After HoursFebruary 19, 2013 • 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery5001 S. 19th Street

Please send your RSVP to info@hbal.org or call 402-423-4225 by February 15.

Published by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln • February 2013 • Vol. 16, No. 2 • Editor Jennie Korth

Chairperson’s Message

by Jeff Bielenberg

I’d like to thank everyone who attended our January 9 tour of Custom Countertop’s new office and showroom! I thought we had a terrific turn out to see some of the new technologies Custom Countertop and their staff has to offer us and our clients. I’d also like to thank Rich and Karen Oliver for the lunch they had catered in for all of us who attended! Hopefully we all will be able to “Come Along for the Ride” and attend and support as many of the upcoming meetings as possible. Our next event will be After Hours at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery on February 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. I hope all of you will be able to attend this get together as well, and bring another colleague or friend along with you! Food and drinks will be served while touring the new fixtures throughout the show room. Also, if any of our members would like to have a tour of your business or facility, please let Kayla or me know. It’s always fun and inspiring to become familiar with what others have to offer our members and their clients.The Home and Garden Show will be held at the Lancaster Event Center February 7-10. Good luck to all of you in the show. Please let Kayla know if you want to donate your time to help with the success of this show.Don’t forget to submit your pictures of your Porch/Veranda for this month’s “Best of the Best.” Remember you can submit pictures as far back as 2011. The winning picture will be displayed on the “Come Along for the Ride” poster board as this year moves forward. Thank you for all your support!

Best of the BestBest Addition WinnerChristo Design Build, Inc.

Congratulations to Christo Design, Inc. on being the “Best of the Best” winner with their addition entry. Next month features porches/verandas, so be sure to submit your photo of the best porch or veranda you have done or been a part of since 2011 to the HBAL office no later than February 15, 2013 to be considered as the Best of the Best! Recognition will include a picture of the project along with your company name in the Step by Step publication and a spot on the HBAL website for one month. Entries cannot win in more than one category.

February - Porch/VerandaMarch - Great Room/Family Room remodel

April - BathroomMay - Pools

June - KitchenJuly Landscaping/Ponds

August - WindowsSeptember - Decks

October - Bar/Wine cellarNovember - Basement finish/remodel

December - Custom Cabinetry

Find your inspiration at the

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden ShowFebruary 7-10

Remodelers Council January MeetingCustom Countertop Tour • January 9, 2013

Remodelers Spotlight

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 19 333,000 7 87,400 9 1,364,460 2 52,000 6 152,980 3 80,100 2 43,500Feb. 13 426,676 4 314,300 9 141,600 5 125,240 3 99,500 7 178,700 5 107,786March 34 613,750 33 1,283,155 36 589,154 10 206,900 11 317,000 18 452,005 10 691,458April 52 560,472 56 539,511 62 1,208,366 10 198,413 19 706,474 15 908,366 11 600,931May 57 907,924 55 818,301 52 809,323 9 183,000 9 148,500 20 340,080 20 723,945June 59 520,942 62 481,374 19 543,997 14 297,872 12 460,740 16 603,388 7 224,812July 49 645,103 46 728,615 11 212,984 17 554,070 15 697,500 9 248,618 10 414,975August 44 433,967 56 807,215 13 583,602 8 244,470 11 219,300 12 478,200 9 545,217Sept. 43 585,123 32 558,017 14 556,083 15 407,066 15 375,278 16 1,011,333 13 595,111Oct. 41 621,817 47 1,150,309 18 490,847 19 793,181 11 333,693 13 220,423 15 438,100Nov. 24 384,690 23 747,848 12 776,208 11 990,184 11 230,395 10 573,100 12 527,840Dec. 14 480,951 17 693,600 4 152,860 2 18,000 5 92,000 6 593,785 7 223,642Total 449 6,514,415 438 8,209,645 259 7,429,484 122 4,070,396 128 3,833,360 145 5,688,098 121 5,137,317Avg. Cost

2012

42,457

Remodeling Permits: AdditionsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

33,364

2006 2007 2009

18,743

2008 2011

39,22828,68514,509

2010

29,948

# Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # Cost # CostJan. 89 1,007,372 88 1,163,863 81 907,619 71 784,232 57 502,454 69 988,395 81 804,484Feb. 87 967,125 78 909,207 76 947,505 76 706,588 69 600,743 79 893,584 69 565,929March 100 1,147,674 107 1,280,089 89 800,412 72 946,927 125 1,229,150 104 900,086 96 1,055,957April 87 706,214 88 1,031,776 82 877,275 85 813,112 154 1,386,859 133 1,292,245 96 871,985May 120 1,042,668 115 1,578,971 79 723,878 65 617,270 124 931,223 111 946,242 123 1,544,337June 97 985,229 97 736,760 76 662,915 89 766,615 117 754,480 112 819,225 110 1,093,867July 94 1,072,119 117 1,258,848 77 1,143,624 96 1,172,764 161 1,181,825 99 1,104,259 109 1,029,087August 44 433,967 110 1,138,598 92 1,264,374 77 790,319 119 1,006,147 129 1,032,748 114 1,148,868Sept. 92 674,348 94 1,070,733 83 962,319 78 778,464 124 976,777 106 928,466 84 764,670Oct. 96 966,277 96 868,251 80 750,551 79 552,852 141 929,354 122 1,298,243 124 1,019,740Nov. 66 423,155 88 961,501 62 1,071,515 81 890,150 118 827,222 93 703,129 100 750,064Dec. 74 871,566 61 686,991 58 474,216 60 743,974 134 2,823,358 74 647,016 67 846,949Total 1,046 10,297,714 1,139 12,685,588 935 10,586,203 929 9,563,267 1,443 13,149,592 1,231 11,553,638 1,173 11,495,937Avg. Cost

Remodeling Permits: AlterationsCity of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 7 Year Table

10,29411,1379,845 11,322

2006 2007 20092008

9,113

2011

9,386 9,800

20122010

Name: AnDee Harris

Position: Escrow Officer

Company: Union Title Company, LLC

Phone: 402-323-1862

Email: andee.harris@uniontitle.com

Company Information: A locally owned and operated company providing title insurance, escrow closing and construction disbursement services.

Favorite Books: 50 Shades of Grey Series

Favorite Movie: A Christmas Story

Favorite TV shows: Duck Dynasty, How the States got Their Shapes, The Voice

Find rewarding: When I receive a compliment from a client, co-worker, friend, etc. and when I receive a hug from my son out of the blue.

Biggest challenge in life: Accepting things that are out of my control

What inspires you: Living for my Savior

What did you want to be when you grew up? A pro football player, an artist and an attorney

Pet Peeve: Nail biting

Bad Habit: Procrastination

First thing I do in the morning: Wake up my son and dog

Favorite vacation spot: My honeymoon in Aruba

Greatest Hero: Abraham Lincoln

Childhood fear: The dark and bridges

Spare time: Playing softball and bowling

Family: Husband Scott (married 13 years), son Brennan (5 years old) and Miniature Schnauzer Samee Jo (8 years old).

Greatest accomplishment: The birth of my son.

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Feb. 7-10

Nebraska Builders Home & Garden ShowLancaster Event CenterThu. & Fri. 5 - 9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.$6 per person or $5 with a non-perishable food item

Calendar of Events

Feb. 19Remodelers Council After HoursFerguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Mar. 11

5th Annual Chili Cook-offShrine Center6:30 p.m. - Let the feast begin!7:45 p.m. - Prizes awarded$15 per person (kids 12 and under are free)

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