NARI TODAY - A Guide to Remodeling Right - Fall 2011

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A GUIDE TO REMODELING RIGHT

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In just a couple of weeks, NARI will be hosting its Home Improvement Showcase — A Tour of Central Ohio’s Finest Remodeled Homes. The tour takes place Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 18, from noon to 5 p.m.

This is your opportunity to meet the professionals, ask questions and see firsthand the quality work being done by tal-ented remodelers and designers right here in central Ohio.

We invite homeowners to see for themselves why con-sumers say NARI members are making the difference in their remodeling experiences.

For those who have had difficulty locating a skilled contractor, NARI is the best resource in which to turn. NARI contractors undergo a thorough background check and are screened using strin-gent criteria for experience and craftsmanship.

NARI contractors also

must display a commitment to the NARI code of ethics. By reading this and future issues of NARI TODAY, homeowners can learn more about locating and working with the most trusted professionals in the remodeling industry.

Without fail, this special feature introduces homeowners to the professional members of NARI and serves as a guide to remodeling right.

In this issue, homeowners will find tools to help them feel comfortable with making deci-sions about their remodeling projects. Using these guides will give peace of mind and help produce winning results with your home remodeling

project. Hire a NARI profes-sional and experience the best.

We hope you enjoy the con-tent of NARI TODAY. If you have questions about NARI or how to locate a NARI mem-ber who can help with your remodeling needs, visit www.TrustNARI.org to get started.

We look forward to serving you and seeing you on the tour! Come experience the difference!

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Remodeling your home is a decision that will have a lasting impact on your quality of life. However, finding a profes-sional remodeler that matches your needs and expectations is no easy task.

These professionals work in your home — the most intimate and private space you have.

Even with all the efforts of social net-working and personal advertising, meet-ing face to face with potential remodelers is still the best way to discover whether you click with a company.

Home-improvement and remodeling tours provide great ways to meet multiple remodelers in person within a single afternoon. It’s like speed dating for your home — focus on pursuing the profes-sionals that you feel best match your needs.

Attending the NARI Home

Improvement Showcase, to be held Sept. 17 and 18, will provide an intimate en-vironment where homeowners can view remodelers’ work firsthand. Touching a smooth countertop, seeing the details in the craftsmanship and observing the depth of the space are all valuable details for anyone thinking about a remodel. Additionally, knowledgeable staff will be available to answer questions in a low-pressure environment to discuss projects that you might be considering.

Following a few guidelines will help you get the most out of a home-remod-eling tour. 1. Don’t Limit Yourself

Even if your next project is a bathroom, don’t skip a house just because its project does not fall in the bathroom category. You might miss out on meeting a professional with whom you connect. Instead, focus on design elements you are drawn to within the projects. If you click with someone, companies have additional portfolios that provide examples of other work they have done. 2. You are the Priority

Central Ohio’s leading remodeling companies participate in home showcases to meet people with a keen interest in remodeling their home. Do you fall

into this category? If so, that means representatives of these companies want to meet you. Keep this in mind, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. These individuals have the information you’re looking for, and they want to share it with you. Plus, the more you interact with a company, the better idea you’ll have as to whether or not they are the right company for you. 3. Note What You Like

Whether it’s a bold glass backsplash, a creamy-gray granite countertop or welcoming smiles and patient answers, keep track of what you like at each home on the tour. Maybe you hate the floors, but love the cabinets. Focus on the positive rather than the negative.

It will make the overall experience more enjoyable. What you like always trumps what you don’t, so try not to judge a company based on another customer’s quirky selection.

No professional designer will force fuchsia tiles into your home without your consent. The key to viewing custom-remodeled homes is to understand that your room will be a space with your customizations, not your neighbor’s.

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7081 Olentangy River Rd.Columbus 43235Project by: Kresge Contractingwww.kresgecontracting.comRedesigned within its original space, this classic kitchen complements the client’s practical and aesthetic needs.Directions: From I-270, go south on U.S. 23, right on West Wilson Bridge Road, and then right on Olentangy River Road. The house will be on the left. From SR 315, go west on Olentangy River Road. House will be on left.

3 195 Highland Ave. Worthington 43085Project by: DiYanni Remodelingwww.diyanniremodeling.comCompletely remodeled home — New front, new bathrooms and a show-stopping kitchen! House for sale — come see!Directions: From I-270, take exit U.S. 23 South/North High Street toward Worthington. Continue to follow North High Street 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Highland Avenue. House will be on the right.

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4 299 Blandford Dr.Worthington 43085Project by: Eagle Specialty Remodelingwww.eagleknowsremodeling.comRemodeled kitchen and bath-rooms of 1960s ranch while working closely with homeown-er to control costs.Directions: From SR 161, east of SR 315 and west of High Street, go south on Seabury (across from Thomas Worthington High School football field). Seabury winds around and becomes Blandford. House is on the south side of the street.

5 119 W. Riverglen Dr.Worthington 43085Project by: Dave Fox Design Build Remodelerswww.davefox.comA whole-house makeover featur-ing new kitchen, family room addition, new master suite and patio.Directions: From SR 161, go to High Street (U.S. 23) and head south. Go through downtown Worthington and turn right on West Riverglen Drive. House is on the left.

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117 Riverview Park Dr.Columbus 43214Project by: Nicholson Builderswww.nicholsonbuilders.comMajor interior renovations involving massive kitchen and highly detailed sunroom with integrated technology.Directions: From I-71 take the Morse Road exit and head west to High Street. Head south on High. Turn right from High Street to Riverview Park Drive.

54 Erie Rd.Columbus 43214Project by: Griffey Remodelingwww.griffeyremodeling.comComplete kitchen remodel, removal of interior walls and addition of a screened porch.Directions: Take I-71 to North

Broadway, go west on E. North Broadway, turn right on North High Street, and then left on Erie Road.

3911 Riverview Dr.Columbus 43221Project by: Renovations Unlimitedwww.renovationsunlimited.comA whole-house renovation including a master bathroom, 1 1/2 bathrooms, kitchen, sunroom, mudroom and garage.Directions: From I-270, take the Fishinger Road exit going east toward Upper Arlington. Turn left (north) on Dublin Road; turn right onto Riverview. The home will be on the right side.

2691 Leeds Rd.Columbus 43221Project by: Collamore Builtwww.collamorebuilt.comModern-style kitchen remodeled in mid-century, ranch-style home.Directions: From SR 315 exit at Lane Avenue. Go west on Lane Avenue to Leeds Road (the last street before Route 33). Turn right on Leeds Road.

1920 Berkshire Rd.Columbus 43221Project by: Ketron Custom Builderswww.ketroncustombuilders.comRenovated to the way we live today. Kitchen, living room, master suite and much more.Directions: From Lane Avenue, take

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326 Reinhard Ave.Columbus 43206Project by: Keefer Contractorswww.keefercontractors.comFirst-floor addition includes family room, laundry room, full bathroom, additional closet space and interior stairway to existing basement entrance.Directions: From I-71 take the Broad Street exit. Go east on Broad, south on Parsons Avenue, then turn right onto Reinhard.

2611 Fair Ave.Bexley 43209Project by: NJW Constructionwww.njwconstruction.comTwo-story multiroom addition: family room, master bath, master walk-in closet and mudroom.Directions: From Main Street go left (east) on South Drexel Avenue (U.S. 40), and go 0.4 mile. Turn right on Fair Avenue, and go 0.4 mile. House is on the right.

12 Pickett Pl.New Albany 43054Project by: Dave Fox Design Build Remodelerswww.davefox.comA basement finish featuring kitchen, full bathroom, bedroom, media room, craft room and large gathering area — all finished with upscale materials. Directions: From I-270 take Route 161 east — the New Albany/Hamilton Road exit. Turn right. Go left onto East Dublin-Granville Road. Pass Harlem Road and take the next right on Pickett Place. Turn right and follow to 12 Pickett Place.

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In order to have a suc-cessful landscape in the spring, you must begin

in the fall. This is important to help your plants survive harsh Ohio winters.

Many homeowners are unaware that, with a few simple steps, they can keep their landscaping healthy and ready for spring.

Lawns are the biggest at-traction in landscaping. For a homeowner who enjoys a lush, green lawn, fall preparation is extremely important. Your lawn builds its root system during

the winter. As such, the more you

prepare and give it attention now, the healthier and greener it will be.

1. Mow your lawn until it no longer grows. The final cut should measure one adjust-ment level shorter than normal. Leftover leaves will suffocate your grass, so make sure you remove them and bag them up.

2. Fertilize your lawn in November, as this will provide your grass the essential nutri-ents it needs to promote root growth over the long winter

months.3. Weeds also are preparing

for the winter season, so a weed treatment is very important to keep your lawn weed free in the spring.

The winter can be long and dry, and just as damaging to your plants as the summer’s high temperatures.

By following these tips, your plants will be ready for spring.

1. Make sure there are no bare soil spots, and the mulch depth should be 1 to 2 inches. This keeps roots insulated from extreme temperature changes

and retains moisture for the upcoming months.

2. Most plants, especially trees, will benefit from fall fertilization.

3. Keep watering plants until the last frost, as the winter can be extremely dry and harmful.

4. Avoid late-season prun-ing, the plants need time to harden off before frost to avoid damage.

5. Gently remove heavy snow from the plants, as dam-age could occur to cold and brittle branches.

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keeping walkways and drive-ways clear is important. The best suggestion is to promptly remove the snow, as the sun will help dry out the hard surfaces. Sand always is great to use and will not damage the

pavement. Try to keep chemical use to a minimum. Over time, the chemicals can damage your hard surfaces.

Natural StoNe The least damaging chemical recommended for snow and ice removal is calcium magnesium acetate, but it may damage the stone with prolonged use over time.

However, prompt snow removal and the use of sand for traction is recommended, thereby eliminating the use of chemicals on natural stone.

PaverS If chemicals are needed, use extreme caution. Overuse will damage the pavers. If regu-lar chemical applications are needed, sealing the pavers in the fall is recommended.

CoNCrete Keep chemicals off concrete

wall stone commonly used for steps. They usually have half the PSI rating of pavers and, therefore, are less dense and more porous.

No chemicals should be used during the first year because the

concrete is still curing. Never use chemicals with ammonium. They are extremely harmful and will quickly disintegrate concrete.

Other deicing chemicals can be used under extreme condi-tions, use carefully and do not over apply. If chemicals will be used, keep up to date on sealing the concrete.

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