April MeetingWednesday, April 3, 2013 • 11:30 a.m.

Lunch & Tour of Cornerstone Printing & Firespring

1201 Infinity CourtWe are also invited to come early to see their

daily company meeting at 11:11 a.m.Please park in the back of the building.

Cost: $9 per person for lunchPlease send your RSVP to info@hbal.org or

call 402-423-4225 by March 29.

2013 Attendance PrizeA prize will be awarded to the Remodelers

Council Member who attends the most meetings and events in 2013!

Published by the Remodelers Council of Lincoln • April 2013 • Vol. 16, No. 4 • Editor Jennie Korth

Chairperson’s Message

by Jeff Bielenberg

Best of the BestBest Great Room/Family Room

Unfortunately, there were no entries for last month’s Best Great Room/Family Room. Don’t for get to submit your entry

for upcoming “Best of the Best” contests!

Next month features bathroom remodels, so be sure to submit your photo of the bathroom you have done or been a part of since 2011 to the HBAL office no later than April 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.

April - BathroomMay - Pools

June - KitchenJuly Landscaping/Ponds

August - Windows

September - DecksOctober - Bar/Wine cellar

November - Basement Finish/Remodel

December - Custom Cabinetry

It’s been a long winter! Even though spring is here, the present forecast is still showing signs of more of the same. I think we’re all ready for a change for better weather to get things moving! Thank you to Rita Cox and Fred Hoke for taking time to give us a presentation on the new Accela software Building and Safety has started using. This new software is going to be a time saver for all of us who have to take out and manage job permits. The evolution of technology is very exciting and a somewhat overwhelming learning curve at the same time. Thank you to everyone who participated in or attended the Chili Cook-off. We had a great turn out with over 190 people of all ages who came to support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation and enjoy some great tasting chili!Unfortunately, there were no entries for this month’s Best of the Best Great Room/Family Room category. Our economy must not have provided the encouragement for families to pursue such an endeavor. Hopefully we can get an entry for next month’s Best of the Best Bathroom Remodel/Renovation/Addition.The deadline for the Tour of Remodeled Homes sign up was March 15. We have 14 entries for this event which will open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, 2013. Hours are 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person and free for children 12 years and under.Pencil in next month’s Remodelers Council meeting which will be a tour of Cornerstone Printing and Firespring. They are located in the old Gotcha Covered building on Infinity Drive.

2012 National Green Building Standard: Remodeling Provision DefinedApril 17, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. CST

The 2012 edition of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) includes expanded options exclusively for remodelers to certify bath, kitchen and basement remodels and additions as well as whole-house remodels. In this

session, the speakers will discuss the ins and outs for certifying remodels. The speakers will also explain how the NGBS’s new streamlined format will be simpler for remodelers and homeowners to understand and use.

Presented by NAHB Remodelers • Go to http://tinyurl.com/bl48cey to register or for more information.

Webinar

BIG SAVINGS ON VANITIES

Contractors can take advantage of special pricing on uninstalled vanities from a large selection of granite, quartz and solid surface. Sinks included!

Prices starting as low as $179.

Contact Eric at 402.434.6009 www.lincolnlaminating.com

March Remodelers Meeting

The March Remodelers Meeting offered members the opportunity to learn about Building & Safety’s Accela software and ask questions.

Saturday & SundayApril 27-28

Noon - 5:00 p.m.Admission:

$5.00 for all 14 HomesChildren under 12 are free

1. 6701 Vanderslice CircleKitchen RemodelLincoln Cabinet

2. 6215 Glass Ridge DriveBasement Finish, Master & Kitchen RemodelJR Premier Designs

3. 6100 Oaks HollowKitchen RemodelReese Construction, Inc.

4. 5211 Bison DriveKitchen/Dining/Bath RemodelMaher Custom Homes

5. 6730 Crooked Creek DriveKitchen RemodelGoodeGuy Construction, Inc./3 Day Kitchen & Bath

6. 2915 Coronado DriveKitchen RemodelGoodeGuy Construction, Inc./3 Day Kitchen & Bath

7. 6851 Shadow Ridge RoadKitchen RemodelWillet Construction, Inc., Remodeling Specialists

8. 3701 Calvert StreetKitchen/Family Room/Bathroom RemodelReynolds Design & Remodeling

9. 2915 Woodsdale BlvdKitchen Expansion/Second Story AdditionWillet Construction, Inc., Remodeling Specialists

10. 2640 Woodleigh LaneKitchen/Living and BasementWillet Construction, Inc., Remodeling Specialists

11. 535 S. 29th StreetKitchen RemodelLincoln Cabinet

12. 6119 Everett StreetKitchen RemodelLincoln Cabinet

13. 6521 Everett StreetEnclosed PorchGoodeGuy Construction, Inc.

14. 6540 Everett StreetKitchen RemodelLincoln Cabinet

Tour ofRemodeled

Homes

SATURDAY & SUNDAYAPRIL 27-28, 2013

NOON - 5 P.M.ADMISSION $5

For all 14 homes. Children under 12 are free.

6100 S. 58th Street, Suite CLincoln, NE 68516www.hbal.org

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Tour ofRemodeled

Homes

Apr. 11HOMEPAC & Board of DirectorsHBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Apr. 27-28 Tour of Remodeled Homes

Apr. 3Remodelers Council MeetingTour of Cornerstone Printing & Firespring11:30 a.m. • $9 per person

Remodelers Council of Lincoln6100 S. 58th Street, Suite CLincoln, NE 68516

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Calendar of Events

Apr. 15

Tribute to Youth • Speaker: Aaron DavisNebraska Champions Club6:30 p.m. Social • 7:30 p.m. Dinner$10 per person