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Functional House Planning for Retirees
They’ve been referred to as the Golden Years, the years after the familiar sounds of the alarm clock beckoned you away from home into the world of employment. These are the quiet years, the season of life to settle in after the children have moved on. Now that you are an empty-nester, a retiree, or a senior citizen, you have a blank canvas to plan your own spot of refuge, a place that brings safety, comfort, and happiness for many years to come. Building a new home as a retiree can seem like an overwhelming undertaking, but when you choose … Read more
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Innovation and Information Abound at International Builders Show
More than 75,000 attendees from across the globe came to Las Vegas in February “expecting more,” and the 2014 International Builder’s Show delivered just what they expected. With more than 1,700 exhibitors covering more than 650,000 square feet of floor space, there were more opportunities than ever before for event attendees to experience the latest home building innovations and uncover the newest in building industry information. The IBS is the nation’s largest annual residential housing construction trade event for manufacturers and suppliers of home construction products and services. The Best of IBS 2014 showcased the latest in home living products … Read more
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BIA of Greater Louisville Recognizes Members With Prestigious Awards
The Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville honored five deserving members last month for outstanding achievements in 2013. The following awards were given for outstanding efforts in the building industry at an awards dinner at the Olmsted. The winners were: Howard C. Reeves Memorial Award for Excellence in Membership Leo Thieneman Jr., Leo Thieneman & Sons LLC Leo was recognized as an outstanding membership recruiter who has emerged in a short amount of time. His peers congratulated him on his 18 month spike in membership credits and his commitment to growing the organization. Remodeler of the Year Award Bill Bruenderman … Read more
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New Outlet Mall Predicted to Multiply Area Growth in Many Industries
Building Industry Association (BIA) President Perry Lyons believes Simpsonville is on the brink of emerging as a growing, upscale suburb as plans ramp up for the completion for a new $80 million outlet shopping facility. By late summer this year, Simpsonville, Ky will become the new destination for the Outlet Shoppes at Louisville, an 80 store outlet mall, located nine miles east of the Gene Snyder Freeway just off Exit 28 on Interstate 64. The new outlet will be Kentucky’s biggest outlet and home to at least 80 new stores including Saks, Coach, and J.Crew. By the holiday season, the … Read more
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Protecting Your Home From Extreme Temperatures
The presence of the Polar Vortex this winter has sent temperatures plummeting and delivered windchills in the negative numbers for several days in a row. These hazardous conditions not only present immediate concerns of frostbite and treacherous driving conditions, but also significant dangers that can affect our homes. Here are some tips to keeping your home safe before the frigid winter weather strikes. Insulate pipes or faucets in unheated areas Any pipes that run through an unheated garage or crawl space should be wrapped to help prevent freezing. Use insulating tape or molded flexible pipe sleeves can be used to … Read more
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HBAL Becomes BIA of Greater Louisville
New Name. Same great organization. That could be said of the Home Builders Association of Louisville, which officially changed its name to the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville. The name change represents exciting opportunities for association members and the Association itself. According to BIA President Perry Lyons, “This new name more fully encompasses the organization and its varied interests. Although the rich heritage of the organization will remain in tact, the organization itself has diversified.” More than 2,000 member companies make up the BIA of Greater Louisville which includes corporations and individuals in residential and commercial building and development, … Read more
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The Locally Produced Home Product Expo is This Weekend
Anticipating some home improvements in the near future, or have a mile long list of projects you would like to tackle yourself? The Home Product Expo presented by Window World and sponsored by the Courier Journal and WAMZ, will showcase a variety of products and services from over 70 local builders, remodelers, and suppliers that can provide you with tips and information you might need to complete your home projects. Join us this week for the fourth annual show at the Paroquet Springs Conference Centre in Shepherdsville. Here are the dates and times: Saturday, January 12 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 13 … Read more
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Merry Christmas from PL Lyons
It’s that time of year again when tinsel is glittering, trees are glowing, and mouths are munching on Christmas cookies and spicy eggnog. Though every year the bustling for gifts, decorations, and holiday gatherings keeps us all moving constantly, we’d like to take this opportunity to pause for a moment and let our clients know what’s most important. Our clients are the life of our business and we appreciate them greatly. We are grateful for their loyalty and for the faith they have put in us to take a vision and build it into a home of their dreams. We … Read more
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Perry Lyons Named 2014 HBAL President
Big changes are on the horizon in 2014, not only for custom home builder Perry Lyons, but for the Home Builders Association of Louisville (HBAL) as well. After nearly 40 years of involvement with the organization, Perry has climbed each step of the leadership ladder from Treasurer, Secretary, and Vice President, and will now take over as President in 2014. Along the Way In addition to his lengthy stint in leadership with the HBAL, Perry also brings vast experience in serving and teaching, as he has chaired the Codes and Standards Committee for about 10 years, served on the Education … Read more
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Updates From P.L. Lyons
We have a lot of things going on at P.L. Lyons, so we wanted to take a minute to update you. New Social Media Site for Homebuilders and Design Lovers P.L. Lyons has joined a new social site for homebuilders and those looking for decorating inspiration. Houzz.com features beautifully designed homes organized by room, so decorators and those wanting to spruce up their spaces can browse for inspiration. For homebuilders and architects, Houzz.com offers a profile setup where you can showcase your work, connect with other builders, and let people in the area search for you in the directory. Check out the P.L. Lyons profile … Read more
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Happy Thanksgiving from P.L. Lyons
This year has certainly been a great year. We at P.L. Lyons are thankful for so many things, but most importantly, for God, family, and friends. We wouldn’t have had such a great year without the grace of God and the support of those around us. We have some very exciting things happening within the business that we’ll be sharing with all of you soon. As we start to gear up for 2014, we’ll be announcing many of these new initiatives, so stay tuned! Today, though, it’s all about giving thanks and being grateful for everything God has blessed us … Read more
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NeverWet: New Liquid-Repelling Product at the Home Depot
Imagine your crisp, white business shirt and your $5 cup of coffee coming together in a collision that would be considered by most, catastrophic. But, imagine this time that white shirt, black coffee and collision equals no evidence. Not a drop. It’s not a magic trick, but it is possible with the application of a product called NeverWet, a new superhydrophobic spray by Rust-Oleum which has been proven to repel water when applied to various materials. NeverWet was an accidental invention. Originally created in 2008, NeverWet was first created as a way to prevent steel corrosion. After the research team … Read more
