NKBA honors Arapahoe Community College
The National Kitchen & Bath Association annually recognizes schools that demonstrate the “highest standards of kitchen and bath instruction.” Once again, Arapahoe Community College in Littleton was one of nine schools nationwide feted for excellent design instruction. Kitchen and bath program design coordinator Dawn Viola was honored with a trophy by the NKBA. The schools were judged on the bath designs of two
students. A floor plan, elevation, construction plan and mechanical plan were also considered.
Go with a pro
Although Americans are tightening their belts, savvy homeowners know that remodeling projects are a wise investment for the future. Hiring a professional instead of undertaking a major do-it-yourself project often pays off. “Fixing do-it-yourself projects that have gone wrong can be very expensive,” said Bill Carter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. “It pays to hire a certified remodeling contractor so that the project gets done right, on schedule and on budget. It alleviates the fear of a contractor or DIY horror story.” A recent study by Kelton Research, on behalf of the online review site Kudzu.com, found 35 percent of Americans believe it is more cost effective to hire a professional to do home improvement projects than attempting to do it themselves. In fact, 25 percent have hired a professional to fix or finish a home improvement project they first attempted themselves, NARI reports.
Save the dates
• The Colorado Fall Home Show is scheduled for Sept. 19-20 at the Colorado Convention Center.
• The 10th annual Sustainable Living Fair is scheduled for Sept. 19-20, at the Rocky Mountain Raptor Center property in Fort Collins.
Perfect remodel?
As always, we’re in search of the perfect remodeling projects from around the Front Range. If you’ve recently improved your residence and you’d like to show it off, please contact Joe Ross at Renew, Colorado’s Remodeling Magazine. Call 303-428-9529 or email joe@pub-house.com.
Round and round it goes
Have you observed that spinning wheel on your electric meter and pondered how it results in an electrical bill? Find out exactly how much you’re spending. The $119 PowerCost Monitor is a “wireless and portable device that shows homeowners what their home is spending on electricity in real time,” according to Blue Line Innovations. The monitor has two units. A sensor attaches to the electricity meter by tightening just one screw, and it works with 90 percent of all meter types. It collects data from the meter and sends it to a small LCD monitor inside the home. The data passes from the sensor to the display unit wirelessly. The unit then shows the homeowner “how much money is being spent on electricity from minute to minute and keeps a running total in dollars and cents.” www.bluelineinnovations.com or 866-607-2583.
Photo provided by Hawk Construction in Littleton
