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Home and Remodel Expo comes to Kitsap County Homeowners can benefit by speaking with experts

BY BOB SMITH BSMITH@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM

Kitsap County homeowners usually have lots of ideas when it comes to remodeling their house — or dreams about buying the perfect new-construction home. But when it comes time to put those plans into play, they often will raise their arms in confusion.

So, what’s the first step for them to take? Who can be trusted to do the work? And just what will this remodeling project cost?

Before embarking on an ambi-

tious undertaking to either remodel or build from the ground up, home remodeling experts suggest homeowners talk to those in the home business to gain a better understanding of the basics.

Home designers, contractors, craftspeople and financing lenders can break down the daunting task by detailing costs, viability and affordability. A good place to visit them in one place is at a home and remodeling show. And fortunately for people considering taking on that challenge, there will be a home-themed show right here in Kitsap County.

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 and 10 a.m.

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to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 7, the Kitsap Building Association once again is sponsoring the Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Event Center’s Kitsap Sun Pavilion, Presidents’ Hall and surrounding outdoor areas in Bremerton.

Tickets are $10 for a single All Access Pass, which allows unlimited access both days; $6 for single-day general admission; and $5 for seniors, military and teens. Children 12 and younger are admitted free.

Andy Arrants, the association’s director of membership and public relations, said homeowners should consider the expo as a one-stop shopping event where they can speak with experts and professionals who can help add texture and definition to their remodeling or home-buying plan outline.

“The expo is an event where homeowners can gain some insight about how to bring their ideas to reality,” Arrants said.

And the sponsoring association he represents, KBA, is purposeful in its desire to help Kitsap County residents wanting to own their own home or improve their existing place.

“The KBA’s overriding goal is to promote affordable housing in the county,” he said of the association, which represents 300 members, who are mostly home builders and affiliated home construction firms.

Home, bath and kitchen designers and remodelers will be on hand at the expo to share their ideas, particularly those who have followed recent trends in the home building and remodeling industry. Vendors will be there to demonstrate

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The 2018 Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo, sponsored by the Kitsap Builders Association, will be staged Oct. 6-7 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds.

stylish new furnishings for living rooms and the bedrooms. And builders and remodelers will be available to leaf through their portfolios of popular designs that homeowners are asking for.

A highlight of this year’s expo, Arrants said, will be an instructional module called “Land to Home,” where kids and even adults can learn the ins and outs of building a house from experts among well over 100 vendors on site.

Also expected to be entertaining is the “Construction in Motion” excavator races that will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on both days. And sev-

eral speakers, including KOMO Radio’s Tami Michaels and Molly McCabe of A Kitchen That Works LLC, will conduct seminars throughout the run of the

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Also on site will be Mixx 96.1, whose radio personalities will broadcast from the expo.

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“An Organized Household vs. Hoarding: The Quiet, Messy Secret” 10:30 a.m. in the Main Seminar Room “Counter Top Options” Noon in the Main Seminar Room “Tami Michaels Inside Out” Tami Michaels, KOMO-TV and AM Radio 1 p.m. in the Mezzanine “Kitchen Remodels” Molly McCabe, A Kitchen That Works, LLC 2 p.m. in the Main Seminar Room

“Bolt It down!”

3 p.m. in the Main Seminar Room Simpson Strong Tie Sunday, Oct. 7

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 10:30AM | AN ORGANIZED HOUSEHOLD VS. HOARDING: The Quiet, Messy Secret Your home looks like a page out of Pinterest, right? Probably not! With work, family, social engagements and other obligations, how do you maintain an organized home? Did you know being disorganized can actually COST you money? I’ll show you how to organize your home and keep it that way!

On the flip side, Compulsive Hoarding is a mental illness recognized by American Psychiatric Association.

Whether it is you or a loved one there are ways to approach the situation. Sheila will discuss different approaches aimed to help those involved. Sheila and the Blue Nest Home staff, have been on the A&E show HOADERS! three times. Sheila is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and is the past Marketing Director for the Seattle Chapter. Through NAPO, she has completed training on various organizing, productivity and time management techniques.

12:00PM | COUNTERTOP OPTIONS: There are lots of new products & surfaces available now to update kitchens & bathrooms. Tile, Solid Surface, natural stone & Quartz surfaces are now available in almost an unlimited range of colors, textures & shapes. Bill Wyman, owner of Creative Countertops, has over 23 years of experience in the industry,and has evolved into one of the leading local experts in the countertop field. He has been a member & leader of various trade organizations such as ISSFA (International Solid Surface Fabricators Association), the Marble Institute of America & charter member of the local NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association) chapter. Also he frequently travels to Brazil to visit quarries & factories, to hand select granite to be imported into the USA. He has successfully led Creative Countertops sales growth each year, over the last 15 years to become the largest fabricator on the peninsula.

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on kitchen and bath remodeling. Topics include: What costs constitute your budget, frequent overlooked cost components, basic approaches to setting a budget, and the intersection of cost vs value and how to stay on budget. Molly Erin McCabe, AKBD, CLIPP, CGP, CAPS, an award-winning designer and general contractor, is the principal designer and co-owner of A Kitchen That Works™ LLC. Ms. McCabe has published numerous articles and has lectured locally and nationally on design and construction. She has contributed as a Subject Matter Expert for the US Green Building Council’s GreenHomeGuide.com, is a member of the Thermador Design Council, was a founding Board Member and past President of both the Olympic West Sound Chapter of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and the Kitsap Chapter of the NW Ecobuilding Guild and is the current chair of the Kitsap Building Associations Remodelers Council.

Ms. McCabe is an active member of her community volunteering with youth and teens, environmental groups and other not-for-profit community groups through projects and Board participation.

3:00PM | BOLT IT DOWN! This course is back once again by popular demand!

Is your home securely fastened to your foundation?

Presenters from Simpson StrongTie will explain how to do a home evaluation, navigate the permitting permits and explain how to properly bolt and plate a home. Even a small shake can cause significant damage. Bolt it down and save your home from seismic damage. This course is offered in partnership with Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management, Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the ICC, Kitsap Building Association, the jurisdictional building departments throughout Kitsap County, and Simpson Strong-Tie. NOTE: This class will fill up. Advanced registration with Kitsap Dept. of Emergency Management is strongly encouraged (www.kitsapdem.org or 360307-5870). Those that do pre-register with the DEM will receive one free admission to the Expo!

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 11:00AM | AGING IN PLACE: Author of “Aging in Place” Aaron D. Murphy brings his passion, expertise and sense of humor to this seminar. He will be bringing his 17 years of experience in commercial and residential design, and permitting to discuss the future of residential housing related to the bulging “Baby Boomer” population, and how we can live a longer happier life by staying in our own home as long as possible. He has recently spoke at the national and state level for the American Society on Aging’s “Aging in America” conference in Chicago and in November as the BIAW keynote speaker for the 50+ sector.

12:30PM | SPIN YOUR METER BACKWARDS: Join Andy Cochrane, President of Power Trip Energy for this informative session about Solar for your home. Solar is an option you should seriously consider and can benefit from. Andy will walk you through the basics including terminology, technology, and how it will “payback” over time. When you leave you will know important information about solar as an option, what actions to take immediately, and how to select a contractor for the job. If you have ever considered solar, you should take the time to attend this seminar.

2:00PM | SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY: You are smarter than you think! Allison Falk from Seattle Lighting will discuss practical uses for “smart technology”. Whether you are using it for security, HVAC, settings for tasks, meal prep or aging in place, she can educate you on how to decide what devices and technology is best suited for your lifestyle, how to acquire systems and who you may need to help.

Attendees will walk away with a foundation of knowledge in smart technology and can use this education to begin discussions with suppliers of systems and devices to begin implementing this technology in their new or existing homes.

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What $500k will get you in Kitsap County POULSBO

1983 NE Laurie Vei Loop - $515,000 Bathrooms - 2.50 Bedrooms - 4 Square Footage - 2932 square-feet Year Built - 2006

This custom home in Poulsbo features nine-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, white ash custom cabinets, plenty of storage and a bonus room with skylights. The master bedroom is located on the main floor, and it features a five-piece master bathroom. Plenty of garage space, fenced yard and parking means this would be a perfect home for a family looking to make a nest west of the Puget Sound.

Listed by Cherie Fahlsey, John L. Scott *Photos Courtesy of Mike Chaffee

BREMERTON

625 NE Vena Street - $550,000 Bathrooms - 3.00 Bedrooms - 3 Square Footage - 3,660 Built - 1979

This unique, custom home in the Bremerton community of Tracyton features a beautiful view of the water and mountains, and large living, dining, family and master bedrooms also punctuate the space. A two-sided gas fireplace between the dining room and living room means comfortable ambiance while entertaining guests, or relaxing.

Listed by Thor Holm, John L. Scott *Photos By Four Foot Photography

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BY NICK TWIETMEYER NTWIETMEYER@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM

With the median home value in King County around $634,500 (according to Zillow) many homeowners are looking at Kitsap County and wondering what kind of bang they can get for their Emerald City buck. Here are a few houses, all priced below King County’s median home value that are up for grabs around Kitsap County.

KINGSTON

26290 Ohio Avenue Ne - $550,000 Bathrooms - 2 Bedrooms - 3 Square Feet - 2,192 sqft Year Built - 1932

If you’re looking for a great view of the Puget Sound, close to the Kingston ferry terminal, then look no further. This one-level with a daylight basement is a commuter’s dream and with the advent of the forthcoming passenger-only ferry to downtown Seattle, it could even mean walking to work. A tasteful renovation saw new carpet, paint and decor added.

PORT ORCHARD

7146 Tobermory Circle - $489,900 Bathrooms - 2 Bedrooms - 4 Square Feet - 2,032 Year Built - 2012

This home within the Hawkstone gated community features four bedrooms, soaring ceilings and an open concept design. A covered front porch and sitting area is perfect of watching the rain and enjoying a cup of coffee. It’s also adjacent to the 16th hole at McCormick Woods.

Listed By Donna St. Pierre, RSVP Realty *Photos by Kurt DeVoe

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5 projects to maintain your home this fall

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With the fall season just around the corner, here are five projects to keep in mind for maintaining your home these coming months.

GUTTERS AND ROOF CLEANING This project is important because you want your roof and gutters to be clean and cleared for the most enduring months of weather. It also will help the gutters work properly, which will prevent roof leaks and foundation issues. Cleaning your roof will also slow down potential moss growth.

PREPARE YOUR FIREPLACE Hiring a chimney sweep is not a bad idea.

It is recommended that chimneys be swept once a year to remove any debris. You’ll also went to check for damage on the chimney itself and make sure that the top is capped so things can’t get in. Burning seasoned hardwoods is recommended, such as oak that has been split and stored in a dry place for at least six months. Try not to overload the fire as smoke can really build up. If it’s too hot, it can crack your chimney. Also, use a spark guard to make sure embers don’t escape the fireplace.

TRIM NEARBY BUSHES AND TREE LIMBS You’ll want to consider trimming any overgrown bushes or interfering tree branches that could threaten hitting your residence during a windstorm. Trimming will also help open up surrounding space for sunlight.

CHECK ON INSULATION Check on the weather-strips around doors and windows. Those strips are meant to seal any drafts coming in from outside, but they can wear down over time. Replacing them will keep your house much more insu-

lated and warmer for the cold months coming.

CLEAN CARPETS Fall is a great time to clean your carpet, especially since they get dirtiest from summer activities. Now is the time to get them cleaned since you will be spending more time inside during the coming months, away from the dark cold weather.

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Rob Dunn used to pay about $350 per month during the winter on energy for his home.

The bulk of it went toward heating – he had baseboard heaters for his four-bedroom house.

“I wanted to find a cheaper option,” he said. “I thought it was really high.”

In addition to being a local homeowner, Dunn is also an energy advisor with Puget Sound Energy.

In general, Dunn said, if you want to control your energy bill in Kitsap County, the first thing to do is to look at your home heating system.

Homeowners in the region spend about 50 percent of their winter

energy bill on heating.

“If it’s an electric furnace, how old is it?,” he said. “If it’s baseboard heaters, how many do you have?”

Whatever you use, you’d likely benefit from making a switch to a heat pump system over the long term.

After an initial outlay of $5,000$10,000 for a ductless system, or $10,000-$20,000 for full ductwork, you’d save up to 70 percent on heating costs during the winter.

“Most of our customers have baseboard heating or electric furnaces,” he said. “Either one would greatly benefit from moving to a heat pump option.”

A heat pump is an alternative to a furnace or other standalone system.

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pumps absorb heat from outside and transfer it inside.

Heat pumps become less efficient in very cold climates, but in the Pacific Northwest, where temperatures rarely dip below freezing, they are up to three times more efficient than electric resistance heating.

Most heat pump systems also come with air conditioning. “So that’s a bonus, too,” Dunn said, “especially with summers getting hotter.”

For Dunn and his family, after installing a ductless heat pump system – at a cost of about $7,000 – his winter energy bill was reduced by 64 percent, to $125 per month.

Puget Sound Energy offers rebates for homeowners switching to a heat pump system – up to $800 for a ductless system and $1,500 for standard.

Home heating isn’t the only culprit

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when it comes to high energy bills, Dunn said. In the summer months, 50 percent of the average household’s energy bills comes from water heating.

It’s important to consider replacing your water heater every 15 years.

“What kind of water heater to you have, and how old is it?” Dunn said.

“Those are important questions to ask.”

Up-to-date water heaters can save up to 60 percent on water heating costs, and PSE offers rebates up to $500 for installation.

The rest of a household’s energy use comes from plug-in appliances like televisions and sound systems – about 25 percent during the summer – and lighting, refrigeration, fans and air conditioners – the other 25 percent.

For lighting, it’s important to switch from incandescent lights to LED.

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