This entry remodel shows the dramatic impact a remodel can have on a house with the help of a well-selected group of professionals.

Annie Schwemmer, Renovation Design Group

Many of our clients come to us wondering how they can ever find a contractor who can get their job done well, on time and on budget. They have heard countless remodeling horror stories about contractors going MIA in the middle of a project, hiking the bill or botching the work. The skills of most homeowners lie outside the arena of construction, so they realize how dependent they will be on the person executing their remodeling project.

That type of thinking is what spurred more than 2 million inquiries for general contractors in the U.S. through the Better Business Bureau in 2012 alone. The statistics show the horror stories are not as common as we may think with only 5,355 complaints last year. It may be in part that the natural selection process during the trying economy over the past few years has left only the best companies who could weather the storm.

While that may be so, there is still no shortage of contractors in Utah. Defunct firms are starting up again, now that the economy is improving. The bottom line is that each homeowner aspires to select a top-notch contractor for their particular project.

Not every contractor is created equal, so what does one need to know when making this critical decision? First, you need to know that new construction and remodeling are two very different beasts. A contractor that may be a craftsman in new construction may struggle at the jigsaw puzzle that is remodeling.

If you are remodeling a home, it is important to choose a contractor who has experience in the art of residential remodeling construction. If you have an older home lets say an antique from the early 1900s that is a whole other species as well. It takes a specialty contractor to handle the issues that may come with remodeling a historic home in or out of a historic district.

Just so we are clear here, when we are referring to a contractor we mean a general contractor or GC. The general contractor assembles, manages and directs a team of subcontractors and coordinates and warranties their work on the construction of the home. Contractors are experts in the cost, logistics and methods of building.

Remember though, contractors are about as good at design as architects are at building. If you wouldnt hire an architect to build your remodel, then you shouldnt hire a contractor to design it. However, involving the contractor early on in the process helps address construction concerns in the planning stage and can provide critical budget information. Architects and contractors do need each others skills for a successful project.

We often partner with general contractors to form a design-build team that involves the contractor from the inception of the project. This is actually a very common way of executing a construction project these days. This method unifies the flow of work and allows each participant to contribute in their area of expertise.

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Florida-based Red Lobster has completed a remodeling of two San Diego restaurants, as part of a nationwide program of site renovations and menu updates.

A company spokesman said the remodelings at 3780 Sports Arena Blvd. and 8330 Mira Mesa Blvd. stem from a program started in 2008, in which the casual-dining seafood restaurant chain is investing $300,000 to $500,000 per location in renovations. Red Lobster is aiming to have all of its restaurants remodeled by the end of 2014.

The San Diego restaurants exteriors now include a stone tower similar to architecture used in New England, with ship lanterns and Adirondack-style chairs to encourage outdoor mingling and conversation. Interiors have been expanded to allow for large parties, and the company has installed new LED lighting among other energy-saving upgrades.

Menus have been revised with new offerings under $15, and nearly 25 percent of the food selections are now nonseafood items, the spokesman said.

Red Lobster has more than 700 locations, including five in San Diego County. It is among several restaurant brands owned by Darden Restaurants Inc. of Orlando, Fla.

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Adams Motor Company, 505 Adams Drive, Denison, is well underway in its efforts to remodel the building for a customers world class experience. The updating and refreshing of the existing building, a suggestion by the Chevrolet Company, has many projects taking place simultaneously as the interior has new tiling in the car show room and different tiling in the service reception drive. The installation of new lighting also is underway in different areas along with new signage, and the new blue and silver composite aluminum facing, which is not completed as yet, will encompass the front of the building including seven bay doors and the huge showroom. New chairs grace the customer waiting area along with big screen TV and a help-yourself, old-fashioned popcorn machine. The whole project is hopefully going to be completed by the annual customer appreciation event that is on the first weekend in October. Denison Drywall is doing the contraction and the installation of the exterior work. Photo by Bruce A. Binning

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Last months New York Times report highlighting the Department of Transportations (DOT) endorsement of self-driving cars for safer roads has similar safety features to Chicago-based bathroom remodeling companys grab bars. While remodeling the bathroom with Luxury Baths grab bars wont drive you to the grocery store, like the self-driving car, grab bars are able to make everyday activities more enjoyable, efficient and safer.

Avoid Accidents. The self-driving car was endorsed by DOT as a future tool in avoiding accidents on the road. Grab bars also provide an accident free experience, with their bathroom safety features. Positioning grab bars in the tub and shower during a bathroom remodel helps avoid unwanted accents, avoiding bathroom slips and falls. Many bathroom users rely on weakly anchored towel bars or shower doors instead of installing grab bars. Luxury Baths grab bars are anchored in wood studs, and can withstand up to 560 pounds of pressure, making the grab bars compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA compliant).

Helps Elderly and Disabled. With the cars ability to drive on its own, people with disabilities and the elderly are given access to better mobility. Luxury Baths ADA compliant grab bars can also help elderly and disabled users by improving their mobility in the bathroom. The bathroom remodeling companys grab bars provide independence for users in the bathroom, making bathing easier and enjoyable.

Could Save Lives. Although the Transportation Department recommends continued testing of self-driving cars, the New York Times reported that the Department believes this technology could save lives. Installing safety grab bars during a bathroom remodel also can reduce life-threatening consequences by decreasing the risk of dangers falls. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional death in homes and communities. Grab bars help support bathroom users by giving them safer stability in the tub and shower.

Unlike many self-driving cars that still being tested, the Chicago-based companys grab bars are available today. The bathroom remodeling companys grab bars are available nationwide and are customizable, coming in an assortment of different colors and styles.

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Luxury Bath (http://www.luxurybath.com) has been providing one-day bathroom remodeling updates and ideas since 1991. Supplying over 900 different bathroom remodeling companies across North America, Luxury Bath offers customers new bathroom ideas and provides high quality affordable bath remodeling products.

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CHESTER, Pa., June 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Power Home Remodeling Group, one of the nation's largest home remodeling companies, is holding its second annual company-wide "Power Month for Alex's" initiative throughout the month of June to support Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), one of the leading foundations for pediatric cancer research. To help raise funds and complement ALSF's National Lemonade Days initiative in June, Power will host a series of events and fundraisers throughout the month within each of the eight markets it offers home improvement services. Since being named a national corporate sponsor for ALSF in April 2011, Power has raised more than $300,000 for the Foundation to date.

"We were incredibly proud to introduce our employees and customers to the ALSF mission during last year's 'Power Month for Alex's,' and we can't wait to reenergize them around this great cause again this June," says Corey Schiller, Power's chief executive officer. "Helping support ALSF's National Lemonade Days by devoting an entire month to the cause is a great opportunity for us to further engage with our employees and customers and help raise awareness of pediatric cancer by bringing Alex's incredible and courageous story into new communities across the country. Our employees will proudly distribute information about the Foundation to homeowners, take part in office lemonade stands, and coordinate 5K and golf outing events later this year to raise awareness of ALSF's mission."

Power Month for Alex's will kick off on Tuesday, June 4 with events at each of the company's eight regional offices featuring speakers to energize employees, such as Alex's Hero Families and pediatric cancer researchers who have worked directly with ALSF. Power's CEO Corey Schiller will welcome Liz Scott, Alex's mom and Co-Executive Director for ALSF at the company's headquarters in Chester, PA to personally address employees there and empower them to spread the Foundation's message through their various fundraising and awareness activities throughout Power Month and the remainder of the year.

In addition, the Power Month for Alex's initiative will include a variety of employee and customer components such as:

Liz Scott added, "We are so pleased to have the continuing support of Power Home Remodeling Group. Power has been dedicated to helping us find a cure for all kids with cancer since first coming on board, and their month-long campaign is only further evidence of their commitment to a cure."

To promote Power Month for Alex's and share fundraising updates with employees and customers, Power will also employ a number of online tactics, including accenting the Power website in yellow; sharing updates, photos and videos of employee efforts on the company Facebook and Twitter pages; and distributing a custom Power Month for Alex's e-newsletter to customers. For more information on Power Month for Alex's, please visit PowerHRG.com or AlexsLemonade.org.

About Power Home Remodeling Group

Family-owned since 1992, Power Home Remodeling Group is the nation'ssixth largesthome remodeling company with more than 1,200 employees and $170 million in sales. Headquartered in Chester, Pa., Power provides energy-saving and environmentally friendly exterior remodeling solutions to residents across the country, including Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, DC.AnInc. 5000company, Power has served more than 87,000 homeowners and is recognized as a home improvement leader by its two-time "Dealer of the Year" award fromWindow and Door Magazineand was named the top remodeler onProfessional Remodeler's 2012 Market Leaders Philadelphia list.For more information please visit PowerHRG.com, or follow the company on Twitter@PowerHRGand Facebook atfacebook.com/PowerHRG.

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