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HOME IMPROVEMENT GUIDE

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Ask the right questions BEFORE you build!

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considering remodeling, adding a room, or any kind of home project, the Nevada County Contractors’Association offers you these helpful hints for avoiding unnecessary problems: Plan your project carefully Accurate plans or drawings will enable contractors to correctly determine the scope of the work and costs. Determine what type of contractor you will need.

Check the contractor’s license Ask contractors for their pocket card, license number, and trade classifications.

Then check their standing with the Contractors State License Board before you sign a contract or allow work to begin.

Check the contractors’ references Ask a prospective contractor for references in writing. Call previous customers and ask if they were satisfied with the work, or visit references and examine the work the contractor has completed.

Hire a licensed contractor Licensed contractors are subject to laws designed to protect both you and your project, and the Contractors State License Board can assist you with most difficulties involving licensed contractors. Remember: Unlicensed contracting is a crime!

Get everything in writing No work or materials should be performed or furnished without authorization.

Make all changes in writing, signed by you and the contractor, and retain one signed copy.

Understand the contract Everything you and your contractor have agreed to must be included in your contract.

Anything you sign may become a contract, so don’t sign a document until you completely understand what you are signing and agree to all the terms. Don’t let anyone rush you.

Obtain the necessary permits Be sure your contractor obtains the necessary building permits from your local jurisdiction. The permit will insure that your project is inspected by qualified building

personnel; they will verify that your project is built to current building codes. This is for your safe protection.

Do not hire unlicensed contractors Don’t put your property at risk. Use of unlicensed, uninsured, and unbonded contractors can put you and your property in jeopardy.You could be held financially responsible for injured workers or damage to property (yours and others) if proper insurance protection is not in place.

Get what you should know before you hire a contractor The Contractors State License Board has produced two outstanding, easy-to-read publications to help consumers properly plan for and make informed decisions about dealing with contractors:“What You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor”contains 34 pages with all you need to: • Select a reputable and qualified contractor.

• Negotiate a clear contract.

• Prevent disputes with the contractor.

• Resolve disputes when they arise.

“A Consumer Guide To Asbestos”is a

12-page booklet containing information to help building owners identify asbestos and the precautions needed to prevent harmful exposure to asbestos when planning for and undertaking its removal.

Upon request, the Contractors State License Board provides information about a licensed contractor’s license and bond status, as well as pending and prior legal actions. If you want information about a contractor’s license status please call the Board’s toll-free telephone number: 1-800-321-CSLB or visit the Contractors State License Board Web Site: www.cslb.ca.gov.

State license board information Contractors State License Board: 9835 Goethe Rd. • P.O. Box 26000, Sacramento, CA 95826 • www.cslb.ca.gov Contractors State License Board: 800-321-CSLB or 916-255-3900 Disaster Hot Line: 800-962-1125 Unlicensed Activities Unit: 916-255-2924 or 714-994-7435 Department of Consumer affairs 916-445-3458 Call Center Southern California 800-235-6393

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to the Nevada County Contractors’ Association 2013 Home Improvement Guide. It is designed to help you, the homeowner or business owner, be successful with your building or remodeling project.

If you are thinking of remodeling your home, adding on or building a new home, step one is to contact the NCCA. We will help you find the right designer, builder, specialty contractor or product supplier to turn your ‘dream’ into that extra bedroom, updated kitchen or deck. NCCA members are pledged to uphold the highest standards of the industry. Along with this guide, please use our website: www.nccabuildingpros.com to find the very best in contracting and construction services in Western Nevada County.

The NCCA is committed to promoting the importance of hiring and using local contractors and businesses. Local companies are mindful of their reputation and if a problem should arise you have a professional organization to turn to and help resolve it.

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The evolution of the deck

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Many structural defects that can bring decks down are frighteningly common. While wood is good, it is a biological, organic material that succumbs to nature as it soaks in rain and snow, dries and heats in the sun, and expands and contracts time and time again. Slowly, it decomposes its way back to nature. If the wood deck is not treated or maintained on a consistent basis, wood rot and decay comes even quicker.

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if you are paying more than $150 a month for electricity you are paying too much.

Installing a solar system on your home or business has never made more sense.

Even with the end of the California rebate program earlier this year the price solar electricity is typically two to three times cheaper than the utility.

Federal tax incentives will pay for 30% of your system on your home and up to 64% on your business or rental property. These programs may not last forever so don’t let them slip through your fingers.

In the last couple of years we have seen creative financing completely eliminate the upfront cost for many. Most people start to see savings the day they turn on their system.

In this economy it can be difficult to find a place to invest where you can expect a solid return on your investment and not worry about fluctuations in the market.

Solar typically pays for itself in the first 5 to 10 years and will pay for itself three to seven times during its useful life. I’d like to see your new deck or granite countertops do that!

The tougher decision is how to choose a reliable company to design and install your system so you can enjoy these savings worry-free and trust that your system will live up to its 25 year warranty.

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ing? For these you need to prime first. You wouldn’t use the same product to seal new drywall as you would to prime a rusty metal roof. If there was one “magic” primer that worked on every surface, then only one primer would be sold in stores, not 40. The same logic applies to the paint and primer types of products. It all depends on what you are painting, the condition of your old paint job and how much of a color change you are making.

The point of this article is not to say the concept of a paint and primer is only a marketing ploy, but a lot of it’s purely that. It sounds like it would be so much easier to use one product that is both primer and paint. Less work and same results, right? Let us use the example of a room with brand new sheet rock and texture. Paint and primer products recommend two coats to achieve a uniform appearance for new drywall. In this example, we will say one coat requires two gallons, so two coats will require four gallons. Let’s say the paint and primer paint cost $35 per gallon, making a total paint cost of $140. However, what if you did this? Apply one coat of primer and one coat of paint. The drywall primer is only $20 per gallon and the finish paint is the same at $35 per gallon. In this example we spend $40 for primer and $70 for the paint making a total cost of $110. You saved over 20% by using a primer and it took the same amount of time.

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Repurpose, reuse, upcycle:

By Lorraine Larson Restore

“Recycling”

Do ‘try this at home’

A table at the Casa Del Campo guest house is transformed into a beautiful piece of art using recycled stained glass pieces and clear glass adhesive. www.facebook.com/flophousecreations.

has a new vocabulary – some of the words we are hearing every day in the Reuse community are so new they aren’t even in the Thesaurus yet. Without being a trend-watcher, the Habitat ReStore is speaking the language and is a must shop location for anyone looking to join the fun. The economy is on the mend.. right? That may be true, but one trend that was born out of the necessity to save money during the downturn will stick around, mainly because it is practical and well… fun. Creative people everywhere have come up with a way to remodel, reuse, recover, or just re-enjoy in ways that save money and appeal to their desire to reduce their footprint. What could be more thrilling than digging some old odds and ends out of your tool shed and creating a masterpiece to impress your guests and neighbors?

When Nevada County Habitat for Humanity opened the ReStore in 2006 the practical business case was outlined as: raising funds for the Habitat affordable home building projects; providing a place to purchase used building materials for shoppers living on a strict budget; and having a place for contractors and local residents to donate items that might normally have to be disposed of in the local landfill. Good news! The ReStore is all that, but the surprise is how much more it has become. ReStore shoppers range from homeowners looking for a way to repair a leaky faucet on a budget, to artists looking for sculpture components, and now a new breed of contractor that sells their clients on the idea of repurposing to save money. Plus, there is the cool factor!

A fast growing business sector called Repurposing is generating a lot of buzz. We learn about new companies practically every day who are making profitable businesses out of taking gently used items and turning them into brand new must have treasures for inside or outside the home. We have read about classes that are attracting people from every walk of life teaching students how to take previ-

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With a little brightly colored paint and an old desk, you can create a mini garden feature for your front porch. Turn the drawers into flower planters and put some flower pots across the top and your front porch becomes a thing of beauty. Take a bunch of old watering cans, weld them into a tower, put a steel tub as a base and you have a water fountain that Pottery Barn would put in their display window! If you are an organized person who cleared out your garage in the spring and got rid of everything, you can find gently used items ready to be made new every day at the Habitat ReStore.

You may have read recently in The Union about the Casa Del Campo a cozy vacation guest house that is a delightful gallery of everything repurposed. The owners and creators of the “casitas” purchase many of the fixtures, tiles, odds & ends, and furniture from the ReStore and infused them with creative inspiration to transform the property. This is a selling point to guests who not only enjoy the vibrant canvas around them, they can take a few ideas home with them.

Social media has played a big role in the repurposing world. A great blog called Flea Market Gardening brings together all sorts of people who are creating beautiful landscapes on a budget, and they give you a step-by-step tutorial on how to do it yourself. They also have a Facebook page, as does Flop House Creations for promoting their interior design business. You guessed it - the designer shops at ReStore! So, go online and search for an idea to fill that empty corner in your living room, or that blank space in your backyard and then poke around for the hidden treasures in your garage – or, of course, at the Habitat ReStore! Not an artist or the creative type? Not to worry. ReStore has something for everyone. Need to replace your Washer?

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This potty got a lot of attention at the ReStore. Staff put it together and lots of local people have purchased toilets for almost nothing and created this same thing as a garden feature.

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The main reason we attach gutters to our home is to help direct water flow away from the house, including your roof. Clean gutters protect siding, windows, doors and foundations from water damage and help protect flooding in basements. If gutters are clogged, they can’t channel the runoff water properly, and gutters will overflow. This overflow can spill over not only the front of the gutter, but also over the back of the gutter.

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penetrate your home.

Water runoff can cause flooding in basements, which, of course, can cause damage to all the items you have stored there. Since most California homes don’t have basements, this is not an issue for most of us; however, an even worse fate can be a damaged foundation.

When a large amount of water penetrates the foundation, it can weaken the foundation and cause structural damage. A weak foundation can lead to cracks in your drywall or outer walls, uneven sloping floors and doors that no longer fit properly in their moldings. Foundation

repair costs vary depending on the difficulty of the repair and the amount of preparation that is required in order to complete the repair, but it is generally in the several thousand dollar price point.

Damage to your siding is another serious issue that water runoff from clogged gutters can cause. Not only can siding be stained by continual streams of dirty water, but water can also soak into or behind the siding, resulting in mildew and rot. By the time you notice this issue, you’ve got a really expensive problem on your hands.

External mildew is bad enough, but what about when it seeps into internal your walls? Living in a home with mildew is not just unsightly and smelly, it’s downright unhealthy. Mold can pose serious health risks ranging from infection to respiratory disease to death. Most people have some form of allergic reaction to mold spores and fragments. The allergy may surface as a mild skin reaction or even as a severe respiratory disease.

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Of course, if you detect any of these problems in your home, you will want to get them fixed immediately. Your first call may be to your home insurance company, but unfortunately many policies do not cover this type of water damage. Home insurance policies are often very specific about the causes of water damage, and while it seems like foundation problems, damaged siding or mold should be covered, the claim is often denied. The reason for denial is because the root of the problem was due to poor maintenance. If your gutters were kept clean and debris-free (a duty of the homeowner), none of the damage would have occurred.

The best way to avoid clogged gutters is to install a gutter system that guarantees it will never clog. The only one-piece, seamless covered gutter is made by Byers LeafGuard Gutter Systems, headquartered locally in Grass Valley. The curvature of the LeafGuard design draws water into the trough, while leaves, twigs and debris roll over the edge to the ground.

Byers’ LeafGuard gutters do not require maintenance. The company guarantees that if their gutters ever clog, they will clean them at no charge. The guarantee is valid as long as the customer owns the home, and is transferrable to the next owner as well.

We still have several months ahead of rainy weather. Make sure your gutters are free of clogs, and that rainwater goes where it should – away from your walls and foundations. It could save you thousands of dollars in repairs…and your health!

Byers’ Leaf Guard and Roofing Systems was founded in 1987 and has grown steadily to become one of the largest Leaf Guard companies in the country. Byers’ Leaf Guard works on a scientific principle known as liquid adhesion where rainwater clings to the curved hood and drops into the trough and debris rolls right over the edge. Call 530-272-8272, email info@byersleafguard.com or visit www.byersleafguard.com for more information. Byers’ Roofing Systems was the principle service of the company and still continues its tradition of guaranteed quality and unbeatable service in roofing. Byers’ is a factory-certified GAT Master Elite TM roofing contractor where only 3% of the nation’s roofing contractors qualify for this designation. This designation is received by having a proven reputation, ongoing professional training and the company is fully licensed and insured. Call 530-272-7777, email info@ byersroof.com or visit http://byersroof.com for more information. Byers’ Leaf Guard and Roofing Systems is located at 11773 Slow Poke Lane in Grass Valley.

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WHAT SENIORS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COMMON UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR SCAMS DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATIONS A solicitor offers to do roofing, painting or paving work at a reduced price. Once payment is made, little or no work is done and the project is abandoned.

HIGH PRESSURE SALES An unscrupulous contractor pushes for an immediate decision about work, which makes it impossible for the homeowner to get competitive bids, check licenses or review references.

SCARE TACTICS A deceitful contractor offers to perform a free inspection, then claims that faulty wiring, bad plumbing, or a leaky roof put the homeowner in peril. The alarmed homeowner agrees to unnecessary and over-priced work.

DEMAND FOR CASH A contractor demands cash payments, sometimes going so far as to drive the victim to the bank to withdraw funds. With money in hand, the unscrupulous operator takes the money and runs.

ILLEGALLY LARGE DOWN PAYMENTS A dishonest contractor takes more for a down payment than is allowed by law, claiming to need instant cash for supplies and to pay workers. By law, a down payment cannot exceed 10 percent of the project price or $1,000, whichever is less.

VERBAL AGREEMENTS A contractor states that a written contract is unnecessary--promising to deliver on the verbal agreement. The shady operator takes advantage of the situation to perform shoddy work--or none at all.

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APPLIANCES

Hills Flat Lumber Company

Kris Peterson/Bret Burns (530) 273-6171 Hills Flat Lumber Company-Your Local Home Center Since 1921

a sophisticated clientele, and we are fortunate that each of our clients affords us the creative freedom to design, build, or remodel a home tailored to their particular taste and style.

Our new builds include a wide range of square footage and floor plan designs. No matter the size, our clients dream of homes with style, unique architectural details, unsurpassed quality, and an easy building experience. From estate mansions and executive homes to casual, country living, we provide our clients with quality design and a positive, professional building reputation that is second to none. We enjoy working with your chosen architect and designer to create your perfect home, whether part of the Len Stevens’ team or an external professional.

Looking for a spectacular remodel, we also work with clients who already have a home, but wish to upgrade it to match their current dreams. From adding more rooms and structures to customizing an existing space, we help our clients to remodel their homes to reflect their 21st century lifestyle.

We invite you to learn more about our company. Please view our gallery of homes and current projects and do not hesitate to contact us. We are always interested in hearing from you.

Len Steven Construction serves Nevada, Placer, Sutter, Yuba counties. For more information, contact 530-432-3643 or www.lenstevensconstruction.com.

TRACTOR WORK

!A+ AFFORDABLE A+!

SENIOR DISCOUNTS

Larry T. Weeden brings a lot to his work as a General Engineering Contractor, most of all pride in his work. He takes a great deal of care and attention to detail in the way his jobs look when completed, how durable they are and that they are completed timely. He specializes in building and repairing gravel roads and driveways.

Larry also does grading, dozer work, pads, most types of excavation and finish grading, etc. “Gravel roads and driveways when done right last a long time and that is why my business continues to grow due to referrals from many happy customers. The phrase ‘Gravel Roads & Driveways Made or Repaired Quick & Pretty!’ means something to me and my customers,” says Larry. Just call Larry to have him come out to meet you, discuss your job and give you your free estimate.

Grading, Dozer Work, Pads, Excavation, Site Prep, Culverts, Landscape Prep, Finish Grading, Etc., +++ Road Grader, Finish Grader, Front Loader, Backhoe, Roller, Water Buggy FREE Estimates

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ARCHITECTS Brent Daggett, Architect/Planner Brent Daggett (530) 271-2164 CSL #:C10171 Custom homes, renovations, remodeling.

Lantex Landscape Architects, Inc. Blake Hinman (530) 432-0141 CSL #:LA2403 Landscape architectural design and planning services.

Wallis Design Studio Robert Wallis (530) 264-7010 CSL #:C30915 Provide budget and schedule sensitive architectural services visit us at: wallisdesignstudio. com AUTO & TIRE Plaza Tire & Auto Service Mark Heauser (530) 265-4642 Excellent tires and complete auto repair.

AWNINGS Abercrombie & Co. Stoves and Awnings Jim Chiesa (530) 432-2499 CSL #:657912 Stop by to see our new showroom.

CME Services Kirk Christman (530) 272-7841 CSL #:655792

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

Larry T. Weeden, General Engineering Contractor Larry T. Weeden (530) 273-3922 CSL #:742152 Gravel Roads & Driveways Made or Repaired Quick & Pretty

BUILDING DESIGN & CONSULTING Atmosphere Design Build David Good, Mela Breen, Dan Guyer (530) 615-7701 CSL #:929812 Specializing in extremely energy efficient home design & construction.

Chuck Brasher Construction Co. Chuck Brasher (530) 273-0036 CSL #:399103 Fiedler Construction Robert Fiedler (530) 274-1301 CSL #:378761 Len Stevens Construction, Inc. Len Stevens (530) 432-3643 CSL #:844514 Affordable quality custom homes & additions.

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

BUILDING MATERIALS

B & C True Value Home Center Greg Fowler (530) 273-6105 CSL #:311312 Caseywood Corporation Kevin & Mark Casey & Brent Fraser (530) 273-3883 Diamond Pacific, Grass Valley Dave Gutierrez (530) 274-3000 Habitat for Humanity Nevada County ReStore Danny Childs (530) 274-3761 Hills Flat Lumber Company Kris Peterson/Bret Burns (530) 273-6171 Hills Flat Lumber Company-Your Local Home Center Since 1921

BUSINESS TELEPHONE & VOICEMAIL SYSTEMS

Telcom Data, LLC Norbert Lima (530) 674-2590 CSL #:432156 We say “yes” to telephone systems, network cabling, security cameras, card access & nurse call systems.

CABINETS/MILLWORK

Don M. Augstein Construction Don Augstein (530) 274-9541 CSL #:355078 Specialty cabinets that fit your room to perfection.

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They’ll refer you to us. We’ve been protecting properties with noncombustible fire-resistant exterior materials since 1967. We offer a complete line of cool energy efficient roof systems: Concrete/Clay Tile, Metal Panels, Comp Shingles, Single Ply Membrane, Elastomeric Restoration Coating.

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Standards of Excellence Jerry Cantwell (916) 416-8706

BACKHOE SERVICES

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Erickson Construction Company, Inc. Mark Erickson (530) 477-8848 CSL #:603346 A full service residential construction company since 1990.

Fine Line Joinery David Yonenaka (530) 271-0195 CSL #:594279 Custom cabinetry, fine woodwork and general contracting for discerning homeowners.

SRO Designs Sue Olson (530) 470-8565 Focus on open space and green design.

CARPENTRY, FRAMING & FINISH Dave Leslie Construction Dave Leslie (530) 265-3563 CSL #:645670

Doug Anderson Custom Builder Doug Anderson (530) 277-4821 CSL #:448673 Erickson Construction Company, Inc. Mark Erickson (530) 477-8848 CSL #:603346 A full service residential construction company since 1990.

Len Stevens Construction, Inc. Len Stevens (530) 432-3643 CSL #:844514 Affordable quality custom homes & additions.

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

CLEARING & GRUBBING

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

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COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Brewer Refrigeration, Heating & A/C, Inc. Robert & Cheryle Brewer (530) 272-6351 CSL #:608848

CONCRETE AGGREGATE & READY MIX

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS

Marsico Construction Sam Marsico, Sr. (530) 272-9310 CSL #:960040 Thirty-two years as a Nevada County contractor

CONSTRUCTION JOBSITE STORAGE All Sierra Mobile Containers Billy Vick (530) 887-9413

CRANES, HOISTING & RIGGING

Joe’s Crane Service Joe Justice (530) 272-4573 Serving your lifting needs since 2005.

DECKS & GAZEBOS

Chuck Brasher Construction Co. Chuck Brasher (530) 273-0036 CSL #:399103 Dave Leslie Construction Dave Leslie (530) 265-3563 CSL #:645670 Doug Anderson Custom Builder Doug Anderson (530) 277-4821 CSL #:448673 Hills Flat Lumber Company Kris Peterson/Bret Burns (530) 273-6171 Hills Flat Lumber Company-Your Local Home Center Since 1921

DRAFTING SERVICES

Chris Andrews Drafting Chris Andrews (530) 913-3162 Commercial T.I. and residental remodel drawings.

Mark Dyal Design Mark Dyal (530) 277-3990 Custom home design, remodeling, additions, and construction drawings.

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

EXCAVATION & GRADING CME Services Kirk Christman (530) 272-7841 CSL #:655792

Larry T. Weeden, General Engineering Contractor Larry T. Weeden (530) 273-3922 CSL #:742152 Gravel Roads & Driveways Made or Repaired Quick & Pretty

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

Nevada City Engineering, Inc. Andrew R. Cassano (530) 265-6911 CSL #:LS 4370 Civil engineering, surveying, planning, and permitting.

DRIVEWAYS

DEMOLITION & BUILDING MOVING

Door Installers & Suppliers Hills Flat Lumber Company Kris Peterson/Bret Burns (530) 273-6171 Hills Flat Lumber Company-Your Local Home Center Since 1921

ENGINEERS, CIVIL & STRUCTURAL

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

Larry T. Weeden, General Engineering Contractor Larry T. Weeden (530) 273-3922 CSL #:742152 Gravel Roads & Driveways Made or Repaired Quick & Pretty

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

Mark Dyal Design Mark Dyal (530) 277-3990 Custom home design, remodeling, additions, and construction drawings.

Wallis Design Studio Robert Wallis (530) 264-7010 CSL #:C30915 Provide budget and schedule sensitive architectural services visit us at: wallisdesignstudio.com

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

CME Services Kirk Christman (530) 272-7841 CSL #:655792

ENERGY CALCULATIONS

Admiral Electrical Services Robert Medlyn (530) 272-4646 CSL #:558591 Whole house Fans & Generators, Elec Service C.A.S.E. Contracting, Inc. Timothy Colbert (530) 271-2208 CSL #:790191/463641 Quality residential, commercial, emergency & industrial installations since 1984.

CWS Electrical-a Partnership Craig Stahle & Candis Campbell (530) 273-2765 CSL #:800447 Guildhall Enterprises Scott Schmitt (530) 274-8652 CSL #:958133 Your generator specialist.

FIRE SPRINKLER CONTRACTOR CSM Fire Protection Craig Morgado (530) 559-9619 CSL #:852662

FLOORING INSTALLERS & FLOOR COVERINGS

Bob’s Discount Carpet Bob Pinkham (530) 272-2100 CSL #:328165 Come see us for the best price in town.

SRO Designs Sue Olson (530) 470-8565 Focus on open space and green design.

Youngs Carpet One Randy Young (530) 273-5568 CSL #:622809

Chuck Brasher Construction Co. Chuck Brasher (530) 273-0036 CSL #:399103 Doug Anderson Custom Builder Doug Anderson (530) 277-4821 CSL #:448673 Erickson Construction Company, Inc. Mark Erickson (530) 477-8848 CSL #:603346 A full service residential construction company since 1990.

Gallup Construction Co. Greg Gallup (530) 273-8459 CSL #397489 See our website at: gallupconstruction. com Klus Konstruction Jeffrey P. Klus (530) 274-7704 CSL #:388427 Len Stevens Construction, Inc. Len Stevens (530) 432-3643 CSL #:844514 Affordable quality custom homes & additions.

Marsico Construction Sam Marsico, Sr. (530) 272-9310 CSL #:960040 Thirty two years as a Nevada County contractor Marsico Custom Homes, Inc. Sam Marsico, Jr. (530) 271-1445 CSL #:832446 Friendly service, exceptional craftsmanship.

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

GARAGE DOOR & OPENERS

Advantage Garage Door Company Stephen Mendonca (530) 274-3667 CSL #:766956

GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS

Atmosphere Design Build David Good, Mela Breen, Dan Guyer (530) 615-7701 CSL #:929812 Specializing in extremely energy efficient home design & construction.

Specwest Developers, Inc. Kirk McGuire (530) 265-9100 CSL #:651975 Local custom home builder for over 25 years.

Tru-Line Builders, Inc. Daniel Swartzendruber (530) 272-8282 CSL #:361552

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W. Cooper Reid Construction W. Cooper Reid (530) 265-6152 CSL #:388753

GENERAL BUILDING REMODEL/ ADDITIONS

Atmosphere Design Build David Good, Mela Breen, Dan Guyer (530) 615-7701 CSL #:929812 Specializing in extremely energy efficient home design & construction.

Bozarth Construction Chris Bozarth (530) 271-0655 CSL #: 803523 Chuck Brasher Construction Co. Chuck Brasher (530) 273-0036 CSL #:399103 Doug Anderson Custom Builder Doug Anderson (530) 277-4821 CSL #:448673 Erickson Construction Company, Inc. Mark Erickson (530) 477-8848 CSL #:603346 A full service residential construction company since 1990.

Gallup Construction Co. Greg Gallup (530) 273-8459 CSL #397489 See our website at: gallupconstruction.com Klus Konstruction Jeffrey P. Klus (530) 274-7704 CSL #:388427 Marsico Construction Sam Marsico, Sr. (530) 272-9310 CSL #:960040 Thirty two years as a Nevada County contractor Marsico Custom Homes, Inc. Sam Marsico, Jr. (530) 271-1445 CSL #:832446 Friendly service, exceptional craftsmanship.

Tru-Line Builders, Inc. Daniel Swartzendruber (530) 272-8282 CSL #:361552

Gold Country Roofing Stan Smith (530) 477-2760 CSL #:453905 Residential, commercial & industrial roofing & gutters since 1980.

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS

GEOTHERMAL

Brewer Refrigeration, Heating & A/C, Inc. Robert & Cheryle Brewer (530) 272-6351 CSL #:608848

Guildhall Enterprises Scott Schmitt (530) 274-8652 CSL #:958133 Your generator specialist.

Nevada County Plumbing, Inc. Bill McCrea (530) 477-1650 CSL #:807391 Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

GLASS & GLAZING

Moule Paint & Glass, Inc. Jim Moule (530) 273-4643 CSL #:318814 Serving Nevada County since 1949.

GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONAL Doug Anderson Custom Builder Doug Anderson (530) 277-4821 CSL #:448673

Len Stevens Construction, Inc. Len Stevens (530) 432-3643 CSL #:844514 Affordable quality custom homes & additions.

A & A Air Conditioning, Heating & Sheet Metal Paul Aguilar (530) 273-1301 CSL #:310626

Dave Root Heating & Air Conditioning Dave Root (530) 273-6078 CSL #:632134

HISTORICAL & CLASSICAL RESTORATIONS

KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODEL Chuck Brasher Construction Co. Chuck Brasher (530) 273-0036 CSL #:399103

Fine Line Joinery David Yonenaka (530) 271-0195 CSL #:594279 Custom cabinetry, fine woodwork and general contracting for discerning homeowners.

HOME PERFORMANCE CONTRACTOR

Klus Konstruction Jeffrey P. Klus (530) 274-7704 CSL #:388427

GUTTERS

Fine Line Joinery David Yonenaka (530) 271-0195 CSL #:594279 Custom cabinetry, fine woodwork and general contracting for discerning homeowners.

Beam “Easy Living” Center Brian O’Brien (530) 273-5166 CSL #:555162/555161 Central Vac, Security, Network wiring, TV’s

INTERIOR DESIGN

SRO Designs Sue Olson (530) 470-8565 Focus on open space and green design.

Building in Nevada County Since 1973

Decks • Remodels Quality Custom Homes Design to Completion

Doug Anderson Custom Builder Doug Anderson (530) 277-4821 CSL #:448673

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

HOME THEATRE

Byers’ Leaf Guard Gutter Systems Ray Byers (530) 272-8272 CSL #:518784 Byers Leafguard Gutter System guaranteed to never clog or we clean it for free.

Ace Welding Gabriel Kulp (530) 274-8965 CSL #:921590 Full service metal shop-ornamental and structural metal fabrication

Chuck Brasher Construction Co. Chuck Brasher (530) 273-0036 CSL #:399103

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

Experience you can count on

IRON, ORNAMENTAL

Erickson Construction Company, Inc. Mark Erickson (530) 477-8848 CSL #:603346 A full service residential construction company since 1990.

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

Brewer Refrigeration, Heating & A/C, Inc. Robert & Cheryle Brewer (530) 272-6351 CSL #:608848

Wallis Design Studio Robert Wallis (530) 264-7010 CSL #:C30915 Provide budget and schedule sensitive architectural services visit us at: wallisdesignstudio.com

Len Stevens Construction, Inc. Len Stevens (530) 432-3643 CSL #:844514 Affordable quality custom homes & additions.

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

Tru-Line Builders, Inc. Daniel Swartzendruber (530) 272-8282 CSL #:361552

LANDSCAPE DESIGN & SERVICE

Lantex Landscape Architects, Inc. Blake Hinman (530) 432-0141 CSL #:LA2403 Landscape architectural design and planning services.

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Quality & Quantity Construction Services Design-Build Remodeling Drafting, CAD & 3D 2nd Units in Existing Footprint “Aging-In-Place”/ADA Installations Net-Zero Energy Homes w/Geothermal Energy Conservation, Indoor Air Quality Seismic & Fire Resistance Retrofitting

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Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

GENERATORS

Use an indoor eye

for designing outdoor spaces

BY EMILY POTTER Sierra Timberline

To live outside

i n the sunshine is as natural a desire as seeking shelter during a winter storm. To effectively enjoy that environment at home requires that the outdoor rooms and spaces we create be every bit as alluring, inviting, and comfortable as our indoor areas.

For a porch, patio, or backyard deck to be truly livable, it must meet the same standards as those we set for our indoor rooms. It must meet our physical, visual, emotional, and even our spiritual needs. In most situations, what makes you comfortable inside will make you at ease outside.

This includes:

High quality furniture Furnish your outdoor room much as you would an indoor one. Invest in solid, durable low-maintenance tables, chairs, sofas, and chaises.

Choose ample-sized seating pieces with thick cushions and sturdy weather-resistant wood or metal frames. Besides being uncomfortable, flimsy furniture won’t look good and won’t make you feel good about spending time outside.

Great looking outdoor area rugs enhance the living space while providing a sound softened surface.

High quality appliances.

An ice chest and hibachi are great for tailgate picnics, but if you plan

on serious outdoor entertaining, invest in a good portable or builtin gas or charcoal grill – one that is big enough to fix a meal for at least six to eight guests. Create a cooking center with some cabinet and countertop space so that you can store equipment and have a generous prep surface. An underthe-counter refrigerator will save you from making repeated trips into the house.

Focal points Provide visual interest – an outdoor firepit can double as an intimate gathering spot as well providing a cozy heat source during the chilly months. Fountains, statuary, real or outdoor silk trees and plants all entertain the eye, and attract attention. Hidden stereo speakers can play gentle bird sounds or lively music – setting the feeling for relaxation or for party time.

A reassuring sense of enclosure A railing around a deck, a strategically positioned privacy fence, vine-covered trellis, or retractable awning can create the equivalent of interior walls and ceilings. They define boundaries for the outdoor room and provide a comforting sense of security. Yet their seethrough character allows them to connect with the landscape. For even more structure consider a gazebo, pavilion, or pergola. In effect,

these are detached room additions that provide shelter from both the sun and rain.

Good lighting Both decorative and functional.

Why should an outdoor room be available to enjoy only in the daylight? A combination of medium and low-intensity lighting can turn a yard, garden area, or patio into a magical space where shape, shadows, and color are as attractive at night as during the day. Illuminate the perimeters of a deck or garden path. Use uplighting fixtures to highlight trees and shrubs. Use downlighting mounted up high to provide ground level lighting. Outdoor rated floor and table lamps will add to the interior atmosphere of the space. Many are available with fabric shades specifically designed for weather resistance.

Candles and oil lamps also add to the ambiance.

Climate control Fences and hedges can deflect strong winds and protect you from chills. A ceiling fan breeze can make a covered porch or gazebo more comfortable in the summer.

A retractable awning can provide shade during the hottest part of

the day while allowing for relaxed stargazing at night. An outdoor fireplace, firepit, or radiant heater can prolong an outdoor space’s usefulness as the weather cools down.

Furnishing, decorating, lighting, and landscaping outdoor rooms allow you to expand your living environment. With a little creativity, your home can be more than your house. Done well, an outdoor room can be your refuge, a retreat for meditation; it can be your open-air café ready for fun-filled entertaining; or it can be your outdoor living room, furnished as simply or lavishly as you wish; or all of the above.

Sierra Timberline is Nevada County’s oldest, largest, most professional and reliable retailer of hearth, spa, awning and outdoor furnishing products. Since 1978, our staff has enjoyed unsurpassed customer satisfaction by selecting the finest in reputable products and providing friendly, professional service at saving that only a large volume of business can offer. In addition to our retail products, Sierra Timberline has proudly offered in-house installation and service for all of the products we sell. Each technician undergoes factory and apprenticeship training in order to provide the best service possible. Sierra Timberline is located in the Home Center at 324 Idaho Maryland Road in Grass Valley. The store hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday –Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Please call 530-273-4822, email info@ seirratimberline.com or visit www.sierratimberline.com for more information.

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN & SERVICE

Scope Landscape Management, Inc. Michael Ford (530) 274-9999 CSL #:830037

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

LIGHTING FIXTURES & DESIGN

Sierra Plumbing Supply, Inc. Jason Craig (530) 477-5168 Nevada County’s largest supplier of plumbing & irrigation supplies.

MASONRY CONTRACTORS Behr Masonry Mike Behr/Kris Behr (530) 273-0443 CSL #:745529

METAL (GATES, HANDRAILS & FENCING)

Ace Welding Gabriel Kulp (530) 274-8965 CSL #:921590 Full service metal shop-ornamental and structural metal fabrication

METAL FRAMING & BUILDINGS

Ace Welding Gabriel Kulp (530) 274-8965 CSL #:921590 Full service metal shop-ornamental and structural metal fabrication Len Stevens Construction, Inc. Len Stevens (530) 432-3643 CSL #:844514 Affordable quality custom homes & additions.

METAL ROOFING

Ace Welding Gabriel Kulp (530) 274-8965 CSL #:921590 Full service metal shop-ornamental and structural metal fabrication

NETWORK CABLING

OWNER/BUILDER ASSISTANCE Klus Konstruction Jeffrey P. Klus (530) 274-7704 CSL #:388427

Wallis Design Studio Robert Wallis (530) 264-7010 CSL #:C30915 Provide budget and schedule sensitive architectural services visit us at: wallisdesignstudio.com

PAINTING & DECORATING CONTRACTORS Foothill Painting Dave Russo (530) 274-9168 CSL #:545090

Molitor Painting Company David Molitor (530) 432-3316 CSL #:283702 Top quality experienced painting.

PAVING CONTRACTORS

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

Larry T. Weeden, General Engineering Contractor Larry T. Weeden (530) 273-3922 CSL #:742152 Gravel Roads & Driveways Made or Repaired Quick & Pretty

PLANNING, LAND

Lantex Landscape Architects, Inc. Blake Hinman (530) 432-0141 CSL #:LA2403 Landscape architectural design and planning services.

Nevada City Engineering, Inc. Andrew R. Cassano (530) 265-6911 CSL #:LS 4370 Civil engineering, surveying, planning, and permitting.

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS

Nevada County Plumbing, Inc. Bill McCrea (530) 477-1650 CSL #:807391 Rodney Eugene Ivy Rodney Eugene Ivy (530) 274-3143 CSL #:776172 New and remodel full service plumbing contractor.

PLUMBING FIXTURES & SUPPLIES Sierra Plumbing Supply, Inc. Jason Craig (530) 477-5168 Nevada County’s largest supplier of plumbing & irrigation supplies.

PONDS, MAINTENANCE & DREDGING Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

RADIANT & HYDRONIC HEATING

Brewer Refrigeration, Heating & A/C, Inc. Robert & Cheryle Brewer (530) 272-6351 CSL #:608848 Nevada County Plumbing, Inc. Bill McCrea (530) 477-1650 CSL #:807391

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty Rick Dejesus (530) 273-7293 Own a place of paradise-Work with the #1 Nevada County Real Estate Company!

RENTAL EQUIPMENT

Gold-N-Green Equipment Rental and Sales, Inc. John A. Olson (530) 273-0064 Serving Nevada County since 1967.

HBE Rentals Craig Arthur (530) 273-3100 CSL #:207705 Quality Equipment Rentals & Excellent Service for Homeowners, Contractors, and Businesses.

Sierra Trench Protection Rentals and Sales, Inc. Billy Vick (530) 887-9413

ROCK, SAND & GRAVEL Behr Masonry Mike Behr/Kris Behr (530) 273-0443 CSL #:745529

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

ROOFING CONTRACTORS & SUPPLIERS

Gold Country Roofing Stan Smith (530) 477-2760 CSL #:453905 Residential, commercial & industrial roofing & gutters since 1980.

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

SITE DEVELOPMENT CME Services Kirk Christman (530) 272-7841 CSL #:655792

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

Nevada City Engineering, Inc. Andrew R. Cassano (530) 265-6911 CSL #:LS 4370 Civil engineering, surveying, planning, and permitting.

SOLAR SYSTEMS

Sustainable Energy Group, Inc. Ray Darby (530) 273-4422 CSL #:868816 Specializing in solar power and a wide variety of energy efficiency options.

Staircase & Railings Systems Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

STOVES, FIREPLACES & INSERTS

Abercrombie & Co. Stoves and Awnings Jim Chiesa (530) 432-2499 CSL #:657912 Stop by to see our new showroom.

Sierra Timberline Skip Stahmer (530) 273-4822 CSL #:545175 Structural Steel, Misc. Iron Ace Welding Gabriel Kulp (530) 274-8965 CSL #:921590 Full service metal shop-ornamental and structural metal fabrication

SURVEYORS, LAND

Nevada City Engineering, Inc. Andrew R. Cassano (530) 265-6911 CSL #:LS 4370 Civil engineering, surveying, planning, and permitting.

Tenant Improvement Fiedler Construction Robert Fiedler (530) 274-1301 CSL #:378761 Marsico Custom Homes, Inc. Sam Marsico, Jr. (530) 271-1445 CSL #:832446 Friendly service, exceptional craftsmanship.

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

Tru-Line Builders, Inc. Daniel Swartzendruber (530) 272-8282 CSL #:361552

UNDERGROUND UTILITIES/ TRENCHING CME Services Kirk Christman (530) 272-7841 CSL #:655792

Hansen Bros. Enterprises Orson B. Hansen (530) 273-3381 CSL #:207705 Provider of Quality General Engineering Service, Concrete & Rock Products since 1953.

Sierra Trench Protection Rentals and Sales, Inc. Billy Vick (530) 887-9413

WELDING

Ace Welding Gabriel Kulp (530) 274-8965 CSL #:921590 Full service metal shop-ornamental and structural metal fabrication

WINDOWS

Hills Flat Lumber Company Kris Peterson/Bret Burns (530) 273-6171 Hills Flat Lumber Company-Your Local Home Center Since 1921 Moule Paint & Glass, Inc. Jim Moule (530) 273-4643 CSL #:318814 Serving Nevada County since 1949.

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.

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Telcom Data, LLC Norbert Lima (530) 674-2590 CSL #:432156 We say “yes” to telephone systems, network cabling, security cameras, card access & nurse call systems.

Quality & Quantity Construction Services, Inc. Frans Velthuijsen (530) 478-5610 CSL #:927549 Life cycle construction, Quality & Quantity in space and time.