Builders News Oct. 2018

THE GREATER IOWA CITY AREA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION I iowacityhomes.com
Affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders & Home Builders Association of Iowa
HBA Integral to 2018
Habitat Women Build House
Members of The Greater Iowa City
area HBA Women’s Council kept
the hammers tapping and saws
humming at the Katie Lammers
Women Build job site Aug. 30. The
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
sponsors the project, located at 924
N. Governor Street in Iowa City,
with the finished product going
to a Democratic Republic of the
Congo refugee family. Lammers
was tabbed as this year’s honoree
in part because the company she
co-owns, Lammers Construction
Services, has the largest staff
of woman carpenters of any
remodeling company in Iowa
City and works with Kirkwood
Community College’s carpentry
program to host interns learning
the trade. National Association
of Home Builders Regional Field
Representative Matt Milroy from
the Chicago area also volunteered
his skills. Teams are making strides
toward completion despite having
to reschedule the Sept. 7 build day
due to rain. The new date is Oct.
12 and will involve our general
membership. Our Remodelers
Council representatives will be on
hand for the last day, Thursday,
Oct. 25. Kudos go to our dedicated
HBA members helping bring the
vision to fruition.
Teamwork is the
name of the game at
the Women Build.
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1) It was a great turnout for the
Sept. 7 build day, which involved
our Women’s Council members.
2) Katie Lammers, this year
Women Build honoree,
is a natural fit due to her
commitment to women in
carpentry and aiding underserved
populations.
3) NAHB Regional Field
Representative Matt Milroy, in
town for our fall mixer, was busy
with the stapler.
4) Ali Comer with Kitchens by
Design pounds one of the many
nails used on the house.
OCTOBER 2018
Check the Calendar of Events
at www.iowacityhomes.com
for more information!
Student Built House
Dedication
OCT. 1 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.
1881 Dickenson Lane, Iowa City
Remodelers Council Meeting
OCT. 9 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
ACE Conference and Career Fair
Kirkwood Community College
October General
Membership Meeting
OCT. 11 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Kinnick Stadium (Mediacom Club)
Greater IC Area
HBA Build Day
OCT. 12 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
Katie Lammers Women Build
924 N Governor St., Iowa City
Legislative Committee
Meeting
OCT. 16 7:30 - 8:30 A.M.
IC Area HBA Conference Room
Board of Directors Meeting
OCT. 18 NOON – 1:00 P.M.
IC Area HBA Conference Room
Women’s Council Lighten Up
OCT. 23 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
Illuminate.
565 Cameron Way, Suite 101,
North Liberty
Remodelers Council
Build Day
OCT. 25 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
Katie Lammers Women Build
924 N Governor St., Iowa City
NEW AFFILIATE MEMBER
McCreedy Ruth Construction LLC
Katy Stutsman
5494 Oakcrest Hill Road SE
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-2166
katy@mccreedyruthconstruction.com
mccreedyruthconstruction.com

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Message from the President
Dear HBA Members,
With what now seems to be an annual flood scare by our local
rivers, our regions recent flash flooding and another hurricane
hitting the coast, I thought it would be timely to discuss what
the NAHB has been doing
to support extension of
National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP).
What is the National Flood
Insurance Program?
The National Flood
Insurance Program was
created by the Federal
Government because the
private insurance market
was unwilling to cover
flood damage. The NFIP
identifies flood-prone areas in the country, makes flood
insurance available to the property owners and encourages
efforts to mitigate flood hazards. It does so by providing
affordable insurance to property owners, renters and
businesses and by encouraging communities to adopt and
enforce floodplain management regulations. These efforts
help mitigate the effects of flooding on new and improved
structures. Congress requires all properties within the 100-
year floodplain purchased with a federally backed mortgage
to carry flood insurance for the term of the loan. Overall,
the program reduces the economic impact of disasters
by promoting the purchase and retention of general risk
insurance in addition to flood insurance, which they provide
with subsidized premiums.
Iowa City HBA Hires Marketing
and Administrative Coordinator
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA has hired Michelle Moore as our new
marketing and administrative coordinator. Michelle has more than 20
years of experience in the communications/marketing field with corporate
and nonprofit organizations, including
writing, publications production and
events management. She had her own
freelance business for 10 years. Michelle
has also worked multiple years in
office management, including records
maintenance and finances.
Originally from Sigourney, Iowa, she
has a degree in Journalism and Mass
Communications from The University
of Iowa (UI). Michelle returned to Iowa
City in 2010 after 18 years in the Kansas
City metro area. Ironically, it was her
husband Jeff’s job as director of golf at the university’s Finkbine Golf
Course that brought her back. Jeff and Michelle have two children, Emily
who is a sophomore at West High School, and Ryan a fourth grade at Horn
Elementary. Michelle feels she has come full circle in that the HBA office sits
across the street from Seashore Hall (currently being reconstructed), home
of the UI psychology program. She spent many hours at Seashore getting a
minor in the field.
Michelle likes to volunteer when she can and has put her professional skills
to use for numerous organizations. Currently, she is an assistant leader for
her son’s Cub Scout den and team teaches religious education at St. Thomas
More Catholic Church in Coralville, in addition to smaller volunteer roles.
Why would someone build or purchase a home in the 100
year floodplain?
The major flood events in 2017 (think Hurricane Katrina,
Hurricane Wilma and Cedar Rapids in 2008) have raised concerns
about continuing to build in the floodplain. The properties that
are most likely to be damaged or repetitively flooded are older
housing. New construction is built to more stringent codes and
standards. In addition, all new construction homes are required to
pay full-risk unsubsidized rates which helps support the financial
stability of the flood insurance program.
So what is the issue?
The National Flood Insurance Program does not currently have
long term funding. On July 31 the Senate voted and approved
House-passed legislation that extended the NFIP until Nov. 30,
2018. Had they not acted the program would have expired on
July 31, 2018. It is anticipated that the four-month extension
will give the House and Senate time to hammer out a long term
reauthorization and funding of the NFIP.
What is the NAHB doing?
Your NAHB has been working tirelessly with lawmakers on a
long-term bill. NAHB reached an agreement with the House
Financial Services Committee on legislation that will provide a
five-year reauthorization and NAHB is working with the Senate
on their version of a legislation that will keep the NFIP financially
viable and let builders provide safe and affordable housing.
Sincerely, Adam Hahn
Watts Group - Director of Construction Services
2018 Greater Iowa City Area HBA President
Congressman Loebsack Visits
Iowa City HBA Office
Iowa Second District U.S. Congressman Dave
Loebsack visited with HBA members at The Greater
Iowa City Area HBA office Aug. 28. The group
discussed a number of things, including tariffs,
trade agreements, skilled labor, political landscapes
and local markets. “Representative Loebsack has
always been very accessible and an overall a friend
of our organization and industry,” said HBA Iowa’s
Jay Iverson, who was in attendance.
HBA members Rich Fitch-HBA Ames; Jay Iverson-
HBA Iowa; Drew Retz-HBA Cedar Rapids; Don
Beal-HBA Des Moines; Iowa City Area HBA
members Tim Ruth-McCreedy Ruth Construction;
Kelly Manning-Sobaski Abbey Carpet and
Flooring; and Mike Bails-Urban Acres Real Estate
talked about issues impacting home builders with
U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack (fifth from left)
and his campaign manager.
2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Adam Hahn
Watts Development Group
PAST PRESIDENT
Andy Martin
Martin Construction
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
GT Karr
Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Mike Bails
Urban Acres
SECRETARY
Kelly Manning
Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor
TREASURER
Marty Tunning
RSM US LLP
DIRECTORS
Glenn Siders - Siders Development
Mike Pugh - Pugh Hagan Prahm, PLC
Art Floss - CBI Bank & Trust
Chad Keune - Advantage Custom Builders
Rory Triplett - Insurance Associates Iowa City
Todd Helle - Terry Lockridge & Dunn
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
HBAI PAST PRESIDENT
Tim Ruth - McCreedy-Ruth Construction
HBAI TREASURER
Melissa Schooley - Great Western Bank
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
Aaron McGlynn - Cabinet Works
REMODELERS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Brad Storck - Bachmeier Carpet One
2018 COMMITTEE CONTACTS
PARADE OF HOMES
Dan Robertson - Overhead Door Company
of Cedar Rapids & Iowa City
Mitchell Manning – Sobaski Abbey
Carpet and Floor
IOWA CITY HOME SHOW
Katy Stutsman – McCreedy Ruth Construction
Maggie Gehrls – PSC Distribution
The Greater Iowa City Area
Home Builders Association
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Karyl Bohnsack
karyl@hbaofic.org
MARKETING AND
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Michelle Moore
michelle@hbaofic.org
PO Box 3396, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 319.351.5333 • Fax: 319.358.2443
Website: iowacityhomes.com

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LIGHTEN UP
OCT. 23, 2018
illuminate.
565 Cameron Way
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4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to lighten up at illuminate’s
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Relax with a glass of wine, learn about essential
oils and make bath salts to take home while
touring illuminate’s new showroom!
Cost is $15/person with proceeds going to the
Women’s Council Scholarship Fund.
RSVP to Karyl@HBAofIC.org or Michelle@HBAofIC.org
or call (319) 351-5333 by Friday, Oct. 19.
OCTOBER GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
JOIN US
Oct. 11, 2018
Kinnick Stadium
Level 2, Kinnick Mediacom Club
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Featuring Coach Terry Brands
$15/member – Gold Cards Apply
RSVP by Friday, Oct. 5 to Karyl@HBAofIC.org
or Michelle@HBAofIC.org.
Or call (319) 351-5333.
Speaker Sponsor: Social Sponsors: All of the proceeds will go to Raffle Sponsor:
The Red Shamrock Foundation

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First Joint Iowa City-Cedar
Rapids Fall Mixer a Success
Iowa Well Represented at NAHB
Board of Directors Midyear Meeting
Nearly 130 HBA members convened for the first joint Cedar Rapids-Greater Iowa
City Area HBA Fall Mixer at The Hotel Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids Aug. 30. Special
thanks go to our sponsors (see accompanying image). Several individuals from our
two newest member companies – j. a. Lopez Design and Pearl City Wood Products
– experienced their initial HBA meeting, and National Association of Home
Builders Regional Field Representative Matt Milroy was on hand from the Chicago
area. Nate Knause with Elevation Home Builders was the lucky winner of a $100
gift card generously provided by Hills Bank and Trust.
NAHB
Regional Field
Representative
Matt Milroy (left)
chats with Greater
Iowa City Area
HBA President
Adam Hahn with
Watts Group.
A large group of HBA Iowa members attended the NAHB Midyear Meeting in
Portland, Ore., July 24-28. Pictured (left to right) are Drew Retz, Don Beal, Scott
Webster, Keith Butz, Aaron McGlynn, Adam Hahn, John Gunia, Jay Iverson, Willie
Delfs, Mike Farr, Mary Fitch, Bryan Thumma, Rich Fitch, Rachel Flint and Tim Ruth.
Meeting activities included a Region 10 caucus which involved Iowa representatives.
Greater Iowa City
Area HBA new
member company
Pearl City
Wood Products
representatives
(left to right)
Andy Christy, Jeff
Sorenson, John
Schumacher and
Blake Sorenson hit
their first fall mixer.
HBA member Tim Ruth of McCreedy Ruth Construction discussed Iowa- and Iowa
City- area workforce development at the NAHB Midyear Meeting. Tim serves in
a newly created NAHB working group geared toward implementing workforce
development nationwide.
Cabinet Works
Aaron McGlynn;
HBA Iowa Executive
Officer Jay Iverson;
and Kirkwood
College’s Joe
Greathouse share
a laugh.
IC/CR HBA’s Fall Mixer
IC/CR HBA’s Fall Mixer
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ACME Tools
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Suburban Lumber Co.
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Suburban Lumber Co.
Attendees at the NAHB Board of Directors Meeting sent President Trump and
others in the decision-making process a video message asking that NAFTA be
negotiated immediately. Lumber prices have fallen recently, but it’s still a long
way from the quantities and pricing needed to continue to fuel the home-building
industry. The third row back is a big part of the Iowa contingent. “It was one of
the better board of directors meetings we’ve had,” said HBA Iowa’s Jay Iverson.
“Fairly smooth and easy with everyone on the same page. The overall attitude was
very positive from our business community.”

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Good Times Abound at the Annual HBA Golf Tournament
A sold-out field of 144 players hit the links July 10 at Brown Deer Golf Club in
Coralville for the annual Greater Iowa City Area HBA Nail Drivers Open. Thanks go
to all sponsors (see accompanying image) and Golf Committee members Chad Keune,
Marty Tunning and Dan Wegman for all their hard work. Congratulations to the
many winners. First place, first flight honors went to Kevin Kasparek, Tyler Kleffman,
Nick Grimm and Mike Sandersfeld with Team Raynor Door of Cedar Rapids who
had a sizzling score of 55. Those needing a little leeway with their game could buy a
mulligan or two from the HBA Women’s Council. A total of $840 was raised through
the extra strokes toward scholarships for graduating high school students going into
the trades. Hole prizes were a big hit, so much so that on the No. 14 Women Only
closest to the pin contest the one name listed turned out to be a man! With no woman
to reward, the red Milwaukee cooler and tree gift certificate were auctioned off. Aaron
Klosterman with Klosterman Construction walked away with the goods for $400,
which also went to the scholarship fund.
First place, first flight winners (left to right) Tyler Kleffman, Mike Sandersfeld, Kevin Kasparek
and Nick Grimm with Team Raynor Door of Cedar Rapids collect their winnings.
Heading to the first tee for Team
BerganKDV are (left to right) Justin Flick,
Jennifer Lough, Deb Hartsock and Tyler
McIntyre.
Hole sponsors, such as LattaHarris, help
make the golf tournament a success.
Pictured (left to right) are Kristie Bean,
Shari Sweeting and Brandi Baker.
Team Raydon Elimination Professionals (left to right)
Matt Olson, John Farlinger, Kevin Bachus and Jerad
Kilburg strike a family pose.
Golf Committee member Marty Tunning
welcomes golfers to the outing.
John Farlinger (right) collects his team’s
award from Golf Committee members Dan
Wegman (left) and Chad Keune (center).
Games, for example this one involving
water guns, were a fun (and competitive)
part of the day.
Players catch a little shade between holes
on the warm July day.
Women’s Council members (left to
right) Kim Miller, Jan Crosby and Kathy
Bachmeier sell mulligans to raise money
for their scholarship fund.
Nail Driver’s Open -
IC Area HBA Golf Tournament
Brown Deer Golf Course
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Thank you to our sponsors!
CORPORATE SPONSOR:
HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR:
GOLF COMMITTEE:
AW Welt Ambrisco Insurance
Advantage Custom Builders
RSM US LLP
REFRESHMENT SPONSORS:
Engineered Building Design
King’s Material Inc
University of Iowa Community Credit Union
BREAKFAST SPONSOR:
Mike Bails
GAME SPONSORS:
Budget Blinds of Eastern Iowa
CBI Bank & Trust
Hills Bank and Trust Company
ImOn Communications LLC
LattaHarris LLP
McGrath Fleet and Commercial
Windows by Pella
SPOT THE SPONSOR GAME:
Radon Elimination Professionals
HOLE SPONSORS:
AW Welt Ambrisco
Acme Tools
Advance Millwork
Advantage Custom Builders
Alexander Lumber
Altorfer, Inc.
Bachmeier Carpet One Floor & Home
Beisser Lumber Company
BerganKDV
Blue Lagoon Pool & Spa
Budget Blinds of Eastern Iowa
Cascade Manufacturing Company
CBI Bank & Trust
Country Landscapes, Inc.
Davisson & Son Millwork
Edward Jones - Todd Nash
Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Co
Great Western Bank
Hawkeye Title & Settlement
HD Supply White Cap
Hills Bank and Trust Company
ImOn Communications
Insurance Associates of Iowa City
Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center
Larry Yoder Masonry
LattaHarris, LLP
McCreedy-Ruth Construction
McGrath Fleet and Commercial
MidWestOne Bank
MMS Consultants
Pugh Hagan Prahm PLC
Radon Elimination Professionals
RSM US LLP
South Slope Cooperative Communications
West Bank
Windows by Pella, Inc.

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Student Built House
Garners Media Attention
Executives Learn Best Practices at AMC
to Optimize Members’ Experience
Progress continues on the student built house – an initiative being sponsored by Greater
Iowa City Area HBA members and our Vocational Training Council – that broke ground
in June, and all involved can be proud. Rain has not affected the schedule, thankfully,
since recent work has mainly been inside. The build has received lots of media attention,
including features on Iowa Public Radio and KCRG Channel 9. Additionally, a video
comprised of interviews with our members was shot in the house and will run on the
Kirkwood Explore ACE website. The Greater Iowa City Area HBA is on the Kirkwood
Sector Board that created and maintains the site. Watch email and Facebook for a video
posting date and further details. Located at 1881 Dickenson Drive in Iowa City, the house
will belong to Reach for Your Potential, a nonprofit organization that provides services for
people with disabilities in the Iowa City area.
Three Iowans attended the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Association
Management Conference in August, where they met with NAHB senior officers. Pictured
(left to right) are Third Vice Chair Chuck Fowke; HBA Iowa Executive Officer Jay Iverson;
First Vice Chair Greg Ugalde; Des Moines HBA Executive Officer Dan Knoup; Second Vice
Chair Dean Mon; Iowa City HBA Executive Officer Karyl Bohnsack; Chairman Randy Noel;
and Past Chairman Granger MacDonald.
Cullen Klebe (left) from Highland High School is interviewed by KCRG’s Dave Franzman
(center) about his experience with the project.
The hard work and commitment of all involved shows.
Students take a
break from putting
up plywood to talk
to Reach for Your
Potential founder Ron
Schieffer (right), whose
organization will use the
finished house.
Executives mingle at the 2018 NAHB Association Management Conference Aug. 11-14
in Long Beach, Calif. Shown are (left to right) Iowa City HBA Executive Officer Karyl
Bohnsack; Des Moines HBA Executive Officer Dan Knoup; HBA Iowa Executive Officer
Jay Iverson and his spouse Darla; and the Chevrolet sponsor representative. Conference
attendees received training in management, government affairs, leadership development
and more to benefit HBA members and operations.
ASAE 2018:
Keeping Leadership
Sharp for You
Shop teacher Tim Rouse from Durant High School (left); Tim Ruth of McCreedy Ruth
Construction (second from left) and Greater Iowa City Area HBA President Adam Hahn
(right) with Watts Group talk to KCRG’s Dave Franzman about the lack of skilled workers in
the trades and the need to provide kids technical education earlier.
HBA Iowa had several
representatives meet with
more than 8,000 association
professionals in Chicago Aug.
18-22 for the American Society of
Association Executives (ASAE)
annual meeting. Amazing
educational sessions, networking
and a giant trade show makes
the ASAE conference a key
component to our leadership’s
professional development.
Getting ready for a Chicago architecture tour at ASAE
are (left to right) NAHB Director, Executive Officers
Council Rick Burt; HBA Iowa Executive Officer Jay
Iverson; Des Moines HBA Executive Officer Dan Knoup;
and Iowa City HBA Executive Officer Karyl Bohnsack.

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Aging in Place Forums: Technology and Community
Resources for Downsizing, Staying at Home
Jennie Wunderlich with Studio
H2O Kitchen & Bath Showroom
shares how bathroom
technology can make staying
home longer easier.
Ruhl and Ruhl Realtors’ Lorraine Bowans provides ideas on how those getting older can pass
along their things.
The Johnson County Council on Aging, in partnership with The Greater Iowa City Area
HBA, recently held three more Johnson County Aging in Place forums for area residents.
Two of them featured some of our members as presenters. The forums stem from the
Johnson County Livable Communities Action Team, of which we are a member.
On July 11 at the Coralville Public Library, Jennie Wunderlich and Maggie Gehrls with
Studio H2O Kitchen & Bath Showroom discussed how technology in shower assistive
devices and fixtures has changed the aging in place process. Attendees also learned about
mobility devices and resources; smart homes; and medication management. The Iowa City
Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR) Education Center in Coralville was host to the other
forums. Lorraine Bowans of Ruhl and Ruhl Realtors on Aug. 8 talked about dealing with
accumulated “stuff” when downsizing – including where in the area to get assistance, while
the Sept. 12 gathering addressed community resources to help residents stay at home longer.
The next forum, titled Your New Home: Levels of Care in the Community, is Oct. 10 at the
ICAAR Education Center (847 Quarry Road, Suite 10).
Special Spikes are VIPs at the
2019 IBS Closing Spike Concert
Special Spikes have a VIP area at the 2019 International Builders Show (IBS) concert. Spikes
who recruit five new members and qualify will be invited to RSVP for the event. The
sooner you recruit five people, the sooner your chance to sign-up. The VIP area is limited to
the first 150 qualifying recruiters, and their guest, who RSVP – so get recruiting.
Access to this special VIP area will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The area will be in
front of the VIP platform and includes an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and an additional guest
entry (Spike plus 1 guest). Spikes need to reach the following requirements before they will
be invited to RSVP:
• Must recruit five new builder or associate members in 2018
• Must be registered for IBS. RSVP’s without accompanying IBS registration by Jan. 15 will
forfeit their spot and it will go to the next person.
Invites to RSVP will be sent out monthly. Official rules coming soon.
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Jeff Kellbach (right), aging
specialist with Johnson
County Health and Human
Services, welcomes residents
to an aging in place forum.
Kellbach is a new member of
the Johnson County Livable
Communities Action Team,
which includes the HBA.

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REMODELER’S CORNER
BEFORE
AFTER
AFTER
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cCreedy Ruth Construction has been in business more than 20 years in the Iowa
City area. Home remodeling has become a bigger portion of their work as families
grow and change but wish to remain in their homes longer and stay in the
neighborhoods to which they’re accustomed.
The home in this remodel was built in the 1980s and suited the family fine for many
years. What started as a facelift for the kitchen grew to encompass the dining and living
room, half bath and laundry room updates as well as new flooring throughout.
To redesign the kitchen with new cabinets, crown moulding, tile backsplash and quartz
counters, the homeowners worked with Kevin McCreedy of McCreedy Ruth Construction
and Sonja Hawbaker from SK Cabinetry & Design LLC. A pantry was removed,
which allowed for a spacious island for family and friends to gather in the kitchen.
A built-in locker for coats, shoes and school bags was added in the hallway between
the kitchen and dining area, just off the garage entry. Throughout the kitchen, formal
dining room and front entryway area, new hardwood flooring from Bachmeier Carpet
One was installed. LVT was selected for the entryway from the garage into the laundry
room and half bath, to stand up to the wear and tear of three growing boys. In the
breakfast nook area, a patio door was added to allow more light.
Living room revisions involved installing a window where a 10-foot door was located
and a custom-built entertainment center to replace an outdated one. It’s a great place
to relax and watch TV after a long day. A new high-efficiency furnace was moved to the
second story to allow more space for pantry cabinets. Other companies involved in this
project were Yoder Electrical Services Inc, which updated the lighting, and Kuenster
Heating & Air Conditioning. Now that the project is complete, the family is ready to
entertain during Hawkeye football season.
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