February 1, 2010

UBUILDIT - WE'LL HELP!  
 
Please Enjoy our Client Success Stories
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Welcome to UBuildIt Lexington South
 
Greetings!

The featured project for February is the new home of John and Lynne Humkey in Midway, KY.
  
We also are proud to feature one of our key Preferred Vendors, Floor Coverings International located in Lexington, supplying UBuildIt clients with quality floor coverings and installation all around the Central Kentucky area. 
 
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 seeing our clients wonderful dream homes. Please read... as they have put in alot of hard work and want to show it off to you!
 
Vendor Spotlight      
 
Floor Coverings International 
 

Choosing, buying and installing the right floor coverings can be complicated. Floor Coverings International simplifies the entire process so you'll get the floors of your dreams without feeling overwhelmed.

 

How We Work

Floor Coverings International makes it easy and convenient to get the flooring you'll love. We'll come to you to discuss your needs, style and budget. We'll bring samples to you, or if you prefer, you can browse through our showroom off Nicholasville Road. We'll work with your plans as well as take careful measurements so that your flooring will look great and fit perfectly.

 

Our Expertise

If you haven't yet decided on the type of flooring you want, we'll walk you through the features of different types of materials and help you make comparisons. We'll help you sort through colors and textures to find the perfect floors for you and your new home.

 

Products, Selection and Installation

We offer more than 3000 flooring options from the top brands at competitive prices. Materials include hardwood, bamboo, cork, carpet, natural stone and tile, laminate, sheet vinyl, luxury vinyl and area rugs, all available in a wide array of textures and colors. We add new products constantly assuring you have a choice of the latest materials and colors. Our professional installation service ensures a perfect fit and lasting quality.

 

Our Commitment

Floor Coverings International is dedicated to providing the highest level of service, selection and quality to every customer, every day.

 

Inspired? Contact us today for your complimentary FCI Design Consultation.

 

Jonathan Wilk 

Floor Coverings International

1060 Elizabeth Street, Suite 14

Nicholasville, KY 40356

(859) 887-0707

www.lexington.floorcoveringsinternational.com

E-mail: j.wilk@floorcoveringsinternational.com

 
 
 
Estimating Appliance And Home Electronic Energy Use
 
If you want to know more about how energy efficient your appliances are, the U.S. Department of Energy has provided a great resource for estimating your electricity loads and the resulting operating costs.
 
The following formula will allow you to estimate the energy usage of a specific appliance and the annual operating costs.
 
Wattage X Hours Used per Day ÷ 1000 = Daily Kilowatt-hour (kWh) Consumption
 
Multiply the daily kilowatt hour (kWh) consumption by the number of days in a year you use the appliance. You can then calculate how much it will cost you to operate this appliance (multiply this number by your local utility's rate per kWh).
 
Let's look at an example of a 200 Watt window fan that is used 4 hours per day for 4 months of the year.
 
200 Watts X 4 hours/day X 120 days/year = 96,000
 
96,000 ÷1000 = 96 kWh of usage per year
 
96 kWh X 8.5¢ per kWh = $8.16 per year to run this window fan.
 
As you look at your next appliance purchases, doing some planning and homework will provide you with all the information you need for an energy efficient home.
 
85-90% of the energy used by a washing machine goes to heating the water. To lower your operating costs, you can lower the water temperature or have a washer that uses less water. A front loading washer uses 16 - 24 gallons of water vs. the more typical top loader that uses 40 gallons. To put this in perspective, washing your clothes in hot water instead of cold uses more electricity than leaving the refrigerator door open 24 hours per day.
 
Are You New To Our Newsletters?  
 
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 23 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! 
 
 
Issue: 24  Volume 1

"Wayne's World!"  



Interested in some local home and boat shows to take away those winter blues? If you go, call me and I will get you in FREE and then you can stop by our booth and say hello!
 
Here's whats coming soon...
 
Lexington Sport Boat and Vacation Show at Rupp Arena Feb 4th-7th.
 
Madison County Home Show February 25th-28th in Richmond.
 
Central Kentucky Home,  Garden and Flower Show at Rupp Arena April 8th-11th.
 
If you want details on show times or locations feel free to call and as I said earlier...we'll save you some cash and get you in FREE!
 
Sincerely,
 
Wayne Henning/Owner
UBuildIt Lexington South
 
 
 
In This Issue
Vendor Spotlight
Helpful Building Tips
Projects-In-Progress
 
Homeownership Brochure 
 
Want a nice brochure from the National Homebuilders Association that explains the current tax credits. Click on the homeowner brochure link above!

 
Want 10% OFF On Your Next Plan Purchase?
 
Go to The UBuildIt Eplans Website and use the promo code - UE10P09 at checkout
 
 
Want Some Great Remodeling Tips On What's Hot For Bathroom Remodeling in 2010?
 
 
 
How About Whats Hot in 2010 In Home Remodeling?
 
 
 
 
 

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New Construction
 
 
  

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John and Lynne Humkey
 
Project Scope:
 
This one-story ranch style home situated on a one-acre lot has a full finished poured concrete basement, geothermal heat and hot water, hardwood floors throughout, Barber kitchen cabinets and vanities, custom bookcases and entertainment centers, 2 fireplaces and integrated wiring.
 
Total Square Footage: 4,654 sq ft 
 
Project Costs: $320,000
 
Land Costs: $70,000
 
Appraised Value: $510,000
 
Instant Equity: $120,000
 
"Thanks for your help in bringing the construction of our new home to a successful conclusion. Although there were some bumpy places in the road, it has been well worth the time and pain of taking on a project of building our home!"
 
--John and Lynne Humkey

 
"The Long Arm Of The Concrete Pump!
 
The Steel Beams Being Erected And Welded in Place!


 
Drilling The Vertical Caissons For The Geothermal
erma

 
"Boy Thats A Tall Ridge!"
 
 
 
Framing, Framing, Framing!
 
 
 
Roofers Are A Roofing!
 
 
 
Great Room Built-ins Under Construction!


 
The Finished Built-ins In The Great Room!


 
"Basement Fireplace And More Build-Ins!"

 
John Checking On Construction!
Projects-In-Progress  
 
What have some of our clients been doing lately? Take a look at these pictures and find out!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Dr. John and Susan Greene's Mechanicals Are Going In At Their Home Off Jacks Creek Pike In Lexington.  
 
 
 
 Shane and Amy Poynter Are Now Painting And Starting The Trim On Their Dream Home! Kitchen Cabinet Install Soon. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Helen and Jen Rose Are Getting Ready For Their "Extreme Makeover" on Their Stamping Ground Home!
 
 
 
  David and Jody Horn's Winchester Home Is Getting The Geothermal HVAC Installed, and the hardiplank siding started!
 
 
 
Tim and Amy Fyffe's House Off Georgetown Road Outside Of Frankfort is Ready For Drywall!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Don't Delay 
Call Today! 
 UBuildIt Lexington South
1031 Wellington Way Ste 110
Lexington KY 40513
 
Off:859-223-5300
Wayne's Cell:859-338-0191
Don's Cell:859-312-3605