Builders Association 60th Annual SHOW

Shrine Club $5.00 At the Corner of 38th & Zuck Admission Friday, February 21 12-8 p.m. Saturday, February 22 10-8 p.m. Sunday, February 23 12-5 p.m.

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f you’re looking for a reliable landscape contractor, whether to simply mow your “Erie’s Award lawn or design and install an elaborate outdoor living space, Kunco Landscape, IInc. is your answer. Started in 1999, Kunco Winning Landscape has become an area leader in the industry, producing high-quality Outdoor Living hardscape and landscape projects for more than 20 years. Experts” Whether residential or commercial, we at Kunco Landscape, Inc. take extraordinary Kunco Lawncare LLC, our lawncare pride in the appearance of our customers’ company, was started in 2006 due to our properties. Maintenance crews are trained customers’ need for additional services, growing segment of our company. Our and supervised to pay close attention to which we felt we could provide rather designers can provide clients with a 3D every detail. Our company offers services than subcontract. Kunco Lawncare can design, which walks them through their from weekly mowing to all-inclusive take care of all lawncare services, from project and allows them to visualize seasonal contracts: spring and fall clean-up, fertilization to renovation. Our six-step it prior to any work beginning. Our shrub trimming, snow removal services and program builds and strengthens your landscape construction crews are some more. We are ready to maintain your home lawn from spring to fall. Applications are of the highest skilled craftsmen in the or business year-round! tailored to your lawn’s specific needs. We industry. With hundreds of projects provide fertilization, weed control, insect completed, there is nothing we can’t control and disease control throughout design and build: retaining , the season. Additional services include driveways, , outdoor , LED aeration, overseeding, grub prevention, landscape and more. tree and shrub care, and perimeter pest Kunco Landscape, Inc. goes above and control (spider proofing). beyond your imagination to go above and Landscape construction is the fastest beyond your expectations! 3603 Edison Avenue • 814.899.1880 • www.KuncoLandscape.com

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February 21-23, 2020 60 TH ANNUAL HOME CLUB 2020 Builders Association Board of Directors Officers and Directors Tom Montagna, President, Builder Table of Contents Jordan Plyler, Vice President, Associate 2020 Builders Association Board of Directors...... 3 Mike Corsi, Secretary, Builder 1st Place Cynthia Hood, Treasurer, Associate Welcome Letter from Tom Montagna...... 3 Matt Patterson, Member at Large, Associate Builders Association Membership...... 4 Award Winner for Jack Mehler, Solictor, Associate NEW LANDSCAPE Builder Directors 2019 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS...... 9-13 INSTALLATION Bob Tanner, Builder Director Preparing for Your Renovation...... 14 2018 & 2019 Lou Bruno, Builder Director Matt Krol, Builder Director & Past President Natural Gas Water Heaters Offer Best First Hour Ratings...... 16 ’S ASSO DER CIAT BUIL ION Associate Directors Show Map and Show Information...... 18 Rhonda Rodland, Associate Director Tony Gingrich, Associate Director Choosing Natural Gas for Your Home...... 24 Matt Ollmann, Associate Director Preventing Frozen Pipes...... 26 Executive Officer Bob Himes 14 Features to Consider When a New Home...... 28 Home Show Committee The Benefits of & Designers...... 30 Tony Gingrich, Dahlkemper Landscape and Architects Jordan Plyler, Plyler Entry Systems Common Home Renovation Mistakes...... 32 Tom Montagna, Tom Montagna Builders A Dozen Easy Ways to Keep Cold Air from Entering Your ....32 Judy Gerlach, BA volunteer & past treasurer Marti Sawyer, National Fuel Dick Hiles, Young Pressure Seal f you’re looking for a reliable landscape Welcome to the 60th Annual Home Show contractor, whether to simply mow your “Erie’s Award lawn or design and install an elaborate This is definitely “Where Your Next Project Starts”. outdoor living space, Kunco Landscape, Welcome to our 60th Annual Home Show. The vendors are excited to help answer IInc. is your answer. Started in 1999, Kunco Winning your questions for your upcoming projects. We will also have a prize drawing each Landscape has become an area leader in day of the show. Thanks to our Sponsors for making our 60th year special. the industry, producing high-quality Outdoor Living hardscape and landscape projects for more Admission is $5 and children under 16 are free if accompanied by an adult. To than 20 years. Experts” celebrate our 60th Home Show visitors will be given a reusable grocery tote until Whether residential or commercial, we at supplies run out. Andrea’s Interior Design Gallery will again be at the show on Kunco Landscape, Inc. take extraordinary Kunco Lawncare LLC, our lawncare Saturday & Sunday. There will be a variety of vendors that include home decor and pride in the appearance of our customers’ company, was started in 2006 due to our accessories, along with Cherry Valley and more. Rabbit’s Hat Antiques will properties. Maintenance crews are trained customers’ need for additional services, growing segment of our company. Our be doing small item appraisals on Saturday & Sunday in the same area. Children can and supervised to pay close attention to which we felt we could provide rather designers can provide clients with a 3D hunt for pictures of construction images “hidden in plain sight” for a chance to win every detail. Our company offers services than subcontract. Kunco Lawncare can design, which walks them through their a Splash Lagoon gift certificate. For the adults we have chances to win a from weekly mowing to all-inclusive take care of all lawncare services, from project and allows them to visualize Rabbit’s Hat BBQ, a stay and play golf outing or an overnight stay with dinner at the Sheraton on seasonal contracts: spring and fall clean-up, fertilization to renovation. Our six-step it prior to any work beginning. Our the Bayfront. shrub trimming, snow removal services and program builds and strengthens your landscape construction crews are some Antiques Also in this publication you will find winners of the Awards of Excellence more. We are ready to maintain your home lawn from spring to fall. Applications are of the highest skilled craftsmen in the is happy to participate in competition. This award showcases the excellent work done by our members. or business year-round! tailored to your lawn’s specific needs. We industry. With hundreds of projects provide fertilization, weed control, insect completed, there is nothing we can’t the 2020 Builders This year’s show runs Friday, February 21st from 12 till 8, Saturday, February control and disease control throughout design and build: retaining walls, Association Home Show 22nd from 10 until 8 and Sunday, February 23rd from 12 till 5. The Shrine Club at the season. Additional services include driveways, patios, outdoor kitchens, LED to offer free appraisals of the corner of 38th and Zuck offers plenty of free parking with two entrances for easy aeration, overseeding, grub prevention, landscape lighting and more. access to the show. Go the banwpa.com for more information. tree and shrub care, and perimeter pest Kunco Landscape, Inc. goes above and your small vintage items. Tom Montagna, President control (spider proofing). beyond your imagination to go above and Please do not bring fine jewelry or large Builders Association of NW PA THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 60TH ANNUAL Landscape construction is the fastest beyond your expectations! items. We can make referrals for our fine jewelry and you can bring a picture and FEBRUARY 21 - FEBRUARY 23, 2020 | SHRINE CLUB 3603 Edison Avenue • 814.899.1880 • www.KuncoLandscape.com measurements of your large item(s).

www.banwpa.com 3 BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MacDonald, Illig, Jones&Britton, LLP M.H. Grenz General Constuction &Sons Luciano Builders, Inc. Lathrop Inc. Electric, Kunco Landscape, Inc. Lumber,Kraft Inc. Electric Knorr HomeSolutions Klein Joe Ferrick Excavating &Sons Jackson J.E. Plumbing Grieshober &Hydronics Audio VisualInnovative Company Electric Hilbrich Custom Harpst Carpentry Glass BlockSpeciaties by Bruno Garden CenterGerlachs &BathGatesman Kitchen Inc. G.M. NelsonConstruction, Ferguson Co. Construction Estate Services NewsErie Now Insurance Erie CustomErie Exteriors Builders, &Sons Inc. Emil Chernicky Systems, &Mechanical Electrical Inc. Construction Dynasty AppliancesDuggans Champion Modular, Inc. &Construction DBC Remodeling David Laird Associates Dahlkemper LandscapeArchitects &Contractors Cumulus Broadcasting Culligan Water Cox Electric andKanyuck andSupply Contractors Service Solutions Clearwater Chuck Gresh Construction Chardon Kitchens Cessna Construction LumberCarter C Carlin Plumbing Inc. Electric, Blackman Better BusinessBureau SupplyCompanyBennett Bella Vista andMore Insulation Bauer Specialty Balweb, Inc. Baird Brothers Sawmill, Inc. B &L Wholesale Supply, Inc. Anthony Concrete, LLC ADMAR Equipment Construction &Supplies Access andLift ABC Supply A-1 Concrete Leveling Company 814-333-1212 Ext 289 814-333-1212 Ext 814-870-7757 814-725-8862 814-474-1223 814-455-1772 814-899-1880 814-833-1181 814-774-4985 814-456-5605 814-449-0155 814-899-1849 814-864-9883 814-454-1400 814-454-3809 814-882-0774 814-464-0632 814-838-2363 814-402-1399 814-825-5677 814-382-5255 814-434-9596 814-454-5201 814-870-2000 814-438-7231 814-864-2695 814-453-2518 814-882-5154 814-452-6795 814-209-4205 814-572-2760 814-456-0330 814-825-3253 814-868-5355 814-835-3500 814-789-4809 814-452-2886 814-920-5055 814-833-1334 814-796-1436 814-474-5501 814-825-2805 814-480-8551 877-267-5222 724-274-1700 814-836-0145 814-898-8517 814-454-4541 800-732-1697 814-833-9805 814-454-2883 814-833-7761 716-484-7014 814-434-0004 412-323-2400 Work Phone Paterniti &Malena Paris Brothers &Co., Inc. Palermo &Development Realty InsuranceNorthwest Services 814-868-4646 Northwest Construction Nichols National Fuel Gas Builders Moss Montagna Concrete Montagna Brothers Rental Co. BuildersSupply Modern Co. Overhead Miller Grab Architect Mike J.Michael Corsi Service Construction Construction McClimans Krol Construction Matt Seal, Inc. Masonry Marquette Savings Bank AnthonyMark Concrete, Inc. Services Manzi Builders Maleno Company Yurkovic Plumbing &Heating Yardmaster 814-833-2355 Wm T SpaederCo., Inc WJET-TV 814-864-2400 World Weiss Landscape Design &Contracting Earley Voices For Independence Vavala Concrete Construction Trott Concrete Contractors Tradesmen International Town Builders andCountry TopsRemodeling & Roofing Company Tom Montagna Builders Total Solutions Tim Colvin Inc. Construction, Terella &Acoustical Drywall TD LaughlinCustom Builders ConcreteStewart Masonry Steve Logan The Window Man Simonian Electric Sherwin-Williams 814-833-3846 Seaway Roseto Door, Suter Overhead Inc. Swain Construction Robert Renaud-Peck Estate Real Development Prosource ofErie Professional Knoll by Remodeling Skip Prestige Services Presta Contractor Supply, Inc. SystemsPlyler Entry Performance Systems Development Pella Windows Paterniti 814-860-7914 814-825-6088 814-459-1090 814-838-0000 814-724-9634 814-871-8304 814-454-1084 814-835-4555 814-866-0670 814-868-4627 814-838-3874 814-455-3454 814-838-4154 814-866-5436 814-796-4557 814-864-7116 814-455-4481 814-572-1210 814-450-7788 814-833-6516 814-899-6309 814-456-7014 814-746-4036 814-835-8050 814-874-0064 814-459-9556 814-739-2895 814-616-2361 814-796-3568 814-864-4515 814-434-4588 814-250-5234 814-836-1530 814-838-4565 814-882-9085 814-836-9801 814-456-7447 814-434-2468 814-899-9900 814-898-2424 814-450-3716 814-836-8881 814-455-7900 814-456-6837 814-923-1682 814-833-0655 814-476-7717 484-684-5625 814-866-6569 814-833-3493 Work Phone

See what Andrea has at the Home Show Featuring a shopping boutique including home décor, accessories, jewelry and more!

Rabbit’s Hat Antiques is happy to participate in the 2020 Builders Association Home Show to offer free appraisals of your small vintage items. Rabbit’s Hat Antiques is a business founded by Katherine (Kathi) Carlson and Kristine (Kris) Nelson over 20 years ago. After buying and selling antiques and participating in antique shows for many years, we have turned our focus to estate, moving and downsizing sales. We bring our experience and knowledge of the market; along with extensive research tools; to achieve the best results for you. Services available include: Appraisals, Consultations and Sales. Rabbit’s Hat Antiques is also available to speak to your church group, garden club, or other organizations concerning downsizing, moving or estate sales. We are happy to participate in the 2020 Builders Association Home Show to offer free appraisals of your small vintage items. Please do not bring fine jewelry or large items. We can make referrals for our fine jewelry and you can bring a picture and measurements of your large item(s).

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The existing patio was starting to show its age and the This backyard paradise overlooking the lake has an upper homeowners wanted to expand their entertaining space. to take advantage of the incredible views. The lower deck A new paver walkway and new natural sandstone were showcases an outdoor grill, as well as extra entertaining space. installed. A new pergola was built. A grill was tucked to the side New plantings around the deck add the final touch. with just enough counter space to prepare dishes. The fire pit and seat walls sit on the opposite side for a cozy hang out spot. New Landscape Installation Category C Landscape Makeover Category B Dahlkemper Landscape Architects Dahlkemper Landscape Architects & Contractors & Contractors

This Victorian summer home required a complete makeover. The natural look of the new walkways and patio, which are laid in an irregular, natural bluestone, compliment the theme of the overall landscape, a Victorian-Style Cottage Garden. This charming Victorian Cottage Garden will only become The home owner wanted to improve access to their property and better with each passing season develop an outdoor living space that would allow for entertainment. as the plants continue to grow New bluestone steps were installed to allow for a direct and and mature for years to come. functional flow throughout the new landscaped areas. Plantings were placed on the slopes to provide seasonal color and a retaining with patio and fire pit provides a whole new Continued on next page living space.

www.banwpa.com 9 2019 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS Landscape Makeover Category C Outdoor Living Category B Kunco Landscape, Inc. Dahlkemper Landscape Architects & Contractors This home on the lake boasts a seating wall and a gas fire pit to create a perfect area to relax and enjoy the serene lake view. New boulders and plantings line the new paver walkway to the boat house.

The homeowners wanted to expand their living space outside. The contractor created a covered outdoor that extends off of their , equipped with a fan and can lights. The project features a covered seating space under a pergola and an open area with a fire pit. Landscaping and lighting was added to enhance the features of the house and new hardscape additions. Outdoor Living Category C Outdoor Living Category C Kunco Landscape, Inc. Kunco Landscape, Inc.

The homeowners wanted to expand their living area with an outdoor kitchen and gas fire pit. With added lighting, this makes a great place to entertain anytime day or night. This project has the very first beach entry shell pool in the United States. With two seating sections, this patio is complete! The new walkway and sod lawn make this an outdoor oasis for years to come. Outdoor Living Category E Residential Bathroom Category A Dahlkemper Landscape Architects Glass Block Specialties by Bruno & Contractors This large master bathroom was completely made over. A new, barrier- free room was constructed. The room features a Glass Block shower with a lighted base. New floor tile, wall tile and shower niche, along with glass tile accents were installed. The room This natural looking salt water is big enough for also featured a lighted large family gatherings. The 6' waterfall is made of solid stone with glass block partition wall a bluestone cap and includes a lazy lounge seat with jets located between the door and just behind the waterfall. The pool decking is exposed aggregate commode. New his and concrete with a stamped border which blends nicely with the rock hers vanities, lights and on the grotto, waterfall and hot tub face. The natural curved lines fixtures completed the of the pool, patio and beds create separate spaces for different room. activities including an arbor, fire pit, hot tub and grotto area.

10 Builders Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania 20142019 AWARDS AWARDS OF OF EXCELLENCE EXCELLENCE WINNERS WINNERS Kitchens Category A Kitchens Category B Chardon Kitchens Cessna Construction

The homeowners were looking for a straight lined modern look. The owners were looking to have a kitchen that was a central Walls were removed to create an eat-in kitchen. The white cabinetry entertaining area. The kitchen was enlarged by removing a wall helped accomplish this more modern feel. Blue island cabinetry was and now features a large island where family and guests can selected to break up the white feel and add some fun to this remodel. gather. The was updated with stone. The owner selected Tile backsplash and patterned tile flooringdefinitely contributed to sliding barn-style to give the option of closing off the kitchen the requested modern look the homeowner was searching for. from the other of the home. Kitchens Category C Kitchens Category A DBC Remodeling & Construction Chardon Kitchens

Neither the homeowners nor our team could have anticipated This custom kitchen truly met the homeowner’s wants and the wild journey that lay ahead on this project. The design phase needs, focusing on function and entertaining. The selection was seamless, however two weeks before the team began the of cabinetry helped accomplish this more formal look. The tile remodel, the home caught fire. The project quickly transformed backsplash and wood look flooring definitely helped to finish the from a kitchen and first floor remodel to a restoration. The new warm traditional kitchen feel the homeowner was searching for. kitchen feature dark cabinets with a marble island and new flooring. Exterior Category C Interior Category D Matt Krol Construction Nichols Construction

The removal of a load bearing wall gave this cramped Cape Cod The goal of this project was to create a unique entertainment a sense of openness. The remodeled kitchen includes cherry and space. The center cupola design is the focal point for the large walnut flooring, quartz countertops and glass wall surfaces. The seating area. A full masonry fireplace sits off to one side where a two include tiled walls, a walk in-shower, and linen large flat screen TV sits over top of a natural wooden barn beam storage. The renovation also included a partially open stairway with mantle. The outdoor kitchen area, including a grill, sink, cabinetry oak balustrade, two generous , and a spacious back and beverage refrigerator completes the covered area. A fire ring with cooking area and bar seating. with seating are beyond this area. Continued on next page

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Renovation: Interior & Exterior Category C Addition: Residential Category C Maleno Builders, Inc. Nichols Construction This dormer addition was designed and constructed to facilitate family gatherings at this lakeside cottage. In addition to an expanded master with its own bathroom, the heart of the project was a “bunk room” for the grandchildren. The bunkroom includes two built in bunk beds, a pull out trundle bed, and a window seat with built in storage. Steel The contractor remodeled this quaint house on the shores of and beam hide beneath the Findley Lake and finished the entire second floor with a new white surface to hold the whole thing kitchen with quartz countertops, navy ceramic backsplash tile, and together. custom rustic shelving. Two , 2 baths, shiplap walls and custom made bookcase stair shelving bring the charm back to this adorable cottage with a nautical flair. New Construction: Condominium Category E New Construction: Condominium Category E Renaud-Peck Builders Renaud-Peck Builders

This immaculate, elegantly designed 1-story patio home boasts a modern-day farmhouse feel. The sophisticated finishes include luxury vinyl flooring that gives it that reclaimed wood look, a With everything on one floor, this spectacular custom condo/ stunning fireplace with shiplap, stone and custom-built mantle, patio home encompasses two spacious bedrooms, two full and a beautiful white kitchen with quartz countertops. The large bathrooms, large sunroom used for relaxing and entertaining, master suite is finished with a full tile shower and decorated to luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout and a white modern kitchen perfection. The rear private patio is perfect for relaxing and taking with granite counter-tops. The large master suite has a full tile in the breathtaking Erie sunsets. shower. Commercial Category E New Construction Category E Renaud-Peck Builders Renaud-Peck Builders

It’s frozen, it’s sweet, and it’s decorated with a swirl! This adorable Living is easy in this impressive, spacious 2300 square foot, frozen yogurt shop located in the West Erie Plaza brings so much story and a half residence. The open floor plan encompasses a first- enjoyment to this area! The unique tables and chairs comfortably seat floor master suite. The white kitchen with large island and granite 31 people and sets atop a porcelain tile flooring throughout. The counter-tops flow into the morning room and . Two bright colors on the painted glass walls tie in the modern mill work bedrooms and a full bath finish off the second floor with plenty of that surrounds the ordering station. The exterior front patio allows room for sleeping and storage. The great room has a beautiful ten- for warm weather seating while enjoying your delicious sweet treat. foot trey ceiling finished with a full stone fireplace with custom mantle.

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New Construction Category F New Construction Category F Renaud-Peck Builders Maleno Builders, Inc.

This project provided the homeowners with both comfort and A beautiful family home nestled in a subdivision on Lake Erie, accessibility. Built above the new three-car sits a master this house showcases a three car garage, first floor master bed suite, including a room-sized walk-in . The new second suite with a freestanding tub, whimsy shower tile and three large bedroom suite was custom designed to provide ADA accessibility, bedrooms upstairs with a guest bath. The main focal area of the including a reinforced shower structure, toggle lights, and elevator. great room is the open kitchen with an eat-in banquet nook To round it out, this remodel included a new foyer and entertaining seating, custom wooden stove hood, quartz countertops, marble game room. mosaic backsplash and an attached butler’s leading to the formal dining room. New Construction Category F New Construction Category F Emil Chernicky and Sons Builders, Inc. Renaud-Peck Builders

This luxurious 3500 square foot, four-bedroom, four-bath home Rustic barn beams welcome you to the wrap-around front porch. is every family’s dream! The grand entry way draws you into the The great room features a 2-story cathedral ceiling, floor to ceiling great room with 12-foot coffered and a floor to ceiling fireplace, and exposed wood ceiling beams. The sun room is great stoned fireplace. French doors leading to the rear covered patio for reading, the has a pet shower, and the powder are the focal point of the main level accompanied by an elegant room includes a repurposed antique dresser as vanity. The master kitchen, toy room for the children and an amazing first floor guest suite on the opposite end of the house boasts a trey ceiling in the suite. The lower level features and additional 1500 square foot of bedroom, a bright master bath with free standing tub and one of a living space with 10-foot ceilings, a full glass exercise room with kind shower enclosure. rubber flooring, an entertaining space, a and full bath. Matching Cambria countertops throughout the entire home finish off this custom elegant home. Congratulations to all of the Awards of Excellence winners for this outstanding achievement! When You Want The Best... Hire A Member! www.banwpa.com 814-833-3999

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THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 60TH ANNUAL HOME SHOW

SHRINE CLUB FEBRUARY 21-23, 2020 $5.00 Admission

Company Booth # A-1 Concrete Leveling & Foundation Repair...... 31 ADMAR Construction Equipment & Supplies...... 46 Advanced Windows & Siding...... 66 Affordable Bathrooms by Frank Clark...... 12 Aluminum Refinishing...... 24 Andrea’s Design center...... Dining Room Ark Basement Services...... 67 Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods...... 71-72 Bath Fitter...... 23 Bauer Specialty & Leaf Guard of Lake Erie...... 13 & 14 Bella Vista Sunrooms & More...... 41-42-25 Birkmire Big Box Rentals...... 21 Brink Roofing...... 69 & 70 Budget Blinds of Erie...... 10 Cherry Valley Furniture...... ClearWater Systems...... 40 Creative Home Finishings...... 47 Culligan Water...... 50 & 51 Cutco...... 68 Dahlkemper Landscape Architects & Contractors...58 DBC Remodeling & Construction...... 32 Erie Custom Exteriors...... 73 & 74 Finney Waste LLC...... 27 & 28 Gatesman Kitchen & Bath...... 38 & 39 Gerlach’s Garden & Floral Center...... Company Booth # Company Booth # Glass Block Specialties by Bruno...... 4 & 5 National Fuel Gas...... 22 Tom Montagna Builders...... 30 Gutter Logic ...... 49 Nerthling’s Heating & Air Conditioning...... 8 Tops Roofing & Remodeling Co...... 53 - 56 Iadeluca Chiropractic...... 63 Northwest Bank...... 57 Total Foundation Solutions...... 59 Innovative Audio Visual...... 15 Plyler Entry Systems...... Showcase Room Triple J Cabinetry LLC...... 7 Invisible Fence of Erie Inc...... 18A Preece Heating & Cooling...... 48 Turf Management...... 75 Keep Heating & Cooling...... 60 Prestige Services...... 65 Window World...... 43 - 44 Klein Home Solutions...... 52 River Canyon Stone & Flooring...... 29 Young’s Hot Tub Sales...... 2 & 3 Seaway Windows...... 33 thru 36 Kunco Landscaping...... 6 A Special “Thank You” to All of This Year’s Sponsors Leaffilter North of Pennsylvania LLC...... 26 Revolution...... 37 Manzi Services ...... 17 State Farm...... 9 Mark Anthony Concrete Inc...... 16 Steve Logan the Window Man...... 19 & 20 Marquette Savings Bank...... 18 Team Turf...... 45 Thermo Twin Windows...... 61

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Rabbit’s Hat Antiques is a business founded by Katherine (Kathi) Carlson and Kristine (Kris) Nelson over 20 years ago. After buying and selling antiques and participating in antique shows for many years, we have turned our focus to estate, moving and downsizing sales. We bring our experience and knowledge of the market; along with extensive research tools; to achieve the best results for you. Services available include: n Appraisals n Consultations n Sales Rabbit’s Hat Antiques is also available to speak to your church group, garden club, or other organizations concerning downsizing, moving or estate sales. We are happy to participate in the 2020 Builders Association Home Show to offer free appraisals of your small vintage items. Please do not bring fine jewelry or large items. We can make referrals for our fine jewelry and you can bring a picture and measurements of your large item(s).

MEMBER DIRECTORY/WEB: www.banwpa.com | FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/BuildErie | PHONE: 833-3999 STEVE LOGAN THE WINDOW MAN Replacing Your Windows & Doors for 40 Years PA 4656 814-835-2342 www.steveloganthewindowman.net

Is the only window contractor accredited by the Better Business Bureau 16 years in a row from Erie, PA

“Steve honestly represents his products and services, For 8 Windows! including clear and adequate disclosure of all material items.”

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20 Builders Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania Do You Have A Blanket Over Your PATIO DOOR To Keep You Warm This Winter?

Hi! My name is Steve Logan, the Window LOCALLY OWNED Man, and we have found the most energy- SINCE 1980 efficient Patio Door replacements made by union craftsmen in America! While my competitors can only offer you dual pane or argon low E glass with an R-rating of 4 or less, we can off you an incredible R-rating SECURITY PLUS: of 9 using the most innovative technology With our 2 & 3 known to man. Our Patio Doors keep out the point catches bitter winter cold while keeping out noises, dust, pollutants, pollen and drafts. you can throw this Now you can take down your blanket, fold broom handle it up and put it away because of our beautiful energy-efficient Patio doors, custom made just away! for you. Pick up the phone and call me. We’ll come to your house, answer your questions and give you a free written quotation without any obligation of any kind!

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www.banwpa.com 21 February 21-23, 2020 60 TH ANNUAL HOME SHRINE CLUB SPECIALIZING IN: New Construction Plumbing & Repairs Backflow Installation & Testing Hot Water Heating Fixtures & Supplies

Master Lic#94 PA#060246 YURKOVIC Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Established Since 1964 Visit Our Showroom: 2828 Buffalo Road, Erie 16510 899-6309

“We were excited that Marquette had a construction loan available that fit for us.” – Tony and Kathleen DeMichele, Marquette Construction Loan Customers

Marquette makes financing of construction simple and less costly:

• One Loan, Not Two. Some lenders offer a construction loan upfront then require a mortgage after the home is built, resulting in the cost of two closings. Marquette requires just one closing for the construction phase and permanent financing. • Timely Payments for Contractors. Payments to builders and construction inspections are approved by Marquette right here — in your hometown — to keep construction on schedule. • Flexible Rates and Terms. A Marquette Construction Loan Specialist can help explain our options and help you choose the best way to finance your new home construction.

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“Converting to natural gas has been a real game changer for my family and me.” – Gina Miller, New National Fuel Customer Natural Gas Conversions Choosing Natural Gas for Your Home

Natural Consistent and Comfortable Gas in the She paid those high electric bills and her family never Neighborhood really felt consistently warm. “We would have to keep For 15 years, Gina click, click, clicking the thermostat to keep it on for more Miller and her family than a few minutes at a time.” And of course after she used electric base turned the thermostat up, her electric bill went up, too. board heat in their With a natural gas , Gina explained they have 1970-era home. That all been warm and comfortable – in every room of the was about to change house. “It’s just been wonderful. Had I known I could get after Gina received a natural gas to our home, I would have called a long time letter from National ago.” Natural gas is keeping Gina and her family warmer Fuel about converting for less. to low-cost natural gas by connecting to a nearby natural gas main line. Gina called National Fuel’s Energy Savings are on the Line Service Department at 1-800-551-5991, to learn more. If you already heat your home with natural gas, you may “National Fuel explained the conversion process to me want to consider converting your water heater, clothes and said the first step was to complete a Service Line dryer, and cook top for more energy savings throughout Application. Up until that point, I thought I would be the year. stuck with electric heat forever.”

Cold Weather – No Worries Gina mailed in the application and then contacted local heating contractors for natural gas furnace quotes. National Fuel measured the distance from the main line to Gina’s residence to determine if there would be any costs associated with her service line installation. “Converting was well worth the upfront costs. I was thrilled to get gas in time for the winter heating season,” Gina said. “My new furnace is already paying for itself as a result of the savings from my heating bills.” Previously, Gina’s winter electric bills averaged $300 - $500 a month. Now with natural gas, her highest heating bill to date has been just $49.

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GIVEAWAY TIME FRIDAY GIVEAWAY Weber grill plus a $75.00 gift card from Giant Eagle

SATURDAY GIVEAWAY A stay and play for 2 at Whispering Woods Golf Course which includes an overnight stay at Country Inn & Suites,18 holes with cart, breakfast at hotel and a $25 voucher at Presque Isle Downs. Also includes golf for 4 with cart. Donated by Whispering Woods Golf Course.

SUNDAY GIVEAWAY An overnight stay donated by the Sheraton along with a $100 gift card for dinner and a gift basket.

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FRAMING LUMBER DECKING MOLDING STONE VENEER PANELING TREATED LUMBER WOOD SIDING PLYWOOD WE DELIVER! Preventing Frozen Pipes ROUGH CUT LUMBER (And what to do if they PNEUMATIC TOOL REPAIR BOSTITCH DEWALT STANLEY end up freezing anyway) FULL BULK HARDWARE by Erie Insurance DOOR MILLING - BORING - HANGING TRUSS & LVL SIZING rigid winter temperatures can To prevent pipes from freezing and LOCK RE-KEYING MILLING/PLANING cause pipes to freeze. While we causing major damage, follow these COUNSELING & ESTIMATING Fcan’t control the weather, there steps: are things we can do to prevent pipes • Drain water from pipes that are from freezing. We’ve pulled together likely to freeze. This includes GIVE S A A tips to help prevent frozen pipes and your swimming pool and list of suggestions for you to follow if sprinkler water supply lines. they do. • Disconnect any hoses from the outside of your home, drain Prevention could be the hoses and store them in the the difference between garage. Make sure to close the dry or damaged indoor valves supplying these Frozen water pipes and the damage outdoor access points. they can cause are a reality for • Insulate the area around vents and thousands of people each year. That’s light fixtures. This helps prevent especially the case when you are at heat from escaping into the . below freezing temperatures for an • Seal any wall cracks. Be sure to extended period of time. pay careful attention to the areas “We see about 2,200 claims per day around utility service lines. during an average January winter,” • Open kitchen cabinets. This says Chris Zimmer, senior vice allows the warm air to circulate president of Claims Field Operations around the pipes. for Erie Insurance. “Many of them are • Keep the garage doors closed to due to frozen water pipes.” protect water lines. The Insurance Institute for Business • Allow your faucets to drip cold & Home Safety says a burst pipe water on the coldest days. The can cause more than $5,000 in water movement will make it harder for Buy where the damage. That’s because the damage the water to freeze. builders buy! can be extensive.

26 Builders Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania February 21-23, 2020 60 TH ANNUAL HOME SHRINE CLUB • Keep your thermostat at the same your inspection to make sure one of • Apply heat to the section of the temperature day and night. Never your pipes has not burst. pipe that is frozen. This can be let it fall below 55 degrees If your search reveals that your done by wrapping an electronic Fahrenheit when you leave your pipes are frozen but none have heating pad around the pipe, home. ruptured, you have two choices: scouring the area with a hair • Ensure you have proper seals on 1. Call a plumber to help thaw your dryer or both. If you lack either all doors and windows. frozen pipes. This is a good idea of these items, using towels • Place a 60-watt bulb in areas if you don’t think you can safely soaked in hot water will help as where you’re concerned about thaw the pipes yourself, you don’t well. Never use a blowtorch, pipes freezing. Make sure there know where the frozen pipes are propane or kerosene heaters, are no combustible materials near or you can’t access the frozen area. a charcoal stove or any other the bulb. 2. Attempt to thaw the frozen pipes open flame device to thaw your • Take swift action if the pipes yourself. Be aware this option frozen pipes. You should also located inside an exterior wall are can be dangerous if not done avoid using a space heater unless freezing. Cut a hole in the wall correctly. you are sure the area is clear of toward the inside of the house to If you attempt to thaw the frozen any flammable material. expose those pipes to warmer air. pipes yourself, keep the following tips • Continue applying heat until in mind: water flow returns to normal. Signs of frozen pipes • Keep your faucet open. Water Once you have successfully One of the earliest signs of a and steam will be created during thawed the pipe, turn on other frozen pipe is when no water comes the thawing process, and your faucets in your home to check for out of your faucet when you turn it pipes need an opening to discharge any more frozen water pipes. on. If you notice that, first head to this. Keeping the faucet open Make sure your home is protected the basement and check to see that also allows for moving water this winter and beyond. Contact your the water is still turned on and that to run through the pipe, which ERIE Agent to make sure you have you don’t have a leak. Once you’ve will expedite the thawing process. the coverage you, your family and confirmed these two things, continue home need. n

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14 Features to Consider When Building a New Home

There is so much to think about when you’re building a new 8. Heated : Also increasing in popularity: radiant home. From layout to design finishes, it’s an opportunity to get heated floors, which feature warming coils running under really creative and put in some unique features. your floorboards that can be turned on with a switch. 9. Heated driveway: 1. Custom shelving: A well-placed built-in can serve as Heated driveways use the same the focal point for a room. Custom shelving also has a ton radiant floor heating system as indoor heated floors, with of utility. Think about the rooms where you could really a combination of warm water and antifreeze running use additional storage, and then work with your builder to through the tubing. 10. Central vacuum system: see if there any custom options you could incorporate. It’s a vacuum that lives in 2. A deep pour basement: Whether you’re having your your walls, with a collection container for dirt, dust, and basement finished or not, adding a foot of extra height debris located in a central location (usually your through a deep pour foundation can make the space feel basement). When you want to use it, just plug in a hose to significantly more open and inviting. Just make sure that one of several portals around the house. 11. Smart devices: you arrange for this feature before your build even starts, Self-programmable thermostats and since your builder will have to account for it from day one. smart heating and cooling systems can significantly 3. Higher ceilings: High ceilings make quite an impact reduce your energy usage, while things like smart not just in the literal amount of space but in how doorbells, door locks, and smoke/carbon monoxide luxurious it appears. It will also allow you to get a little detectors can greatly increase your home security. 12. Built-in sprinkler systems: bit more dramatic when it comes to finishing touches like Instead of having to go out fixtures and wall art. and water them every day, you can program a built-in 4. Upstairs laundry room: Hauling laundry up and down sprinkler system to automatically go off at certain the stairs isn’t the worst thing in the world, but why not intervals. Your yard gets all the water it needs, and you avoid it if you can? never have to lift a finger. 13. Extra outlets: 5. Mudroom: A mudroom doesn’t have to be big or When you’re working on finalizing your extravagant. Even just a closet-sized space with a wall of design plan, think about anywhere you might benefit from cubbies and a bench will come in handy—especially on an extra outlet—it’s a lot cheaper to put these outlets in rainy or snowy days. now than to have an electrician come put them in later. 14. Expanded garage: 6. His and hers closets: This is becoming an increasingly You’ll never regret having too much popular option in new home builds, with homeowners garage space, and even two or three feet in either n opting for spaces that really serve a function. direction will make a difference. 7. lighting: In- and under-cabinet lighting is Contact the Builders Association for a list of aesthetically charming and also quite useful—particularly qualified builders and remodelers in the kitchen. or go to banwpa.com.

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www.banwpa.com 29 February 21-23, 2020 60 TH ANNUAL HOME SHRINE CLUB The Benefits of Kitchen & Bathroom Designers

hinking about a kitchen or bathroom remodel? As a homeowner, making the commitment to upgrade your T home is not only a wise financial investment, but also provides you personal joy for years. However, these types of remodels require a great deal of planning and research! The good news is that kitchen and bathroom designers are there to assist in turning your home project from vision to reality!? Finding Inspiration Prior to making such a significant investment, the best products. Additionally, they work hand-in-hand with your remodel journey often starts trusted contractor ensuring timelines and expectations are met with compiling inspiration along the way. and ideas, most often from sites such as Pinterest or Personalized Service Houzz. Research helps Kitchen and bathroom professionals are trained to provide direct homeowners form clients with personalized services and complete design solutions. a vision of how they want These services include, but are not limited to, cabinet design, thier space transformed. appliance selection, coordination of measurements, spacing And while the internet is a ideas, and floor wonderful resource to begin plans designs. brainstorming ideas, there’s nothing like seeing these concepts Additionally, in person! A showroom visit provides inspiring ideas and allows they monitor the you to visualize your transformed space first hand. procurment and delivery of your Who are Kitchen and Bathroom materials. You will Designers? receive top notch Designers are professionally trained and experienced in all personal attention aspects of kitchen and bathroom projects. They understand how reguardless of important the kitchen or bathroom is to your home. Designers your budget or design constraints. Designers thrive on working hold themselves to the highest standards all the while ensuring one-on-one with you to offer product education and design every project detail is accounted for. solutions to ensure you have a personally tailored experience. Keep in mind that examples of DIY projects are easy to find, and may persuade the idea that you could do them yourself. Explore High Quality Products This may be true for smaller projects; however a kitchen or When you visit the kitchen and bath showroom, you will have bathroom remodel is no small task! Designers will explain the the opportunity to discover innovative, high quality products complexities of DIY versus larger projects so you don't get in that are often exclusive to professional designers! A picture over your head with projects you may not be able to complete! may be worth a thousand words, but you can’t experience the Designers will provide you with ideas and options you may nuances of new products without seeing them in person. Visiting not have imagined. In addition, they will alleviate stress and a showroom will enable you to see a vast array of combinations help you decide the best approach to these projects. And while and configurations of cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, guiding your entire remodel, designers will introduce you to the flooring, appliances, and hardware. With the display of the latest latest industry trends and products. trends, design concepts, and products from top manufacturers, Being the kitchen or bathrom experts, designers know designers help you better visualize your dream of what you want n what to expect and assist eliminating project obsticles such as to achieve with your remodel. measurements, materials, or designs. They assist with realistic Written by Christina Kauffman: Kitchen and Bath Designer- Modern Builder’s Supply budgets and timelines, and offer suggestions if adjustments need In association with John Crane: Manager- Modern Builder’s Supply Erie, PA to be made. Because they work with multiple manufacturers, they are able to save you time and money by determining the

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Look for these construction signs

Each day we will have a daily drawing for the following prizes: • Backyard BBQ Package • Stay and Play Golf Outing • Overnight Stay with Dinner Childern can hunt for pictures of construction at the Sheraton on the images “hidden in plain sight” for a change to Bayfront. win a Splash Lagoon Gift Certificate.

www.banwpa.com 31 February 21-23, 2020 60 TH ANNUAL HOME SHRINE CLUB A Dozen Easy Ways to COMMON HOME Keep Cold Air from RENOVATION Entering Your House MISTAKES by Erie Insurance There’s nothing like returning to a aking on a whole home renovation project is a smart warm home when it’s freezing outside. move to make. Choosing a home that needs some TLC Yet cold air has many sneaky ways to Tjust means you get to customize it to look exactly how you want it to in the end. follow you into your home. Fortunately, This is also a smart choice to make if you are interested in investment property. Some there are some easy ways to keep yours people choose to go this route for a home they can use as a rental for regular income. toasty all winter long. These 12 tips will Others simply want to find a home, fix it up and flip it. Whatever the case may be, you help you keep cold air from entering need to make sure you avoid some of the common pitfalls homeowners fall into when it your house. comes to renovations. 1. Secure the sash locks along While there are certainly plenty of other mistakes that can be made when it comes to all the windows in your house renovating your home, these are some of the most common ones. to clamp them down as much • Using cheap material - Like everything else in life, you get what you pay for. as possible. You can also seal Either have enough to do it or wait and save more money to do it the right way. windows that won’t be opened Inferior materials will make for a cheap home and could actually detract from the until spring with temporary property value instead of adding to it. caulking. • Losing sight of the budget - Too many people make the mistake of either not 2. Install a door sweep along sticking to the budget plan or simply not bothering to have a budget. Without a exterior doors to help keep cold air from entering your house. budget you could end up running out of finances before the project is complete. 3. Put up extra thick curtains. • Incorrect measurements - We have all heard the saying “measure twice, cut 4. Seal gaps between doors and once”. There is a good reason for this saying and you should certainly follow it if side jambs with long pieces of you do not want to end up making some costly and time consuming mistakes. weather stripping. • Neglecting the lighting - Natural lighting is a lovely feature and of course it 5. Invest in a balloon if disappears with sundown. It is actually better to have too much lighting that you you have an infrequently used will not need to use than not planning for enough and trying to add it after the fact. fireplace. • Too trendy or too bold with colors - Trends fade and obscure color choices grow 6. Close the doors on unused or old quickly. There is nothing wrong with adding decor details that reflect design or seldom-used rooms. color trends, just make them details that are easy to change or replace without 7. Throw a rug on bare floors, which tearing down walls or costing a fortune. can account for as much as 10 • Not going green - In this day and age there is no excuse for skipping out on percent of heat loss in a house. 8. Squirt some silicone-based filler building an eco-friendly home. The green alternatives are not that much more between any cracks or gaps in costly and the end result is cheaper monthly utility bills so it all works out. Not to your flooring. mention, it is just the responsible thing to do. 9. Insulate and with • Choosing the wrong windows - Think about this, your doors and windows are the inexpensive foam insulation. only aspect of your home that impacts both the interior and exterior design 10. Place plastic covers over air elements. Yet it is a common mistake to choose these items based on budget. If conditioning ducts. you must skimp on money in this department at least make the windows in the 11. Check to make sure there are front of the house really count. This will add curb appeal and increase the value of flaps over clothes dryer and bath your property. fan vents. • Neglecting to update the electricity - Old homes have so much character but 12. Put up pictures or a mirror on the downfall is the outdated electrical work. Outdated wiring can be a serious exterior walls—doing so can help safety hazard and potential fire hazard. The best way to avoid these or any other insulate walls from the outside air. mistakes when renovating your home, is to apply careful planning techniques. These tips don’t take much effort, Even when you hire professional remodeling contractors to take care of the job time or money—and the payoff of a for you, it is a good idea to work closely with them to make sure things are going warm home can’t be beat. as planned and within the budget. n Make sure your home is protected from winter damage with homeowners Contact the Builders Association for a list of qualified builders and remodelers insurance. Contact an ERIE Agent to make sure you’re covered for winter or go to banwpa.com. and beyond. n

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