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NARI TAMPA BAY AREA PO Box 1675 St Petersburg, FL 33731 Phone: 727-578-2207 • Fax: 727-214-2521 www.nari-tampabay.org CHAIRMAN..................................................................Doug King PRESIDENT ............................................Jeffry E. Baughman, Esq. 1ST VICE PRESIDENT....................................James Macholz, CR 2ND VICE PRESIDENT................................................Arlen Tillis

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President’s Message

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Who is NARI?/NARI Code of Ethics

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Certified Experts

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2012 Contractor of the Year Awards

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Buyer Beware - Who You Listen To Matters

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A Remodel On The Water

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Mosquito Haven No More

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Outdoor Living: Decks & Docks

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NARI Tampa Bay Member Specialties

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NARI Tampa Bay Membership Directory

SECRETARY............................................................Karen Brodeur TREASURER..................................................................John Lusk EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.......................Nina P. Berkheiser, CFRE

REMODELING TODAY® PUBLISHER ..................................................................Kevin Ford EDITOR ......................................................................Troy Blewett CREATIVE DIRECTOR..............................................Pete Moretta MARKETING DIRECTOR.............................................John Ford OFFICE MANAGER ............................................Michelle Lovrine

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CHOOSING A REPUTABLE CONTRACTOR elcome to the Spring/Summer 2012 issue of Remodeling Today; a publication of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry – Tampa Bay Area Chapter.

I am enthusiastic about recent improvements in our economy. Housing prices and sales are steadily rising in our area and the stock market is again nearing the level it was at before the economic downturn. I remain hopeful that the investment many of us have made in our homes will pay off. We are already seeing owners reinvesting in their houses through home improvements and remodeling projects. Examples of those projects are displayed and described in the pages of this magazine.

The Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards on page 12 are a sample of the great work done by our members. If these projects get you dreaming about

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your own home and thinking about a project you would like to do, please call to discuss with the member listed.

A complete list of our members and their remodeling specialties starts on page 30. Our members are committed to professionalism, craftsmanship and the success of every project they work on.

Whether you want add an addition to your home or renovate an existing room, our members can help you achieve your dreams. We wish you great success in your future remodeling plans.

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BOARD MEMBERS

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Doug King King Contracting, Inc. PRESIDENT Jeffry E. Baughman, Esq. Spartan Law Group 1ST VICE PRESIDENT

JEFF BAUGHMAN, ESQ. President, Tampa Bay Area Chapter of NARI Spartan Law Group, P.A. 6570 30th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 (727) 772-7826 jeff@spartanlawgroup.com

James Macholz, CR Jamco Unlimited, Inc. 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Arlen Tillis Tibbetts Lumber Company SECRETARY Karen Brodeur Hyde Park Insurance Services TREASURER John Lusk Pella Windows & Doors BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kris Loll, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. John Marzulli, CR, CKBR, Emerald Contractors Carie Melanson, CPA,

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Call Paul Painting, Inc. David Mueller, CR, CKBR, Mueller Remodeling, Inc Joseph Renda, GCP, Air Quality Control Susanne Van Selow, CKBR, GCP, Van Selow Design Build, LLC Jeffery Wolf, GCP, Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor, Inc.

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WHO IS NARI?

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he National Association of the Remodeling Industry

As the premier source for remodeling information, NARI

(NARI) is a not-for-profit professional trade association

has an inclusive encompassing purpose: to develop and

whose members are dedicated to assuring the consumer

sustain programs that expand and unite the remodeling

has a positive remodeling experience. Composed of full-service

industry; to ensure the industry’s growth and security; to

contractors, design-build firms, manufacturers, suppliers,

encourage ethical conduct, sound business practices, and

distributors, sub-contractors, lenders and other related professionals,

professionalism in the remodeling industry; and to present

NARI is committed to enhancing the professionalism of the

NARI as the recognized authority in the industry.

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remodeling industry and serving as an ally to homeowners.

NARI NATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT The National Association of the Remodeling Industry brings together people who work in and with the remodeling industry, belonging and growing by learning from one another. As professionals, we create an exceptional experience for the remodeling consumer.

NARI NATIONAL VISION STATEMENT Dedicated to being the best resource for knowledge and training in the remodeling industry, together we help construct the dreams in people’s lives.

NARI CODE OF ETHICS

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embers of the National Association of the

• Honoring all contractual obligations until and unless they

Remodeling Industry (NARI) pledge to observe

are altered or dissolved by mutual consent by all concerned

the highest ethical standards in running their

parties and fulfilling these obligations in a timely manner.

businesses. The NARI Code of Ethics assures the consumer that NARI professionals are committed to the following: • Promoting only those products and services that are functional, economical and safe.

• Making all advertising and sales promotions factually

• Acknowledging and acting on all customer complaints promptly; encouraging third-party mediation where complaints are disputed.

• Promoting free enterprise by refraining from any act that restrains trade or suppresses competition.

accurate and avoiding any practices that tend to mislead

By adhering to this Code of Ethics, the NARI professional is

or deceive the customer.

promising the consumer a professional job at a competitive

• Writing all contracts and warranties so they are clear,

price. And that is a win/win situation for all parties involved.

fair and mutually beneficial to all concerned parties.

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NARI CERTIFIED EXPERTS GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND CERTIFICATION

DESIGNATIONS

ou can trust a professional remodeling contractor with NARI certification to have access to the latest industry information via conventions, educational programs, meetings, trade publications and expos that feature up-to-the-minute products, materials and techniques. Only serious professionals with a real desire to excel in the industry are eligible to participate in NARI’s rigorous certification program, which teaches and tests skill sets, safety issues, and ethical business practices.

When you see any of the verification seals shown below, you’ll know that the affiliated remodeling contractor or company has taken the time to meet performance and business criteria that surpass industry standards.

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Certified Remodeler (CR) Designed to recognize and identify fullservice remodelers. Candidates must have a minimum of five years experience and be employed by or own a firm that derives 90 percent of its sales volume from remodeling.

Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA) Recognizes individuals who actively support the remodeling industry, such as architects, designers, educators, manufacturers, publishers, suppliers and consultants.

Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS) Reserved for remodelers who specialize in a particular area of the industry, such as roofing or flooring, etc.

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Master Certified Remodeler (MCR) This designation recognizes Certified Remodelers that have demonstrated commitment to the remodeling industry through support of their local chapter, NARI National, and/or their local community. The MCR identifies Certified Remodelers that have withstood the test of time and continue to be successful within the industry. Candidates must complete and submit this application for consideration by the NARI Certification Board. In addition to completing and submitting an application to qualify for the MCR certification, candidates must be a Certified Remodeler for a minimum of 10 consecutive years and hold another NARI certification. Candidates must have been involved with their local NARI chapter or NARI National and/or involvement as a leader in the local community. Candidates must submit a letter of recommendation from their chapter executive or chapter president or three letters of recommendation from recent clients.

Universal Design Certified Remodeler (UDCR) This designation includes remodelers with knowledge and skills in a broad range of universal design and remodeling. Individuals with the UDCR designation are recognized as experienced remodelers with skills and knowledge in all aspects of universal design and remodeling. Candidates must complete and submit this application for consideration by the NARI Certification Board. In addition to completing and submitting an application, to qualify for the UDCR certification exam, candidates must have been in the remodeling industry for a minimum of 5 years. Candidates must also have completed a minimum of 8 hours of universal design remodeling/building related education.

Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC) Designed for lead carpenters who are skilled and knowledgeable in the technical, hands-on aspects of their work, but also have demonstrated skill and knowledge in project management, supervision and customer service.

Candidates must have a minimum five years experience with at least two of those years as a lead carpenter.

Companies who believe in providing a quality product will make sure their lead carpenters are trained and certified so they can produce better jobs, be more professional, run projects more efficiently, and interact more proactively with their customers.

Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler (CKBR) This designation allows homeowners to identify contractors who do extensive work in kitchen and bath remodeling, and have gone the extra mile to improve themselves and their firm’s capabilities in these areas. The CKBR certification addresses the unique aspects of kitchen & bath design and remodeling, including technical expertise and new product knowledge.

Green Certified Professional (GCP) The GCP designation is designed to recognize and identify remodelers who apply green or sustainable principles to their remodeling projects.

They understand key green building concepts including energy efficiency, site management and use, indoor air quality, water conservation and the use of building materials and finishes.

The GCP certification addresses how green remodeling can make homes more durable, efficient, sustainable, healthier to live in and less expensive to operate.

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This small, dark galley kitchen was transformed by raising the ceilings to 10 feet & opening the walls on all sides.

Custom cabinetry, dual islands, gas appliances and florescent lighting enhance both beauty and efficiency.

At Greaves Construction, we believe every home should be a source of comfort, pride and pleasure to its owner.

Blending innovative design with award winning craftsmanship, we can help you turn your remodeling dreams into reality.

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Certified Professionals

NARI certification identifies the best of the best in the remodeling industry. There are approximately 1,000 Certified Remodelers (CR) recognized nationally. The Tampa Bay Area Chapter of NARI is proud to recognize its members who have achieved NARI certification.

AAA Services of Central Florida, Inc. ..........727-447-7112 Anthony Braccili, CR, CLC Glen Harper, CLC AdvantaClean Environmental of South Pinellas County .......................727-410-0625 John Marzulli, CR, CKBR Air Quality Control, Inc. .............................727-433-7080 Joseph Renda, GCP Bay Breeze Enterprises, Inc. ......................727-384-1312 Bob Phillips, CR, GCP Blue Diamond Builders, Inc. ......................727-647-2239 Wesley C. Jenkins, CR, CKBR, GCP Cove Builders, Inc. .....................................727-596-0399 Lawrence E. Voss, Jr, CR

Daniel E. Ashline, Inc. ...............................727-823-3915 Daniel E. Ashline, CR Emerald Contractors, Inc. ...........................727-410-0625 John Marzulli, CR, CKBR Florida Renovators, Inc. ..............................727-458-6897 Dean Jarvis, CR,CKBR Greaves Construction, Inc. .........................813-985-2739 Jonathan A. Greaves, CR, CKBR J2 Solutions, Inc........................................941-270-6050 Jess Fronckowiak, CR Josh Fronckowiak, CLC Jack W. Johnson, Inc..................................727-656-9219 Jack Johnson, CR Jamco Unlimited, Inc. ................................727-647-1793 James Macholz, CR Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor...............727-895-4858 Jeffery Mark Wolf, GCP KEL Construction Company.........................727-458-7499 Kenneth E. LaDelfa, CR

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Mueller Remodeling, Inc.............................727-421-5747 David W. Mueller, CR, CKBR Scott Mueller, CKBR Osinga Construction, Inc.............................727-586-4118 Walter Osinga, CR Strobel Design Build ..................................727-321-5588 Andrew Reitwiesner, CKBR, CLC Don Strobel, CR, CKBR, GCP Sun Bay Builders, Inc.................................727-525-2405 Mike Miano, CR Terry G. Perkins Design Build Remodelers ....727-409-9817 Terry G. Perkins, CR Total Professional Installations, Inc..............813-630-1706 Mark Ningard, CKBR TriplePoint Design Build .............................727-302-9116 Neal Fiske, CR, GCP Van Selow Design Build ..............................727-391-2959 Susanne Van Selow, CKBR, GCP

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CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS n the past, I have often spoken to a homeowner or group of homeowners and wished I could show them the high-quality work NARI Tampa Bay Area members do. And now I can. The following pages are dedicated to our 2012 Contractor of the Year (COTY) Awards.

COTY Awards recognize excellence in the remodeling industry in several remodeling categories, including whole-house renovations, kitchen & bath remodels, interiors, historical renovations and more. In addition, award categories are broken down by total project cost. For instance, there’s an award for residential interior over $100,000 and one for below $100,000. So whatever your budget, you can see the possibilities.

Award winners have demonstrated superior workmanship, design innovation and materials selection. Their work is truly the best of the best. Now, it’s my pleasure to introduce the 2012 NARI Tampa Bay Area COTY Awards. Enjoy.

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ENTIRE HOUSE $500K-$1 MILLION

ENTIRE HOUSE $500K-$1 MILLION

ENTIRE HOUSE UNDER $250K

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TriplePoint Design Build (727) 302-9116

Mueller Remodeling, Inc. (727) 397-1063

Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor, Inc. (727) 895-4858

www.triplepointdb.com

www.mueller-remodelinginc.com

www.jmwolf.net

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RESIDENTIAL ADDITION $100K - $250K RESIDENTIAL ADDITION $100K - $250K RESIDENTIAL BATH $30K-$60K 1ST PLACE

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1ST PLACE

McClure Contracting, Inc. (727) 417-5911

JS Perry & Co., Inc. (727) 479-2104

Blue Diamond Builders, Inc. (727) 647-2239

www.mcclureremodeling.com

www.jsperryandco.com

www.bluediamond-builders.com

RESIDENTIAL BATH $30K-$60K

RESIDENTIAL BATH OVER $60K

RESIDENTIAL BATH UNDER $30K

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1ST PLACE

1ST PLACE

Mueller Remodeling, Inc. (727) 397-1063

TriplePoint Design Build (727) 302-9116

Strobel Design Build (727) 321-5588

www.mueller-remodelinginc.com

www.triplepointdb.com

www.strobeldesignbuild.com

RESIDENTIAL BATH UNDER $30K

RESIDENTIAL BATH UNDER $30K

RESIDENTIAL BATH UNDER $30K

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Greaves Construction, Inc. (813) 985-2739

Blue Diamond Builders, Inc. (727) 647-2239

Emerald Contractors, Inc. (727) 943-9046

www.GreavesConstruction.com

www.bluediamond-builders.com

www.emeraldcontractors.com

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RESIDENTIAL BATH UNDER $30K

RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR SPECIALTY

RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR UNDER $100K

HON. MENTION

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1ST PLACE

Mueller Remodeling, Inc. (727) 397-1063

Strobel Design Build (727) 321-5588

A Woman’s Touch Building Contractors (727) 771-1479

www.mueller-remodelinginc.com

www.strobeldesignbuild.com

www.awtconstruction.com

RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR UNDER $100K

RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR UNDER $100K

RESIDENTIAL HISTORICAL RENOVATION

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HON. MENTION

1ST PLACE

West Coast Remodelers & Construction (727) 410-3334

Jamco Unlimited, Inc. (727) 647-1793

JS Perry & Co., Inc. (727) 479-2104

www.westcoastremodelers.net

www.jamcounlimited.com

www.jsperryandco.com

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR OVER $100K

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR OVER $100K

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR OVER $100K

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JS Perry & Co., Inc. (727) 479-2104

KEL Construction Company (727) 458-7499

Van Selow Design Build (727) 391-2959

www.jsperryandco.com

www.Kelconst.com

www.vanselowdesign.com

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A CONDO WITH A VIEW his wedge shaped 3-bedroom beach condo was ready for a complete makeover when the owner purchased it. The kitchen was dark and gloomy with low ceilings. They wanted to transform the condo to an open feeling, two-bedroom with a large kitchen and living room as close to the beach view as possible.

The fact that this condo is on the 1st level made relocation of plumbing in the parking garage below a possibility.

Relocating the bathroom to the opposite side of the layout created a dual-purpose guest bath with shower, as well as a powder room just off the living area. Building drops around the entire perimeter allowed for a high ceiling in the main area while having the ability to house accent lighting, motorized solar blinds, surround sound, and the duct work.

The kitchen includes a large island with a tri-level countertop. A mitered apron edge on the countertops creates a 4cm appearance, and a custom bracket supports the high top. The base cabinets feature pullout drawers and the wall cabinets have flip up doors.

Lighting plays a big part in this remodel. Recessed lighting is highlighted throughout and lighting in the soffits over the accent wall emphasize the MDF wave panels. The horizontal, stainless steel pendant over the kitchen island lights up the work area and also has up lights to brighten the ceiling. Task lighting was installed over the bar and kitchen sink areas

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using a continuous LED light. In the bathrooms, along with the lighted mirrors, the under cabinet lights highlight the floating vanities.

The hardwood floor selected had to withstand the extreme changes of humidity in the Florida environment.

It is an engineered product that consists of a combination of finger-jointed soft wood and a hardwood top for durability.

The entrance of the condo shows off the custom barn doors with stainless steel trim, but nothing can compete with the temptation to walk to the back and enjoy the Gulf Coast view.

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McClure Contracting, Inc. 1144 Serpentine Dr S St Petersburg, FL 33705 Contact: Kevin McClure 727-417-5911 www.mcclureremodeling.com

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RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR UNDER $100K

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR UNDER $100K

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR UNDER $100K

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2ND PLACE

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West Coast Remodelers & Construction (727) 410-3334

Jamco Unlimited, Inc. (727) 647-1793

Van Selow Design Build (727) 391-2959

www.westcoastremodelers.net

www.jamcounlimited.com

www.vanselowdesign.com

RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR SPECIALTY

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $40K-$80K

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $40K-$80K

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Mueller Remodeling, Inc. (727) 397-1063

Mueller Remodeling, Inc. (727) 397-1063

Strobel Design Build (727) 321-5588

www.mueller-remodelinginc.com

www.mueller-remodelinginc.com

www.strobeldesignbuild.com

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $80K-$120K

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN $80K-$120K

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN OVER $120K

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1ST PLACE

TriplePoint Design Build (727) 302-9116

Greaves Construction, Inc. (813) 985-2739

Greaves Construction, Inc. (813) 985-2739

www.triplepointdb.com

www.GreavesConstruction.com

www.GreavesConstruction.com

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he homeowners wanted to create an inviting courtyard for entertaining. The home is in a local historic district with stringent design requirements; their first plan was rejected. Other problems included a swampy yard prone to poor drainage, and a dilapidated privacy fence.

The owners knew about Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor, Inc. via NARI’s Remodeling Today magazine, and by observing an earlier Wolf project. They were impressed with Wolf ’s achievements in “green” building and with the company’s clean, well organized jobsites. Based on field meetings with the owners, the company re-designed the project to meet the historic design guidelines. Wolf also designed a yard drain system to carry off rain water.

The result was a courtyard with precast concrete seating oriented to the courtyard and the house, a fire pit, a masonry grill island with a precast concrete countertop, and a custom fountain basin with a precast ring for seating.

The courtyard was paved with concrete tiles installed over a concrete slab with a Schluter isolation system for crack suppression. Landscape beds were incorporated in the slab.

Custom designed LED lighting was installed in slots cast into the benches, the fountain ring, and the masonry wall cap.

Wolf also worked with the owner and historic preservation reviewer to design the fence and the custom wrought iron

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and wood gates for the driveway and the side yard. The historic preservation requirements were meticulously met, right down to the paver design. Before this project, the back yard was practically a swampy no-man’s land.

Today, it’s a center for entertaining friends and hosting large fundraising events for local charities.

Visit www.nari-tampabay.org to find more about the 2012 NARI Tampa Bay Area CotY Award winners.

Remodeled By

Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor Inc. 2724 22nd St. N St Petersburg, FL 33713-4014 Contact: Jeffery Wolf, GCP 727-895-4858 www.jmwolf.net

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RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN UNDER $40K

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN UNDER $40K

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN UNDER $40K

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2ND PLACE

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Van Selow Design Build (727) 391-2959

Strobel Design Build (727) 321-5588

Blue Diamond Builders, Inc. (727) 647-2239

www.vanselowdesign.com

www.strobeldesignbuild.com

www.bluediamond-builders.com

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN UNDER $40K

SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR

HON. MENTION

Artistic Pavers & the CotY Awards

Jamco Unlimited, Inc. (727) 647-1793 www.jamcounlimited.com

RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN UNDER $40K HON. MENTION

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rtistic Pavers & Surfaces is known for providing the finishing touches to many CotY Award-winning installations. Known for their installation of brick pavers, travertine, and shellstone, as well as the application of decorative concrete coatings, Artistic Pavers provides its services for new home installations, residential remodels and commercial projects.

Artistic Pavers & Surfaces, Inc. 5682 Fruitville Road Sarasota, FL 34232 Contact: Jim Ayscue Phone: (727) 573-0918 www.artisticpas.com

KEL Construction Company (727) 458-7499 www.Kelconst.com

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ENTIRE HOUSE UNDER $250K

ALL ABOUT THE LOOK his retired couple’s main home is in Kentucky. They recently purchased this home to replace their beach condo. This home was perfect because it is on the Intracoastal Waterway, has a large lot and sits at the end of a street in a quiet community. They plan to spend more time at their Florida home, so they needed it remodeled to their Florida lifestyle.

The homeowners’ goals for the front elevation re-design and home remodel included having substantial columns (an element they have on their home in Kentucky), arches, bay windows, clay roof tile and textured stucco & faux trim. A grander entrance was a must.

Major needs inside included a master bedroom with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway and an updated kitchen duplicating their coastal style beach condo.

The project posed several challenges for the contractor, Mueller Remodeling in Seminole. The bay window additions on two bedrooms required knocking out bearing masonry walls and re-distributing the roof load to the new walls. And the home has interior textured plaster that needed to be matched on the new walls and patched areas.

Final details completing this wonderful “Florida home” include an electric fireplace, new interior doors and hardware, new carpet and paint, new lighting inside and out, and a designated area for the outdoor grill.

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Mueller Remodeling, Inc. Seminole, FL 33772 Contact: David Mueller, CR, CKBR Scott Mueller, CKBR Sharon Mueller, Design Assistant Phone: (727) 397-1063 www.mueller-remodelinginc.com

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lthough King Contracting, Inc. is a new business, they are not new to the remodeling industry. They will continue with the same highly skilled craftsmen and long-term key suppliers just as when owner Doug King operated as co-owner of West Coast Remodelers and Construction in Pinellas County. The firm specializes in room additions (especially in flood zones where FEMA compliance is required), kitchen & bath remodels, and many other types of renovation projects for single-family homes, townhouses and condos.

King is an award-winning remodeler whose work has been prominently featured in many local remodeling magazines.

King, a Florida Certified General Contractor (#1520433), will also operate Realtor Rescue™, a DBA of King Contracting.

Realtor Rescue™ is a “Handy Man” business that helps realtors in getting home sale contracts signed and closed more efficiently.

As co-owner of WCRC, King’s most recent awards include the 2012 NARI 1st Place CotY Award for Residential Interior Remodeling Under $100,000 and the 2010 NARI Remodeler of the Year award. He is an active supporter of the community, serving on the city of St. Petersburg’s Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and supports charities such as Rebuild Together Tampa Bay, The Chamber of Hope in St. Petersburg and Toys for Tots among others.

King Contracting, Inc. 3651 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Contact: Doug King (727) 410-9829 doug@dougkingcontracting.com www.dougkingcontracting.com

Visit www.nari-tampabay.org to find more about the 2012 NARI Tampa Bay Area CotY Award winners.

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BUYER BEWARE – WHO YOU LISTEN TO MATTERS

BY LORRAINE HART

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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. 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.

Part of not having the experience is that these individuals may be very fixed into their way of doing or thinking about something and quite frankly either can’t or won’t look at the big picture.

Unless you are dealing with a professional in the area, it is rare to find someone who will have the necessary time or energy to put into helping you solve your problems. As a result you will more likely get an offhand answer or opinion. That is not to say that the advisor is trying to

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ver 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.

We all seek advice from time to time, but we are often as disappointed as we are satisfied with the advice we get.

Sometimes it is a matter of the blind leading the blind as the old saying goes, and sometimes we find we actually gain some real nuggets of wisdom. So what is the difference, and when do you know that you are getting help instead of more confusion regarding your situation?

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hurt you, most likely they aren’t, but keep in mind that you could have come up with the same answer yourself.

According to David Mueller of Mueller Remodeling, “Professionals think for the long term. They work with their products and procedures every day and know what will give the customer the best value for their dollar and effort. Only experience can give you that.”

Although your family, friends and neighbors usually mean well, they are often just not equipped to assist in certain decisions. Although 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 about the arm chair attorney, accountant or doctor, but too many of us ignore the importance of seeking professional advice for the many improvements possible for our homes.

The various professionals who can and will assist us in improving our homes include architects, designers, builders, remodelers and landscape professionals.

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BUYER BEWARE design of a new or remodeled home, a builder, a remodeler or a service contractor, we are safer to use the expertise of a professional rather than that of a wellmeaning, but uninformed, friend.

When it comes to trying something new, most of your friends or other casual advisors won’t really know how it will work, so again they will probably advise

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Whether we need the services of an architect for structural analysis or the

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you to not go ahead. This unfortunately limits creativity and progress. And of course, you will never know if the new idea would have worked.

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

What I often see is the casual advisor looking only at one aspect of the total picture. Unfortunately that aspect is often the price. All too often people end up choosing the “low bidder” and are usually sorry afterwards. There are just too many instances of unprofessional contractors giving low-ball pricing and then cutting corners to make up the difference.

Recently a client told me about a prospect deciding not to use his services because the prospect’s financial advisor said to go with the “low bidder.” As we all know, that is a recipe for disaster and a prime example of not looking at all the facts.

Although it is important that we ultimately make our own decisions, we all recognize that there will be times when 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 the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI).

Author: Ideal Consulting Services, Inc. Lorraine Hart 516-382-0862 www.idealconsulting.net Contributors: Mueller Remodeling, Inc. David Mueller 727-397-1063 www.mueller-remodelinginc.com

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hen Joni and Todd Reese moved to St. Petersburg, they knew they wanted to be on the water. As sailors, the couple wanted access to deep water, but when they found the perfect location, the house needed a complete overhaul.

“The house was a real fixer-upper and needed to be totally gutted,” says Joni Reese. “But we loved the street and the location and knew it was the right place for us.”

In fact, the couple would dock their sailboat on the water off their backyard and live on it while their new home was being renovated.

Their goal was to design a new facade for the home to increase curb appeal and create a casual, Tuscan but tropical look for their entire property. To start, the existing “wall” facade was replaced with a portico featuring a 12' ceiling of cypress wood, directional lighting, and arched window openings.

They opened up the living room by relocating the kitchen and making a sliding glass door into a window. A large walk-in closet was built in the corner to house/hide entertainment equipment.

This also provides additional storage

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The pool cage was removed, the pool equipment and AC compressor were moved to the east side of the home, and the gold French pattern travertine decking was extended several feet beyond the pool as well as across the entire length of the rear of the house with a pathway leading to the dock and a sidewalk along the west side of the home.

All windows and doors in the home were replaced with impact, energy efficient windows and doors. This guest bedroom had previously gotten water damage from a leaking window.

The ideas for the remodel were a collaborative effort between the Reeses and their contractor, Kevin McClure of McClure Contracting.

“Kevin was finishing a project in our neighborhood and we really ‘clicked’ when we met,” Joni says. “We had already hired and fired a contractor before our construction started, so his no secrets business process and integrity were refreshing.”

Not only does Joni love her new home, but she had so much fun working with Kevin on her remodel that she started working as his assistant on his other projects.

Source for this article: McClure Contracting, Inc. 1144 Serpentine Drive S. St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Contact: Kevin McClure (727) 417-5911 www.mcclureremodeling.com

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space for miscellaneous belongings and allows TV viewing from virtually anywhere in the room including the kitchen island/table. Custom cherry wood trim matches the cabinetry frames, the sliding glass doors, tiki bar windows, and TV wall.

Extending a wall in the new kitchen space provided ample room for their appliances, new cabinetry, and granite countertops. Under-cabinet lighting and receptacles were used throughout the kitchen. Grey, cream, noche, and gold 4 x 8 tumbled travertine was used for the backsplash throughout the kitchen with an additional custom design above the sink using hand-picked pieces of honed travertine and a unique use of copper to create the picture of a sailboat at sea.

A wine bar was installed featuring a unique use of onyx. A 35" x 17" window of “Cappuccino” onyx material allows light from the guest bathroom to pass through, creating a warm glow. From the guest bathroom, light from the wine bar area passes through, creating a warm glow within the shower area.

After reviewing several ideas for space planning for the Master Suite, the living room wall was moved out 3' to accommodate His and Hers closets in the bedroom. Moving the bedroom wall out 3' to accommodate the closets allowed utilization of the old bathroom/closet space for a private toilet room, double vanities, and a large step-down shower with dual shower heads, which required relocating plumbing.

By removing half of the closet in the guest bedroom, additional square footage was added to the guest bathroom which originally was very narrow and small.

The tub was removed and the use of tumbled travertine was carried in and used for the shower, base boards, and walls.

This guest bedroom was converted as a home office.

The swimming pool was resurfaced with a Pebble Sheen finish, and the gold French pattern travertine was used for the decking material. A corner pergola frames the above ground hot tub. The lanai roof was extended and features a cypress wood ceiling. An outdoor kitchen island was installed to include a grill, a Big Green Egg, a trash bin, and a beverage cooler.

“We just love the outdoor living area,” Joni says. “And the wonderful Florida weather lets us spend a majority of our time out there. We’ve added comfortable furniture and a television.”

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MOSQUITO HAVEN NO MORE:

TAMING A MUDDY BACKYARD WITH FIRE & WATER IN OLD NE ST. PETERSBURG

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property and his backyard was acting as a catchment for collecting the run-off from the street and bordering properties along the block. The yard was muddy for most of the summer months.

By the third year, the privacy fence was rotting through, making it difficult to keep his prized West Highland Terriers from following their instinct to dig to see what’s on the other side. The front walk up to the home presented yet another concern.

Ponding was occurring here too, making it a slippery hazard to be navigated.

FINDING THE RIGHT REMODELER Realizing that these problems would only continue to worsen, Michael began working with a design firm to provide solutions and help turn the backyard into an attractive outdoor living space. He also began interviewing contractors, one of whom was Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor, Inc.

Michael knew about the company’s reputation and had recommendations from other people familiar with this company’s work. He had also observed one of Wolf ’s projects when he still lived at the beach. It garnered numerous awards for energy efficiency and using green building materials and techniques. Michael had also liked seeing the high level of organization and cleanliness of Wolf ’s job-site. At their first meeting, not only was Jeff interested in the plans for the outdoor space, but he also had experience in rectifying the kind of moisture problems that were plaguing this beautiful home. Added benefits were Wolf ’s 25+ years of construction experience, the company’s long-term relationship with the various building departments and neighborhood design review committees, and Jeff ’s ongoing service on St. Petersburg’s Historic Preservation Board, as well as on the Board of NARI’s Tampa Bay chapter.

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fter living in a beach community for more than 10 years, Michael Peltier wanted to be closer to friends, his Veterinary practice, and the burgeoning arts community in downtown St. Petersburg. He chose an ideal location in the historic Old NE neighborhood. He had found a new home (construction was nearly complete) that was designed to satisfy the Historic Preservation Commission’s requirements to closely match the character of its 1920s Mediterranean Revival style neighbors. A bonus was the beautiful view of the Coffeepot Bayou waterfront, which opens out to Tampa Bay. During the first year in the house, Michael realized that the backyard of the property was not going to be usable for entertaining. Nothing seemed to grow well, and water ponding after a summer rain took almost a week to drain away.

He was told that there was actually an underground stream running beneath his

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UNIQUE PROJECT SOLUTIONS Jeff relates that there were several opportunities for creative problem solving with this project. “The original yard had a fountain built into one section of masonry wall. We added two more wall sections, removed the fountain, and incorporated the base for new bench seating against the wall. A new fire pit faces the seating; a redwood table top converts it during warm months so it serves a dual purpose,” Jeff explains.

In keeping with Michael’s desire for creating an inviting and comfortable space for entertaining, the new courtyard was paved with concrete tiles installed over a concrete slab. Tropical landscape beds were incorporated in the slab and a gorgeously tiled fountain provides additional seating. All is lit romantically with energy-saving LED lighting, custom www.remodelinform.com

designed for the space. There is also a handsome masonry grill island with a precast concrete countertop.

A second precast cabinet, topped with a precast counter with integrated sink, serves as part of this elegant outdoor year-round kitchen. Both cooking and cleanup areas feature custom wood doors that match the adjacent side gate and new perimeter fencing. An unanticipated convenience, Michael reports, is the use of the oversized outdoor sink for puppy-bathing. Wolf ’s project superintendent, Danny Leombruno, came up with an artful solution to deter future canine escape excavations. A concrete curb beneath the fence blocks digging puppy paws. A copper pipe embedded in the curb supports the fence and keeps the wood off the concrete, to prevent moisture from wicking into the endgrain of the wood fence.

reputation with the city. They are happy to see him walk through the door.”

Happily, too, the project took 1st Place for Residential Exterior Specialty in the NARI 2012 Contractor of the Year Awards, Tampa Bay Chapter.

Sources for this article: Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor, Inc. 2724 22nd Street North St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Contact: Jeffery Wolf, President Phone: (727) 895-4858 ww.jmwolf.net

EXPECTATIONS + SOLID PLANNING = SATISFACTION & AWARDS! When asked about the project after living with the results, Michael said, “I wanted to rectify the drainage issue, have a more attractive space, have fire and water elements, and a new fence built to last. Jeff met all my expectations, including giving the space both fire and water. Now, having the backyard brought to life lets me entertain large groups... we just held a successful fundraiser here a week ago. Another thing about Jeff: he is a real stickler for detail when others would move on. Jeff wants to get it right. He has a great

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PLANNING TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES From past experience, Jeff knew the entire plan, right down to the paver’s design, would have to be approved by the historic preservation reviewer. Unfortunately, the design was very modern in concept and did not pass review with the city historic plan reviewer.

Jeff and his team went to work with Michael to create a plan that would pass review. The Wolf crew laid out all the elements and created new drawings based on Michael’s concepts. They even did field mock-ups to verify size and placement of each element. Of equal importance, Jeff incorporated a yard drain system to carry off rain water and prevent ponding.

Sections of pervious pavers were required to maintain the pervious area ratio for the lot. Timing issues arose due to delivery delays of Michael’s first choice for permeable pavers, and then it seemed almost impossible to find an acceptable second choice. City approval was also required for the paver design. The result of long hours and patience in finding just the right fit is readily seen in the beautiful, safe, and puddle-free walkways and patios that today extend around the house.

It took many meetings with city officials for Jeff and Michael to come up with the right design for the custom wrought iron and wood gates for the driveway and side yard and the perimeter fence to satisfy both the Historic Preservation requirements and Michael’s desire to keep with the home’s aesthetic. The gates in particular required a high level of technical skill and specially forged ironwork.

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ecause it is the transition area between the comfort of our homes and the beauty of the outdoors, we often spend a significant amount of time and money on the design and construction of our decks and docks.

Regardless of whether you opt for a modest platform or deck, or a more elaborate outdoor living space, the first decision you need to make is the material from which you will build it.

Here, for your consideration, are several of the more common choices: WOOD The original and still most common choice for decks and docks, wood is natural, strong, and easy to install. Because it can splinter, warp and rot, it needs to 28

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be cleaned annually and re-stained every few years to keep it looking its best. The most affordable wood option is pressure treated wood.

For decks, redwood and cedar have natural defenses against rot and insects, but are softer woods and can be damaged by heavy traffic. Like all woods, the sun will fade their natural color to gray unless sun-blocking finishes are regularly applied. When cared for, they will last up to 20 years, but are much more expensive than pressure treated wood in the Tampa Bay market.

Tropical hardwoods like mahogany and Brazilian redwood are quite durable and quite expensive. They can last up to 25 years, but they are difficult to work with because they are so hard.

They are also resistant to insects and decay.

COMPOSITE PRODUCTS Composite products are building materials manufactured using a mixture of plastic and wood fiber. Composite materials are popular because they require less maintenance than wood and often use recycled materials. Brands like Trex and TimberTech composite materials can be molded with a wood grain and come in a variety of colors.

Easy to install, composite “boards” are virtually maintenance free. They won’t rot or split and they resist sun, water and insect damage. Most products feature limited warranties of 10 to 25 years. www.remodelinform.com

PVC DECKING/DOCKING Vinyl decking/docking made from cellular PVC is the ultra-low maintenance choice as a material. Products from Azek, Trex, TimberTech and others are resistant to stains, mold, insects and fading.

Typically less expensive then composites, many products in this category have a limited lifetime warranty.

ALUMINUM DECKING Powder coated aluminum decking can be used to create a watertight floor for your deck. This unique material will never splinter, rot or rust. Aluminum decking is strong and lightweight. Because the aluminum decking—LockDry is a popular brand— forms a gapless surface when it’s installed on a second or third level deck, the area underneath remains dry on a rainy day.

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A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE According to Steve Kern of Decks & Docks, homeowner interest in low maintenance products for their decks and docks is on the rise.

“We are seeing that customers are moving to ultra-low maintenance materials like the new Trex Transcend which will not fade or stain like traditional composites,” he says. “Once the client makes the leap from wood to composites they want the best of the best in terms of longterm performance. Additionally, with the advent of these materials, clients have many more color options.”

Like decks in many other parts of the country, docks in the Tampa Bay area are becoming outdoor living areas.

“Traditional docks are our mainstay,” Kern says, “but clients are trending into turning their traditional ‘boat dock’ into a living area with custom railing and many new deck lighting products, as well as underwater lights, custom fish tables and outdoor shores.”

Sources for this article: Decks & Docks 1281 Court Street Clearwater, FL 33756 Contact: Steve Kern (866) 528-9663 www.decks-docks.com www.remodelinform.com

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Member Specialties CONTRACTORS

General Contractors - Residential (cont’d)

Countertops

Daniel E. Ashline, Inc......................................................727-823-3915 David Allbritton Building Contractor ...................................727-481-5102 Emerald Contractors, Inc. ................................................727-410-0625 Greaves Construction, Inc................................................813-985-2739 J2 Solutions, Inc. ............................................................941-270-6050 Jack W. Johnson, Inc. .....................................................727-656-9219 Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor, Inc. ............................727-895-4858 KEL Construction Company ..............................................727-458-7499 King Contracting, Inc. .....................................................727-410-9829 Lindross Remodeling .......................................................727-482-5838 Mac Design Build ..........................................................727-938-1300 McClure Contracting, Inc. ...............................................727-417-5911 Mueller Remodeling, Inc. .................................................727-397-1063 Osinga Construction, Inc. ................................................727-586-4118 Palm Builders Gulfcoast, Inc. ............................................727-458-3746 Progressive Builders, Inc. .................................................239-939-5411 Pyramid Aluminum, Inc. ...................................................727-585-8441 Strobel Design Build .......................................................727-321-5588 Sun Bay Builders, Inc. .....................................................727-525-2405 Terry G. Perkins Construction, Inc. .....................................727-409-9817 Total Professional Installations, Inc......................................813-630-1706 TriplePoint Design Build ...................................................727-302-9116 Van Selow Design Build, L.L.C..........................................727-391-2959 West Coast Remodelers & Construction, Inc........................813-244-5400

Cutting Edge Granite ......................................................727-214-8227

Green Remodeling

Additions Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor Inc..............................727-895-4858 King Contracting, Inc. .....................................................727-410-9829 McClure Contracting, Inc. ...............................................727-417-5911 Mueller Remodeling Inc. ..................................................727-397-1063 TriplePoint Design Build ...................................................727-302-9116

Aging-In-Place Greaves Construction, Inc................................................813-985-2739

Architects/Designers/Engineers G2 Design, LLC .............................................................727-280-6234

Bathroom Remodeling Greaves Construction, Inc................................................813-985-2739 Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor Inc..............................727-895-4858 King Contracting, Inc. .....................................................727-410-9829 Mueller Remodeling Inc. ..................................................727-397-1063 TriplePoint Design Build ...................................................727-302-9116

Carpentry Closet Solutions By Euro Design........................................727-367-5070 McClure Contracting ......................................................727-417-5911

Custom Cabinetry Re-Creation International ..................................................727-536-0784

Custom Homes Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor Inc..............................727-895-4858

Design / Build Remodeling Contractors Florida Renovators, Inc. ...................................................727-458-6897 Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor Inc..............................727-895-4858 JTR Contractors, Inc. .......................................................813-661-3150 King Contracting, Inc. .....................................................727-410-9829 McClure Contracting, Inc. ...............................................727-417-5911 Mueller Remodeling Inc. ..................................................727-397-1063 Ronald E. Rybolt, Inc. ....................................................727-585-3019 TriplePoint Design Build ...................................................727-302-9116

Doors, Windows & Glass Contractors/Suppliers Duramade Windows & Doors, Inc. ...................................727-919-3606 Morgan Exteriors, Inc......................................................813-931-4663

Drywall, Metal Framing & Acoustical Ceilings Huffman Drywall, Inc. .....................................................727-458-6256

Electricians/Electrical Contractors Clear Choice Electrical, Inc. ............................................727-515-6920

Exterior Finishes Contractors/Suppliers Artistic Pavers & Pool Renovations .....................................727-573-0918

HVAC Contractors/Suppliers Air Quality Control, Inc. ..................................................727-433-7080 Arctic Air Systems, Inc.....................................................727-366-8854 Bay Area Heating and Cooling, Inc. .................................727-586-6265

Kitchen & Bath Design/Remodel Contractors Century Kitchen and Bath, Inc. .........................................727-522-1909 Collective Construction & Interiors .....................................727-657-1670 Greaves Construction, Inc................................................813-985-2739 Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor Inc..............................727-895-4858 King Contracting, Inc. .....................................................727-410-9829 McClure Contracting, Inc. ...............................................727-417-5911 Mueller Remodeling, Inc. .................................................727-397-1063 Olde World Cabinetry, Inc. .............................................727-530-9779 One Stop Kitchens & Bath, Inc. ........................................727-328-8600 TriplePoint Design Build ...................................................727-302-9116

Kitchen & Bath Remodeler with Showroom Jamco Unlimited, Inc. ......................................................727-647-1793

Kitchen Cabinets & Tops - Supplier McCabinet, Inc. ............................................................727-608-5929

Painting Call Paul Painting, Inc. ....................................................727-244-9954

Flooring Suppliers/Installations

Plumbing Contractors/Suppliers

Authentic Hardwood Flooring, Inc. ....................................727-786-6330 Euro Flooring & Design Center, Inc. ...................................727-545-9900 NAFFCO......................................................................813-293-1791

Besel Plumbing, Inc. .......................................................727-544-5914

General Contractors - Commercial Bay Breeze Enterprises, Inc. .............................................727-384-1312 Watters Contracting Group..............................................727-458-5177

General Contractors - Residential A Woman’s Touch Building Contractors ..............................727-771-1479 AAA Services of Central Florida, Inc..................................727-447-7112 Ace Remodeling Contractors, Inc. .....................................727-522-2101 American Housing Remodeling, Inc. ..................................727-548-8673 Blue Diamond Builders ....................................................727-647-2239 Cove Builders, Inc. .........................................................727-596-0399

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Residential Remodeling All Tight Construction ......................................................727-541-1320 B. T. Design & Consulting, Inc. .........................................727-460-9184 Handyman Matters.........................................................727-489-5900 Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor Inc..............................727-895-4858 JS Perry & Co., Inc. ........................................................727-479-2104

Shower Enclosures Cutting Edge Granite ......................................................727-214-8227

Siding Contractors R. A. Ford III, Inc............................................................727-784-2212

Suppliers Knothole Creations, Inc. ..................................................727-452-3597

For a full listing of NARI members please see the membership directory beginning on page 32.

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NARI Tampa Bay Area Member Specialties

Tile, Granite, Marble Contractor/Supplier/Fabricator

Hardwood Floors, Hardwood Molding, Stairs

AdvantaClean Environmental of South Pinellas County ..........727-410-0625 Champion Tile & Marble, Inc. ..........................................727-461-3824 Cutting Edge Granite ......................................................727-214-8227 King Contracting, Inc. .....................................................727-410-9829 Tuscany Tile, Inc.............................................................727-345-9837

G. F. Weiss Industries Inc DBA: Weiss Hardwoods ..............727-535-4634

Whole House Renovation Greaves Construction, Inc................................................813-985-2739 Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor Inc..............................727-895-4858 King Contracting, Inc. .....................................................727-410-9829 McClure Contracting, Inc. ...............................................727-417-5911 Mueller Remodeling Inc. ..................................................727-397-1063 TriplePoint Design Build ...................................................727-302-9116

SUPPLIERS, MANUFACTURERS & TRADE RELATED SERVICES

HVAC Contractors/Suppliers Ferguson Enterprises, Inc..................................................727-521-2691 Service-Tech Corporation .................................................727-539-7000

Insurance Hyde Park Insurance Services...........................................813-288-0210 Jensen & Jensen Insurance ................................................727-403-1522

Interior Design Decor Studio 1, LLC ......................................................727 866 6331

Lead Paint Hazard Testing 2Pro-Tech-U, Inc. ............................................................727-542-4291

Lighting Ferguson Enterprises, Inc..................................................727-521-2691

Lumber/Millwork

Affiliate Organization

ProBuild........................................................................727-535-6435 Tibbetts Lumber Company................................................727-322-1403

BB&T ...........................................................................727-327-3636

Moulding

Appliance Sales

Tibbetts Lumber Company................................................727-322-1403

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc..................................................727-521-2691 Custom Distributors .........................................................813-714-9495

Newsletters / Magazines

Architects/Designers/Engineers

Nonprofit

Architectural Services & Engineering, Inc. ...........................813-948-2812 Sofarelli & Associates Architecture, Inc. ..............................727-530-3535

Attorneys Spartan Law Group ........................................................727-772-7826

Bathroom Remodeling

4th Dimension Media, Inc. ..............................................414-915-8325 Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay ........................................813-878-9000

Painting The Sherwin-Williams Co. ...............................................813-909-1916

Patio Doors

Tradesmen International, Inc. ............................................813-885-6700

PGT Industries ...............................................................727-423-0541

Blinds

Pavers

Ideal Window Fashions ..................................................727-373-9946

Artistic Pavers & Surfaces.................................................727-573-0918

Building Material Suppliers

Plumbing Contractors/Suppliers

ASI Building Products ......................................................813-309-8715 ITW Paslode .................................................................407-492-6872 ProBuild........................................................................727-535-6435 Tibbetts Lumber Company................................................727-322-1403

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc..................................................727-521-2691

Pool Repairs

Business Consulting

Decks and Docks Lumber.................................................727-647-9252

Ideal Consulting Services, Inc...........................................516-382-0862

Cabinets Master Brand Cabinets ...................................................813-309-2164

Concrete – Decorative Artistic Pavers & Surfaces.................................................727-573-0918

Continuing Education Providers Pinellas County Job Corps................................................727-551-2917 Pinellas Technical Education Center ...................................727-893-2500

Countertops

Artistic Pavers & Surfaces.................................................727-573-0918

Railings Residential Remodeling Ideal Window Fashions ..................................................727-373-9946 Quality Wall Beds and More ...........................................727-535-1917

Shades & Shutters Ideal Window Fashions ..................................................727-373-9946

Shower Enclosures Cutting Edge Granite ......................................................727-214-8227

Sunrooms

Cutting Edge Granite ......................................................727-214-8227

PGT Industries ...............................................................727-423-0541

Decking & Lumber

Suppliers

Decks and Docks Lumber.................................................727-647-9252 Tibbetts Lumber Company................................................727-322-1403

Design / Build Remodeling Contractors

Acoustiblok, Inc. ............................................................813-980-1400 Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County ReStore ..................727-209-2199 Jeld-Wen ......................................................................727-366-3534

Dara Thomas, PE, LEED A.P. ............................................727-455-1156

Tile, Granite, Marble Contractor/Supplier/Fabricator

Docks

Cutting Edge Granite ......................................................727-214-8227 Florence Marble and Granite, Inc. ....................................727-647-1708 Marla Davidson Tile & Stone Co. .....................................813-890-0094 Quality Marble, Inc. .......................................................727-527-1676

Decks and Docks Lumber.................................................727-647-9252 Tibbetts Lumber Company................................................727-322-1403

Doors, Windows & Glass Contractors/Suppliers

Truss Designers/Manufacturers/Suppliers

Banning Lumber and Millwork ..........................................727-539-6455 Crow Industries Inc. ........................................................727-539-8001 Pella Windows & Doors ..................................................727-585-4007 Stanek Windows & Doors ...............................................727-561-1788

Florida Forest Products.....................................................727-585-2067 ProBuild........................................................................727-535-6435 Tibbetts Lumber Company................................................727-322-1403

Flooring Suppliers/Installations

Utilities

Carpet Store, Inc. ..........................................................727-512-4728 ProSource Of Pinellas County ...........................................727-545-9935

TECO Peoples Gas ........................................................813-917-6167

General Contractors - Commercial

Andersen Windows........................................................941-504-8978 PGT Industries................................................................727-423-0541 ProBuild........................................................................727-535-6435 Stanek Windows & Doors ...............................................727-561-1788 Tibbetts Lumber Company................................................727-322-1403

AAA Solar Source ..........................................................727-572-4247

General Contractors - Residential Archadeck of Tampa Bay ................................................813-601-8207

Government City Of St. Petersburg .....................................................727-551-3391 PCCLB/Pinellas County Construction .................................727-421-7159

Windows & Doors

Window Treatments Ideal Window Fashions ..................................................727-373-9946

For a full listing of NARI members please see the membership directory beginning on page 32.

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Membership Directory 2Pro-Tech-U, Inc. 7350 Boca Ciega Dr. St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Contact: Tom Rodgers Phone: 727-542-4291 Email: 2protechu@gmail.com Website: www.2pro-tech-u.com

AAA Solar Source 10840 Endeavour Way Largo, FL 33777 Contact: Rachel Doll Phone: 727-572-4247 Email: rdoll@solarsource.net Website: www.solarsource.net

4th Dimension Media, Inc. W298 N1004 St. James Way Waukesha, WI 53188-9464 Contact: Kevin Ford Phone: 414-915-8325 Email: kford@4dmi.net Website: www.4dmi.net

Ace Remodeling Contractors, Inc. 5801 43rd St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Contact: David Ryder Phone: 727-522-2101 Email: dryder4@tampabay.rr.com Website: www.aceremodelingcontractors.com

A Woman’s Touch Building Contractors 100 Colette Ct. Oldsmar, FL 34677 Contact: Gale Pollack Phone: 727-771-1479 Email: awt@tampabay.rr.com Website: www.awtconstruction.com

Acoustiblok, Inc. 6900 Interbay Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33616 Contact: Paul Getts Phone: 813-980-1400 Email: pgetts@acoustiblok.com Website: www.acoustiblok.com

AAA Services of Central Florida, Inc. 2840 West Bay Dr., #259 Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770-2620 Contact: Joseph Logar, CR Phone: 727-447-7112 Email: aaaservices@verizon.net Website: www.aaaservicesonline.com

AdvantaClean Environmental of South Pinellas County 1118 Court St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Contact: John Marzulli Phone: 727-410-0625 Email: john.marzulli@advantaclean.com Website: www.advantaclean.com/southpinellas-fl Air Quality Control, Inc. 4582 28th St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33714-3928 Contact: Joseph Renda, GCP Phone: 727-433-7080 Email: jrenda@aqcinc.biz Website: www.aqcinc.biz

Architectural Services & Engineering, Inc. 24710 State Rd. 54 Lutz, FL 33559-6226 Contact: Robert Wall Phone: 813-948-2812 Email: rwall@asande.com Website: www.asande.com Arctic Air Systems, Inc. 8585 115th Ave. N Largo, FL 33773 Contact: Jim Foster Phone: 727-366-8854 Email: Jim@arcticairsystems.com Website: www.arcticairsystems.com

Artistic Pavers & Surfaces, Inc. 12700 Automobile Blvd.

Clearwater, FL 33762 Contact: Jim Ayscue, CPC1458001 Phone: (727) 573-0918 Fax: (727) 572-9121 jim@artisticpas.com www.artisticpas.com

All Tight Construction 6590 68th Ave. Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Contact: Bruce Vorac Phone: 727-541-1320 Email: bruce@alltightconstruction.com Website: www.alltightconstruction.com

Ideal is a family owned Custom Window Treatment company with over 25 years of residential and commercial industry experience, sales and service. Specializing in Hunter Douglas Blinds, Shades, Shutters and Motorizations including award winning Green, Energy Efficient and Environmentally Safe products installed by a Hunter Douglas Certified Professional Installer/Trainer.

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American Housing Remodeling, Inc. 6580 72nd Ave. Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Contact: Paul Venuti Phone: 727-548-8673 Email: amhousingmick@gmail.com Website: www.amhousingremodeling.com Andersen Windows 10309 Baltusrol Pl. Bradenton, FL 34202-9761 Contact: Al Rambo Phone: 941-504-8978 Email: alan.rambo@andersencorp.com Website: www.andersenwindows.com Archadeck of Tampa Bay 405 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33609 Contact: John Atkinson Phone: 813-601-8207 Email: john@johnmatkinson.com Website: www.tampa.archadeck.com

Have you been thinking of upgrading to pavers or travertine? If so, Think Artistic! Artistic Pavers and Surfaces has been making West Central Florida homes more beautiful for OVER 25 Years.

Whether it’s a driveway, pool deck, or patio, call or visit the professionals which have installed more than 3,000 jobs in the past four years alone!

Showrooms in Clearwater, Tampa and Sarasota.

ASI Building Products 145 Meadowlark Dr. Safety Harbor, FL 34695-2021 Contact: Jim Grof Phone: 813-309-8715 Email: JGrof@ASIBP.com Website: www.asibp.com

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Spring/Summer 2012 Authentic Hardwood Flooring, Inc. PO Box 206 Largo, FL 33779-0206 Contact: Gordon Grunz Phone: 727-786-6330 Email: gordongrunz@gmail.com B. T. Design & Consulting, Inc. 1973 Country Rd., #1 Dunedin, FL 34698 Contact: Robert Thomas Phone: 727-460-9184 Email: carpetbagger@tampabay.rr.com Banning Lumber and Millwork 12595 S Belcher Rd. Largo, FL 33773-3015 Contact: Marc Banning Phone: 727-539-6455 Email: blminfo@teambanning.com Website: www.teambanning.com Bay Area Heating and Cooling, Inc. 2322 Lake Ave., SE Unit A Largo, FL 33771 Contact: John Mulder Phone: 727-586-6265 Email: j.mulder@bayareaheatingandcooling.com Website: www.bayareaheatingandcooling.com Bay Breeze Enterprises, Inc. 6727 1st Ave. South, Suite 101 St. Petersburg, FL 33707-1340 Contact: Bob Phillips, LEED AP, CR, GCP Phone: 727-384-1312 Email: Bob@Baybreezeenterprises.com Website: www.baybreezeenterprises.com

NARI Tampa Bay Area Membership Directory BB&T 100 34th St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Contact: Kathy Marcum Phone: 727-327-3636 Email: kmarcum@bbandt.com Website: BBandT.com Besel Plumbing, Inc. 7855 62nd Way N Pinellas Park, FL 33781-2244 Contact: Michael Besel Phone: 727-544-5914 Email: beselplumbing@yahoo.com Website: www.BeselPlumbing.com

Century Kitchen and Bath, Inc. 204 37th Ave. N, #130 St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Contact: Carl Ozug Phone: 727-522-1909 Email: centurykitchenandbath@hotmail.com Champion Tile & Marble, Inc. 3734 131st Ave. N, #14 Clearwater, FL 33762 Contact: Dean Dupre Phone: 727-461-3824 Email: dean@champtile.com Website: www.champtile.com

Blue Diamond Builders 10520 75th St. North Largo, FL 33777-1418 Contact: Wesley Jenkins, CR, CKBR, GCP, CAPS Phone: 727-647-2239 Email: info@bluediamond-builders.com Website: www.bluediamond-builders.com

City Of St. Petersburg PO Box 2842 St. Petersburg, FL 33731-2842 Contact: Rick Dunn Phone: 727-551-3391 Email: Rick.dunn@stpete.org Website: www.stpete.org

Call Paul Painting, Inc. 6740 Burlington Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Contact: Paul Melanson Phone: 727-244-9954 Email: paul@callpaulpainting.com Website: www.callpaulpainting.com

Clear Choice Electrical, Inc. 210 South Evergreen Ave. Clearwater, FL 33756 Contact: Dan Bilodeau Phone: 727-515-6920 Email: dan@clearchoiceelectrical.com Website: www.clearchoiceelectrical.com

Carpet Store, Inc. 2860 22nd Ave. N St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Contact: Tom Cobane Phone: 727-512-4728 Email: tomc715@yahoo.com Website: www.fortheflooronline.com

Closet Solutions By Euro Design 632 Boca Ciega Isle Dr. St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Contact: Derek Andrews Phone: 727-367-5070 Email: dnaandrews@yahoo.com Website: www.closetsolutionsbyeurodesign.com

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Collective Construction & Interiors PO BOX 130383 Tampa, FL 33681 Contact: Lisa Berardo, LEED Phone: 727-657-1670 Email: lisa@ccandinteriors.com Website: www.CCandInteriors.com

Daniel E. Ashline, Inc. PO Box 1021 St. Petersburg, FL 33731-0021 Contact: Daniel Ashline, CR Phone: 727-823-3915 Email: clientservices@danieleashline.com Website: www.danieleashline.com

Duramade Windows & Doors, Inc. 5733 Myer Lake Cir. Clearwater, FL 33760-2804 Contact: Gary Delia Phone: 727-919-3606 Email: garydelia@yahoo.com Website: www.goduramade.com

Cove Builders, Inc. 14011 Silver Oak Cir. Largo, FL 33774-3008 Contact: Lawrence Voss, CR Phone: 727-596-0399 Email: Skip@CoveBuildersInc.com Website: www.covebuildersinc.com

Dara Thomas, PE, LEED A.P. 1406 Stephens Oak Ct. Plant City, FL 33567 Contact: Dara Thomas Phone: 727-455-1156 Email: darathomas@live.com

Emerald Contractors, Inc. 1118 East Court St. Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-5409 Contact: John Marzulli, CR, CKBR Phone: 727-410-0625 Email: john@emeraldcontractors.com Website: www.emeraldcontractors.com

Crow Industries, Inc. 2106 Lions Club Rd., Unit #1 Clearwater, FL 33764 Contact: Terry Crow Phone: 727-539-8001 Email: LCrow@CrowIndustries.com Website: www.crowindustries.com Custom Distributors 12260 Race Track Rd. Tampa, FL 33626 Contact: Chris Swisher Phone: 813-714-9495 Email: cswisher@customdistributors.com Website: www.customdistributors.com

David Allbritton Building Contractor 703 Court St. Clearwater, FL 33756 Contact: David Allbritton Phone: 727-481-5102 Email: info@dabcinc.com Website: www.dabcinc.com

Decks and Docks Lumber 1281 Court Street Clearwarer, FL 33756 Contact: Steve Kern Phone: 727-647-9252 Steve@Decks-Docks.com www.Decks-Docks.com

Euro Flooring & Design Center, Inc. 4424 US Hwy. 19 N St. Petersburg, FL 33714 Contact: Mark Ellis Phone: 727-545-9900 Email: markellisetf@aol.com Website: www.euroflooringanddesign.com

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery 6600 49th St. Pinellas Park, FL 33781 Contact: Matthew Flock Phone: 727-521-2691 matthew.flock@ferguson.com www.ferguson.com

Cutting Edge Granite Inc 12350 S Belcher Road, #13A Largo, FL 33773-3009 Contact: Sherry Crawford Phone: 727-214-8227 scrawford@cuttingedgegranite.com www.cuttingedgegranite.com Granite Lic. #C-8188

Cutting Edge Granite is a full scale granite, quartz, marble, and solid surface fabrication and installation company. We fabricate and install everything from countertops, furniture tops, vanity tops, fireplace surrounds and beyond. This is possible thanks to our CNC fabrication equipment and water-jet technology which allows us to produce more complex designs and edging options to meet your needs.

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AZEK Building Products: With over 25 years of cellular pvc manufacturing experience, AZEK Building Products makes and markets premium, low maintenance exterior building products under the AZEK Brand such as AZEK Deck, the leading brand of stain and scratch resistant decking, and AZEK Trim, the leading brand of trim. Other AZEK products include AZEK Mouldings, AZEK Porch, and AZEK Rail. All of these products offer tangible benefits as an ideal wood replacement product for myriad outdoor uses. For more information about AZEK Building Products, visit the AZEK website at www.azek.com.

Decor Studio 1, LLC 300 Corey Ave. St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Contact: Linda Parker Phone: 727-866-6331 Email: linda@decorstudio1.com Website: www.decorstudio1.com

Our 16,000 Sq. Ft. Tampa showroom features plumbing, lighting, appliances and cabinets from top manufacturers. Product-knowledgeable consultants understand the remodeling process and will work with you to ensure your projects stay on track and within budget. Call today to make an appointment.

Florence Marble and Granite, Inc. 6109 N Anderson Rd. Tampa, FL 33634-8005 Contact: Anthony D’Angelo Phone: 727-647-1708 Email: anthony@florencemarble.com Website: www.florencemarble.com Florida Forest Products PO Box 1345 Largo, FL 33779 Contact: Rick Cashman Phone: 727-585-2067 Email: rcashman@ffptruss.com Website: www.TheTrussPro.com

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Spring/Summer 2012 Florida Renovators, Inc. 12033 65th Lane North Largo, FL 33773-3638 Contact: Dean Jarvis, CR, CKBR, Master Builder/Remodeler Phone: 727-458-6897 Email: Flrenovators@tampabay.rr.com Website: www.floridarenovators.com G. F. Weiss Industries Inc DBA: Weiss Hardwoods 7860 126th Ave. N Largo, FL 33773-1649 Contact: Jeff Weiss Phone: 727-535-4634 Email: jeff@weisshardwoods.com Website: www.weisshardwoods.com G2 Design, LLC 12007 Wandsworth Dr. Tampa, FL 33626 Contact: Eric Glinsboeckel, NCARB, AIA, ALA, USGBC, FGBC Phone: 727-280-6234 Email: eglins@verizon.net Website: www.g2darchitecture.com

Greaves Construction, Inc. 109 N. Burlingame Avenue Temple Terrace, FL 33617 Contact: Jonathan Greaves, CR, CKBR, CAPS, CGP, CGR Phone: (813) 985-2739 Fax: (813) 914-9506 www.GreavesConstruction.com License #: CBC037937

NARI Tampa Bay Area Membership Directory Handyman Matters 2710 Alt. 19 N, Ste 301, #122 Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Contact: Julie Daniels Phone: 727-489-5900 Email: clearwater.info@handymanmatters.com Website: www.handymanmatters.com/clearwater Huffman Drywall, Inc. 1264 Dale Cir. West Dunedin, FL 34698-4646 Contact: Tom Huffman Phone: 727-458-6256 Email: huffmandrywallinc@live.com Hyde Park Insurance Services 4904 West Cypress St. Tampa, FL 33607 Contact: Karen Brodeur Phone: 813-288-0210 Email: kbrodeur@hydeparkinsure.com

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County ReStore 13355 49th St. N Clearwater, FL 33762 Contact: Doug DuPont Phone: 727-209-2199 Email: restore@habitatpinellas.org Website: www.habitatpinellas.org www.remodelinform.com

2724 22nd St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33713-4014 Contact: Jeffery Wolf, GCP Phone: 727-895-4858 jwolf@jmwolf.net www.jmwolf.net License #: CGC 008994

Ideal Consulting Services, Inc. 628 Cleveland St., #608 Clearwater, FL 33755 Contact: Lorraine Hart Phone: 516-382-0862 Email: lorraine@idealconsulting.net Website: www.idealconsulting.net Ideal Window Fashions 11415 3rd St. E Treasure Island, FL 33706 Contact: Nicholas Prinz Phone: 727-373-9946 Email: idealwindowfashions@gmail.com Website: www.idealwindowfashions.com ITW Paslode 888 Forest Edge Dr. Vernon Hills, IL 60047 Contact: Thornton Rogers Phone: 407-492-6872 Email: thornton.rogers@paslode.com Website: www.paslode.com J2 Solutions, Inc. 1505 S Tamiami Tr. #404 Venice, FL 34285 Contact: Jess Fronckowiak Phone: 941-270-6050 Email: jessf@j2solutionsinc.com Website: www.j2solutionsinc.com

Greaves Construction Inc. is one of Tampa Bay’s most respected and award winning Remodeling Contractors. As an industry leader for 25 yrs, Greaves stays on the forefront of new remodeling trends such as Green Building and Universal Design. Greaves Construction is completely committed to quality, value and exceptional customer service.

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Jack W. Johnson, Inc. 5401 98th Way N St. Petersburg, FL 33708-3609 Contact: Jack Johnson, CR Phone: 727-656-9219 Email: jjohns17@tampabay.rr.com Jamco Unlimited, Inc. 4499 Glenbrook Dr. Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Contact: James Macholz, CR, CBC Phone: 727-647-1793 Email: jim@jamcounlimited.com Website: www.jamcounlimited.com

We perform true custom home building and award-winning remodeling in some of Florida’s most beautiful neighborhoods. We specialize in using sustainable materials and energy-saving, energy-producing systems. We are pleased to build homes that will outlive us as sources of pride and stability for the communities in which they are built.

Jeld-Wen 8736 Lovus Tr. Trinity, FL 34655 Contact: Ryan Delaney Phone: 727-366-3534 Email: ryand@jeld-wen.com Website: www.jeld-wen.com Jensen & Jensen Insurance 9618 2nd St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Contact: Michael Herold Phone: 727-403-1522 Email: jmherold@verizon.net Website: www.paulferraro.com JS Perry & Co., Inc. 1055 Charles St. Clearwater, FL 33755 Contact: John Perry Phone: 727-479-2104 Email: jsperryco@earthlink.net Website: www.jsperryandco.com JTR Contractors, Inc. PO Box 2096 Valrico, FL 33595-0096 Contact: Jeff Radtke Phone: 813-661-3150 Email: jtrcontractors@aol.com Website: www.jtrcontractors.com NARI TAMPA BAY AREA

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NARI Tampa Bay Area Membership Directory KEL Construction Company 1026 19th St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33713-7144 Contact: Ken LaDelfa, CR Phone: 727-458-7499 Email: kelconstco@aol.com

Marla Davidson Tile & Stone Co. 3421 W. Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33609 Contact: Marla Davidson Phone: 813.890.0094 Email: marla.davidson@tampadsl.net Website: www.marladavidsontilestone.com Master Brand Cabinets 2614 Pankaw Lane Valrico, FL 33596-6512 Contact: Tim Sempek Phone: 813-309-2164 Email: tim.sempek@kitchencraft.com

King Contracting, Inc. 3651 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Contact: Doug King Phone: 727-410-9829 Email: doug@dougkingcontracting.com Website: www.dougkingcontracting.com License #: 1520433

McCabinet, Inc. 9713 109th Ave. Largo, FL 33773 Contact: Brian McKenzie Phone: 727-608-5929 Email: brian@mccabinet.com Website: www.mccabinet.com

McClure Contracting, Inc. 1144 Serpentine Dr S St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Contact: Kevin McClure Phone: 727-417-5911 Are you thinking about remodeling your kitchen or kevin@mcclureremodeling.com bathroom or for you need more space such as a www.mcclureremodeling.com room addition or garage conversion? Whatever License #: CBC1254201 your home remodeling project involves, we can help you get started and understand the process.

We specialize in single-family homes, town homes and condos. Call us today!

Knothole Creations, Inc. 13205 40th St. N Clearwater, FL 33762 Contact: David Brown, CKBR Phone: 727-452-3597 Email: David@knotholecreations.com Website: knotholecreastions.com Lindross Remodeling PO Box 864 Palm Harbor, FL 34682 Contact: Brian Ross Phone: 727-482-5838 Email: brian@lindrossremodeling.com Website: www.lindrossremodeling.com Mac Design Build PO Box 921 Dunedin, FL 34697 Contact: Mark Cameron, SLBE Phone: 727-938-1300 Email: macdesign@myrapidsys.com Website: www.macdesignbuildfl.com

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Mueller Remodeling Inc. Seminole, FL 33772 Contact: David Mueller, CR, CKBR Scott Mueller, CKBR Sharon Mueller, Design Assistant Phone: 727-397-1063 Fax: 727-319-3600 muellerd@katewwdb.com www.mueller-remodelinginc.com License: #RB0020714 & #CBC1251109

Mueller Remodeling, Winner of 46 CotY First Place Awards for Remodeling Excellence, is “Solving Space Challenges with Design Details & Construction Expertise�. Attention to detail is fundamental in the designing stages and the final project. This is YOUR HOME: Where Function & Design should Live Together. This is why every project receives our personal attention. A Building Contractor serving Tampa Bay area since 1974.

NAFFCO 1510 South Macdill Ave. Tampa, FL 33629-5214 Contact: Philip Storey Phone: 813-293-1791 Email: philip@naffco.biz Website: www.naffco.biz

McClure Contracting, Inc. is a full-service remodeling contractor with over 22 years of experience in all areas of construction. No job too big or too small. We specialize in solutions for complex remodeling and problem solving for existing structures. Our company will help you through your project from beginning to end. Our staff will handle design, demolition, framing and finish carpentry, while helping you order all materials necessary to create the look and feel you desire.

Morgan Exteriors, Inc. 16011 N Nebraska, #107 Lutz, FL 33549-6158 Contact: Kirk Morgan Phone: 813-931-4663 Email: morganexteriors@verizon.net Website: www.morganexteriorsinc.com

Olde World Cabinetry, Inc. 6487 Ulmerton Rd. Largo, FL 33771-4937 Contact: Nancy Braamse Phone: 727-530-9779 Email: kabinetdesigner@gmail.com Website: www.oldeworldcabinetry.com One Stop Kitchens & Bath, Inc. 2599 22nd Ave. N St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Contact: Greg Meana Phone: 727-328-8600 Email: greg.meana@onestopkitchens.com Website: www.onestopkitchens.com Osinga Construction, Inc. 2175 Lake Ave. SE Largo, FL 33771-3722 Contact: Walter Osinga, CR Phone: 727-586-4118 Email: osingaco@aol.com Website: www.osingaconstruction.com

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Spring/Summer 2012 Palm Builders Gulfcoast, Inc. 5026 1st Ave. N St. Petersburg, FL 33710-8204 Contact: Tim Schoenberger Phone: 727-458-3746 Email: Tim@PalmBuildersInc.com Website: www.PalmBuildersInc.com PCCLB/Pinellas County Construction 11701 Belcher Rd., Suite 102 Largo, FL 33773-5198 Contact: Rodney Fischer Phone: 727-421-7159 Email: rfischer@co.pinellas.fl.us Website: www.pcclb.com

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ProBuild 13750 US Highway 19 N Clearwater, FL 33764 Contact: David James Phone: 727-535-6435 david.james@probuild.com www.probuild.com

Quality Wall Beds and More 712 16th St. N St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Contact: Lloyd Burkley, PCCLB C-10645 Phone: 727-535-1917 Email: lburkley@tampabay.rr.com Website: www.qualitywallbeds.com R. A. Ford III, Inc. 2761 Poppyseed Ct. Clearwater, FL 33761 Contact: Robert Ford Phone: 727-784-2212 Email: RobertAFordIII@aol.com Website: www.rafordiiiinc.com

Pella Windows & Doors 10500 Ulmerton Rd., Ste 304 Largo, FL 33771-3504 Contact: John Lusk Phone: 727-585-4007 Email: LUSKJJ@PELLA.COM Website: www.pella.com

Re-Creation International 12855 Belcher Rd. S #17 Largo, FL 33773 Contact: Dave Yopp Phone: 727-536-0784 Email: recreation.dave@gmail.com

PGT Industries

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay 2918 West Kennedy Blvd.

Tampa, FL 33609 Contact: Jose Garcia Phone: 813-878-9000 Email: jgarcia@rttb.org Website: www.rttb.org

1070 Technology Dr. North Venice, FL 34275 Contact: Bob Petitt Phone: 727-423-0541 Email: rpetitt@pgtindustries.com Website: www.pgtindustries.com

In business over 30 years, PGT® is a leading manufacturer of custom windows & doors and the pioneer of impact-resistant technology. With over 3 million units installed and no reported impact failures, PGT is the clear choice for your impact-resistant window & door needs.

Pinellas County Job Corps 500 22nd St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Contact: Jeremy Kennebeck Phone: 727-551-2917 Email: kennebeck.jeremy@jobcorps.org Website: www.pinellascounty.jobcorps.gov Pinellas Technical Education Center 901 34th St. South St. Petersburg, FL 33711-2298 Contact: Mick Collins, CR Phone: 727-893-2500 Email: collinsmi@pcsb.org Website: www.myptec.org

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Progressive Builders, Inc. 30 Mildred Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33901 Contact: Michael Spreckelmeier Phone: 239-939-5411 Email: Info@progressivebuilders.com Website: www.progressivebuilders.com ProSource Of Pinellas County 12397 Belcher Rd., Ste 260 Largo, FL 33773-3051 Contact: Walt Rudderow Phone: 727-545-9935 Email: wrudderow@psflooring.com Website: www.prosourcefloors.com/pinellascounty Pyramid Aluminum, Inc. 530 Commerce Dr. S #4 Largo, FL 33770-1851 Contact: Wayne Popiolek Phone: 727-585-8441 Email: wayne@pyramidaluminum.com Website: www.pyramidaluminum.com Quality Marble, Inc. 3860 70th Ave. N Pinellas Park, FL 33781-4699 Contact: Mark West Phone: 727-527-1676 Email: Mark@qualitymarble.com Website: www.qualitymarble.com

Ronald E. Rybolt, Inc. 3003 Bluffs Dr. Largo, FL 33770-2707 Contact: Ron Rybolt, CR, GCP Phone: 727-585-3019 Email: ron.rybolt@gmail.com Website: www.greenperformanceremodeling.com Service-Tech Corporation 14240 60th St. North Clearwater, FL 33760-2705 Contact: Paul Keller Phone: 727-539-7000 Email: pkeller@service-techcorp.com Website: www.service-techcorp.com Sofarelli & Associates Architecture, Inc. 6365 142nd Ave. North Clearwater, FL 33760 Contact: Michael Sofarelli Phone: 727-530-3535 Email: sofarell@verizon.net Spartan Law Group 6570 30th Ave. North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Contact: Jeff Baughman Phone: 727-772-7826 Email: jeff@spartanlawgroup.com Website: www.spartanlawgroup.com Strobel Design Build 2716 6th Ave. S St. Petersburg, FL 33712-1552 Contact: Don Strobel, CR, CKBR, GCP Phone: 727-321-5588 Email: don@strobeldesignbuild.com Website: www.strobeldesignbuild.com

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NARI Tampa Bay Area Membership Directory Sun Bay Builders, Inc. 2132 Montana Ave. NE St. Petersburg, FL 33703-3452 Contact: Mike Miano, CR Phone: 727-525-2405 Email: sunbaybuilders@verizon.net Website: www.sunbaybuilders.com

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TECO Peoples Gas 1400 Channelside Drive Tampa, FL 33605 Contact: Randy Sortore Phone: 813-917-6168 Fax: 813-275-3708 rssortore@tecoenergy.com www.peoplesgas.com

TECO Peoples Gas has been serving greater Tampa Bay homes and businesses with reliable, economical and carbon-friendly natural gas for more than a century. We are dedicated to continuing and enhancing our tradition of excellence in customer service. For more information, visit www.peoplegas.com.

Terry G. Perkins Construction, Inc. 15325 Harbor Dr. Madeira Beach, FL 33708-1820 Contact: Terry Perkins, CR, CGP, CAPS Phone: 727-409-9817 Email: Terry@tgperkins.com Website: www.tgperkins.com The Sherwin-Williams Co. 18846 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Lutz, FL 33548 Contact: Jim Kocab Phone: 813-909-1916 Email: jim.a.kocab@sherwin.com

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Joe Shetler: joe.shetler@tibbettslumber.com 3300 Fairfield Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Phone: 727-322-1403 Fax: 727-322-1520

6400 1st Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Contact: Neal Fiske, CR, GCP Phone: (727) 302-9116 Fax: (727) 345-4278 www.TriplePointDB.com Neal@TriplePointDB.com

Arlen Tillis: arlen.tillis@tibbettslumber.com Bobby Fehr: bobby.fehr@tibbettslumber.com 21033 State Road 54 Lutz,FL 33558 Phone: 727-322-1703 Fax: 813-948-7838 www.tibbettslumber.com

Over the course of his 60+ year career in the industry, Linton N. Tibbetts grew Cox Lumber Co. into one of the largest LBM operations in the United States. Now, the Tibbetts Lumber Family has re-entered Florida’s building material supply business under the name of Tibbetts Lumber Co. Current locations include St. Petersburg, Land O’ Lakes, Ft. Meyers and Palm Bay with other sites planned for future expansion. We look forward to serving our loyal customers of yesteryear and taking care of all your building and remodeling needs.

Total Professional Installations, Inc. 1923 N 60th St. Tampa, FL 33619-3123 Contact: Mark Ningard, CKBR Phone: 813-630-1706 Email: mark.tpi@verizon.net Website: www.ttl-pro.com Tradesmen International, Inc. 5455 W. Waters Ave., Ste. 210 Tampa, FL 33634 Contact: Bruce Carlson Phone: 813-885-6700 Email: Bruce.Carlson@tradesmeninternational.com Website: www.tradesmeninternational.com

TriplePoint Design Build recipient of 40 Major Remodeling Awards is Tampa Bay’s premier waterfront design-build remodeling firm. With more than 25 years of expertise, our award-winning team delivers cost-effective design, unsurpassed quality, service and craftsmanship. There has never been a better time to remodel. Now, more than ever, smart design integrated with value engineering will provide the remodeling solutions you are striving for. Isn’t it time you finally remodeled?

2012 National Contractor of the Year Winner Tuscany Tile, Inc. 7223 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33710-7413 Contact: Anthony Angel Phone: 727-345-9837 Email: anangelto@msn.com Van Selow Design Build, L.L.C. 11125 Park Blvd., #104-165 Seminole, FL 33772-4757 Contact: Susanne Van Selow, CKBR, GCP Phone: 727-391-2959 Email: susanne@vanselowdesign.com Website: www.vanselowdesign.com Watters Contracting Group 1720 73rd Cir. NE St. Petersburg, FL 33702 Contact: Tom Watters Phone: 727-458-5177 Email: thomasmwatters@yahoo.com Website: www.watterscontractinggroup.com West Coast Remodelers & Construction, Inc. PO Box 341348 Tampa, FL 33694 Contact: Larry Russell Phone: 813-244-5400 Email: larry@westcoastremodelers.net

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