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Welcome to UBuildIt Lexington South
Greetings!
The featured project for May is the addition on Bill Fines home located on Spring Crest Drive in the Equestrian Woods Subdivision. Bill needed additional room for his very unique and growing collection of antique coffee grinders!
We also are proud to feature one of our key Preferred Vendors, Climate Control located right here in Lexington.
In addition to including some helpful building education we have included a few pictures of our clients projects-in-progress. Down the road, you can see their completed homes as monthly features.
I hope you enjoy our new newsletter format, and find the information interesting and helpful. Please read and enjoy!
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Vendor Spotlight
I know that there are many heating and air conditioning companies to choose from, so why Climate Control?
First and most important is the Climate Control family. They are the force behind the success of Climate Control. With little to no advertising we have build a tremendous business and that speaks volumes for the work that we do.
We have been a certified Carrier dealer since we started in 1968, during that time we have established a great track record for high quality service. We have found Carrier products to be the best value.
The cornerstone of our success is our mission statement: "to provide high quality HVAC products and services at fair and reasonable prices". We pride ourselves on providing solutions. Solutions that fit your needs whether they are budgetary or environmental, we have the solution. We educate our clients on all their options like
1) Efficiency and Hybrid Systems - HVAC has the highest ROI of any home improvement project, on average 30% or better. You're not going to find those kinds of returns anywhere. Add to that a 30% tax credit on all ARI qualified equipment, and you're just not going to find a better investment.
In many instances the monthly payment on new systems will be equal to the monthly savings you would get on your utility bill for 5 years then the system is paid for and you are still saving money every month.
2) Geothermal - We believe in geothermal so much that we have it installed in our won offices! With the stimulus package, Geothermal costs the same as the highest efficient air to air system. And the Geo system is more efficient. It is not just for new home construction... we have installed geo systems in existing homes all across the bluegrass, some in Chevy Chase with very little green space.
And much more...the list is too long to mention all of them. The point is you have options that can save you money, often the cost of the equipment is equal to or less then your utility savings. In addition we can help you take advantage of the Federal tax credit and possible save you money on your taxes as well.
We have been keeping Central KY comfortable for over 40 years. Call us and let us know how we can serve you. For more information you can log on to Climate Controls website at www.climatecontrolcorp.com or call our office in Lexington at 859-277-7192.
Chris Fugmann Accepts an Award on Behalf of The Employees of Climate Control
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Universal Design/Aging In Place: Part I
What Is This?
Three doors down from their current home, John and Jane Doe are building a new house they hope will be their last. The one they live in now has many stairs and an elevated living room that already pose problems for many friends and visitors. The Does aren't ready to retire, but down the road, they don't want to be forced out the door due to accessibility issues. The answer?
Universal Design - A house that meets current needs but also grows with its occupants and their future needs -- also referred to as "Aging in Place." With aging-friendly features such as, wide hallways, wheelchair accessible showers, stacked closets that can transform into a future elevator shaft, door hardware, which is easily graspable; the number of items on the list is in the hundreds. Needless to say, Universal Design and "Aging in Place" principles are certainly attracting attention.
Experts are predicting an avalanche of need for housing of this type with the retirement of the baby boomers. The boomers aren't there yet, but a recent U.S. survey suggests that people over 65 see a long-term care facility as a fate worse than death. Universal design could allow boomers and their parents to "age in place" in their own homes, as well as alleviating the strain on long-term care facilities struggling with a ballooning senior population.
So what is Universal Design? In simple terms it all relates to accessibility, safety and ease of use for people with disabilities due to injury, aging or conditions due to deteriorating health. Most visible in our society is wheelchair access but it goes beyond that, for sure. We will look more at the details of Universal Design and Aging in Place principles in the next couple of issues of this newsletter.
You may ask; should I be incorporating Universal Design in my new home or remodeling project? The answer is a resounding Yes! No one can predict whether you or a loved one will have disabilities in the future but for the relatively small effort and modest extra cost involved, it makes good sense. Also remember that, more than likely, you already have guests in your home with these needs and also don't overlook the positive effect it will have on resale value in the future.
In the next issue, we will take a closer look at what the first step in Universal Design looks like.
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If you want to click on the link below to visit our UBuildIt Project Archives Website... we have an archive of projects of our local UBuildIt clients. They tell you about their experiences in building their "dream home." There are pictures before, during and after construction, square footages, build cost and lot cost numbers as well as other specifics on their home. Each newsletter also has a section on helpful building tips that you may be interested in.
Visit the archives today and take a look at 14 of our clients dream homes and remodels in the Central KY area. Please read and enjoy!
Want more?.... Feel free to visit our webpage at our website ubuildit.com for additional projects in the Central Kentucky area and a wealth of helpful building information!
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"Wayne's World!"
Spring is finally here! Yes the sun is shining, the Derby horses are running and new houses are starting all around the area. Why don't you take a minute and check out what some of our clients have been doing. They have worked very hard on their dream homes and deserve some attention!
Sincerely,
Wayne Henning/Owner
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