Builders News March 2019

THE GREATER IOWA CITY AREA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION I iowacityhomes.com
Affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders & Home Builders Association of Iowa
2019 Student-Built House
Update, Tools Request
MARCH 2019
Check the Calendar of Events
at iowacityhomes.com
for more information.
Legislative Committee
Meeting
FEB. 26 7:30 - 8:30 A.M.
Emma Harvat Hall
City of Iowa City City Hall
Riverfront Crossings Form Based Code
For the second consecutive
year, nonprofit Reach
For Your Potential is
the client for the Student-Built
House Program. The project is
sponsored by The Greater Iowa
City Area HBA members and
its Vocational Training Council,
in partnership with Kirkwood
Community College. Through the
program, students build a home
supervised by professionals. It’s a
chance for young people to gain
college credit, OSHA certification
and experience in home-building
trades. Many tools and materials
are needed for the job. Below
is a list. If you can provide
something, contact the Iowa City
Area HBA office at (319) 351-5333
or karyl@hbaofic.org. You also
can contribute your Menards
rebate checks, or other monetary
donations, to aid the project. It’s
going to be another terrific home!
extension cords 2 - 50’ and 1 - 100’
two-sided step ladders 2 - 8’ and 2 - 10’
skill saw
½” hammer drill
angle drill
compressor splitter
air hoses for compressor - 5 - 50’
three sections of rolling scaffolding
two air nailers
power staple guns
section of aluminum plank
swing staplers
panel saw for siding
3 framing squares
4’ T-square
couple hand saws
back saw
set of chisels
nail sets
PPE’s for 10 people
-gloves
-respirators for painting
-ear protection muffs
-OSHA approved harness
hand tool for each student
-screwdrivers
-cat’s paw
one large chalk line
3’ wrecking bar
nylon string for laying out building and
straightening walls
2018 Student-Built House
2019 Student-Built House Tool & Material Requests
orange, blue, and green spray paint for
marking lines
levels 2 torpedo levels, 1 - 2’, and 1 - 8’
two spades
two round shovels
scoop shovel
garden rake
leaf rake
3 push brooms
dust pan
two push pulls for pulling concrete
clamps a few c-clamps, and a few quick
grip clamps
2 pliers
two pair of side cutters Dikes
two pair of each right handed and lefthanded
tin snips
¼” and ½” rope 50’ lengths
assortment of nails and lengths
assortment of screws and lengths
screw tips for the different types of screws
3-in-1 oil for the air tools
rolls of plastic
rolls of resin paper
duct tape
masking tape
tarps
pencils
sharpies
padlocks for doors
wheel lock for trailer
HBAI Board of Directors
and Legislative Day
FEB. 27 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Iowa State Capitol, Room 304
Board of Directors Meeting
FEB. 28 NOON - 1:00 P.M.
IC Area HBA Conference Room
March Membership Meeting
MARCH 14 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Kirkwood Regional Center – Room 118
2301 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville
CPR/First Aid Training
MARCH 27 9 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
PSC Distribution
2nd Floor Training Room
72 Commercial Drive, Iowa City
Board of Directors Meeting
MARCH 28 NOON - 1:00 P.M.
IC Area HBA Conference Room
NEW MEMBER:
M&R Construction
Lindsey Mills
PO Box 315
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 430-1583
lindsey@mrconstructionlt.com
mrconstructionlt.com
Sponsored by: Danny Brandt, LITE
Window & Door Co.
NEW AFFILIATE MEMBER:
Urban Acres Real Estate
Mark Paterno
250 Holiday Road
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 936-7447
markpaterno@urbanacres.com
urbanacres.com/person/mark-paterno

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Message from the President
Dear HBA Members,
By now everyone should be well recovered from the “Polar
Vortex” that hit us at the end of January. It is a timely
reminder that the weather is never truly predictable, and
in an industry that is so
incredibly susceptible
to even slight weather
changes, extreme weather
like we endured can be
a true challenge for even
the most experienced
contractors. A positive
to take away from these
events is the value
of membership and
teamwork. On several
occasions I either
personally witnessed or
heard firsthand about members helping each other out to
prepare as much as possible for the unprecedented cold.
They were lending equipment or manpower to assist others
out and generally being good neighbors to one another. For
that, everyone should be commended!
The start of our Spring market has now been kicked-off
by yet another successful Home Show. The variety of
vendors and diversity of attendees allowed everyone to
see new things from a multitude of different perspectives.
The opportunity to view upcoming trends and learn from
industry experts is always a fun time. It also gets us in
the mood to start thinking about better weather, which
is always welcome. Spring is also a good point during
the year to take some time to clean up clutter. Whether
its cleaning at home, cleaning up your shop and trailers
or getting ready for the always “fun” tax preparation,
a little de-cluttering and organizing goes a long way
toward keeping busy and destressing at the same time.
Some energy also can be channeled into smaller projects
before the market is in full swing and working on closing
deadlines and more will be everyone’s priority.
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to
wish everyone the very best of luck and as much prosperity
as you can handle during the coming year. While talk of a
potential slowdown is creeping into the national narrative,
at present our local economy is still humming along and we
continue to expand and grow. It is nice to live in an area that
appreciates and rewards hard work and quality. In business
and in life, we can’t control every situation, but we can
control how motivated we are and how much we care about
the job we are doing. As a valued member of our association,
you reflect the true success one can have by not just showing
up for work every day but showing up and caring about
your job. If we maintain that commitment, we will continue
to grow and be an example of a job well done!
Sincerely,
Mike Bails
Urban Acres Real Estate
2019 Greater Iowa City Area HBA President
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mike Bails
Urban Acres Real Estate
PAST PRESIDENT
Adam Hahn
Watts Group
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Glenn Siders
Siders Development
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
GT Karr
Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling
SECRETARY
Kelly Manning
Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor
TREASURER
Marty Tunning
RSM US LLP
DIRECTORS
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
Andy Martin - Martin Construction
Join Us
March Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Kirkwood Regional Center – Room 118
2301 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville
6-8 p.m. | Cost: $15 | Gold Card Applies
Mingle with fellow and potential Greater Iowa
City Area HBA members and hear updates
about area development from city and county
managers and administrators.
RSVP BY MARCH 11: Karyl@HBAofIC.org,
Michelle@HBAofIC.org or (319) 351-5333
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Aaron McGlynn - Cabinet Works
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Tim Ruth - McCreedy-Ruth Construction
WOMEN’S COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Melissa Schooley - Great Western Bank
REMODELERS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE
Kevin McCreedy - McCreedy-Ruth Construction
2019 COMMITTEE CONTACTS
PARADE OF HOMES
Mitchell Manning - Sobaski Abbey
Carpet & Floor
THE HOME SHOW
Katy Stutsman - McCreedy-Ruth Construction
Maggie Gehrls - PSC Distribution/Studio H2O
The Greater Iowa City Area
Home Builders Association
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Karyl Bohnsack
karyl@hbaofic.org
MARKETING AND
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Michelle Moore
michelle@hbaofic.org
EVENT SPONSOR
SOCIAL SPONSOR
PO Box 3396, Iowa City, IA 52244
Phone: 319.351.5333 • Fax: 319.358.2443
Website: iowacityhomes.com

Gary Watts on CBJ
Economic Forecast Panel
Our members are experts. Watts Group CEO Gary Watts served as a panelist for the
Corridor Business Journal’s Economic Forecast Luncheon Jan. 16 at the Cedar Rapids
Doubletree Hotel. The event featured a keynote speaker followed by a moderator/
panelists segment. Among the discussion topics were predicting that a recession won’t
come this year, how the farm bill will affect Iowa farmers and tariff negotiations.
March 2019 | ICAHBA Builders News 3
Parade of Homes, Remodelers
Parade Coming in June
The annual Parade of Homes and Remodelers Parade, put on by The Greater
Iowa City Area HBA, are just around the corner. The Parade of Homes is a
highly recognized event hosting thousands of visitors who search for the latest in
innovative building and decorating trends in residential construction. Nineteen
homes are a part of the event. Our Remodelers Parade, presented by The Greater
Iowa City Area HBA Remodelers Council, helps area homeowners meet remodelers
and see their work. Six remodeled homes will be featured. See full dates and times
for both parades below. Watch future Builders News issues, iowacityhomes.com
and facebook.com/IowaCityAreaHBA/ for further details.
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Watts Group CEO Gary Watts addressed the
real estate and construction areas at the Corridor
Business Journal (CBJ) Economic Forecast
Luncheon. PHOTO: ADAM MOORE, CBJ
Build My Future Event is April 2
There are 140 students from nine schools signed up so far for the first annual Build My
Future Construction Career Day & Industry Showcase being held April 2 at Jones Hall
(6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW) on the Cedar Rapids Kirkwood Community College campus.
The event is sponsored by Hills Bank and Trust Company, The Greater Iowa City Area
HBA’s Vocational Training Council, The Cedar
Rapids HBA and Kirkwood Community College
with a grant from the National Association of Home
Builders. Hosted by the ACE Sector Board, the event
gives 7th- and 8th-grade students an opportunity
to spend a day in the construction industry through
an interactive showcase. Hands-on learning labs
include construction-industry practices, such as
carpentry, electrical, heavy equipment, masonry,
welding and more. There also will be educational
displays and equipment operations. There’s still time for your organization to be a part of
this inaugural event. Contact Karyl or Michelle at (319) 351-5333 to participate.
IVHFH
Representative
Speaks at
Affordable
Housing Meeting
2019 Parade of Homes
DATES AND TIMES
Saturday, June 1: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 2: Noon - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 6: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 8: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 9: Noon - 5 p.m.
PARADE
2019 Remodelers Parade
DATES AND TIMES
Saturday, June 1: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 2: Noon - 5 p.m.
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Gabe Martin, community outreach director with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
(IVHFH), concludes his presentation to the monthly Johnson County Affordable Housing
Coalition meeting Jan. 25 at Johnson County Health and Human Services. Gabe discussed
IVHFH’s work, including initiatives to expand its reach in the community.
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2019
HOME
SHOW
Approximately 1,800 people attended the 2019 Home
Show, held Feb. 8-10 at the Coralville Marriott Hotel &
Conference Center, to find just what they needed for
their next home project. The latest in new construction,
remodeling, lawn and garden, interior design, spas,
home products and more were showcased through
nearly 80 exhibits and a multitude of professionals.
Thank you to Home Show Corporate Sponsors
Collins Community Credit Union and Lepic-Kroeger,
REALTORS ©, who also underwrote the scavenger
hunt through which two lucky winners received a
$500 voucher toward an HBA-member show vendor.
We also greatly appreciate the following sponsors:
CLB Planning and Design (lay out and exhibit hall
design); Iowa City Landscaping & Garden Center
(Kids Zone); Kitchens By Design (Kids Raffle); King’s
Material (lanyards and badges); and Window Depot of
Eastern Iowa (parking).
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTOR’s (LKR) Julie Dancer
(top) is interviewed by CBS Channel 2/Fox 28
News reporter Lukas Voss on opening day. LKR
held two screen-printing demonstrations at its
booth where Iowa-themed prints were made
and then given away.
Collins
Community
Credit
Union’s
booth. The
organization
had a
drawing
for a play
house.
FUN FOR KIDS
The Home Show was fun for the whole
family. In the Kids Zone, sponsored
by Iowa City Landscaping & Garden
Center, children made pine-cone bird
feeders using Crisco and bird seed.
Kitchens By Design hosted the Kids
Raffle in their tailgate-themed booth
that included bean bag toss.

March 2019 | ICAHBA Builders News 5
ASK THE EXPERTS
Various members of The Greater Iowa City Area
HBA were on hand throughout the show at the
Ask the Experts booth to offer free advice and
answer questions about home improvement
projects or building a new house. Thank you to
the following volunteers:
Brad Storck - Bachmeier Carpet One; Jane
Hagedorn - Bea Day Plumbers; Art Floss - CBI
Bank & Trust; Barbara Messer - Kitchens By
Design; Dan and Katie Lammers - Lammers
Construction; Andy Martin - Martin Construction;
Kevin McCreedy - McCreedy-Ruth Construction;
Marc and Susan Olson - Olson Remodeling;
Phoebe Martin - Skogman Homes; and G.T.
Karr - Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling.
They say it’s
not a home
without a
pet. The Iowa
City Animal
Foundation
and Adoption
Center,
including
Gertie the
dog, was
on hand
to share
adoption info
and more.
Since a
car is a
common
feature
paired
with most
homes,
the
Antique
Car
Museum
of Iowa
displayed
vintage
autos.
THE HOME SHOW EXHIBITOR’S RECEPTION
Each year following opening night of The Home Show, a reception is held for our dedicated exhibitors to thank
them for being a part of the event and provide an opportunity for socializing and networking. Thank you to Collins
Community Credit Union and Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS© for sponsoring The Home Show reception!
Iowa City Area
HBA 2019
President
Mike Bails of
Urban Acres
Real Estate
welcomes
exhibitors to
the show.
Above: Former long-time Greater
Iowa City Area HBA Executive Officer
Joan Tiemeyer (left), her husband
Jon (right) and retired King’s Material
executive Mark Hall (center) were on
hand to celebrate another show.
Walter Sparks (left) with Lepic-
Kroeger, REALTORS© and Jim
Sweeney with Hills Bank and Trust
Company enjoy the reception.
THANK YOU
to all attendees, exhibitors and sponsors!

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LEADERSHIP,
CREDIBILITY, PRESTIGE:
The Value of Designations
March is National Designations Month!
National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB) designations can lead to more earned
income, credibility and prestige for members
and their companies.
NAHB Education offers courses and designation
programs to building-industry professionals
nationwide that enhance their business savvy,
broaden their areas of expertise and increase
their marketability. In today’s changing housing
market, what better way to get ahead or maintain
your edge on the competition than a professional
designation? Professional designees stay up to
speed on the latest developments in business,
building methods and technology while showing
clients they have the know-how and dedication
to earn a professional designation. Potential
clients can use designations to help identify and
select professionals with superior training, realworld
experience and in-depth knowledge of
their area of need.
Earning an NAHB designation is hard work
and the rigorous coursework is continually
being elevated. Still, many are signing up, such
as Dan Marine of Oak Tree Homes who has
earned CAPS, CGB, CGR, CGP and Master
CGP designations.
“Since I started my business in 2006, I’ve
relied on NAHB education and designations
to help me learn better ways to build and run
my business. In many instances, the course
information has helped reduce our liability by
improving our processes and finished product,”
explains Dan. “The business management
courses have also significantly improved our
profitability and designations have improved
our credibility in the market. All education costs
money but NAHB education helps you invest
before you learn instead of always needing to
learn from your mistakes.”
Dan adds the NAHB Builder or Remodeler 20
Clubs, comprised of builders and remodelers
from noncompeting markets who meet several
times a year to share wisdom and ways to
CAPS is one of 13 designations NAHB offers.
improve operations and increase bottom lines,
is another way for those with CAPS, CGA,
CGB, GMB, CGR and GMR designations to
earn continuing credit.
“I’m 100 percent confident we would not
have made it through the recession without
investing in a Remodeler 20 Club,” said Dan.
“I came into the home-building industry with
14 years of military experience, an MBA and
a master’s degree and thought I’d be in good
shape. What I didn’t realize is that I had no
real idea of how to apply my experience and
education to creating a robust and profitable
business. It’s worth the money.” Learn how to
get involved in these clubs at nahb.org.
During the past year, The Greater Iowa City
Area HBA has offered Certified Aging in
Place Specialist I, II and III classes as part
our and NAHB’s commitment to offering
industry professionals the best, most-extensive
continuing education program. Find more
information on specific designations at nahb.
org/designations.
GREATER IOWA CITY AREA HBA
DESIGNEES AS OF JAN. 30, 2019
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist
Joanne Abbas – Lammers Construction Services
Karyl Bohnsack – The Greater Iowa City Area HBA
Lorraine Bowans – Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors
Mark Buell – CBL Home Planning & Design
Jane Hagedorn – Bea Day Plumbers
Julie Hajek – Home Repair Team
Rob Hajek – Home Repair Team
Travis Hugunin – Oak Tree Homes
G.T. Karr – Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling
Dan Marine – Oak Tree Homes
Andy Martin – Martin Construction
Kevin McCreedy – McCreedy-Ruth Construction
Barbara Messer – Kitchens By Design
Susan Olson – Olson Remodeling
Marc Olson – Olson Remodeling
Tim Ruth – McCreedy-Ruth Construction
Steven Van Abbema – Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
Wayne Winn – Home Town Restyling
Jennie Wunderlich – PSC Distribution/Studio H2O
Certified Graduate Builder
Dan Marine – Oak Tree Homes
Chad Keune – Advantage Custom Builders
Amy Pretorius – Elevation Home Builders
Certified Graduate Remodeler
Jane Hagedorn – Bea Day Plumbers
Rob Hajek – Home Repair Team
Dan Marine – Oak Tree Homes
Wayne Winn – Home Town Restyling
Certified Green Professional
Jason Baxter – Baxter Construction
Jane Hagedorn – Bea Day Plumbers
G.T. Karr – Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling
Chad Keune – Advantage Custom Builders
Dan Marine – Oak Tree Homes
Andy Martin – Martin Construction
Chris Mottinger – Legacy GreenBuilders
Tim Ruth – McCreedy-Ruth Construction
Wayne Winn – Home Town Restyling
Master Certified Green Professional
Dan Marine – Oak Tree Homes
Certified New Home Sales Professional
Karyl Bohnsack – The Greater Iowa City Area HBA
Andy Martin – Martin Construction
Adam Pretorius – Blank & McCune Real Estate Co.
Housing Credit Certified Professional
Melissa Sisler – RSM US LLP
Our Own EO Speaks to ACE Class
Greater Iowa City Area HBA Executive Officer Karyl Bohnsack spoke Jan. 18 to high
school students studying architecture, construction and engineering (ACE) at the
Kirkwood Community College Washington County Regional Center. Class instructor and
HBA member Aaron McGlynn of Cabinet Works invited Karyl to talk about the various
professions available in the construction industry, ranging from plumbers and electricians
to bankers and attorneys. She addressed educational requirements for various positions and
the great salaries that can come from building-trades work. “Karyl really highlighted the
value of ACE professions and the tremendous opportunities available in the construction
field,” said Aaron. “She has great credibility and insight.” Karyl also explored her executive
officer role and responsibilities, and the career path that led her to the position.
Iowa City Area HBA
Executive Officer
Karyl Bohnsack
(background) spoke
to ACE students
about constructionfield
professions.
Karyl tossed the
kids candy if they
asked a question.

Share of Adults Planning to
Buy a Home Drops From 24
Percent to 13 Percent In a Year
March 2019 | ICAHBA Builders News 7
The Mansion Has Moved
During the final quarter of 2018, 13 percent of adults reported plans to purchase a
home within a year. A year earlier, during the final quarter of 2017, a significantly
larger portion – 24 percent – had the same plans. This sharp decline in the share of
prospective home buyers provides additional evidence that the erosion of housing
affordability has become a serious concern for the housing market. The deterioration
in affordability has been driven by several years of strong home price appreciation and
interest rate increases throughout much of 2018.
Additional findings from the latest Housing Trends Report show that in the fourth
quarter of 2018, 53 percent of prospective home buyers had never owned a home before.
In comparison, a year earlier, 60 percent of buyers were first-timers.
The intention to buy is inversely related to age: whereas 22 percent of Millennials have
plans to purchase a home in the next year, only 14 percent of Gen X’ers, 7 percent of
Boomers and 4 percent of Seniors share that goal. Most of the 22 percent of Millennials
planning a home purchase are first-time home buyers (77 percent). Among prospective
Gen X and Boomer buyers, 47 percent and 28 percent, respectively, would be buying a
home for the first time. Since only 4 percent of Seniors reported plans to buy a home,
not enough data are available to reliably estimate the share that would be first-timers.
In terms of the type of home these prospective home buyers are interested in, 42
percent would buy either a new or existing home, 40 percent are looking to buy an
existing home and 18 percent are looking only at newly-built units.
After 40 years of operating out of the
historic Close house on South Gilbert
Street in Iowa City, The Mansion has
moved. The new interior design and
furniture showroom is a more open,
streamlined layout, conducive to
client interactions.
FIND THEM AT:
501 12th Avenue, Suite 3
Coralville, IA 52241
(Corner of 5th Street and 12th Avenue
directly across from the Coralville Center
for Performing Arts.)
CPR/First Aid Training
March 27, 2019
PSC Distribution
2 nd Floor Training Room
72 Commercial Drive, Iowa City
PRESENTER:
Kate White, Owner and Trainer
National Safety Training Service, LLC
COST: $85.00 person TIME: 9:00a.m. - 12:30 pm
American Heart Association Certification good for two years
To Register: karyl@hbaofic.org or 319-351-5333
RSVP Required by March 20, 2019
Bloodborne Pathogens
While you may face significant health risks if you come in contact
with blood or other potentially infectious materials, our NSTS
trainers will teach you how to reduce those risks.
n Bone, joint & muscle injuries
n Rescuing & moving victims
n Bleeding & wound care
And much more
Our certified trainers will show you how to protect yourself and
what to do if an exposure occurs. This course specifically covers:
n An introduction to bloodborne pathogens
n Information on common pathogens found in the United States,
including the hepatitis and zika viruses and HIV Prevention
techniques for infection
The course, which is taught according to your company’s Exposure
Control Plan, also includes up-to-date information relating to the
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.
Standard First Aid
This three-hour course will teach you how to respond in a first-aid
emergency. Whether it’s a simple sprain or a serious emergency, our
Standard First Aid course will teach you how to care for an injury or
illness until professional help arrives.
This course will cover topics such as:
n Shock
n Burns
n Poisoning
Our certified trainers will teach you the very latest first-aid
techniques, giving you the confidence and expertise to help
someone in an emergency.
Certifications can be for either two or three years to meet the
needs of your budget.
CPR and AED
Nearly every two minutes, someone dies of cardiac arrest. In
just one to three hours, you can learn the basics of emergency
life support. An NSTS trainer will teach you how to recognize a
cardiac emergency, respond appropriately and sustain life.
CPR Training
Learn how to assess the scene of an emergency, perform onerescuer
and two-rescuer CPR and manage a choking victim.
Hands-on AED Training
Learn and use the key operating characteristics of Automated
External Defibrillators (AED), as well as proper precautions and
maintenance techniques.

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REMODELERS CORNER
929 Design Inc. has been in business for more than 13 years.
The bulk of owner Monica Boeckenstedt’s work is design
and sale of cabinets for new construction and remodels.
Monica had an office in Cedar Rapids but when the
building was purchased, she decided to begin working from
her Coralville home. According to Monica, now working
from home only made her feel “slightly” guilty about
updating her 5-year-old kitchen.
“Personalized space planning, flow and function are
paramount to me. Then comes making a space look
stunning,” said Monica. The main goals of the remodel
were to brighten the kitchen, add more storage and remove
barriers that blocked the flow. The original pantry in the
home, built by Klosterman Construction, had been turned
into an elevator by the previous owner, so a new walk-in
pantry was added. Cherry cabinets were replaced with
new white cabinets. The dark wood-paneled appliances
replaced with Sub Zero and Wolf stainless steel, including
a 60-inch range and refrigerated drawers. New, bright
Cambria quartz counters were installed, and a new favorite
is a motorized garbage. “We love to cook and entertain, so I
didn’t hold back,” said Monica.
Other HBA members who worked on the redesign, included
A Tech Freeman Systems, AVI Audio Video Integrators,
Randy’s Flooring, Kelly Heating and Air, Grout Electric, The
Appliance Barn and Vittetoe Plumbing and Heating.
The project will be part of the 2019 Greater Iowa City Area
HBA Remodelers Parade (see page 3). Stop by and check it out.
BEFORE
AFTER
Iowa City
Area HBA
Remodelers
Council is
Nation’s Fastest
Growing
The Greater Iowa City
Area HBA Remodelers
Council showed the
greatest growth in the
large-size category
nationally during 2018!
The council went from
a high in 2017 of 73
members to an amazing
167 members as of
Nov. 30, 2018. It was
recognized at the National
Association of Home
Builders’ Remodelers
Board of Trustees meeting
at the International
Builders’ Show in Las
Vegas in late February.
Watch for an IBS recap in
the April Builders News.
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