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Decisions, decisions, decisions…
editor’sletter
I am the first to admit that I’m much better at offering advice than making tough decisions on my own. When presented
with too many options, my focus
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me—charting the pros and cons, dividing points up into
categories, listing items in order of importance. Then
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There really isn’t one foolproof decision-making technique.
No matter what the rows of strategy books and life-coaching
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approach. There’s a time for researching facts and a time
for trusting your gut. And forget the pressure of making
the “right” choice; there’s immense satisfaction felt from
honoring the best choice for you.
Especially when it comes to your home.
Your home reflects the time and love you’ve put into it.
Finding the best people to handle projects for that home
requires planning and patience. It’s not easy, and there are
countless tales of cringe-worthy mistakes. (Ohhh have I
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accentuating the positive as we celebrate some of the good
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wonderful partnerships with their contractors and share
valuable tips on maintaining strong communication
throughout all stages of a renovation. Their viewpoints
could give you just the boost of encouragement you need to
move forward with your own home improvement ideas.
Perhaps that next phase of improving your home is as
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of rest in your bedroom; or maybe it’s a little bigger, such
as selecting new flooring; or could it even be giving the
family a real treat with a backyard pool? There are major
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Homeowners Alan and Shirley Raby wound up with their renovation match made in heaven, thanks in large part to designer Jill Weber, founder of Kitchen Connections LLC
in Alpharetta. The couple remodeled their 1970s-era home, tackling major changes to the kitchen, the
downstairs hallway and two bathrooms, as well as updates to their existing family room.
Raby says he and his wife found a successful partnership with Weber—a designer who, following the Raby
renovation, received her contractor license—in large part because of her tell-it-like-it-is approach.
“She’s very honest, very upfront,” he says. “She was
extremely concerned that our project would be done right.
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misled us in any way.”
He says they played a part, too, by making sure to ask questions and to speak out when they had something different in mind for what was planned.“Once the project starts, you shouldn’t get in the way and
slow them down,” says Raby. “But, by the same token, you
should go in there and look every now and then and see
what they’re doing.” He continues, “You need to state your
case in a strong way.”
The bottom line, handle it gracefully, he says.
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Unfortunately, Beverly says that the contractor became undependable as he worked erratically throughout the home without successfully
completing any one area. They went through their budget and still faced major
expense to wrap up the remodeling project that Beverly laments “dragged on for
seven months.”
From March to September 2015, “it was
a little bit of a nightmare,” she says,
with the exception of one
reliable subcontractor that the
previous contractor
had brought on
board. That was the
one good thing,
she believes,
that came out of
the association
with her original
contractor.
In October, the couple
signed on with a new
contractor, Atlanta-based
Just Call Jeffrey, who had been
referred by friends. Now, they are on
track to complete their project by the
early part of 2016.
It includes the installation of a new master bath,
kitchen and guest bathroom. Other renovations
include an additional 1100-square-foot deck that
wraps around the side to the back of the home,
California-style landscaping, a waterfall in the
atrium, industrial-grade windows, new hardwood
floors, natural slate tile in the kitchen, dining room and bathrooms and installation of designer shades and
fixtures. There’s also cable fencing around the deck, metal fencing and a metal roof.
“I’m not sure we would have done it had we known what it was going to cost upfront,” Beverly reveals, “but
now we’re glad we’ve gone through it. We love it. We’ll grow old here. It’s exactly what we want.”
If she were starting all over again, Beverly says she’d make sure to check references for the contractor as well as insist upon “a really good contract that had a timeline on it and a way to enforce that.”As the president and design director for her own home-based company, Ridge Creative Inc., Beverly also acted
as design architect on the project, but says going forward she’d hire a design team.
“I think I would have hired an architect to help buffer some of that,” she notes.
Still, today Beverly can smile about it all. She says, “This project ended up being everything we thought it
would be and much more.”
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Set up� rough �riendsAfter 16 years in their home and with two growing children (ages 12 and 15), Andrew and Ashby Webber
decided it was time to � nally make the improvements they needed. The Webbers began renovations on
their 1970s-era home in fall 2014, and the work lasted through April 2015.
They partnered with Donnon Builders and architect Dave Price to add 1,600 square feet onto their
existing footprint. The project allowed them to increase and update their kitchen space as well as add a
new master suite, family room and screened-in porch.
The Webbers attend the same church as Price and were familiar with his work, while the
recommendation of Donnon Builders came at the referral of friends. A.T. Donnon, the company’s
owner, was one of three builders the Webbers considered upfront. Ashby Webber recommends that
homeowners looking to hire a contractor should “talk to a lot of people. Have a plan. Literally have an architect draw what you want. Do your homework prior to starting. Have a budget in place. Have a schedule as to when it should be done and when things are due.” She believes that good communication between client
and builder (and architect, in their case) helps to build up a
trust level.
This is a serious relationship to develop. A home is not only
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homeowners. Keeping an open dialogue with the contractor and
renovation team helps a project partnership thrive.
Ask for referrals from trusted sources (friends, family,
neighbors, etc.) who have first-hand experience working
with a contractor. When driving around town, take note
of projects you like and get contact information for those
professionals.
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your selections to three or four contractors to evaluate
pricing. It takes at least three to make a solid judgment about
the range of numbers presented.
Assess how many jobs the contractor takes on at
one time and ask how often he/she or the foreman will
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jobs in similar scope to what you are planning and call those
homeowners to discuss their projects.
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plans to use and discuss the techniques for managing
different teams on the job.
Check all the contractor’s references and ratings
with the Better Business Bureau. Peruse consumer
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Get a detailed contract with a project outline,
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guaranteed and discuss the warranty policies.
Keep track of your budget and allow for contingency
expenses, which can average about 7.5 to 15 percent
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Ask for referrals from trusted sources (friends, family,
neighbors, etc.) who have first-hand experience working
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Disconnect from your busy world &Discover the north Georgia mountains
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Whether you’re searching for your first mountain home, vacation retreat or planning your retirement, Covered Bridge Estates is right for you.
Our community o�ers an abundance of lifestyle opportunities. Watch wildlife from your balcony. Take a leisurely walk on paved roads throughout the gated community. Covered Bridge Estates is just a stone's throw away from Carter's Lake and the entrance to the Appalachian Trail where recreation opportunities such as hiking, boating, and mountain biking abound. Enjoy the convenience of local vineyards, dining & antique shops. Visit the historic downtown square, and enjoy the Annual Apple Festival. Covered Bridge Estates... the next place you will want to call home.
Community Features· Professionally planned community· Gated entrance w/cameras· Homesites starting in mid 30's· 1 to 3-acre build-able homesites
· Model open daily· Homes starting in mid 200's · Several home plans to choose from 1700 - 2500 sq. ft. of living area