NKBA Tennessee Chapter September 2008 Meeting
September 25, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
REDBUD Construction Services is attending the NKBA Tennessee Chapter Meeting in Nashville, TN at the ProSource Showroom (click here for a map).
The main speaker is Mark Naftel, counsel in the Business and Technology Group of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, and Berkowitz PC in Nashville, TN. Mr. Naftel details the various parts of a contract and how they specifically relate those professionals in the construction/remodeling industry.
Listed below are the main aspects of the seminar: Read more
Knoxville News Sentinel – NARI Knoxville Remodeling Seminars
August 29, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
From the Knoxville News Sentinel:
Get home remodeling tips at seminars
The Knoxville Area chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry hosts home remodeling seminars at the Knoxville Fall Home Remodeling and Log-Home Show. The show at the Knoxville Convention Center is 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6; and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7. Admission is $5.75 for adults, $4.75 for senior citizens 62 and older; $3.75 for children 6-12; free children younger than 6. The seminars are hourly beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday and continuing through Sunday. The Knoxville chapter of NARI is part of a national not-for-profit trade association with nearly 8,000 member companies nationwide.
NARI Knoxville Seminar Schedule
August 29, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
Knoxville Fall Remodeling & Log Home Show
Sept. 5, 6, 7
NARI Knoxville will be hosting a series of seminars during this exciting 3 day remodeling show.
Here is the schedule of Seminars.
REDBUD Construction Services will be leading the “How to Choose a Remodeling Professional” seminar 11am-12pm on Saturday September 6th and partaking in the “Q and A Session” at 4pm.
Come by the NARI Knoxville booth and meet the professionals that will be constructing your next project.
Event Info
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
Knoxville TN
Adults $5.75
Seniors [[62+] $4.75
Kids [6-12] $375
For more information call
865-622-7686
NARI Knoxville Fall Home Show Scheduled Events
August 26, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
Knoxville Fall Remodeling & Log Home Show
Sept. 5, 6, 7
NARI Knoxville will be hosting a series of seminars during this exciting 3 day remodeling show
Saturday, September 6
11:00 How To Choose A Professional Remodeler
12:00 N Green Remodeling 101
1:30 Remodeling As Your Needs Change With Age
2:30 What To Prepare For When Remodeling
4:00 Sustainability In Concrete
5:00 Consumers Question The Remodelers – A Q&A Session (Shawn Van Dyke with REDBUD Construction Services will be participating in this seminar.)
Sunday
12:00 How To Choose Floor Covers
1:00 Energy Efficient Appliances
2:30 How To Choose A Professional Remodeler
Event Info
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley Street
Knoxville TN
Adults $5.75
Seniors [[62+] $4.75
Kids [6-12] $375
For more information call
865-622-7686
Be Your Own Contractor – Read This First
August 24, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
[This post originally appeared on the Redbud Construction Services Construction Managment blog...]
You may have a garage full of tools, a truck with empty Mt. Dew bottles in the bed, and your Saturday afternoon free for This Old House, but, a General Contractor, these do not make.
Everybody says that you can save money by being your own General Contractor, but what no one says is how much time it will take out of your normal daily life and the value of that time. Yes, you may save money, but like any complicated process, it may not be worth it.
You may want to consider the following items before embarking on this new adventure: Read more
When Do You Hire A Professional
August 21, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
This recent article from the NARI website discusses when is the right time to hire a professional for your remodeling or construction project. Here are a few great points:
A kitchen designer or interior designer can create a functional and attractive layout for your kitchen cabinets and appliances. But if you want to start knocking down walls to increase floor space or change the traffic flow, it’s best to have the advice of someone who understands the ramifications of doing so.
Even seemingly innocuous projects can lead to unforeseen consequences. Creating an extra bedroom in a basement is a great way to maximize the space within your home. But if it doesn’t have an appropriate escape route, you could be building what amounts to a death trap.
If you’re uncertain whether your remodeling project requires professional advice, one way to be sure is to ask. …After all, not every project is as easy to manage as HGTV might have you believe.
REDBUD Construction Services does not give out free estimates, but we do offer a one hour consultation to determine the scope of your project and the level of design that would be required to price your project. To schedule a consultation, call 865-250-9172.
REDBUD Construction Services is a member of NARI and active in the Knoxville chapter.
NARI Knoxville Gets Coverage in KNS
August 20, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
The Knoxville News Sentinel posted on Monday an article about the new NARI chapter in Knoxville. Kate Groover, president of NARI Knoxville stated:
[The first meeting, held July 31,] was a great success. We had about 40 people – it was standing-room-only! We worked so hard to get the word out and get this started, and we were thrilled with the turnout.
Redbud Construction Services was in attendance at the meeting and is an active member in NARI Knoxville. We look forward to meeting you at the upcoming Knoxville Fall Remodeling and Log Home Show, which will be held Sept. 5, 6 and 7 in the Knoxville Convention Center.
Come by the NARI booth and tell us about your latest project.
Tips for Winterizing Your Home
August 17, 2008 by Shawn Van Dyke · Leave a Comment
The end of the summer is quickly approaching and with that are those long summer nights…the type of nights where the heat pump runs all night long trying to keep up. Well, the good old heat pump is about to get a break for a few weeks until those cold autumn winds start to blow.
I know it sounds funny, but summer is the best time to winterize your home. WHY?: You can schedule your contractor/handyman before the demand rises and his/her schedule is open a month or so in advance. Just as lawnmowers and outdoor furniture on going on sale, heaters, furnances, and other seasonal items will most likely go up. Adding insulation and sealing cracks will not only serve you n the cold months…it will help keep you cool until those autumn wind begin to blow
Here are some of the easy DIY tips for winterizing your home:
- Inspect the exterior of your home. Check the roof, the gutters, the facia boards, siding, and foundation. How does it look….clean, rotted, any cracks? Make a list and get this work done while it’s still warm outside.
- Seal/weatherstrip doors and windows. Also check any spaces under your doors. Install door sweeps if needed.
- Clean HVAC filters, ducts, coils and furnaces/chimneys. Have your HVAC equipment serviced…this is the equavilant of having a tune-up on your car.
- Insulate. Adding proper insulation to attics, walls, and floors can help those bare toes from feeling winter’s bitter bite on those cold mornings.
- Don’t forget to drain that hose bib and disconnect the hose.
Some of the above items can be handled by the least experrenced DIY’r, but the services and cleaning of your home’s mechanical systems should be left to the professional.
Call you contractor today about any of these projects you might need to get started in the next two months. If you aren’t sure if something need to be fixed or replaced, take a picture and e-mail it to your contractor/handyman….he/she doesn’t have an e-mail?….Send your questions and pictures here and we’ll try our best to help you out.