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REHOBOTH Voters at Mondays town meeting will be asked to approve a $26 million budget for the next fiscal year.

That figure represents a 4.89 percent increase over the current budget of $24.8 million.

The bulk of that amount $16.4 million, is designated for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School budget. The figure is a 2.1 percent increase over the current fiscal year.

A total of $9 million has been designated for town government expenses a 10.34 percent increase over the current fiscal year.

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the high school at 2700 Regional Road, North Dighton.

Voters will also be asked to approve $3.5 million for the costs of paying for window and roof replacement at the Palmer River School and window replacement at the Beckwith School. If the article is approved, there will be a vote on a temporary tax increase to pay for the project at a special town election.

Another article calls for the appropriation of $87,000 for installation of door security systems at Palmer River School, Beckwith Middle School and Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School.

There are also a number of proposed zoning bylaw changes, including a temporary moratorium on the sale and distribution of recreational marijuana.

A copy of the budget and town meeting agenda can be found on the town website at http://www.town.rehoboth.ma.us.

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Visitors of all ages were fascinated by the sights, sounds and speeds of the trains displayed at the Painesville Railroad Museum on May 6.

Model Train Days is an annual two-day event that features about 10 layouts from various train clubs including Lake Erie N-Scale Society of Lake and Geauga counties and Crooked River N Geneers in Cuyahoga County.

Painesville Railroad Museum Vice-President Tom Pescha also showcased one of his own train layouts.

Pescha said Model Train Days is an opportunity for people to get an idea of how to build train layouts, talk to train experts and learn about the Painesville Railroad Museum.

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The Painesville Railroad Museum building, located at 475 Railroad Street, dates back to the late 1800s; and in 1997 the Western Reserve Railroad Association was formed to help save the historic landmark.

The museum recently underwent numerous renovations. The goal was to restore the building to preserve the past.

The restorations included adding two new ADA restrooms, receiving a new IT Station, drywalling, window replacement and adding new chandlers and ceiling fans in the main lobby.

Pescha said he is pleased with the event turnout and the community response to the recent building repairs.

Painesville resident Steve Brothag brought his 10-year-old grandson Hayden Thompson, who was visiting from Salem, Ohio, to the event.

Hayden said it was fun.

Kay Sheridan of Mentor also brought out-of-town guests to the show.

Sheridan said her grandchildren traveled seven hours from Fairfax, Virginia to visit.

One of her grandsons, 13-year-old Jack Sheridan, said the event reminded him of the train that his family used to put around the tree at Christmas time.

The event will continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 7.

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A Mississippi-based contractor was arrested Friday after telling a deputy he accepted money from a man in Baton Rouge, but spent it elsewhere without completing the work.

Justin Walter Etheridge, 42 of McComb, Mississippi, was accused of accepting $2,800 for window replacement and kitchen cabinet work at a man's home. The victim said not only had the work not been done, but while attempting to rebuild kitchen cabinets, Etheridge had removed the cabinet doors and never returned them.

The man said when he confronted Etheridge about the incomplete work, the contractor told him he had spent the money on things unrelated to the job. An East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy questioned Etheridge about the work, and he admitted to spending the money elsewhere, according to a Sheriff's Office report.

Etheridge was scheduled for a meeting April 24at the Sheriff's Office headquarters to go over documentation on where the money was spent, but he did not show up, deputies said.

Etheridge was arrested and booked on counts of misapplication of payments and theft of assets from an aged person. His bail was set at $15,000.

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Remodeling or completely renovating a kitchen can be a big task, but it also has the best return on investment of any home improvement.

But these improvements don't come cheap. A 2013 U.S. Census Bureau report noted the cost of an average kitchen remodel was $5,000, with the price tag for complete renovation at $27,353.

Given these costs, remodeling experts say there are ways to save in order to have money to splurge on key items.

Begin with a detailed floor plan, said Ariel Darmoni, managing partner at 123 Remodeling, a general contractor firm which was featured in Houzz and on HGTV.

"It's going to be so much more if you don't have a floor plan that works for you because making changes later costs more. You can also save money if you don't have to move plumbing and electric, even if you're taking down walls," he said.

Don't skimp on important life-safety improvements like mold remediation and ventilation, said Beverley Kruskol, owner of M.Y. Pacific Building, a general contractor who has worked with high-end renovations, including for Mario Batali's restaurants in Los Angeles.

Tile, flooring and lighting can be both economical and beautiful, Kruskol said.

"Tile is a great place to save money. There are thousands of styles, and they're so amazing," she said.

Porcelain and ceramic tiles can be used on both floor and in kitchen backsplashes, said Suzanne Falk of Suzanne Falk Interior Design, a ghost designer on HGTV's "Kitchen Crashers."

Tile is cheaper than hardwood flooring, and Darmoni prefers tile floors in kitchens because wood floors can be easily damaged by water leaks from dishwashers.

Big-box retailers sell attractive tiles for a fraction of the cost versus what's sold at designer showrooms, Falk said. For people who have their heart set on high-end tile, she recommended highlighting it in a specific area, like in a backsplash around the range, and then framing it with subway tiles, which Falk said are her "go-to" tiles.

Distinctive, affordable lighting options are available at retail stores versus paying up at a showroom, they said.

"Compared to what was available four or five years ago, you can get beautiful lamps at a fraction of the cost," Kruskol said.

Choose a nicer faucet over a sink, Darmoni said, but look at the faucet construction. Better-made faucets have durable metal cartridges inside, which are the valves that turn on the water and mix temperatures.

High-end appliances might be a worthy splurge; however, Kruskol said homeowners should think about how they use them and how long they'll be in the home.

"If you're in a condo, I don't think you need to spend the money to get a Wolf range, but it depends on your lifestyle," she said.

Homeowners who aren't doing a gut rehab and really are scrimping can get new doors and hardware for their existing cabinets, Kruskol said, which can quickly update the look. Even refinishing existing doors can refresh a tired kitchen.

The two areas worth a splurge are cabinets and countertops, they said. Consider stepping up to semi-custom cabinets from a local cabinet supplier and avoiding the big-box retailer.

Working with a local cabinet supplier to design creative storage can help eliminate a lot of the wasted space in kitchens, Kruskol said. Upgrades like pull-out shelves and Lazy Susans are useful, but Falk warned about getting carried away with other costly upgrades like appliance garages and built-in spice drawers. These can look nice but may not be practical, she added.

Another benefit to using semi-custom cabinets is they can be designed to fit a home's inevitable imperfections in a way prefabricated cabinets can't, said Darmoni and Falk.

All three said consider upgrading to natural stone countertops versus manufactured styles. Not only do they look beautiful, but they will last for years. Granite has always been popular, but high-end materials like quartz and quartzite are becoming affordable.

The one stone they don't recommend for kitchens is marble.

"It's porous and stains easily. For instance, if you put a coffee cup on it, it gets a ring that doesn't go away," Kruskol said.

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By Craig Young

Reporter-Herald Staff Writer

Employees at Longs Peak Cabinetworks in Loveland use electronic tablets such as this one attached to a machine and the label printer to keep track of every piece of every job. (Jenny Sparks / Loveland Reporter-Herald)

The latest boom in homebuilding and remodeling has encouraged a Loveland craftsman to go back into business for himself.

A year ago, Brad Moffet launched Longs Peak Cabinetworks, and the custom cabinet shop has been growing faster than he expected.

Moffet has worked as a contractor and for local cabinet-making companies, he said. He also had his own shop at one point, where he handled all aspects of the business, from sales and marketing to cabinetmaking.

But the recession forced him to give it up and go back to work for other shops.

Now that the housing market has rebounded, he's back in business.

"This time I structured it a little differently," he said. His four boys are older now, and two of them work for him.

Oldest son Brogan is Longs Peak's sales manager, and Austin works in the shop.

"Bringing Brogan into sales was a smart decision," he said. "That allows me to focus on production and manufacturing. I truly am a woodworker at heart."

Four months after starting Longs Peak, Brad had to hire workers from outside the family. Eight months after opening at 406 S. Lincoln Ave., he leased a larger space at 559 N. Denver Ave.

Now his crew builds the boxes and doors in the new location and assembles them in the old shop.

Competing with the big shops

As a small operation, Brad can't mass-produce cabinets the way a larger business can, so he said he focuses on quality, custom touches and personal attention to the customer.

But to help him compete, he has invested in some computer-controlled equipment that he said isn't common in smaller shops. He buys it used, he said, preferring to invest in his employees rather than racking up debt that would hurt his business when an inevitable slowdown comes.

As an example of his attention to detail, he said a European-style cabinet has holes drilled every 32 millimeters inside, to hold brackets for shelf supports, hinges and other hardware. Some of those holes never will be used, he said, so for a cleaner look, he programs his drill-router machine to make only the necessary holes.

This photo shows the kitchen of Loveland residents Jacob and Amanda Phillips after remodeling. Longs Peak Cabinetworks of Loveland built the cabinets of select alder. (Special to the Reporter-Herald)

Longs Peak Cabinetworks uses mostly traditional materials such as oak, alder, cherry, walnut and melamine paneling for its cabinets and closet-organizer systems. But thanks to a connection with a designer in Bozeman, Mont., it has hit on a new trend: recycled snow fences.

"Right out of the field"

"In Wyoming, there's a company that rips down old, weathered snow fence," Brogan said. "They take all the nails and stuff out, and we turn it into cabinets."

The wood comes in 16-foot-long planks that are 6 inches wide and three-fourths of an inch thick. Fresh from diverting windblown snow from the highways, the weathered wood sometimes still has hair from cows or pronghorn antelopes on it, and one time an embedded bullet, Brad said.

"The outside is still rough," Brogan said. "It looks like it's right out of the field."

Owners of rustic mountain homes love the look, Brad said, and his company has been experimenting with welded steel door frames for an "antique industrial feel."

From his experience in other shops, Brad said he knows how paperwork can get lost during the process of selling, manufacturing and installing cabinets, so he has created a paperless operation.

His newer computer-controlled machines have tablets attached, and a program keeps track of every piece of every order so that a job can be immediately updated if a measurement changes. Workers also affix a label to each piece of wood, to keep everything organized.

This picture shows the kitchen of Loveland residents Jacob and Amanda Phillips before it was remodeled last year. Little Paxton Phillips, 2 at the time, is at lower right. (Special to the Reporter-Herald)

"When we sit down in the morning, everybody grabs a tablet from somewhere, and we review what we're doing, and then we get to work," he said.

Collaboration with the customer

A Loveland customer who was planning a kitchen remodel last year heard about Longs Peak Cabinetworks from his contractor, and he said he's happy he hired the Moffets.

Jacob Phillips said he and his wife, Amanda, had a vision for their new kitchen, and Brogan had his own ideas, and they worked together on the eventual design.

"That's kind of what sold us on using them is that they were real helpful with the whole design process," Phillips said.

The couple looked at cabinets in a wide range of quality and prices before settling on Longs Peak, he said. "They were a good compromise quality cabinets at a good cost."

Using a cabinet shop just a mile from their home was a plus, too, Phillips said.

"The owner of the company was in my kitchen, working on the cabinets," he said.

Craig Young: 970-635-3634, cyoung@reporter-herald.com, http://www.twitter.com/CraigYoungRH.

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Because the heating and cooling system in your home uses nearly two-thirds of the total energy consumed, it is important that you make smart choices towards improving its overall efficiency and performance. Having sound knowledge of how the HVAC system works is essential when you want to install one or upgrade and when it comes to repairing or maintaining your system.

The fact is that you want an incident-free heating and cooling season. After all, it becomes uncomfortable and incredibly inconvenient when your HVAC equipment breaks down in the middle of frigid winter night or on a scorching summer afternoon when you need it most. The odds for such happenings are greatly reduced when you schedule annual inspections.

Some of the key benefits include:

Fewer Repairs

Perhaps you have noted a strange odor or are hearing a strange sound from your HVAC unit. Calling in a technician right away could greatly help in arresting problems before they turn disastrous. Even the cost will be modest and the problem easy to handle. In general, the two areas that need common repairs are the piping and electrical components. Before you rush to replace your entire heating and cooling system, remember that sometimes repairing can be more cost-effective.Because the heating and cooling system in your home uses nearly two-thirds of the total energy consumed, it is important that you make smart choices towards improving its overall efficiency and performance. Having sound knowledge of how the HVAC system works is essential when you want to install one or upgrade and when it comes to repairing or maintaining your system.

The fact is that you want an incident-free heating and cooling season. After all, it becomes uncomfortable and incredibly inconvenient when your HVAC equipment breaks down in the middle of frigid winter night or on a scorching summer afternoon when you need it most. The odds for such happenings are greatly reduced when you schedule annual inspections.

Some of the key benefits include:

Extended Equipment Life Span

An experienced HVAC company will first thoroughly consider all your heating and cooling requirements even before recommending or installing a system for you. This helps in avoiding system overworking or clogging. And that ensures you dont spend more on part replacements. The trick lies in spending smarter on annual and preventive maintenance that extend your HVAC equipments shelf life.

Improved Air Quality

The quality of indoor air can easily be affected by dirty blower parts and coils within your HVAC unit. This obviously comes with potential health-related concerns like fungi, pollen, and buildup of bacteria. A buildup over time can cause ENT complications, trigger asthma attacks, and other flu-like illnesses. Cleaning these components regularly significantly reduces the levels of contamination in your airstream for a healthier living environment.

Safer Equipment Operation

A HVAC system that is failing may end up costing you much more than the money spent on repairs; it can also endanger you and household members. According to the experts from Diamond Appliance, In case the heat exchanger in the furnace develops a crack, it could release carbon monoxide gas and poison the air being breathed. This is why you should make it a point of engaging a good repair company to perform regular safety checks at least quarterly so that you can know when your system is performing poorly or needs replacement.

Lower Energy Bills

It is very easy for you to assume that simply because the HVAC equipment is cooling or heating your home without any obvious problem that all is well. However, lately, have you keenly looked at your energy bills? A system that has been neglected gradually loses its efficiency in terms of keeping your home cool or heated as did once. Just as a regular car tune-up helps in getting better gas mileage and engine efficiency, your HVAC system will consume less fuel when it receives professional regular maintenance.

The goal of preventative annual maintenance is to have your system running all season long without any nasty surprises. It is proven that keeping your HVAC system running effectivelycould save as much as 20% on your cooling and heating costs. It is a fact that HVAC contractors tend to generally get very busy once winter and summer sets in. It is, therefore, most advisable to have your cooling system checked during the spring season and over the fall, get the heating system checked.

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BUILDING PERMITS

PMT2017-00277 350 Linden Ave.; $2,285,000.00; Christophe and Corrie Carrigan; Harrington Stanko Construction; New two story single-family dwelling above basement with attached garage. Lower level includes rec rooms and a guest suite, on the north end, and a bedroom and flex room on the south end. the main level includes a central area, including the kitchen, dining, and gathering rooms. This is connected to the north wing (master suite) by the entry, and is connected to the south wing (guest studio) by the mudroom and laundry. The upper level above the north wing includes two additional bedroom suites. Scope also includes front and rear covered porches.

PMT2017-00490 888 15th St.; $29,909.00; Kevin Krizek and Sandra Crotteau; Ron Monahan Construction Co.; Addition and remodel: Main level remodel of kitchen/dining room, 385 square feet , and addition of a new rear entrance, 74 square feet, adjacent to the northern facade of single-family home #8212; Includes related MEP and installation of a replacement forced air furnace. Revised scope to include modifications consistent with setback variance ADR2017-00057 and modification to floor structure of addition.

PMT2017-00520 1301 Canyon Blvd.; $88,143.00; Lizard Vail; Financial Construction Services; Tenant interior of a financial institution to create three additional office spaces. Scope includes mechanical and electrical work.

PMT2017-00722 2930 Pearl St.; $5,335,938.00; Google Inc.; Swinerton Builders; First time tenant finish - Scope of work is for Level 2A and 2B for Google, work includes office space, rest rooms and offices (two buildings connected by a walkway) - under one permit for previous tenant finish, PMT2016-04184).

PMT2017-00799 1955 30Th St.; $155,380.00; Two Nine; Harmon Renovations; Alterations to the northern and southern courtyard amenity areas at Two-Nine North apartment complex, approved through ADR2016-00297. Scope includes partial renovation of (2) existing exterior tenant amenity courtyards in the existing Two-Nine North building. Scope includes associated MEP's, structural work, landscaping, architectural modifications, and exterior furnishings.

PMT2017-00841 5775 Flatiron Parkway; $197,993.00; Boulder Income; Retail Resources Inc.; Commercial, interior, non-structural scope. Remodeling rest rooms in common areas on the main and second floor. (2) bathrooms on the main floor and (2) bathrooms on the second floor. Associated MEP's covered within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-00883 833 E. Laurel Ave.; $40,167.00; Von Rittberg; New, 900 square feet , conditioned, accessory structure to be located in SW corner of property. Accessory structure has a toilet and a sink. Associated MEP's covered within the scope of this permit. **Change to scope, 4/14/17 - Accessory structure will no longer be conditioned and plumbing fixtures are removed.**

PMT2017-00888 345 29th St.; $55,761.75; Jonathan Anderson; Addition - Homeowner as GC for addition of 495 square feet to an existing single-family residence. Addition and home are single story. Addition to include new laundry room, master bedroom with WIC, 3/4 bath, electric baseboard heat. Scope includes associated plumbing, mechanical and electrical.

PMT2017-00915 868 17th St.; $82,121.85; ALCN LLC; Anderson-Garcia Construction; Addition and remodel for a single-family detached dwelling. Remodel includes relocation of kitchen, addition of one bedroom and bathroom. Addition scope is for new stairway enclosure between main and upper levels.

PMT2017-01102 1695 Orchard Ave.; $62,000.00; Eric Remer; Integrity Pool Builders; Permit for the installation of a new in-ground pool and spa associated with a single-family detached dwelling. Pool and spa to have automatic safety covers. Fence required under permit PMT2017-01458.

PMT2017-01158 5920 Longbow Drive; $779,527.00; Valleylab Inc.; Murray and Stafford, Inc.; Interior tenant remodel for the first floor "Area C" of technical office/lab area for Medtronic. Scope includes full MEP's and addition of two sinks. Scope also includes landscape improvements as required.

PMT2017-01165 707 Maxwell Ave.; $33,457.05; William and Leslie Wibbeler; Addition of a master bedroom and bath, 297 square feet. See HIS2017-00055 for landmarks approval.

PMT2017-01166 1565 Moss Rock Place; $50,000.00; Caleb and Anna Stephenson; Rob Luckett Builders; Interior remodel to include kitchen, bathroom and window replacement, 390 square feet. *Note: "Interior Remodel" also includes new exterior siding (stucco), railings and columns.

PMT2017-01242 2015 Riverside Lane; $32,300.00; Jennifer and Douglas Rutherford; Mountain West Building Co.; Interior remodel of existing space within a single-family residence. Scope includes taking existing cathedral ceiling space on main and second levels and creating two new bedrooms and office space. Reconfiguration of existing walk-in closet for master bedroom. Window replacement of existing upper level windows in new office area, and creation of two new egress windows for new bedrooms.

PMT2017-01267 2800 Pearl St.; $419,062.00; Target Corporation; Engineered Structures, Inc.; Interior, non-structural remodel of Target's home innovation and grocery innovation areas, 2741 square feet. Scope to include floor, ceiling, and wall finishes. Associated MEP's not covered within the scope of this permit and will require separate permitting.

PMT2017-01268 1600 Commerce St.; $1,800,000.00; Ball Corporation; Tenant Remodel - Interior tenant remodel, 9297 square feet , of the NE corner on the third floor of the Fisher FT3 North building. Scope to include demolition of the existing furniture systems, relocating existing restrooms, adding a new restroom, and installing new rooftop HVAC equipment. Associated MEP's covered within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-01339 2660 Canyon Blvd.; $110,000.00; Summit Hospitality; Remodel of guest lounge on the fifth floor of the Marriot Motel. Scope includes the demolition and relocation of some interior walls, rewiring, replacement of bathroom fixtures, replacement of a fan-coil unit, and installation of a new ADA ramp to the existing patio.

PMT2017-01343 2595 Canyon Blvd.; $24,039.00; Waterstreet Plaza ; Horizon Retail Construction; Tenant interior remodel for a professional office space to add interior walls and associated power, and to relocate registers and a couple of lighting fixtures.

PMT2017-01411 4909 Nautilus Court; $307,939.59; Westview Properties; CCM Construction Management Inc.; Unit 8 - Interior, non-structural, 3843 square feet tenant remodel. Associated electrical and mechanical included within the scope of this permit.

PMT2017-01414 1421 Pearl 200; $16,000.00; Crystal Building; Rhinotrax Construction Inc.; Tenant remodel for 1421 Pearl Suite 200. Scope to include new entry, demising walls, and mechanical distribution.

PMT2017-01660 1840 Lehigh St.; $12,673.13; Bryan Helstad; James W. Lyon Contracting; Interior remodel of an existing single-family residence. Scope to include remodel of master bath and study area on second/top level to reconfigure space, add WIC and laundry, and utility room on main level to convert to a bathroom. Includes removal of non-structural walls, removal of soaker tub, addition of new plumbing fixtures. Upper level remodel area approximately 150 square feet, main level remodel area approximately 75 square feet. Includes associated MEP.

PMT2017-01661 3790 Armer Ave.; $61,952.00; Scott and Amanda Sherpe; First time basement finish to create a family room, music room, play room, storage area, 3/4 bath, new bedroom, installation of a egress window, installation of a new beam and footing, and associated electrical and plumbing.

PMT2017-01663 2040 Hermosa Drive; $11,265.00; Chris Doran and Barbara Mcintyre; After-the-fact permit for a remodel to a single-family dwelling. Scope includes remodel of kitchen, replacement of two gas fireplace units, update of fixtures/finishes in four bathrooms, and updated lighting/electrical. One window on second story and one window on ground floor to be replaced in existing openings on front elevation.

PMT2017-01672 750 Quince Circle; $11,000.00; Janis Devoto; Liscom Construction; Bathroom remodel (60 square feet) located on upper level. Scope includes associated plumbing and electrical.

PMT2017-01692 990 Mcintire St.; $67,590.00; Laskey Howard; Kelly E. Hood Inc.; Interior remodel of a single-family residence, along with electrical wiring updates and additional wall insulation. Scope includes remodel of approximately 140 square feet for kitchen (layout to remain the same, new appliances and sink), replacement of aluminum wiring throughout the home (requiring drywall removal), and new electrical service panel, insulating open 2 x 4 wall cavities to capacity (approximately 1,060 square feet of electrical updates and drywall removal/insulation).

PMT2017-01707 2085 Balsam Drive; $38,000.00; Thomas Haensch; Chanin Development Inc.; Permit for rooftop deck above master suite and extension of lower rear deck. Upper and lower decks to be connected by spiral stairway.

PMT2017-01713 3617 Paonia St.; $61,557.76; Markel Homes; Markel Homes Construction Co.; Basement finish of 1093 square feet for single-family dwelling under construction. To include the construction of two new bedroom, one full bath, a rec room including wet bar and utility/storage room.

PMT2017-01736 200 Kiowa Place; $16,615.88; Enid and Mark Ablowitz; BW Construction; Kitchen remodel for a single-family detached dwelling (295 square feet). Scope includes addition of bar sink.

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Home owners remodel their homes for many different reasons, with an eye toward their own enjoyment as well as the eventual resale value.

Some want to give new life to a house with an out-of-date floor plan. Baby boomers who want to stay in their homes as they age as well as younger home owners who are looking ahead want to enhance accessibility. And, many home owners want to add sustainable home features that also save money on utility bills.

As the home building and remodeling industry celebrates National Home Remodeling Month in May, one this is clear home owners are taking their wish lists to professional remodelers to make them happen.

Open up to new spaciousness

Open floor plans remain as popular as ever, and more and more home owners are choosing to take out an interior wall or two to make the space feel larger and more connected.

Remove a wall between the kitchen and a formal dining room and the newly opened space can breathe new life into the entire floor. Natural light enters from more directions and family members working in the kitchen or eating at the counter can interact with others watching television or doing homework. Entertaining takes on a new ease, as friends can gather and move about more freely in the space.

Design for aging in place

Enhancing your home to better accommodate aging in place can also be an upgrade in style, ease of use, and comfort for everyone.

A bathroom upgrade where luxury meets universal design might include a large walk-in shower with zero-threshold, a built-in teak bench or tile corner seat, and multiple shower heads, including a waist-high sprayer.

A new kitchen island may add an eye-catching look and adaptive conveniences with multi-level countertops of an easy to maintain, durable and attractive material such as engineered quartz, a deep drawer for dishes and another for the microwave, and a sink with hands-free faucet.

Remodeling your home can not only fulfill your familys dream of a more comfortable and stylish home, but depending on the upgrades you choose, you can also realize savings on utility costs, improve air quality for better health and strengthen the long-term value of your home.

Some of the top upgrades that can make a home more energy efficient include putting in high-efficiency windows and low-flow water fixtures, replacing appliances and water heaters with ENERGY STAR-rated models, increasing or upgrading the quality of insulation, and installing a high-efficiency HVAC system that is appropriately sized for the area that is to be heated or cooled.

This article is provided by the Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana, a not-for-profit trade association of builders and associated industry professionals dedicated to promoting the American dream of home ownership. Phone (888) 812-9099 or visit hbanwi.com.

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