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Chairman’s Message Clint Lovette of Lovette Construction.

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Certified Experts

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Professional designations set professional builders and remodelers apart.

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Membership Directory Members of the Remodelers Council of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders.

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Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards The Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards highlight the best in craftsmanship.

The Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB)

Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) 5000 Grantswood Road, Suite 240 Irondale, AL 35210 Phone: (205)912-7000 138. Chairman’s Message Fax: (205)451-0201 Consistent and open communication bewww.birminghambuilder.com

GBAHB Remodelers are committed to an established Code of Ethics. It reads:

Members of the Council shall observe the highest standards of integrity, frankness, and responsibility in dealing with the public, adhering to the following principles:

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This Vestavia kitchen remodel grew from a U-shaped kitchen to a larger galley-style kitchen with peninsula. The additional room added to the side of the home now holds the couples’ music room. The original kitchen was 180 SF and the new kitchen is almost doubled in size.

• All contracts executed shall be fully descriptive and fair to all parties.

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• Accuracy shall be required of all sales people in their descriptions of products and services, both written and verbal.

• All contracted obligations shall be fulfilled in a reasonable period of time.

• All work shall be performed in a manner compatible with recognized standards of public health and safely applicable laws.

• Members shall not perform, or cause to be performed, any act which would tend to reflect on, or bring into disrepute, themselves, this Council, or the industry.

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Looking for an open concept kitchen?

Here are some key factors to consider before beginning your project.

The term open concept is everywhere these days. Turn on HGTV and on every show the owners, house hunters, agents and contractors are all talking about open concept floor plans. This style reflects the way we live as a society today and I don’t see it going away any time soon. However, there are some key elements that you must consider before deciding to blow out every wall in your home.

•Do you want your kitchen to be the central hub of your home?

•What are your organizational requirements and can you achieve them?

It may sound exciting to think about living in an open concept, but will your family function well in that environment.

Do you all sit around and eat around the television or do you like to retreat to a quiet room for dinner while the kids play in the front room? Remember, when the walls are gone, everyone is together!

Removing walls and closets presents storage challenges that must be from the beginning design phases.

•Will you have to purchase new furniture to fit the new open layout?

Remember the orientation of furniture pieces in relation to each other, and the spacing between pieces to encourage social interaction.

•Do you have the budget to achieve an open concept?

Working with a Design Build firm is an important step in the budget process. A good designer can layout an open concept floor plan, but you also need the trained eyes of a professional contractor to know what construction elements that design is affecting. It does you no good to have a $200,000 design on a $100,000 budget

2030 Columbiana Road • Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 • 205-401-2488• lovettedesignbuild.com

GBAHBR REMODELERS GBAHB REMODELERS OFFICERS Chairman Clint Lovette, Lovette Construction

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

A Showcase of Talent

Chairman Elect Wrendon Davis, Davis Plumbing Company, Inc Secretary Joshua Dean, Precision Homecrafters, LLC Treasurer Rick Nelson, R. K. Nelson Construction Immediate Past Chair Zeke Keel, Southern Window Supply At Large Ben Avery, Avery Remodeling Nick Miles, Saunders Bradford Phil Gardner, Webb Concrete Kenny Fikes, AllSouth Appliance Group

COMMITTEES

Fish Fry & Steak Cookout George Williams, Precision Homecrafters, LLC Fast Pitch Mike Kelley, Kitchen & Bath Dimensions Public Relations Matt Tyson, Alabama Power Company Governmental Affairs Wrendon Davis, Davis Plumbing Company, Inc. Roddy Sample, Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc. Skeet Shoot Roddy Sample, Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc. George Williams, Precision Homecrafters, LLC Wrendon Davis, Davis Plumbing Company, Inc.

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President Marshall Newport, Newport Builders, LLC 1st Vice President Colt Byrom, Byrom Building Corp 2nd Vice President/Treasurer Elliott Pike, ELM Construction, LLC 3rd Vice President/Secretary Patrick Gilbert, ELM Construction, LLC Treasurer Levi Mixson, ELM Construction, LLC Associate Vice President Peggy Turner, Land Title of Alabama Past President Clint Lovette, Lovette Construction

GBAHB STAFF

Executive Vice President Alicia Vincent

On behalf of the Birmingham Remodelers Council, welcome to the fall edition of Remodel Birmingham.

There is so much talent within the home building and remodeling community in the Birmingham area, this particular issue of the magazine gives us a great opportunity to really show it off.

On the pages that follow, you will find some terrific examples of the extraordinary work of the remodelers who work in our market. The Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards (AREA), presented by the Home Builders Association of Alabama, are open to remodelers, contractors, kitchen and bath designers, and other building professionals who exhibit outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail in projects throughout Alabama. This year’s competition was sponsored by Alabama Power, Spire and the Alabama Home Builders Self Insurers Fund.

It is such an honor to be a part of this community, which is made up of some of the finest professionals I have ever known.

If you have a special home remodeling project that you’d like to see come to life, contact one of our Remodelers Council members. I think you will be amazed at the quality of the experience.

Director of Finance Jody Joiner Executive Administrative Assistant Linda Gulsby Director of Sales and Promotion Shannon Humenansky Event and Council Coordinator Faye Wallin

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Certified Experts Professional Designations Set Professional Builders and Remodelers Apart When choosing a builder or remodeler, you want someone with the skill and expertise to do the job right. In a crowded marketplace, however, identifying a qualified professional can be difficult. That’s why the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) created professional designations that help consumers identify builders and remodelers who have committed themselves to continually improving their skills and being committed to their profession. When a homeowner selects a builder or remodeler with a NAHB professional designation, they are getting a professional with superior training, practical experience, and in-depth knowledge in their chosen specialty.

Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) The CGB designation means your builder has met the prescribed standards of practice, possess at least two years building industry experience, has a proven track record of successful project management, has completed a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledges to uphold the program’s code of ethics. The CGB course is designed to emphasize business and project management skills as the key to a professional building operation.

Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) The CGR course emphasizes the development of business management skills as the key to a professional remodeling operation. Remodelers holding the CGR designation meet prescribed standards of business practice, possess a minimum of five years remodeling industry experience, have a proven track record of successful remodeling projects, compete a comprehensive education curriculum, and pledge to uphold the program’s code of ethics.

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) The CAPS designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential for remodelers doing home modifications for the aging-in-place. The NAHB Remodelers Council, in collaboration with the AARP, developed this program to provide comprehensive, practical, market-specific information about working with older and maturing adults to remodel their homes for agingin-place.

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knowledge of the fundamentals of the home building industry. Modeled after the CGB curriculum, this designation is attained by completing three required and three elective courses that focus on improved management skills and business performance. The CGA designation is maintained by completing one course annually.

Certified Green Professional (CGP) The National Association of Home Builders’ Certified Green Professional™ designation recognizes builders, remodelers, and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes—without driving up the cost of construction. Classwork leading to the designation provides a solid background in green building methods, as well as the tools to reach customers, from the organization leading the charge to provide market-driven green building solutions to the home building industry.

Master Builder (MB)/Master Remodeler (MR) The purpose of the Master Builder/Master Remodeler Program certification of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders is to further enhance the professionalism of participating members and to provide the consumer with contractors of the highest professional standards. Members of the program must pass a rigorous entry process in order to receive the designation as Master Builder or Master Remodeler. They are screened by a committee of their peers who review customer, supplier, and subcontractor references; check for any current or pending litigation; and verify full liability and workman’s compensation insurance coverage.

Membership is reviewed on a yearly basis, and failure to meet the program’s requirements can warrant disqualification from the program.

Graduate Master Builder (GMB) The ultimate designation for the building professional, the GMB designation is for experienced veterans only. Before beginning the GMB designation process, candidates must have the CGB designation, CGR designation, CGA designation with five years of building experience, or ten years of building experience, and have competed three CGB/CGR/CGA courses. GMB course topics include risk management and insurance, negotiating, financial management, and quality construction, to name a few. They are more advanced with in-depth instruction geared for experienced building professionals.

Member Designations Andrew Wells, CAPS Alabama ReBath

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Tom Coan, CGR, MR

Case Design/Remodeling (205)968-6000

Casey Campbell, CAPS, CGP Gibson-Anderson Company, Inc. (205)968-6000

Mike Kelley, CGA, CGR

Kitchen & Bath Dimensions (205)664-3587

Elliott Pike, CGR, CAPS, MR ELM Construction, LLC (205)378-7965

Britt Thompson, CAPS, MR

HB Thompson Construction Services, Inc. (205)965-9758

Rob Mackercher, CAPS

The Home Remodeling Group, LLC (205)639-9252

George Kurtts, GMB, MB, MR Kurtts Construction, Inc. (205)991-5719

Clint Lovette, CAPS,CGR Lovette Construction (205)401-2488

Michael McKay, CAPS, CGR, MR Oak Alley, Inc. (205) 669-3334

George Williams, CAPS, CGP, CGR, MR Precision Homecrafters, LLC (205)733-9583

Roddy Sample, CAPS, CGR, Certified Lead Renovations

Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc. (205)621-6621

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PROJECT NAME: VESTAVIA HILLS KITCHEN PROJECT SCOPE: By re-programming existing interior space and adding a new room to the side of the home, this Vestavia kitchen remodel grew from a U-shaped kitchen to a larger galley-style kitchen with peninsula. The additional room added to the side of the home now holds the couples’ music room.

SF: The original kitchen was 180 SF and the new kitchen is almost doubled in size.

MATERIALS/FINISHES: Cabinets: All of the cabinetry in this kitchen is completely custom and features interior organization. The door/drawer style is a variation on a shaker style in a custom off-white color. The hood is also in the same shaker styling.

FINISHES AND FIXTURES: Working with a palette of natural materials, the finishes were chosen in soft gray and white shades. The countertops are Thunder White granite and the backsplash is a 3” x 6” Bianca Giola marble with gray and white veining. Above the range is a Versailles marble mosaic with marble liner. The stainless steel faucet is the Deltra Trinsic with Touch 2o technology provided by Southern Kitchen and Bath. The lighting is provided by the owner (try not to highlight them or show them in any photos).

The wall paint, Benjamin Moore, Cement Gray, is carried from the kitchen into the living room to create a more cohesive space. The hardwood floors are new in the kitchen area and replaced the original 18” x 18” beige tile.

APPLIANCES: Allsouth Appliances provided a 42” built-in subzero French door refrigerator, a kitchenaide warming drawer, built-in microwave, dishwasher, and a 48” dual fuel Wolf range and hood insert.

TIME FRAME: Summer 2017 The challenge here was creating a kitchen that would encompass all of the owner’s desires and needs for organization and detail. To accomplish this, we utilized the existing dining room into the new kitchen to allow for more cabinetry and a larger space. We also organized each drawer and door to fulfill the owners’ desires for pull-outs, cutlery divides or interior trays.

Maximizing each drawer with organization tailored to the clients’ wishes, allowed for the best use of the space. For example, there is a hidden bookshelf and wine rack combo at the end of a row of cabinets. There is even vertical tray and platter storage in one of the larger drawers near the range. Inside the pantry is a series of pull-out trays that house individual baskets for vegetables and fruit. The peninsula itself acts as not only a double sided seating area for four, but also as hidden appliance storage with pull out trays on the kitchen side and extra storage for platters on the living room side.

www.precisionhomecrafters.com 205-733-9584 Photos by Mountainside Photo Co.

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FAMILY MATTERS

Multi-generational households are a growing trend across America. A record 20% of the population now lives in a home with two or more adult generations. The benefits that are often cited include lower cost of living, less stress with child and elder care issues and keeping family wealth invested in a homestead rather than an outside facility.

The metro Birmingham area is seeing its share of the trend. “This has been a growing part of our business for several years,” says Tom Coan, President of Case Design/Remodeling.

“Economics, boomerang kids and caring for aging parents are causing families to think outside the box about their living arrangements.”

The Haynes family of Trussville sought out Case when they were considering combining households under one roof.

“My mother-in-law had passed away. My father-in-law, Ernie, and husband, Matt, and I started talking about the idea of all of us moving in together,” says Cailyn Haynes. “We began meeting with Case and began talking about creating an in-law suite at my father-in-law’s house. The more we met with Case it became clear that it was a good possibility.”

The house is located in Trussville’s Tutwiler Farms development, a large suburban house built in the 1980s on a one-acre lot on a quiet cul-de-sac.

“The project involved renovating about half of the home.

There was a lot of structural work in taking down walls and creating an in-law suite by converting the downstairs garage and workshop. On the main level, they worked on common areas like the kitchen and dining room to update the house and improve the flow.

“My husband’s dream was to have a big long table in the dining room. The dining room now fits 10 to 12 people,” says Cailyn.

According to Coan, an effective multi-generation project needs to address more design issues than the average project; space planning, circulation and style plus universal design/aging-in-place and the need for privacy and boundaries among family members.

In the Hayne’s case, Ernie’s space was designed on the lower, driveway level to provide private, barrier-free exterior access.

Since the space was unfinished, avoiding narrow hallways and door openings was easily achieved.

Coan says his company particularly enjoys multi-generational projects. “It’s very exciting work for a client-centered, design/build company like ours. You’re working with a diverse set of client needs and a broader range of design considerations. It’s very satisfying when you see the finished product

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working well for the family.”

Matt and Caitlyn have two boys in elementary school. “They are old enough to come home now and it is so great having Poppa there. He fixes them an afternoon snack, for example, and just

talks about their day. I love the influence that he has on their lives as they are growing up. It just works for us,” Caitlyn says.

“We really enjoyed working with Case. they were easy to work with, offered great ideas and design. It was a real pleasure.”

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Rebuilding Expectations

We want to thank all of our clients and partners for making the last few years of sustained growth possible. Our capabilities, as well as our staff, have grown because of you!

With a resolute commitment to provide full-service remodeling, including complete design and construction capabilities, we are announcing a change to our name and logo.

The new name “Lovette | Design + Build”, and new logo reflect not only our quality but also the range of services that we provide. We’re still the same award-winning remodeling firm that our clients have grown to love.

However, this new look and message reflect that evolution. The logo’s representation of open door and upwards stairs communicate how we feel about the spaces we remodel. We want you and your guests to feel invited and welcome. So walk down this journey with us and let us rebuild your expectations of what remodeling should be.

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GBAHB REMODELERS FALL 2018

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Contractors

Archadeck of Birmingham Derek Crews P O Box 382495, Birmingham, AL 35238 www.birmingham.archadeck.com (205) 970-0121 Avery Remodeling 2004 Eagle Crest Court Birmingham, AL 35242 www.averyremodeling.com 205-240-7066 Banks Home Building Stuart Banks 4206 Brasher Drive, Birmingham AL 35243 www.bankshomebuilding.com (205) 967-8922 Bluestone Building, LLC Kelly Watson, CGP 4 Office Park Cir. 314 Birmingham, AL 35223 www.bluestonebuilding.com (205) 874-1188 Case Design/Remodeling Tom Coan, CGR, MR 4220 Cahaba Heights Ct. Ste 116 Birmingham, AL 35243 www.casebham.com (205) 968-6000 Champion Window Co. of Birmingham, LLC David Sanders 309 H Cahaba Valley Pkwy. Pelham, AL 35124 www.championwindow.com (205) 444-0096

ELM Construction LLC Elliott Pike CGR, CAPS, MR 4100 Autumn Ln #104 Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 www.elmbuilds.com (205) 368-3109

J. Fante Studio, LLC Joe Fante 4555 Southlake Pkwy, Ste 110 Birmingham, AL 35244 www.jfantestudio.com (205) 223-4419

Foundation Repairs & Home Improvement, Inc. Greg McBride 500 N. 13th Street, Bessemer, AL 35020 (205) 426-2770

Gibson & Anderson Construction, Inc. Earl Gibson 2539 Rocky Ridge Road Birmingham, AL 35243 www.gibsonanderson.com (205) 823-7714

KAM Construction Co., Inc. Richard Keydoszius 2103 County Road 46.,Montevallo, AL 35115 (205) 668-4339

Ken Underwood Development, Inc. Ken Underwood 577 Shoal Ridge Drive, Leeds, AL 35094 (205) 702-2726

Grace Klein Construction, Inc. Jason Waltman 1678 Montgomery Hwy Ste D304 Vestavia, AL 35216 gracekleinconstruction.com (205) 390-2211 Grayson Construction, LLC Adam Packard 1945 Patton Chapel Road Hoover, AL 35226 www.graysonconstructionllc.com (205) 790-8938 H. B. Thompson Construction Services, Inc. Britt Thompson, CAPS, MR 780 2nd Street, Helena, AL 35080 (205) 965-9758

Curtis White Companies Katie McLaughlin 8132 Parkway Drive, Leeds, AL 35094 www.curtiswhitecompanies.com (205) 699-2283

Historical Home Crafters, Inc. James Wagnon 932 Copena Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 www.historicalhomecrafters.com (205) 991-9694

Day Star Construction Inc Stephen Dorsky 4005 2nd Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35222 daystarconstruction.com (205) 591-0751

Holsombeck Construction, Inc. Stan Holsombeck 249 York St., Trussville, AL 35173 205-369-5708

Disaster Restoration DKI Ken Pate 1915 Courson Court, Leeds, AL 35094 www.pateandcompany.com (205) 699-5932 Dogwood Design & Remodel LLC Michael Armstrong 527 Currie Way, Homewood, AL 35209 www.dogwooddesignremodel.com (205) 541-2017

Drake Homes Andrew Lange 2700 19th Pl. S. Ste 200 Homewood, AL 35209 www.drakehomes.net (205) 637-3646 94

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Kitchen Potential, Inc. Michael Schuster 3800 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 www.kitchenpotential.com (205) 870-8467 Kurtts Construction Inc. George Kurtts, GMB, MB, MR P.O. Box 380067, Birmingham, AL 35238 www.kurttsconstruction.com (205) 991-5719 Lovette Design + Build Clint Lovette, CAPS, CGR 2030 Columbiana Road Birmingham, AL 35216 www.lovetteconstruction.com (205) 401-2488 McKay Building Company, Inc. Bob McKay 57 Glynn Hollow Circle Columbiana, AL 35051 www.mckaybuilding.com (205) 980-1734 Newport Builders, LLC Marshall Newport 5800 7th Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35212 www.newportbuildersllc.com (205) 807-4757

Home Maintenance Associates Inc. Eddie Dorough 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr. Birmingham, AL 35242 www.hmainc.net (205) 956-1820

Oak Alley, Inc. Michael McKay, CAPS, CGR, MR PO Box 157, Chelsea, AL 35043 www.oakalleydesignbuild.com (205) 669-3334

Home Remodeling Group, LLC Rob MacKercher, CAPS 513 Devon Drive, Homewood AL 35209 www.thehomeremodelinggroup.com (205) 637-5909

Precision Homecrafters, LLC George Williams, CAPS, CGP, CGR, MR 1215 Lake Forest Cir., Birmingham, AL 35244 www.precisionhomecrafters.com (205) 733-9583

Homes By Indianwood, Inc. Bill Kinnebrew 2116 Old Montgomery Hwy. Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 369-4541

R & R Construction Russell Luccasen 2809 Crescent Avenue, Ste 7 Homewood, AL 35209 www.russell3006.houzz.com (205) 503-2535

R.R. of Alabama, Inc. James G. Walton 123 Clark Street, Pelham, AL 35124 www.reliablerem.com (205) 988-9194 R. F. Pruett Construction, Inc. Fleming Pruett 2704 Crowne Ridge Drive Vestavia, AL 35243 (205) 988-9194 Ray Building Company Stephen S. Ray 13 Office Park Circle, Suite 17 A Mountain Brook, AL 35223 www.raybuildingcompany.com (205) 868-6800 Rigsby Construction Company Inc. Daniel R. Friday 421 1st Street North, Alabaster, AL 35007 www.cahabarivertrading.com (205) 663-1456

RK Nelson Construction, LLC Rick Nelson 3905 Woodhaven Road, Hoover, AL 35244 (205) 370-3110 Roberts Building Group, Inc. Mike Roberts 137 West Glenwood Drive Homewood, AL 35209 (205) 901-9301 Roddy O. Sample & Associates, Inc. Roddy Sample CGR, CAPS P.O. Box 1844, Pelham, AL 35124 www.roddysample.com (205) 621-6621 Saunders & Bradford, LLC Mitch Bradford 4100 Autumn Lane #108 Vestavia, AL 35243 www.saundersbradford.com (205) 337-0007 Shearer Building Co. Inc. Cleve Shearer 6 Office Park Circle Suite 100 Birmingham AL 35223 www.shearerbuilding.com (205) 229-1104 Slate Barganier Ben Gardner 3121 Blue Lake Drive, Ste 201 Vestavia, AL 35243 www.slatebarganier.com (205) 637-3373 Speegle Construction Cris Speegle 2525 Brookwater Circle, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243 www.speegleconstruction.com (205) 365-1373

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Steve McGuire Construction Co., Inc. Patrick McGuire PO Box 130968, Birmingham, AL 35213 www.mcguireconstructioninc.com (205) 595-2355

Taylor Burton Company Inc Taylor Burton 3239 Lorna Road, Suite 108 Birmingham, AL 35216 www.taylorburton.com (205) 365-1373

Twin Construction, Inc. David Siegel P.O. Box 59611, Birmingham, AL 35259 www.twincompanies.com (205) 802-3920 Vincent Remodeling LLC Mark Vincent 4667 Riverbend Road, Trussville AL 35173 (205) 913-6177 Waller Home Improvement, LLC Mike Waller 6596 Lynne Avenue, Leeds, AL 352094 www.callwaller.com (205) 478-6246 Williams Ryan William Lee Kinnebrew 928 Jackson’s Gap Way Jackson’s Gap AL 36861 (205) 337-0007 Willow Homes, LLC Jason Hale P.O. Box 660851, Birmingham, AL 35266 www.gowillowhomes.com (205) 516-0552

Suppliers & Manufacturers

Alabama Power Company Alisa Summerville P.O. Box 2641 Bin # 3S - 1615 Birmingham AL 35291 www.alabamapower.com (205) 226-1442 Alabama ReBath Andrew Wells, CAPS 3411 Lorna Lane, Hoover, AL 35216 www.alabamarebath.com (205) 623-3080 Alabama Stoneworks, Inc. Mitchell McElroy 3000 5th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35233 www.alabamastoneworks.com (205) 868-3122 Allegion Schlage Lock Company David Estreicher 3313 Stone Ridge Dr. Birmingham, AL 35223 (205) 224-6910 AllSouth Appliance Group Inc. Tyler Hillman 345 State Farm Pkwy. Birmingham, AL 35209 allsouthappliance.net (205) 942-0408 Amercian Wall Zone Supply Malcolm Byers 2520 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124 www.americanwallzone.net (205) 663-5553 Avondale Specialty Hardware/ HGH Hardware Jeff Seabolt 3912 2nd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 www.avondalespecialtyhardware.com (205) 510-4232

Brian’s Flooring & Design Brian McCarver 2928 6th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35233 www.shopbriansflooring.com (205)581-1788 Brik Realty Kayla Meadow 2901 2nd Ave S, Suite 230 Birmingham, AL 35233 www.brikrealty.com (601) 543-8083 C J’s Ventures, LLC Clinton Harris 3417 Davey Allison Blvd Bessemer AL 35023 www.cjsventures.com (205) 436-5121

Davis Designs Cindy Davis 5560 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 www.davisdesigninteriors.com (205) 991-2929

Caliber Home Loans Daniel DiGuglielmo 4009 Crosshaven Drive Birmingham, AL 35243 www.caliberhomeloans.com (205) 533-6703

Davis Plumbing Company Inc. Wrendon Davis 5600 Cahaba Valley Road Birmingham, AL 35242 www.davisplumbingcoinc.com (205) 991-2022

Cambria, Inc. Jeff Stewart 31496 Cambria Ave., LeSueur, MN 56058 www.cambriausa.com (800) 226-2741

Day to Day Cleaning, LLC Sandy Ferrante 2012 Kelly Creek Court, Moody, AL 35004 www.daytodaycleaning.com (205) 909-8833

Cary Insulation Company Steve Lester 4501 1st Avenue N., Birmingham AL 35222 www.cary-insulation.com (205) 595-1000

Don’s Carpet One Angie Little 3541 Vann Road Birmingham, AL 35206 www.donscarpetone.com (205) 655-8777

Champion Window Co. of Birmingham LLC David Sanders 309 H Cahaba Valley Pkwy., Pelham AL 5124 www.championwindow.com (205) 444-0096

Classic Closets, LLC Barry Tidwell P.O. Box 398, Haleyville, AL 35565 www.classicclosets.net (205) 486-9023

Door Exchange Tony Benton 2637 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 www.doorexchange.net (205) 621-2323

AFS Foundation & Waterproofing Specialists Steve Scates 9070 US Hwy 78, Leeds, AL 35094 www.afsrepair.com (877) 340-8479

BB&T Glenn Jason 2501 20th Place South Suiite 201 Birmingham AL 35223 www.bbt.com (205) 445-2241

Air Engineers, LLC Ben Davis P.O. Box 380157, Birmingham, AL 35238 www.aireng.com (205) 991-6850

Batts Chimney Services, Inc. Phillip Batts 501 McAllister Road, Albertville AL 35950 (205) 956-8207 www.battschimneyservices.com

Closets By Design Tyree Melton 3806 1st Avenue North, Birmingham AL 35173 www.closetsbydesign.com (205) 777-4000

Alabama Brick Delivery Jeff South PO Box 5462, Birmingham, AL 35207 www.alabamabrick.com (205) 323-1560

Bin There Dump That Scott Klesius 633 Stuart Lane, Pelham, AL 35124 dumpsterrentalsbirmingham.com (205) 406-5850

Coleman-Russell & Associates Morris Kay P O Box 100217, Birmingham, AL 35210 www.colemanrussell.com (205) 833-0700

Alabama Cabinet Company, Inc. Tim Pollard 95 Third Avenue N. Birmingham, AL 35204 www.alabamacabinetco.com (205) 326-3190

Birmingham Waterworks Sonny Jones P.O. Box 830110, Birmingham AL 35283 www.bwwb.org (205) 244-4400

Alabama Homescapes Joel Flournoy 3767 Chestnut Ridge Lane Birmingham, AL 35216 www.alabamahomescapes.com (205) 365-7454

Brandino Brass Co. Eric Brandino 2824 Central Avenue Suite # 100 Birmingham, AL 35209 www.brandinobrass.com (205) 978-8900

Consentino USA-Silstone Melanie Williamson 2004 Eagle Crest Court Birmingham AL 35242 www.silestoneusa.com (205) 757-8287

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Creative Cabinets and Design Jennifer Thompson 285 Lyon Lane, Birmingham, AL 35211 www.creativecabinetdesign.com (205) 423-5510

Dale of Alabama, Inc. Tommy Patton 410 Governors Drive Huntsville, AL 35801 www.daleinc.net (205) 297-0173

CR Home of Alabama, Inc Lisa Chapman 223 West Oxmoor Rd. Birmingham, AL 35209 www.crhomeal.com (205) 943-0680

Durante Home Exteriors Jason Durante 2512 Commerce Square West Birmingham, AL 35210 www.durantewindows.com (205) 956-4110 Eco Three, LLC Jonathan Handey 1500 1st Avenue North Unit 8 Birmingham, AL 35203 www.eco-three.com (205) 314-3500 Edwards Chevrolet Company, Inc Marty Phillips 1400 Third Ave North Birmingham, AL 35203 downtown.chevyman.com (205)716-3323 EZ Roof & Restoration Gerry Rotter 2677 Valleydale Rd Birmingham AL 35244 www.ez-roofer.com 205-968-1034 Ferguson Enterprises Inc. Kevin Caton 2800 2nd Avenue South

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Birmingham, AL 35233 www.ferguson.com (205) 254-3454 Fixtures & Finishes Harriet Alley 2500 2nd Avenue S. Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 323-5616 Five Star Lumber, Inc. Brad Byers 907 Belcher Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 www.fivestarlumberinc.com (205) 664-5509 Floor Coverings International of Birmingham Lindsay Murphy 2010 Old Montgomery Hwy Birmingham, AL 35244 birminghamfloorcoveringsinternational.com (205) 332-1460 Foundation Repairs and Home Improvment Greg McBride 500 North 13th Street, Bessemer, AL 350215 www.alabamafoundations.com (205) 426-2770 Four Hearts, LLC dba Advanced Roofing and Metal Works Jim Butters 3898 Park Lane, Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 822-3231 Graphic Designs and Promotions Peggy Turner 4237 Woodvale Road, Birmingham AL 35222 (205) 591-4063

Inline Lighting and Electric Stacey Summerville 2721 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124 www.inlinelighting.com (205) 982-7511 Kitchen & Bath Dimensions, Inc. Mike Kelley, CGA, CGR 2726 Chandalar Place Drive Pelham, AL 35124 www.counterdimensions.com (205) 664-3587

Land Title Company of Alabama Mary Steadman 600 North 20th St., Suite 100 Birmingham, AL 35203 www.land-title.net (205) 251-2871 Larson Plumbing Sean Larson 109 Shelby Forest Rd., Chelsea, AL 35043 (205) 789-3680 Lighting Concepts Nancy Adcock 570 Simmons Drive Trussville, AL 35173 www.lightingconceptsal.com (205) 655-7285 Loan Depot Ray Henderson 300 Riverchase Galleria, Ste 630 Birmingham, AL 35244 www.loandepot.com (205) 706-4316

Green Home Solutions - Birmingham Frank Poticny 2323 2nd Avenue North c/o GBAA Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 243-3417

Mayer Lighting Showroom Susan Burks 3200 3rd Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 www.mayerlighting.com (205) 583-3400

Grow V Landscapes Bobby Garove 112 Elm Terrace, Helena AL 35080 www.growvlandscapes.com/ (205) 240-2294

McGowin-King Mortgage John McCabe 2 Office Park Circle #103 Birmingham AL 35223 www.mcgowinking.com (205) 451-0671

Hendrick Chevrolet Hunter Pickett 1620 Montgomery Hwy. Hoover, AL 35216 www.commercialtruckssoutheast.com (205) 823-5120

Millwork Supply, Inc. Richard Lopez 1451 11th Ave S Jasper AL 35501 www.millworksupplyinc.com (205) 221-4380

Holcombe Doors & Windows Stafford, Edward 7008 Champion Blvd Suite 107 Birmingham, AL 35242 www.holcombedoorandwindow.com (205) 991-3667

O M Hughes Insurance Inc. Mark Hughes 300 Union Hill Drive Ste 300 Birmingham, AL 35209 omhughesinsurance.com (205) 956-4500

Homewood Carpet and Flooring Fuad Shunnarah 813 Greensprings Hwy, Ste 150 Homewood, AL 35209 www.homewoodcarpet.com (205) 518-6423 IKO Sales Clay Harbin 4072 Milnors Crescent Birmingham, AL 35242 www.iko.com (205) 721-3861 98

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Owl Services, LLC Jerome Howell 7529 Narrows Road, Pinson, AL 35126 (205) 681-4247 Pentoir, Inc. Jonathan Stephens 404 Business Center Drive Birmingham, AL 35244 www.pentoir.com (205) 682-4458 ProSource of Birmingham Melissa Pancner

197 Chandalar Place Dr Pelham, AL 35124 www.prosourceofbirmingham.com (251) 533-4514

Surface One Bruce Land 2421 Hwy 11, Pelham, AL 35124 www.surface1.com (205) 621-1125

PSA dba The System Shop Ashley Nelson P.O. Box 380755 Birmingham, AL 35238 (205) 408-0140

TM Construction Services, LLC Cesar Valle 4264 Brookforest Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022 (205) 259-3349

RealtySouth Michele Baker 3946 Village Center Drive Hoover, AL 35226 www.realtysouth.com (205) 569-3779 Renasant Bank Melissa DeCarlo 2001 Park Place North Suite 650 Birmingham AL 35203 www.renasantbank.com (205) 824-3801 Robert F. Henry Tile Co. Andrew Buchanan 4500 1st Avenue North Birmingham, AL 35222 www.henrytile.com (205) 592-8615 Rockett Services, LLC Russ Powers 111 B Owens Parkway Birmingham AL 35244 www.rockettservices.com (205) 789-8282

Rustic Mountain Restoration Andrew Davenport 420 Rosewood Street, Irondale, AL 35210 (205) 999-3595 Siano Appliance Distributors, Inc. Ralph Siano 5372 Pleasant View Road Memphis, TN 38134 www.sianoappliances.net (205) 560-0777 SK Electrical Service Company Shad Kimbrell 2407 Rose Hill Rd., Nauvoo, AL 35578 www.skelectricalservice.com (205) 544-4487 Southern Bath & Kitchen Jeff Rodgers 300 35th Street N., Birmingham, AL 35232 www.sbkbham.com (205) 581-8600 Southern Stone Design, LLC John Miller 715 Thames Ct., Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 685-8441 Southern Window Supply Tim Flynn 155 Winslett Rd., Pelham, AL 35124 www.southernwindowsupply.com (205) 945-9832 Spire Jennifer White 2101 6th Avenue N. Birmingham, AL 35203 www.spirenergy.com (205) 834-6780

Team Elevator, LLC Arthur Steber 5440 Woodford Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 www.teamelevator.net (205) 252-0912 Teeter Cabinets Randall Teeter 495 First Street Southeast Graysville, AL 35073 (205) 674-0233 Trans Load Ren Heartsill 5149 Meadow Brook Rd., Birmingham, AL 35242 (205) 849-6125 Triton Stone Group of Birmingham Jonathan Lambert 4500 Fifth Ave South Birmingham, AL 35222 www.tritonstone.com (205) 592-0202 Valley National Bank Daryl Spears 1100 Corporate Pkwy., Birmingham, AL 35242 www.usameribank.com (205) 408-2000 VW Gallerie at V & W Supply Megan Fitzpatrick 3320 Second Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35222 www.vwsupply.com (205) 324-9521 Wealth Without Wall Street Joey Mure 3125 Blue Lake Dr. Birmingham, AL 35243 www.blueprintpartner.com (205)370-8460 Weathertech Distributing Co., Inc. Tim Upton P.O. Box 100609, Irondale, AL 35210 www.weathertech.net (205) 956-5400 Webb Concrete and Building Materials Phil Webb P.O. Box 35, Heflin, AL 36264 www.webbconcrete.com (800) 600-2195 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Troy Arnold 210 Wildwood Pkwy., Homewood, AL 35209 www.wellsfargo.com (707) 619-1415 Will and Pierce Agency David Walker 237 Kensington Lane, Alabaster, AL 35007 www.willandpierce.com (205) 807-6484

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: George is a past president of the GBAHB and his company has won numerous remodeling awards over the past 19 years.

ASK GEORGE

We love our home, but we live in a little house on a little lot. What are some things we can do to get to most out of the space we have?

A:I would suggest starting with a list of needs and wants. Define what you and your family, if applicable, really need that the house does not currently provide. This list should include, or at least consider the possibility of, an outdoor living space.

I would then have a second list of wants. These are items that would be desirable and add to the comfort of your lifestyle but are optional based on budget, return on investment, and limitations based on zoning or neighborhood restrictions.

I would then recommend doing an inventory of lifestyle, personal habits and preferences. Maximizing every square inch in a small space requires a lot of effort on the inhabitants. Some things to take a look at might include: Organization •Does everything have a place and is it put back there when not in use?

•Are you utilizing any of the many organizational tools that are available on the market today. This might include cabinet dividers and hardware, closet systems designed to maximize the utility of small spaces and smaller furniture designed to accommodate smaller spaces.

Living a minimalistic lifestyle or hoarder lifestyle.

•I know people that live each of these life styles. Obviously being a hoarder in cramped spaces can become problematic.

It is also hard to just get rid of our stuff on a regular basis just because we have not used it recently. Most of us however have more than our share of stuff that we will never use again. Donate it to someone that can benefit from it. Start with the closets on this one and decide if you will ever wear it again, or really can wear it again.

There are people that will help you address each of these issues if you could use help with this. Once this has been completed an experienced design/build contractor can help you create a vision for modification and organizational improvements in your home that will help to meet your needs and wants list.

This would be done by defining a scope of work and designing the existing space and/or additional space accordingly. A design/build firm can also explore with you outdoor living spaces that can tremendously add to your actual utilization of space that is not now being used. Alabama’s climate allows for these spaces to be used at least 9 to 10 months of the year.

Another resource we would recommend is the “Not So Big House” by Sarah Susanka. As a licensed Architect, Sarah has done an outstanding job of designing small spaces that truly utilize every square foot of space. Spaces are designed around lifestyle and the daily requirements of you and your family.

Precision Home Crafters George Williams • 104 Trade Center Drive, Birmingham 35244 • 733-9583 • PrecisionHomeCrafters.com

EA A R ALABAMA REMODELING EXCELLENCE 2018

AWARDS The Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards, presented by the

Home Builders Association of Alabama, were presented to remodelers, contractors, kitchen and bath designers, and other building professionals who exhibit outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail in projects throughout Alabama.

On the pages that follow, you will see the work of metro Birmingham-based remodelers whose work won awards in the annual contest.

To learn more about the AREA competition and to view photos of all of this year’s winning entries, visit www.RemodelAlabama.com.

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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS Blend the indoors with the outside and change the space around you, beautifully and efficiently for years to come. Choose multi-slide or folding doors from Western Window Systems and experience a seamless transition to the world outside.

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AWARDS

WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL UNDER $250,000

RUNNER UP2018

*j. fante studio Altadena Forest Remodel

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*Willow Homes-Forrest Drive Fixer Upper

WHOLE HOUSE REMODEL $250,000-$500,000

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*Willow Homes-Dixon Project

*Oak Alley, Inc.-Open Home Surgery

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ARE WHITE SHAKER KITCHENS TRENDY? One of the most recurring questions I get these days is “Are white shaker cabinets going out of style?”. I believe the market has been saturated with white shaker kitchens over the last 5 years, but I don’t think everyone is tired of them yet, nor will they be any time soon. I believe this is such a classic look that it never gets old. If you look at restoration of historic homes, most of the time they go with white shaker cabinets. It is clean and simple. White is always going to be a classic cabinet color.

Now, there has been an upswing in requests for different cabinet finishes lately. I have had a lot of clients requesting accents of natural wood. They are requesting a wood that shows variation, character, and grain. Wood species such as a character maple, knotty alder, and even hickory gives you a beautiful example of the variation there is in a single tree.

There has also been an increase in softer whites and off-whites. I believe the trends are heading towards more natural finishes and softer whites, but shaker style is still going to be the leading door style.

Gray continues to be a great cabinet color, wall color, and accent color. We design tons of kitchens with gray islands. The gray tones vary from a soft cool gray to a deep charcoal gray. Gray is just an awesome neutral that goes with almost anything. Other hot trends right now are navy blue and soft blues and greens. We have been designing several spa-feeling colors for islands, laundry rooms, and bathrooms. Light blues and soft greens are making their way into the cabinet market.

I love the variety of popular cabinet colors and it is so fun to incorporate several of these design trends into a home. I think you should select what you LOVE, because after all-- It is your home and you have to live with it!

Creative Cabinet & Design 285 Lyon Lane Birmingham, AL 35211 205-423-5510 www.creativecabinetsdesign.com

Creative Cabinets and Design is a kitchen and bath design center known for award winning designs and excellent customer service. Wellborn is family owned and their high quality cabinets are made right here in Alabama! Our award-winning designs have been featured in the Parade of Homes, The Ideal Home, several magazines and online publications. Call to schedule a showroom appointment with one of our designers for an uninterrupted consultation experience.

See our work on Houzz and Facebook. or visit our website.

285 Lyon Lane•Birmingham, AL 35211•205-423-5510

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AWARDS

BATH REMODEL UNDER $20,000

WINNER2018

BATH REMODEL $20,000 TO $50,000

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WINNER2018

*Kitchen & Bath Dimensions Riverchase Bath

*Precision Homecrafters Cahaba Bachelor Bath

BATH REMODEL OVER $50,000

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*Case Design/Remodeling Cliff Road Master Bath

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Siding

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Sunrooms

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Barry M. 02/01/2018 My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Durante. With all the work Durante did for us our house looks Awesome and we could not be more pleased. We have enjoyed our association with Durante and would highly recommend them.

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Sharon C. 06/22/2018 Durante Home Exteriors built me a sunroom to replace an existing screen room. Their work was great, all the employees were great, and I am well pleased with the outcome.

www.durantewindows.com • 205-956-4110

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KITCHEN REMODEL UNDER $40,000

WINNER2018

KITCHEN REMODEL $40,000-$80,000

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*Precision Homecrafters-Lake House Kitchen

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OUTDOOR LIVING

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*Oak Alley, Inc.-Details Make a Difference

*ELM Construction-Lemons to Lemonade

ADDITIONS UNDER $100,000

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*Precision Homecrafters-Vestavia Music Room

*j. fante studio-Sims Master Suite

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BASEMENT REMODEL WINNER2018

*j. fante studio-Granada Basement

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What’s Cooking?

AllSouth Appliance Tips & Advices for Your Kitchen Remodel 1) What are new trends/features in appliances homeowners should be on the lookout for this season?

There are tons of new trends and incredible features hitting the appliance market! Smart kitchens is a big one. Homeowners can connect all of their appliances to their mobile device or even an Alexa. You can preheat your oven from your living room or the grocery store! Another big trend out there is black stainless appliances. They add a sleek and luxurious look to any kitchen.

2) When remodeling a kitchen should I pick my appliances first or decide on a design and then pick appliance to fit the space?

Go ahead and pick your appliances. You could be thinking you’re just going to want a standard 30” slide in range, but once you start looking you might decide you want a cook-top with double ovens. It’s best to know the exact appliance you want right away instead of risk having to settle because it doesn’t fit your cabinets.

3) Can AllSouth also help me with new cabinets for my remodel?

Absolutley! AllSouth’s Birmingham showroom has a full kitchen and bath design department to help you design your dream kitchen. From the appliances to the cabinets, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

4) Why go to AllSouth over a big box store?

At AllSouth, we want to make appliance shopping more than something to just check off your to-do list. We want to make it an experience. Our showrooms are a tool for you to not only see the appliances first hand, but to also learn how they work.

Our appliance specialists have been in the business for a long time and they can provide you with honest advice so that you’re getting the most for your money.

345 State Farm Parkway • Homewood, AL 35209 • 205-942-0408 • myallsouth.com

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FULL SERVICE As a full-service design and remodel company, Dogwood Design & Remodel LLC works with our clients from concept to completion on each project. Through our inhouse design process, we seek out and listen to each of our clients’ needs, wants and wishes in multiple conversations to create a personalized solution for your home and family.

During our design process we are working with you, the client, to create two main items; First are drawings. The old phrase “A Picture is worth a thousand words”, rings true in our work. So not only do we create your typical “blue print” architectural style drawings, we also create 3D perspectives, what we call Virtual Tours, to provide a 95% plus accuracy of understanding of what the final project will be. With the advances in our software, we are now able to advance beyond a virtual tour on a computer screen! We now have the ability to use VR Headsets to immerse a client directly into a completed space allowing them to experience the space in a detailed and unique way.

By doing this, it gives our client complete confidence in the final outcome before the first hammer ever swings!

Secondly, we create a scope of work document. This is the project in word form. We write in plain English, no fancy construction terms, so that we all understand what is

being said. This is where paint colors are listed, tile is specified, model numbers for appliances and fixtures are placed and descriptions of the items to be completed. If the virtual tour is a picture of our destination, the scope of work is the road map to get us there.

Once under construction, we assign a Project Manager to each individual project, meaning one project at a time per project manager. He is there to oversee the work, ensuring that the plan is followed and being completed efficiently. We strive to schedule our projects in half-day increments to help ensure a timely completion of the project. Through the planning, design, scheduling and our onsite project manager we are able to complete projects up to 40% faster than average!

In addition to those items we have other standards that set us apart; like no tobacco usage nor foul language on our jobsites. Once your project is complete, we bring in a professional cleaning service to deep clean the project area and all other affected or adjoining spaces, so all you have to do once we are done is enjoy your new space! So, from concept to completion we are here to take away the stresses, headaches and burdens of your home remodeling project and make your needs, wants and wishes come true.

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CUSTOM SOLUTIONS We believe that each and every project is unique and one of a kind. No matter the project, there should be elements that are customized solutions for our clients. A couple of recent examples are; When a client wanted an open style railing, while staying on budget, we created our own railing style, The Dogwood Rail, to accomplish the goal. Another customer was

bothered by her mismatched engineered flooring. Our solution was to unify the space with reclaimed solid wood flooring. The new floor features a maple and oak border with a reclaimed heart pine end grain tile rug inlay in her foyer. Both solutions can bee seen above. We would love to create a custom solution for your next remodeling project.

Michael Armstrong (205) 541-2017 • www.DogwoodDesignRemodel.com

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At J. Wright Building Company, we truly love the art of building. We are designers and builders of fine artisan homes who take pride in our work, from the materials we use to the finished product. Due to our extensive knowledge and experience, excellent reputation, and focus on clients wishing to build custom homes, we are honored to have been hand picked as a member of the highly selective Southern Living Custom Builder Program. As members of this prestigious program, we are well regarded for possessing an ability to bring dream homes to life.

We start with your specific ideas about what you envision in your dream home. After that, we strive to create a truly custom home, designed specifically with you in mind, from the ground up. The end goal is a home that uniquely fits your individual needs, ideas, and budget.

We believe that the process of building a home should be an exciting experience for homeowners. We are committed to providing clients with a pleasant building experience and excellent customer service throughout the process. If you are in the market for a pleasant home building experience with builders who truly enjoy providing high quality custom homes, look no further than J. Wright Building Company.

J Wright Building Company 850 Corporate Pkwy #104, Birmingham, AL 35242 205.820.0100 jwrightbuildingcompany.com

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