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George Whibley has been providing a top-of-the-line sunroom experience for residents of 14 counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 1996. His recent addi-tion of remodeling services now means that customers can have multiple outdoors remod-eling needs met — all through one business.

A&B Sunrooms and Remodeling, located at the TuftTex Complex off River Street in Plains Township, is his locally owned busi-ness that brings new and innovative product lines that fit every consumer’s sunroom and outdoor living needs in the area. From fire places and gazebos to outdoor entertainment systems, awnings and more, General Manager Dotty Kenyon said A&B Sunrooms offers a plethora of products and ideas for your Pinterest-perfect outdoor living dreams. For those into the “DIY” lifestyle, A&B can even provide education and products to help you get the job done on your own.

A&B Sunrooms will be one of the vendors at the 2018 Home Show, hosted by the Home Builders Association of Northeastern Pennsyl-vania Jan. 27 and 28 at Mohegan Sun Pocono.

The company has been a multiple recipi-ent of the Times Leader’s Readers’ Choice Awards and offers customers excellent ser-vice, education and guarantees. According to

its website, A&B Sunrooms and Remodel car-ries and A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and harbors phenomenal reviews.

When a potential customer chooses A&B Sunrooms and Remodeling, the process starts with a free estimate and site evaluation. Mul-tiple financing options are available, such as a signature or construction loan, refinancing and even a home equity line of credit. The company handles all official paperwork, per-mits and licensing, making the project stress free. They also pride themselves on keeping the lines of communication open between company and client, stating that projects will be completed not only on time but on budget as well.

When asked what makes the company stand out among the rest, Kenyon said that it’s cli-ent involvement and commitment that keeps customers coming back.

“We address the clients wants and needs. The client is involved in every aspect of the design process from start to finish,” she said. “Our motto is ‘Don’t dream it - do it,’ and we help our clients achieve their dreams for their home. A&B prides itself on customer service, and the owner is involved from start to fin-ish ensuring the clients needs and wants are met.”

A&B Sunrooms and Remodeling will be at the Home Show at Mohegan Sun Pocono. A&B Sunrooms and Remodeling is located at the TuftTex Complex off River Street in Plains Township.

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PLAINS TWP. — After a year at a different location, the Home Builders Association of Northeastern Penn-sylvania’s Home Show returns to familiar surroundings.

The show will be held at Mohegan Sun Pocono from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 27 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on Jan. 28. Admission is $5.

Sponsored by Kitner Modular Homes, A&B Sun-rooms and Tiny Estates, the show will feature Jeff Devlin, a licensed contractor and DIY Newtwork per-sonality. He will present two shows daily with question-and-answer sessions at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and noon and 3 p.m. Sunday.

Devlin is host of “Stone House Revival” and has more than 20 years of building experience. He started as an apprentice for a historic home remodeler where he honed his skills in the trade and gained an appreciation for the craftsmanship and beauty of historic dwellings, according the DIY Network.

His first TV appearance was as the resident carpenter of HGTV’s “Spice Up My Kitchen.” During his televi-sion career, which includes being a carpenter on both seasons of HGTV’s “Ellen’s Design Challenge” and star

of DIY Network’s “I Hate My Bath,” Jeff has tackled renovations in every area of the home, including com-plete overhauls of kitchens, bathrooms, basements and more.

He is owner of School House Woodworking and says his love for historic homes inspired him to completely renovate two centuries-old Pennsylvania farmhouses, one of which he calls home.

Attendees will also have a chance to win prizes, including an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun Pocono and an over-night stay at Tiny Estate in Eliz-abeth-town.

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SUNROOMSFrom page 2

While Kenyon kept tight-lipped about what customers can expect from the company and the Home Builders Association show, she did say the the entire staff will be on-hand to meet with potential clients and show off some of the latest product lines for varying outdoor needs.

One thing a prospective client should always do, she said, is to visit a contractors place of business. Calling local building inspec-tors can give someone a good idea about how contractors handle projects, and inspectors can usually inform a client if they have good or bad practices. Don’t be afraid to ask for credit reports, or to visit some recently completed projects of other clients to get a grasp of the quality of the work they do. A&B is a licensed and insured company.

Even through A&B provides top-notch work, they understand that sometimes things happen. That’s why they carry warranties on the items they offer.

From railings to indoor sunrooms, Kenyon said that most of their manufacturer products carries a lifetime warranty — even free screen replacements.

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DALLAS — Andy Kopczynski was 22 years old when he emigrat-ed to Pennsylvania from Poland.

He did not know anyone in the United States.

He did not have a job lined up.His English was limited.Nearly 38 years later, Kopczyn-

ski has overcome those hurdles and built a career by construct-ing homes throughout the Back Mountain and Wyoming Valley.

Today, 58-year-old is the owner of Elegant Homes LLC in Dallas. His company just finished more than 40 homes in a housing devel-opment called Amber Woods in Lehman Township and is starting to work on a 46-unit townhouse development called Sunny Hills in Hanover Township.

“I’ve been to 60 countries,” Kop-

czynski said. “The United States is really a country of opportunity.”

Kopczynski’s company will be on display at the Home Show at Mohegan Sun Pocono Jan. 27. and Jan. 28.

ArrivalKopczynski’s story is as interest-

ing as the detailed homes that he, his brother Marek and their crew take from blueprint sketches and bring to reality for their clients.

Kopczynski was just a young man when he arrived in New York in the 1980s. He had a few things in his favor, such as having was a U.S. visa, a good communist education, ambition and drive to build a life in a new country.

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“I had a good education in Poland,” he said, noting he attended Merchant Marine Academy in Poland.

He established his fi rst U.S. resi-dence in Ashley and operated North-eastern Copier for fi ve years.

An idea to build a home grew inside his mind and he began to look for a builder.

“I had a technical background from Poland, so that was no problem to build,” Kopczynski said.

He spent his spare time as a general contractor overseeing his fi rst home construction on Woodside Drive in Dal-las.

“I would spend half the day in the offi ce and then supervise the construc-tion,” Kopczynski said. “After nine months I saw the equity in it and real-ized I was in the wrong business, so I sold the copier business and started building.”

The career move gave him the free-dom to take off time to pursue other endeavors such as his love of sailing and traveling.

Kopczynski has sailed around the world, solo.

“It is a good stress relief,” he said. When sailing, “I try not to think about work.”

In the copier business, “I could only take off about two weeks, anything more than that and I would lose cus-tomers,” he said.

While Kopczynski is at sea, his younger brother Marek, 46, runs the business.

“When I return, then he (Marek) can go,” Kopczynski said.

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ents to take an idea on paper and bring it to life.

Kopczynski pulled out huge rolls of home design sketches and turned one large page at a time revealing elaborate architecture designs that ranged from traditional to contemporary.

He stopped at one page that depicted a two-story home that appeared to be straight out of a storybook.

“A father designed this one based on his daughter’s dollhouse,” Kopczynski

said.The client pro-

vided a picture and blueprints, but the home’s interior was modifi ed to fi t the family’s needs, Kopczynski said.

“We can do our own designs,” he said, noting about 50 percent of the time either Marek or Kopczynski sketch out a home design based on a customers ideas.

Kopczynski, his brother and their nearly eight-member crew take care of all concrete and fi nishing work, while subcontrac-tors are used for framing, roofi ng excavation and other construction aspects.

Two years ago, he broke ground on his newest project, Sunny Hills, a town-house development located in Hanover Township.

The townhomes consist of two-unit structures that share one wall, which are called “twins,” he said.

Sunny Hills development has a tie to Kopczynski’s past.

The development is on reclaimed land that used to have black mounds of culm, which was waste coal and stone from the region’s coal mining past.

“I use to target shoot there,” he said. “Now 20, 30 years later I bought the land.”

Building challenges Land development has a variety of

challenges which include tightening land development requirements estab-lished by municipalities.

“Before you can start selling (lots) you have to invest so much time, energy and money before you get to the fi rst lot,” he said.

Aimee Dilger | Times LeaderAndy Kopczynski, the owner of Elegant Homes LLC, and his brother Marek, are willing to work with clients to help design their dream home.

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Expenses for the township engineer, road design and construction, and installation of utility lines are just some of the upfront costs a land devel-oper must pay before the first lot can be sold, he said.

“I am hoping for one thing,” Kop-czynski said, “changing the school taxes. This would open up completely new avenues for development, build-ing, etc.”

As a member of the Builders Asso-ciation, Kopczynski supports the Commonwealth’s House Bill 76, which would transition school taxes from being tied to property taxes to sales tax.

“School taxes should not be paid from real estate. It should be through

a consumption tax,” he said. “So then everybody pays.”

Right now, homeowners are bur-dened with school taxes, Kopczynski said.

If the tax is based on purchasing goods, then the tax is spread out equal-ly, he said.

“How come an 80-year-old grandma has to sell her house because she can’t afford school taxes and her grandchil-dren probably don’t go to school any-more,” he said.

Changing the way school taxes are applied and collected would help the building industry a lot and more people could become homeowners, he said.

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Aimee Dilger | Times LeaderAndy Kopczynski has owned and operated Elegant Homes LLC for nearly 30 years. The local builder recently finished a development named Amber Woods in Lehman Township.

Richard Rome started off with his own construction business of 25 years before finding his niche in bathroom remodeling in 2001.

Rome operates ReBath Northeast, a bathroom remodeling service located in Forty Fort.

With a steady stream of happy customers and a service area that spans 24 counties between New York and Philadelphia, ReBath Northeast is considered to be one of the premiere bathroom remodeling businesses in the area. Since opening, the company has attained numerous honors and awards, including the 2014 “Best of Houzz” award for service and 2010 “Platinum Dealership Award”.

Rome believed there had to be a better, more streamlined approach to bath-room remodeling that didn’t involve months of work, subpar products that didn’t last and climbing customers service bills. So in creating ReBath North-east, he chose quality craftsmen that had years of experience and training, found the best acrylic products and bathroom accessories and created the ulti-mate “one day” bathroom installation.

Assistant General Manager Aimee Fritzges explained how the company works and the Rebath Northeast process from start to finish, starting with seeing a wide variety of bathroom options inside their showroom. If the cus-tomer can’t make it into the store to view and select colors, textures and styles, ReBath will bring the store right to their customers doorsteps, she said.

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“Our estimators bring all the samples right to their home,” she said. “At their in-home meeting, the esti-mator will talk to them about what they want to see in a new bathroom, as well as measure and give them an exact price.”

When a customer decides to choose ReBath North-east as their bathroom remodeling specialists, they can expect the process to take a few weeks from choosing a design to product delivery and the fi nal install. Tub and shower installations are typically complete within one day, with full bathroom remod-els lasting two to three days.

Installers begin by removing the existing bath-tub or shower, then move onto updating the area’s plumbing and drainage system. Once completed, it’s time for the new base and walls to be installed, along with faucets, accessories and more.

Fritzges said ReBath Northeast stands out to customers because of their commitment to excel-lence, cleanliness and personalization. For example, installers lay down carpeting and cover items that would come in contact with the installation process, as well as vacuum and clean up after the job is done. That — paired with thoroughly trained and certifi ed

employees, wide selections and quick installations — make the company a customer go-to in the area.

“There are several reasons why ReBath Northeast differs from other acrylic companies and bathroom con-tractors. First, we tear the tub and shower area (particularly the walls) down to the studs, update plumbing and install new backer board. Second, we don’t subcontract our installers. Every person the customer speaks to or sees works directly for our company and has been thoroughly vetted,” she said.

ReBath Northeast will be bringing their showroom, knowledge and exper-tise to the Home Show on Jan. 27 and 28 at Mohe-gan Sun Pocono. Attendees will be able to view prod-ucts, speak with employees and even take advantage of special savings at the event. For those looking to have their bathroom remodeled, Fritzges explained the importance of customers thoroughly researching companies online and reading reviews. Customers

should ask prospective companies for insurance cer-tifi cations, as well as check the business’s reputation with the Better Business Bureau, she said.

ReBath Northeast is located on Wyoming Avenue and is open weekdays, customers may call (570) 283-3005 or visit ReBathNortheast.com for more information.

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The popularity of outdoor living spaces has been growing for years. A 2014 study from the home remodeling and design platform Houzz found that 56 percent of homeowners were making updates to improve their yards for entertaining. Similarly, nearly 60 percent of architectural practices surveyed by the American Institute of Architects in 2016 said outdoor living spaces were popular features in the homes they built.

Outdoor living spaces may also be sound invest-ments for homeowners looking to improve the resale value of their properties. According to Remodeling magazine’s 2017 “Cost vs. Value” report, outdoor living spaces returned between 55 and 71 percent of homeowners’ initial investments at resale.

When planning an outdoor living space, homeown-ers with ample backyards have much to work with. However, to make the most of the space while simul-taneously hoping to get as strong a return on their investments as possible, homeowners should look to create spaces that offer broad appeal and are not too personalized. The following are some popular outdoor living space features homeowners may want to consider.

Outdoor kitchensOutdoor kitchens allow homeowners to prepare

more than just traditional backyard barbecue fare. A standalone charcoal grill in the backyard might get the job done, but a built-in gas grill complete with burners and surrounding granite countertop makes for a more functional outdoor entertaining space.

BarsIndoor entertaining areas often include bars, so

it makes sense that homeowners want to include a place to prepare and serve beverages to their guests. Homeowners with room in their budgets may want to install wet bars where they can rinse mixers, glasses and other items needed to prepare drinks for their guests.

Warming featuresFeatures that can keep

homeowners and their guests warm after the sun sets include outdoor fi re-places and fi repits. A 2016

survey conducted by the American Society of Land-scape Architects found that fi replaces and fi repits were the most popular outdoor design element in 2016. Such features can provide a focal point in the backyard while also extending the outdoor living season into autumn and even early winter.

Porch spaceOutdoor living spaces are often found in the back-

yard, but homeowners with bigger front yards than backyards may want to expand or open their porch spaces to create more space outside. Porch swings and rocking chairs provide a great place to relax, and porch spaces are covered, meaning homeowners can continue to enjoy time outside even when it begins to rain.

Outdoor living spaces are growing in popularity. Homeowners who want to capitalize on this trend can do so in various ways.

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What to do when a project stallsUpon embarking on a home improvement project, homeowners who have never

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Stalled projects can make life at home diffi cult, and homeowners may feel help-less with regard to getting a project back on course. But there are ways for home-owners to get stalled projects back on course.

· Start off on solid fi nancial footing. It’s important that homeowners who want to upgrade their homes enter the home improvement process with a realistic grasp of their fi nances. Many home improve-ment projects stall when homeowners run out of money. Homeowners can avoid such unfortu-nate situations by only beginning a project they know they can afford. Whether funding a project with a loan or savings or a combination of both, homeowners should make an honest assessment of what they can afford to commit to a given project. If the amount of money available does not add up to the estimated cost of the project, delay the project now or you might

be facing a stalled project down the road.· Honestly assess whether or not you can fi nish the job. Do-it-yourselfers may

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· Ask for help. There’s no shame in asking for help to complete a project. Some homeowners may underestimate the scope of a project until it’s too late. Asking family, friends or neighbors for help might be the only way to get a stalled project back on track. Certain home improvement projects may not require advanced skills, and even friends or family with little or no home improvement experi-ence can pitch in to complete such projects. When more advanced projects stall, homeowners may want to hire contractors to complete the work. If budgets have not left much room for hiring a contractor, homeowners can perform some of the labor on their own.

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Homeowners invest large sums into improving their homes to make them more comfortable living spaces or to increase their odds of selling quickly. The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicted U.S. spending on home renovations and repairs to peak at $327 billion in 2017.

Whether one is doing a large renovation or a small remodel, life may be turned upside down during the project. Furniture may be moved out of the room, walls may be demolished, water or electricity may be turned off, and appliances may be missing or not hooked up. Home improvements often drum up dust and disarray. Such projects can try the patience of any homeowner, and things may get worse before they get better.

Even though remodeling can be taxing, the end result is often worth it. Here’s how to look forward to the silver lining and come out unscathed.

Discuss the project before it starts.All family members should be in agreement before the fi rst hammer is swung.

Decide on as many details as you can ahead of time and have a fi rm plan in place. Establish back-up choices for tiles or color schemes in case the items you want are out of stock. Trying to make decisions under duress may result in bad choices.

Do one project at a time.It’s tempting to want to improve as much as possible at once to maximize moti-

vation and renovation materials. However, having no place in which to escape the mess can elevate stress levels. Do not think about renovating kitchens and bath-rooms all at once, or you will not have any working fi xtures for tasks like washing up.

Have everything in place, but expect delays.Before demolition even begins, have building materials bought and stored,

contractors and subcontractors lined up, and see what you can do to minimize the time workers need to spend in your home.

In a world where things move at lightning speeds, renovations have not gotten the memo. Home projects take lots of time and will likely take longer if you are doing the work yourself in your free time. Build lots of extra time into the project so you are not disappointed when delays happen - even when you’ve done your best to avoid them.

Plan an escape zoneConstruction environments can be messy, loud, smelly, and a host of other

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Using reclaimed timber when building or renovating a home ben-efi ts the environment in various ways. According to GreenBusiness-Watch.org, building and renovating with reclaimed timber helps to preserve forests by greatly reducing the need to cut down trees. In addition, when using reclaimed timber to build or renovate a home, contractors and homeowners tend to use locally sourced reclaimed wood, reducing the need to transport wood from afar to complete the projects. That reduced reliance on transportation reduces fuel consumption and air pollution. Processing reclaimed timber is often less taxing on the environment than processing virgin wood. However, reclaimed timber may provide more than just environ-mental benefi ts. Virgin timber typically comes from commercially grown trees that are not always afforded enough time to reach full maturity. Timber that is reclaimed from old buildings and vessels may very well have reached full maturity before it was cut down to use as building material. Reclaimed timber that grew to full matu-rity is likely stronger than virgin wood taken from commercially grown trees that were not given enough time to mature. Reclaimed timber also may prove more durable than virgin wood because the former has already dried out after years of contracting and expand-ing, making it less likely to warp and split than virgin wood that has yet to endure such exposure.

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Warm weather often gives rise to thoughts about spending time in the great outdoors. Decks can expand outdoor living spaces, making them popular home additions. However, when it comes time to map out a deck building plan, individuals may be unsure as to which deck material will meet their needs. Wood and composite decks are among the most popular choices today, and the popularity of aluminum is growing steadily.

WoodWood is a versatile and attractive decking material. According

to the wood resource Real Cedar, some people think that wood is too expensive and requires too much maintenance. In fact, domestic softwoods can be very cost-effective decking options. According to Remodeling Magazine’s “Cost vs. Value” report, wood decks retain considerable resale value.

In terms of maintenance, choosing a rot-resistant wood can result in less maintenance. Durable woods include cedar and redwood. Popular Mechanics says both species contain tannins and oils that make them naturally resistant to decay, rot and voracious insects. Periodic cleaning and inspection/repairs will be needed, but wood can be much more durable than people may think.

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DECKINGFrom page 6

CompositeComposite decking and its close cousin,

plastic lumber, are some of the fastest-growing decking materials on the market. Many products are made from polyethyl-ene or polyvinyl chloride. Some compos-ites will be comprised of recycled plastic and wood fibers to create a weather- and stain-resistant material that doesn’t warp, rot or splinter. Composite manufacturers continually experiment with manufactur-ing processes to duplicate the look of natu-ral wood grain.

Homeowners are often drawn to com-posite decking because such decks require little maintenance. These decks do not need to be sanded, stained or refinished. However, mold and mildew can grow in shady, damp areas, so homeowners must realize that these products are not com-pletely maintenance-free.

AluminumAlthough aluminum decks are not

seen that often, there are reasons why this decking material is becoming more popular. According to LockDry®, a manu-facturer of aluminum decking materials, power-coated aluminum does not need to be replaced due to rotting, cracking or warped boards. Most planks have inter-locking edges that create gap-free, water-tight decks. Aluminum also has the advan-tage of being a very strong but lightweight material.

Some people may think that aluminum decks would be hot underfoot, but the material actually stays cooler in the sun because of its heat-dissipation properties. For those who have green goals in mind, aluminum is totally recyclable.

Various decking materials can meet the look, price point and maintenance level homeowners desire.

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Accomplishing a do-it-yourself home repair or renovation can elicit feelings of pride. DIY projects can be cost-effective and completed on homeowners’ unique time schedules. Although people can do many repairs themselves, using the wrong tools or equip-ment, or having insufficient knowledge of the task at hand can increase the risk of injury.

The home security resource A Secure Life says that more than 18,000 Americans die every year from injuries that take place in the home. Unintentional injuries can be traced to many factors, but making repairs around the house can contribute to accident risk. Falls, electrical shocks, broken glass, carpentry tools, and carrying overly heavy loads repeatedly result in injury, says The Home Depot.

Recognizing these potential hazards and always employing safe tactics can help keep DIYers stay healthy.

· Ladder safety: A fall from even a few feet can cause severe injuries and even death. Ladders should always be put on a level, stable surface. Individuals should not climb higher than the second rung on a step ladder or the third rung on an extension ladder.

· Tools: Every tool has the potential to cause injury. This injury risk increases when tools are not used properly. Before a tool is used, it’s important to read the instructions.

· Wear protective gloves. Gloves can help protect against burns, electrocution, slippery grip, and even deep cuts or finger amputation when using sharp tools. Gloves also are essential when handling broken glass.

· Power tools: Power tools have momentum and torque behind them to make fast work of various jobs. If using power tools, DIYers should ensure they are the right tools for the job, not something that is handy or a quick fix. Power tools should only be used

if a person can devote attention to the task and stay focused. That means never consuming alcohol, drugs or medications that can impair function when using power tools.

· Working with electricity: An electric shock occurs when a person is exposed to a source of electricity and the charge runs through the body. It can cause burns, cardiac arrest, changes to heartbeat, and even neuro-logical injuries, accord-ing to the Mayo Clinic. DIYers should take pre-cautions anytime they are working with elec-tricity, including turning off the supply of electric-ity to the outlet or fixture being worked on.

· Heavy loads: It

is important to exercise caution when moving around heavy loads. A friend or family member can help with the transfer of building materials or to relocate furniture.

· Distractions: Avoiding distractions is essential when doing home renovations. Keep pets and chil-dren away from work areas to focus entirely on the job at hand.

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