even though everyone has their own ideas or opinions about certain subjects, they usually don’t have all the facts, knowledge or experience needed for sound decision making. Although this is true in a lot of areas of life, it is especially true when it involves any decisions or plans requiring professional expertise. We have all heard of the arm chair attorney, accountant or doctor, but too many of us ignore the importance of seeking professional advice when it comes to home improvement.

For decisions regarding the design or construction of our home, we are safer when we rely on the expertise and experience of a professional. (For some tips on selecting a contractor for your next remodeling project, see page 12.)

Be sure you give all the information to the professionals When it comes to getting professional advice, it is critical that you let your advisor know all the facts of the situation; otherwise even the professional might lead you astray. Of course, anyone who is a real professional will strive to get all the relevant data before giving their opinion. Unfortunately I have seen too many cases of that not happening.

For example, if someone needs a new lawn installed to make their house more saleable, it is important to give the landscaper the information about the impending sale. This enables him to focus on the goal of selling the house, rather than establishing an elaborate landscape.

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In general, you will get the best advice from the professionals you speak with by giving all the information.

Whether that professional is a landscaper as in the example above, or an architect, builder, remodeler or even financial advisor, these professionals need all the information to help you. Unfortunately, giving incomplete or inaccurate information will result in an incomplete proposal and an inaccurate price estimate.

Don’t be focused only on price The following example illustrates how you can get a much better product by giving enough information to the professionals you deal with. I recently spoke with someone who just purchased a house and wanted built-in book shelves.

They told me: “I told the person what I wanted and asked her for a bid in 3 different ways. She gave them. Then she went over how many books I could get with each of the different pricing models. We also discussed options we could add like color for the room, increasing the size of the shelves so they won’t bow from the weight of the books, making the unit flexible so it could be used as an entertainment center, etc. If I had just focused on price, I would have had a white 30 GBAHB Remodel Birmingham • www.birminghambuilder.com

bookshelf with standard ¾” shelves which may have bowed and wouldn’t have flexibility, ultimately, a bookshelf that didn’t meet my needs.”

Get the right professional for the right job The various professionals who can and will assist us in improving our homes include architects, designers, builders, remodelers and landscape professionals. To ensure that the systems in our homes are kept safe and in good condition there are many service professionals including plumbing, heating and HVAC specialists, electricians, and those who service our appliances and any other systems we have in our homes.

Another aspect of choosing a professional to work with is to understand the differences in professionals. Although someone may be a professional building framer, that does not mean they are qualified as an electrician. Someone who is an excellent handyman will most likely not be qualified to do a remodeling project or build a house. I recommend you keep those differences in mind when selecting the professionals to listen to and to work with.

Ultimately, it is your decision Even though it is important that we ultimately make our own decisions, we all recognize that there will be times that we may want to seek outside help. In doing so, there will often be conflicting opinions, so it will be important that you make sure all the data is available to anyone you consult and that you ultimately make your own decisions. When it comes to prospective clients seeking advice, the best you can do for them is to ensure that their advisers are also fully informed.

Editor’s Note: Lorraine Hart is the president of Ideal Consulting Services, a consulting firm with offices in NY, Texas and Florida.

Lorraine is a past president of the NYC, Long Island Chapter of NARI.

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Sources For This Article: Ideal Consulting Services, Inc. President: Lorraine Hart 516-382-0862 lorraine@idealconsulting.net www.idealconsulting.net

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Chairman’s Message Welcome Friends,

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he Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders and its Associates Council are very pleased to have the opportunity to host the 2013 Building and Remodeling EXPO, our 3rd annual EXPO. We are proud to showcase some of our most resourceful and professional Builder, Remodeler, and Associate Members.

Our friends and neighbors are certain to have an outstanding time visiting with our motivated and caring professionals. Our member firms are eager to build the beautiful home of your dreams and to showcase some very exciting neighborhoods currently under construction. They offer many floor plans and amenities at various price points. Most of the firms can discuss complete home remodel projects, room additions, uncover hidden spaces and correct problems of all natures and scopes.

Our trade professionals can help with everything from new homes and major remodel projects to isolated interests such as window replacements, hardware updates and brick consultations. There are many Associate members who can offer advise on mortgages, property titles, energy efficient solutions, pest problems, water intrusion, mold issues, utility questions, lighting solutions, and kitchen and flooring updates just to name a few.

We have the sincere pleasure to work shoulder to shoulder with these amazing industry professionals every day and just can’t wait for you to see just what the buzz is all about. So, if you are thinking about building a home, undertaking a remodeling project or just want to see the latest trends, the 2013 Building and Remodeling EXPO is the place. Come and visit us at the Pelham EXPO Center. We can’t wait to see you.

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The Building & Remodeling Expo wishes to thank the Associates Council for contributing their time and effort to make this year’s expo possible:

Merry Margaret Coggins, Cosentino USA David Estreicher, Style Crest Chad Garretson, Alabama Power Company Katherine Higgins, Alabama Brick Delivery Harry Holder, Jenkins Brick and Tile Randy Knox, Knox Corporation John McGee, 84 Lumber Susan McGee, HAVCO Vinyl Siding Supply Julia Boehm McKay, McKay Management Corporation Brian Powers, Weyerhaeuser/Trus Joist Mary Steadman, Land Title Company of Alabama Susan Taylor, Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol Inc. Woody Woodfin, Home Mortgage of America, Inc. Rachel Young, Alagasco

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List of Exhibitors Aardvark Central Vac...............................33 Adams Homes LLC........................ 115; 116 Alabama 811.........................................119

Durante Windows and Siding...................... 11; 12; 13; 14; 15 EnergyGuard..........................................111

Alabama Brick Delivery..................... 70; 71

Fargason Building Corporation, Inc............................ 117; 118

Alabama Cabinet Company, Inc...............96

Ferguson Enterprises Inc..........................48

Alabama Foundation Specialist.... 106; 107

Freedom Heating and Cooling..................27

Alabama Power Company............ 1; 2; 3; 4

Geo Stone Retaining Walls................ 87; 88

Alabama Professional Services, Inc.........90 Alabama ReBath............................... 55; 56

Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity.............................114

Alagasco......................................... 100; 99

Greatview Sunrooms................................28

AllSouth Appliance Group Inc.............................. 16; 17; 18; 19

Gutter Helmet Systems of Alabama.........49

Archadeck of Birmingham........................91 Backyard Paradise...................................95 Bath Fitter......................................... 73; 74

Holcombe Doors & Windows...... 37; 38; 39

Newcastle Construction, Inc.......... 112; 113 Oldcastle Surfaces, Inc............................29 Pella Windows & Doors...........................69 Practical Storm Shelters................... 25; 26 Precision Homecrafters, LLC....... 108; 109 Price Homes, LLC.....................................62 Riverchase Flooring Center, Inc........ 79; 80 Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc.......84 Sherwin Williams Company......................67 Signature Homes........................................8

HomeLift, Inc................................. 121; 122

Southern Clay Brick Co............................51

Homes By Indianwood, Inc.......................53

Southern Window Supply................... 23; 24

Innovative Surfaces, LLC................. 43; 44

Supreme Electric, Inc...............................54

BBVA Compass Mortgage Financial Services....................................7

Jenkins Brick and Tile.................. 104; 105

Blinds For Less.........................................22

Kenny & Company....................................32

BMR Homes, Inc......................................98

Keystone Consulting & Design, LLC.........89

Boral Bricks Inc........................................21

Kirby Energy Group, Inc............................83

Cabinet Creations............................. 35; 36

Knox Architectural Metals Inc....................6

Verizon Wireless.......................................5

Cahaba Glass Company, LLC...................86

Leafguard of Alabama...........................110

Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Inc...... 10; 9

Case Design/Remodeling........................66

Lighting Concepts....................................92

Vulcan Disposal.......................................63

Champion Window Co. of Birmingham, LLC.................... 45; 46; 47

Lovette Construction..............................68

Classic Closets, LLC.................................78

McKay Building Company, Inc................50

Thomasino Door & Window, Inc................82 Two Men and a Truck.............................120 USA Roofing & Renovation, LLC...............60

Wayne’s Environmental Services, Inc...................................... 57; 58

Counter Dimensions, Inc................. 75; 76

Metro Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning..................................... 30; 31

Webb Concrete and Building Materials....97

Cross Construction LLC............................81

Mike Roberts Construction.......................72

Wilson Screening......................................85

Curtis White Companies, Inc....................77

Mold & Mildew Solutions..........................42

Don’s Carpet One............................. 40; 41

Mr. Bugg’s Pest Patrol Inc.......................20

Window World of Central Alabama............... 123; 124; 93; 94

Door Exchange.................................. 64; 65

Murphy Home Builders, LLC.....................59

Wood Renew.............................................61

Drake Homes............................................34

New Bath of Alabama..............................52

Wright Homes, Inc................ .101; 102; 103

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Seminar Schedule Get Expert Advice from the Professionals All seminars will be held at the back of the Expo floor in the education area.

Please note seminar times are subject to change.

Check www.birminghambuilder.com for the latest updates.

Saturday, April 6, 2013 11:45 – 12:30 | Universal Design – Jewel McKay, McKay Building Company Tips for modifying an exsisting home or designing a new home so it can become your home for a lifetime. We will discuss the planning process for your project and sample modifications for each area of your home.

1:00 – 1:45 | Designing, Planning and Completing a Bathroom Remodel – George Williams, Precision HomeCrafters, LLC What woman doesn’t enjoy a peaceful bath? What man isn’t looking for that perfect shower? The bathroom should be a place of peace and serenity, while also being practical and functional. During this seminar you will receive expert advice on designing the perfect space for them both, and how to bring it to reality within your budget.

2:00 – 2:45 | Outdoor Living Spaces, Designed for Today’s Lifestyle – AllSouth Appliance Group, Inc. An impromptu barbeque with the neighbors… A place to watch the big game… A glass of wine with your favorite person while enjoying the outdoor fireplace on a chilly night. Your new outdoor space can provide all of this and much, much more. Get ideas on turning your backyard into your own personal oasis.

3:00 – 3:45 | Planning Your Dream Home?

Where do You Start?

– Barry Delozier; SoWowMe, LLC So you want to design your “dream home.” Where should you start? Residential designer, Barry Delozier will give you tips on the most important things to consider before buying or drawing a house plan. Learn how to make selections from the thousands of designs and options available in today’s environment.

Sunday, April 7, 2013 1:30 – 2:15 | Enery Efficiency, It’s about Saving Money!

– Jim Goolsby, Alabama Power As valuable and convenient as electricity is to your lifestyle, you certainly don’t want to pay each month for energy you really didn’t need to use. Since electricity is so easy, quiet and convenient to use, it’s easy to waste if you don’t manage energy consumption wisely. There are a number of ways to economize without reducing your comfort or convience. Come hear these simple energy saving tips and start saving today!

2:30 – 3:15 | Today’s Kitchen – It’s About Cooking….. and So Much More – Counter Dimensions, Inc. What woman doesn’t enjoy a peaceful bath? What man isn’t looking for that perfect shower? The bathroom should be a place of peace and serenity, while also being practical and functional. During this seminar you will receive expert advice on designing the perfect space for them both, and how to bring it to reality within your budget.

3:30 – 4:15 | Electric Cooking – Nick Hartmann, Alabama Power Because electric cooking equipment is easy to use, no special skills are necessary to operate it. Flip a switch for even, controllable heat without constant monitoring.

With electric cooking, more of the heat goes directly into the food, so less is radiated into your kitchen. That means a cooler kitchen, higher worker productivity and lower air conditioning bills. Come hear about the features and benefits of electric cooking.

4:00 – 4:45 | Electric Transportation – – Cedric Daniels, Alabama Power Electric vehicles have been around in one form or another since the invention of the automobile.

Alabama Power has been involved in electric transportation research since the early 1990’s and supports electric technologies. We are finding ways to help customers who choose to purchase electric vehicles and we continuously evaluate their rates and programs. Come hear about the technology developments for electric transportation.

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In the end, I feel like we not only ended up with a great-looking house, but a more energy efficient house as well. Chris had just gotten his Green Builder Certification so we incorporated a lot of what he had learned into our project. The “green” part of the project began with an in-depth home energy audit which helped us to make more informed decisions like what type of insulation to use and where. Today my 20+ year old home exceeds the requirements of an Energy Star rated home! And we are loving the resulting power bills – we have a 4200 sq. foot home, keep the temperature between 74 and 76 and our bill with Alabama power for June, 2011 (remember how unusually hot it was – the highs were from 95 to 99 degrees for 20 out of 30 days) was only $288.88! ~ Scott Wepfer Before

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Bluestone Building...............................................................................205-874-1188 David & Karen’s Joint Venture..............................................................205-989-6559 Historical Home Crafters......................................................................205-991-9694

Decks & Porches

Andy On Call ......................................................................................205-403-0600 David & Karen’s Joint Venture..............................................................205-989-6559 McKay Building Co..............................................................................205-980-1718 Precision Homecrafters, LLC...............................................................205-733-9583 Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc.....................................................205-621-6621

Design/Build

David & Karen’s Joint Venture..............................................................205-989-6559 Kurtts Construction..............................................................................205-991-5719 Lovette Construction............................................................................205-401-2488 McKay Building Co..............................................................................205-980-1718 Oak Alley, Inc.......................................................................................205-669-3334 Precision Homecrafters, LLC...............................................................205-733-9583 Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc.....................................................205-621-6621

Handyman Services

Andy On Call ......................................................................................205-403-0600 CASE Design/Remodeling ..................................................................205-968-6000

Kitchen Cabinets

Counter Dimensions, Inc......................................................................205-664-3587 Kitchen Potential..................................................................................205-870-8467

Kitchen Remodeling

Andy On Call ......................................................................................205-403-0600 BMR Homes........................................................................................205-769-9967 CASE Design/Remodeling ..................................................................205-968-6000 David & Karen’s Joint Venture..............................................................205-989-6559 Kitchen Potential..................................................................................205-870-8467 Lovette Construction............................................................................205-401-2488 McKay Building Co..............................................................................205-980-1718 Oak Alley, Inc.......................................................................................205-669-3334 Precision Homecrafters, LLC...............................................................205-733-9583 Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc.....................................................205-621-6621 Twin Construction, Inc.........................................................................205-802-3920

Outdoor Kitchens

Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc.....................................................205-621-6621

Outdoor Living

BMR Homes........................................................................................205-769-9967 Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc.....................................................205-621-6621

Porch & Patio Enclosures

Precision Homecrafters, LLC...............................................................205-733-9583

Remodelers/ General Contractors

Andy On Call ......................................................................................205-403-0600 Bluestone Building...............................................................................205-874-1188 CASE Design/Remodeling ..................................................................205-968-6000 Kitchen Potential..................................................................................205-870-8467 Kurtts Construction..............................................................................205-991-5719 McKay Building Co..............................................................................205-980-1718 Oak Alley, Inc.......................................................................................205-669-3334

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Precision Homecrafters, LLC...............................................................205-733-9583 Twin Construction, Inc.........................................................................205-802-3920 Universal Design/Accessibilty BMR Homes........................................................................................205-769-9967 McKay Building Co..............................................................................205-980-1718 Precision Homecrafters, LLC...............................................................205-733-9583 Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc.....................................................205-621-6621

Whole House Renovation

Bluestone Building...............................................................................205-874-1188 BMR Homes........................................................................................205-769-9967 David & Karen’s Joint Venture..............................................................205-989-6559 Historical Home Crafters......................................................................205-991-9694 Kitchen Potential..................................................................................205-870-8467 Kurtts Construction..............................................................................205-991-5719 Lovette Construction............................................................................205-401-2488 McKay Building Co..............................................................................205-980-1718 Oak Alley, Inc.......................................................................................205-669-3334 Precision Homecrafters, LLC...............................................................205-733-9583 Twin Construction, Inc.........................................................................205-802-3920

Suppliers & Manufacturers Appliances Alagasco.............................................................................................205-326-8157

Blinds

Blinds for Less.....................................................................................205-612-6002

Bricks & Pavers

Jenkin’s Brick & Tile.............................................................................205-988-3913

Cabinets

Alabama Cabinet Company, Inc...........................................................205-326-3190 Counter Dimensions, Inc......................................................................205-664-3587 Don’s Carpet One................................................................................205-655-8777

Carpet & Flooring

Don’s Carpet One................................................................................205-655-8777 Sharp Carpet.......................................................................................205-668-1324

Carpeting Installer

Don’s Carpet One................................................................................205-655-8777

Carpeting Retailer

Don’s Carpet One................................................................................205-655-8777

Ceramic Flooring Installer

Don’s Carpet One................................................................................205-655-8777

Ceramic Tile

Don’s Carpet One................................................................................205-655-8777 Jenkin’s Brick & Tile.............................................................................205-988-3913 Sharp Carpet.......................................................................................205-668-1324

Countertops

Alabama Cabinet Company, Inc...........................................................205-326-3190 Counter Dimensions, Inc......................................................................205-664-3587 Innovative Surfaces..............................................................................205-621-5455 Jenkin’s Brick & Tile.............................................................................205-988-3913

Custom Cabinets

Alabama Cabinet Company, Inc...........................................................205-326-3190

Doors

Pella Window and Doors......................................................................800-467-3552

Hardwoods

Sharp Carpet.......................................................................................205-668-1324

Heating & Cooling (HVAC)

Alagasco.............................................................................................205-326-8157

Kitchen and Bath Showrooms

Alabama Cabinet Company, Inc...........................................................205-326-3190 Counter Dimensions, Inc......................................................................205-664-3587

Kitchen Cabinets

Counter Dimensions, Inc......................................................................205-664-3587

Lighting Showroom

Lighting Concepts................................................................................205-655-7285 Marble Tile Don’s Carpet One................................................................................205-655-8777 Jenkin’s Brick & Tile.............................................................................205-988-3913

Mirrors

Cahaba Glass Company .....................................................................205-621-7355

Plumbing Supplies

V&W Supply........................................................................................205-324-9521

Shower Doors-Glass

Cahaba Glass Company .....................................................................205-621-7355

Shower Enclosures-Glass

Cahaba Glass Company .....................................................................205-621-7355

Shutters

Blinds for Less.....................................................................................205-612-6002

Shades

Blinds for Less.....................................................................................205-612-6002 Utilities Alagasco.............................................................................................205-326-8157 Windows Pella Window and Doors......................................................................800-467-3552 Windows & Doors Holcombe Doors & Windows...............................................................205-991-3667

GBAHB Remodelers

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Membership Directory Contractors

Champion Window Co. of Birmingham, LLC

309 H Cahaba Valley Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 David Sanders | (205) 444-0096

Al Foster Construction Company 3108 Starview Circle Birmingham, AL 35243 Al Foster | (205) 969-2536

Appleseed Workshop, LLC 409 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South Birmingham, AL 35233 Mike Gibson | (205) 789-1518

Baugher, Inc. 1911 27th Avenue South Homewood, AL 35209 Rob Baugher | (205) 870-8572

BMR Homes, Inc.

438 Carr Avenue, Suite 19 Homewood, AL 35209 Contact: Chris Youngs Phone: (205) 769-9967 Chris@bmrhomes.net

Construction & Management Solutions, LLC 1919 Oxmoor Road #252 Birmingham, AL 35209 T. Blake Mizerany | (205) 877-3475

Cross Construction, LLC 2204 Country Ridge Way Birmingham, AL 35243 Andrew Cross | (205) 967-7857

Curtis White Companies, Inc.

Best Inspections

8132 Parkway Drive Leeds, AL 35094 Joe White | (205) 699-2283

PO Box 441 Springville, AL 35146 Bobby Monk | (205) 467-3062

David and Karen’s Joint Venture, LLC Bluestone Building, LLC

4 Office Park Circle #314 Birmingham, AL 35223 Contact: Kelly Watson Phone: (205) 874-1188 Fax: (205) 874-1189 kwatson@ bluestonebuilding.com www.bluestonebuilding.com

BMR Homes Inc. is a full service remodeling company specializing in room additions; kitchen remodels, bath remodels, basement and attic build outs, decks, window replacement, insurance repairs, traumatic injury modifications and Aging in place modifications. Like our slogan says “We put a new face on your old space.”

David and Karen’s Joint Venture, LLC

27 Shades Crest Road Birmingham, AL 35226 Contact: David Shrout Phone: (205) 989-6559 www.DavidandKarens.com

Foundation Repairs & Home Improvement, Inc. 500 North 13th Street Bessemer, AL 35020 Steve McBride | (205) 426-2770

Franks Building Company, Inc. PO Box 130834 Birmingham, AL 35213 Chris Franks | (205) 966-6917

Gibson & Anderson Construction, Inc. 2539 Rocky Ridge Road Birmingham, AL 35243 Earl Gibson | (205) 823-7714

H. B. Thompson Construction Services, Inc. 1916 Wisterwood Drive Hoover, AL 35226 Britt Thompson | (205) 822-4370

Harris Coggin Building Company 2028 Kentucky Avenue, Suite 203 Birmingham, AL 35216 Tommy Coggin | (205) 368-1671

Historical Home Crafters, Inc. 932 Copena Drive Pelham, AL 35124 James Wagnon | (205) 991-9694

Home Maintenance Associates, Inc. 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Eddie Dorough | (205) 956-1820

Homes By Indianwood, Inc. 2116 Old Montgomery Highway Pelham, AL 35124 Bill Kinnebrew | (205) 987-9112

Jones & Jones, Inc. 1120 Canoe Creek Road Springville, AL 35146 Walter Jones | (205) 467-6404

Case Design/Remodeling 4220 Cahaba Heights Court Suite 116 Birmingham, AL 35243 Contact: Tom Coan, CGR Phone: (205) 968-6000 Email: Tom@CaseBham.com Web: CaseBham.com

David and Karen’s Joint Venture is a design, engineer and build remodeling company which has served the Birmingham area for 35 years. Adding floors and additions, raising ceilings and kitchen, bath, and basement remodeling are our specialties. To us, a client is not just another job but a relationship. We are not just builders.

We build dreams.

Kitchen Potential, Inc.

2819 Central Avenue Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact Michiel or Josef Schuster Phone: (205) 870-8467 Fax: (205) 870-8438 info@kitchenpotential.com www.kitchenpotential.com

Day Star Construction, Inc. Focused primarily on upper bracket new construction, remodeling and renovation projects, Bluestone works with some of the best architects in Birmingham. Project management, quality construction, and responsiveness is our commitment to you. As a Green Building specialist, we have the expertise and green strategies for your next project. At Bluestone, we believe in “Building Healthy and Efficient Homes”

4005 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 Stephen Dorsky | (205) 591-0751

Design Build Associates Our team of design and construction professionals provides you with award-winning design, build quality and customer service. Our proven process and client service orientation assure an enjoyable experience with beautiful, highvalue results.

649 Village Crest Circle Hoover, AL 35226 Lee Robertson | (205) 988-4300

Disaster Restoration DKI 1915 Courson Court Leeds, AL 35094 Ken Pate | (205) 699-5932

ELM Construction, LLC 4032 North Cahaba Drive Birmingham, AL 35243 Elliott Pike | (205) 368-3109

Since 1988 Kitchen Potential inc has been helping to bring homeowners dreams of the perfect home to a reality. We offer full custom remodeling services from major additions, Bathroom remodels, to home repair, and we also specialize in custom cabinetry for any room.

Not ready for a full blown renovation, we also offer cabinet re-facing.

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Lorino Construction, Inc.

M & C Renovations

1270 Parliament Lane Birmingham, AL 35216 Gaeton Lorino | (205) 365-0621

120 Woodmont Drive Homewood, AL 35209 Christopher Toenes | (205) 871-2743

M U I Corporation 232 Portsouth Lane Alabaster, AL 35007 Mike Carden, CGR | (205) 967-2570

Kurtts Construction, Inc. Post Office Box 380067 Birmingham, AL 35238 Contact: George Kurtts, GMB, CGR Phone: (205) 991-5719 Fax: (205) 991-2090 Email: kurttsconstruction @gmail.com

www.kurttsconstruction.com

We have over 35 years of experience in custom remodeling, renovations and new home construction. Our attention to detail coupled with a commitment to excellence has given us statewide recognition: GBAHB Remodelor of the Year 1999 & 2001, Alabama Home Builders Remodelor of the year in 2002 and Alabama Remodeling Excellence Award for Best of Show Award in 2007.

7059 Meadowlark Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 Contact: Bob McKay, CGR, CGB, CAPS Phone: (205) 980-1718 Fax: (205) 980-1734 www.mckaybuilding.com facebook.com/ mckaybuilding

Lovette Construction

133 West Oxmoor Road, Suite 221 Birmingham, AL 35209 Contact: Clint Lovette Phone: (205) 401-2488 Fax: (205) 912-7006 www.lovetteconstruction.com

Lovette Construction provides quality remodeling services throughout the Birmingham, Alabama market. We recognize that each client, budget and project is unique and deserves the focused attention of all our team members. Our business is built around long term relationships with clients who rely on our expertise for their home renovations, no matter the size of their project.

To find out more about the GBAHB Remodeler’s events and initiatives visit:

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McKay Building Company, Inc.

5000 Grantswood Road, Suite 240 Irondale, AL 3521 Phone: 205-912-7000 Fax: 205-451-0201 birminghambuilder.com

ANDY OnCall® is a home repair service company that sends a qualified craftsman for a FREE Estimate to homeowners needing small jobs, remodels, decks/outdoor areas and general maintenance.

All of your home improvement needs can be taken care of with one phone call.

ANDY OnCall® also provides a one year Written Warranty.

Andy OnCall

3 Belcher Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Adam Bidner Phone: 205-403-0600

6X Remodeling Excellence Award Winner McKay Building Company has been in business since 1977.

Our specialties include whole house remodeling, additions, and kitchen and bath renovations.

We have a highly skilled team, including Certified Aging in Place Specialists, to assist in developing and implementing your plans.

GBAHBR Membership Directory Mike Roberts Construction 137 West Glenwood Drive Homewood, AL 35209 Mike Roberts | (205) 901-9301

Pardue Building Company, LLC 9 Office Park Circle, Suite 201 Birmingham, AL 35223 Billy Pardue | (205) 870-1636

Spring/Summer 2013 Richardson & Associates Construction, LLC 4352 Morningside Drive Helena, AL 35080 Jason Richardson | (205) 382-1949

Rigsby Construction Company, Inc. 121 Clark Street Pelham, AL 35124 Daniel R. Friday | ( 205) 663-4456

Oak Alley, Inc.

Healthy change and renewal is essential to maximizing the potential of the lives we live. A nice outfit, a clean car, a delicious meal with good friends all give a sense of well-being and joy for life. A welldesigned room can give an even deeper sense of lasting comfort and peace. Make an investment in your home, where you, your family and guests are happy to spend that most precious asset – quality time shared. Contact Oak Alley, Alabama’s 2005 Remodeler of the Year, a design-build leader in South Jefferson/North Shelby area.

1215 Lake Forest Circle Birmingham, AL 35244 Contact: George Williams, CAPS, CGR, CGP, Lead Safe Certified Firm Phone: (205) 733-9583 Fax: (205) 988-9537

PO Box 13907 Birmingham, AL 35213 Brad Sparks | (205) 281-7316

Structures, Inc. PO Box 627 Helena, AL 35080 Erica Neel | (205) 663-4252

Taylor Burton Company, Inc. 3239 Lorna Road, Suite 108 Birmingham, AL 35216 Taylor Burton | (205) 822-7936

Precision Homecrafters, LLC

The Home Remodeling Group, LLC 2467 Huntington Glen Drive Birmingham, AL 35226 Rob MacKercher | (205) 639-9252

Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc.

P O Box 1844 Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Roddy Sample, CGR, CAPS Phone: (205) 621-6621 Fax: (205) 663-4777 www.roddysample.com

Twin Construction, Inc.

2907 Central Avenue, Suite 105 Homewood, AL 35209 Phone: (205) 802-3920 Fax: (205) 802-3992 office@twincompanies.com

Precision HomeCrafters, LLC is a Design/Build firm that specializes in meeting and exceeding client expectations through service and meticulous attention to detail. Our employees and trade contractors take pride in their work and want your home to reflect that pride.

SHARPCARPET +hardwood+tile 205-942-1110 668-1324 608-1117 Email: rwann@sharpcarpet.com www.sharpcarpet.com

Since 1993, SHARPCARPET has been the flooring expert in Central Alabama. We have installed new hardwood, laminate, tile, and carpet in over 30,000 homes and businesses. Our Better Business Bureau rating results from employing experienced, reliable salespeople and installers. At SHARP, “Any job worth doing is worth doing well!”

The right tools to find the right remodeler.

P O Box 157 Chelsea, AL 35043 Contact: Michael McKay, CAPS, CGR Phone: (205) 669-3334 www.oakalleydesignbuild.com

Sparks Building Company

NYC/LI NARI 631.673.6274 www.nari-ny.org

birminghambuilder.com 205-912-7000

Roddy Sample, CGR, CAPS grew up in the residential construction industry and was taught by the best, his dad Frank. Having been trained in the field has created his hands-on approach to managing your remodeling project. If you are looking for a true partner for your project you’ve found one.

Please ask us about our new affiliation with Screen America, www.screenamerica.com. With these automated roll screens you can have a screened porch when you want and an open porch when you don’t.

Russell Building Co., Inc. 4100 Autumn Lane, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35243 Keith Russell | (205) 967-6878

RustMark Custom Homes, LLC 1295 Parliment Lane Birmingham, AL 35216 Rusty Luccasen | (205) 283-8400

Saunders & Bradford, LLC PO Box 430183 Birmingham, AL 35243 Mitch Bradford | ( 205) 871-1717

Shearer Building Co., Inc. 6 Office Park Circle, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35223 Cleve Shearer | (205) 229-1104

Named Birmingham’s Best Home Contractor in 2011 and 2012, Twin strives to provide the best experience for each individual homeowner by approaching every project with three core values: Integrity, Quality and Communication. Independent surveys show that over 98% of Twin’s clients are likely to recommend them as their choice contractor.

Willow Homes, LLC PO Box 660851 Birmingham, AL 35266 Jason Hale | (205) 516-0552

Wyatt Building Corp., Inc. 1077 Commerce Circle Pelham, AL 35124 Randy Wyatt | (205) 988-9466

suppliers & manufacturers 4th Dimension Media, Inc. W298 N1004 St. James Way Waukesha, WI 53188 Kevin Ford | (262) 646-6325

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Aliant Bank

Door Exchange

1805 4th Avenue SW Bessemer, AL 35020 Donnie Lemons | (205) 425-0084

1100 Corporate Parkway Birmingham, AL 35238 Daryl Spears | (205) 408-2000

2649 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 Tony Benton | (205) 621-2323

Alabama Brick Delivery

American Hearth & Home, LLC

Durante Windows and Siding

PO Box 5462 Birmingham, AL 35207 Jeff South | (205) 323-1560

PO Box 973 Leeds, AL 35094 Bill Miller | (205) 987-5800

B Dry Waterproofing

143 Distribution Drive Birmingham, AL 35209 Eric Hamilton | (205) 942-1976

Alabama Cabinet Company, Inc.

95 3rd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35204 Ph: (205) 326-3190 Fax: (205) 326-3490 Serving Birmingham for over 25 years. www.alabamacabinetco.com

Bath Fitter 434 Industrial Lane, Suite G Birmingham, AL 35211 Nancy Roberson | (205) 876-1760

1805 McCain Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 Joel Williamson | (205) 664-0257

Brandino Brass Company

PO Box 2641 Bin # 3S – 1615 Birmingham, AL 35291 Alicia Vincent | (205) 226-1443 Kevin Williams | (205) 226-1436

Alabama Stoneworks, Inc. 3000 5th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 Trent Barron | (205) 337-4629

Alabama Woodworks, Inc. 1000 15th Way SW Birmingham, AL 35211 Jeff Clemmons | (205) 925-1270

5560 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 Cindy Davis | (205) 991-2929

Cahaba Glass Company, LLC

Cahaba River Trading Company, Inc. 121 Clark Street Pelham, AL 35124 James Hayes | (205) 663-1456

1465 Gadsden Highway Birmingham, Al 35235 Contact: Don Olvey Phone: (205) 655-8777 Fax: (205) 655-8722

Cahaba Roofing Company PO Box 1009 Trussville, AL 35173-6009 Greg Davis | (205) 854-9000

Champion Electric, LLC

Coleman-Russell & Associates

605 Richard Arrington, Jr. Blvd. North Birmingham, AL 35203 Contact: Amy Dunavant, CGA, CSP Phone: (205) 326-8157

PO Box 100217 Birmingham, AL 35210 Morris Kay | (205) 833-0700

Cosentino USA 13124 Trinity Drive Stafford, TX 77477 Merry Margaret Coggins | (205) 577-9068

For special offers on high efficiency natural gas appliances, visit Alagasco.com.

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Four Hearts, LLC 3898 Park Lane Bessemer, AL 35022 Jim Butters | (205) 822-3231

723 Tarrant Road Gardendale, AL 35071 Robert Herring | (205) 631-6258

Holcombe Doors & Windows

7008 Champion Blvd., Suite 107 Birmingham, AL 35242 Phone: (205) 991-3667

Don’s Carpet One Floor & Home

5920 Smokey Road Calera, AL 35040 Brian Woodall | (205) 668-6858

Alagasco, an Energen Company

4204 Wilderness Road Mountain Brook, AL 35213 Harry Gerald Rotter | (205) 901-5860

Herring Heating and Air Cond.

At your home. At your business.

We are at your service. We are a full-service, comprehensive kitchen and bath center that specializes in removing the hassles from the kitchen and bath building process. For a free consultation call (205) 664-3587.

Davis Design

160 Chandalar Place Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Charlie Martin Phone: (205) 621-7355 Fax: (205) 621-7356 cahabaglass@hotmail.com

EZ Restoration, LLC

875 Elvira Road Helena, AL 35080 George Gustin | (205) 531-7170 HAVCO Vinyl Siding Supply PO Box 117 Pelham, AL 35124 Susan McGee | (205) 664-8995

Boral Bricks, Inc.

854 Highland Terrace Atlanta, GA, 30306 Dan Coats | (404) 797-2307

2512 Commerce Square West Birmingham, AL 35210 Jason Durante | (205) 956-4110

Gustin Tile & Stone, Inc.

PO Box 830110 Birmingham, AL 35283 Sonny Jones | (205) 244-4400

Cabinet Creations

Alabama Power Company

2726 Chandalar Place Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Mike Kelley, CGR Phone: (205) 664-3587 Fax: (205) 664-3560

Birmingham Water Board

2824 Central Avenue, #130 Birmingham, AL 35209 Eric Brandino | (205) 978-8900

COME SHOP WHERE THE REMODELERS SHOP! Alabama Cabinet Company has been serving the Birmingham and surrounding areas for over 25 years.

With a variety of styles and IN STOCK CABINETS we can serve all of your cabinet and countertop needs. Look no further for quality products and service with price points to fit all budgets.

Counter Dimensions, Inc.

In Store, In Home, On-Line, Don’s Carpet One Floor & Home: Your local flooring experts! Don’s Carpet One Floor & Home is locally owned and operated so you’ll always be able to count on us for quality products, large in-stock selection of hardwood and tile, the best pricing and expert installation. You’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at Don’s Carpet One Floor & Home.

Holcombe Doors and Windows was born from a need. After 23 years in the building materials business, we answered the call for a company focused solely on windows, doors and associated millwork. In 1993, we opened our first door and window showroom.

Since the beginning, our focus has always been to offer a high quality product and to strive to give the best service in the industry. We strive for excellence through dedicated, experienced staff, and a relentless effort to be a leader in our industry. This will continue to be our mission as we move forward.

Home Depot 3670 Galleria Circle Hoover, AL 35244 Robert Thomason | (205) 988-8141

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Home Perfection General Contractor PO Box 787 Alabaster, AL 35007 Bernardo De La Pava (205) 337-9697

Inline Lighting and Electric 2721 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 Rhonda King | (205) 982-7511

Jenkins Brick & Tile Company

2299 Pelham Pkwy Pelham, AL 35124 Phone: (205) 988-3913 Fax: (205) 988-3916

Innovative Surfaces, LLC 31 Monroe Drive Pelham, AL 35124 Contact: Terry Van Doren Phone: (205) 621-5455 Fax: (205) 621-8778 tvandoren@innovativesurfacesllc.com www.innovativesurfacesllc.com

Jenkins Brick & Tile has been proud to service the Birmingham builders & remodelers with the finest brick. We are also proud to offer natural stone, porcelain tile, ceramic tile & glass tile. Please visit our beautiful showroom and let our design consultants create a distinct look for you.

Innovative Surfaces is your single source supplier for kitchen and bath counter tops. Our primary area of expertise is high quality fabrication of granite, natural stone, quartz surfaces, solid surfaces, and cultured marble.

Our sales staff has the ability to conform to the needs of any customer and simplifies their ordering process by working with one salesperson and one company.

Ivan Leonard Chevrolet, Inc.

World’s Most Luxuriously Soft Carpet.

SmartStrand® Silk with DuPont™ Sorona® is the ONLY luxuriously soft carpet with lifetime built-in stain and soil protection that never washes or wears off. Special Financing Available.

3.65

Awaited Bliss $

1620 Montgomery Highway Hoover, AL 35216 Bill Steinert | (205) 823-5120

sq ft +tx

James Hardie Building Products 3778 Glass Drive Birmingham, AL 35223 Justine Pieri | (205) 617-8613

3.65

Truly Tasteful $

sq ft +tx

5000 Grantswood Rd, Suite 240 Irondale, AL 3521 Phone: 205-912-7000 Fax: 205-451-0201 birminghambuilder.com

sharpcarpet.com (Look for in stock specials) Offer expires April 30, 2013

WHERE DID

320 Oxmoor Road | 942.1110 Homewood/by Palisades

31 North | 668.1324 GO AFTER 19 YEARS5075 INHwy HOMEWOOD Calera/Across from McDonalds

If its October 1st, then SHARPCARPET of Homewood has moved to a new, 25% larger store on the east side

Splendid Escape

2.98

$

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K & S Done Right, LLC

Marvin Windows by Dale, Inc.

PO Box 907 Birmingham, AL 35201 Pat Shugrue | (205) 834-9904

117 West Park Drive Birmingham, AL 35211 Jim O’Connor | (205) 942-2032

Kenny & Company

Masco Contractor Services dba Gale Insulation & Specialties

2500 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 Mary Louise Choate | (205) 323-5616

3112 Morgan Road Bessemer, AL 35022 Pat Muncher | (205) 428-9381

Knox Corporation 231 Minnesota Bend Trail Gadsden, AL 35901 Randy Knox | (205) 601-4338

Land Title Company of Alabama 600 North 20th Street, Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35203-2601 Aimee Forbus | (205) 251-2871

Mayer Lighting Showroom

570 Simmons Drive Trussville, AL 35173 Contact: Nancy Adcock Phone: (205) 655-7285 Fax: (205) 655-7677 lightingnana@gmail.com www.lightingconceptsal.com

3200 3rd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 Susan Burks | (205) 583-3400

Mikos/Kampakis Insurance Services, Inc. 1800 International Park, Suite 500 Hoover, AL 35243 Mike Mikos | (205) 822-7413

Mobile Attic 3500 1st Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 John Smith | (205) 978-1020

VW Gallerie Design Centers

3320 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 Contact: Sharron Edwards Phone: (205) 324-9521 221 Industrial Park Dr., Pelham, AL 35124 Phone: (205) 663-1336 711 21st Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Phone: (205) 758-4472

O M Hughes Insurance, Inc. PO Box 320305 Birmingham, AL 35232 Mark Hughes | (205) 956-4500

The measure of a great remodeler

Pella Windows & Doors 101 West Oxmoor Road Birmingham, AL 35209 Kelly Shea | (205) 259-1966

Pro Build

NYC/LI NARI 631.673.6274 www.nari-ny.org

birminghambuilder.com 205-912-7000

Lighting Concepts in Trussville has been in business for 25 years providing lighting, ceiling fans, mirrors and accessories for remodelers and home builders. Our professional sales people will help customers select the right lighting for their budget. We also provide great service before and after the sale.

State of Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors

3160 Lee Street Pelham, AL 35124 Eric Anderson | (205) 664-2511

PSA dba The System Shop PO Box 380755 Birmingham, AL 35238 Ashley Nelson | (205) 408-0140

Southern Stone Design, LLC 117 Cloverdale Drive Alabaster, AL 35007 John Miller | (205) 685-8441

Southern Window Supply 155 Winslett Road Pelham, AL 35124 Tim Flynn | (205) 945-9832

Standard Heating & Air Conditioning 520 8th Street South Birmingham, AL 35233 Bill Holder | (205) 322-2679

Style Crest 3313 StoneRidge Drive Birmingham, AL 35223 David Estreicher | (419) 208-0028

TST Services, LLC 1252 Deer Trail Road Hoover, AL 35226 Justin Isaminger | (205) 296-1315

Vulcan Disposal PO Box 76 Adamsville, AL 35005 Jon Morris | (205) 999-3181

8 Commerce Street, Suite 200 Montgomery, Alabama 36130-5025 (334) 241-0840 • 1-866-855-1912 www.hacr.alabama.gov 46

GBAHB Remodel Birmingham • www.birminghambuilder.com

V&W Supply Company is the largest independent supplier of plumbing fixtures in Alabama.

Our design centers are highly interactive to reflect current styles and trends with working faucets, shower systems, whirlpools, air tubs, towel warmers, heated flooring, and refrigerated medicine cabinets so you can experience the luxury that can become reality in your home. We are committed to offering unsurpassed customer service and only the highest quality plumbing products for the kitchen and bath.

Ward Plastering & Remodeling 6510 3rd Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35206 Norman Ward | (205) 218-5202

Weathertech Distributing Co., Inc. PO Box 100609 Irondale, AL 35210 Tim Upton | (205) 956-5400

Will and Pierce Agency 1835 Thornton Place Hoover, AL 35226 Rick Radford | (205) 533-5549

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OakAlley, Inc. Design/Build Remodeling P.O. Box 157 Chelsea, Alabama 35043

First Place Historical Preservation

Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards – 2010

Alabama Remodeler of the Year HBAA – 2005

First Place Kitchen Alabama Chapter American Society of Interior Designers – 2009

Birmingham Remodeler of the Year GBAHB – 2003

205.669.3334 www.oakalleydesignbuild.com