REMODEL Orlando January 2009 : Page 3
REMODEL ORLANDO How to Make the Most Of What You’ve Got No matter how large our homes are, we always seem to lament that we just don’t have enough room. Not enough room for our growing children and, often these days, our aging parents.Not enough room for our toys, crafting supplies,home exercise equipment, electronic gadgets and more.Whatever it is, an addi- tion to your home needs to be well thought out and executed profession- ally. After all, there’s nothing worse than a “re-muddle.” Additions should increase your useable square footage but they should look unobtrusive and like they were part of your home from the beginning. It takes a pro to accomplish that,and we spotlight several of their projects in this issue of REMODEL Orlando. But we can also make better use of the space we’ve got. In this is- sue,we also talk to organization pros about revamping closets, pantries and garages to make them more effi cient without embarking on a major construction project. Whatever you decide to do, be sure you work with the experts listed in this issue. MIMI BRIEGEL Publisher mimib@fl orida-homebuyer.com WE’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT PROFESSIONALISM Hello! My name is Jack Calo, and I’m the incoming chairman of the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando’s Remodelers Council. I’d like to personally welcome you to the latest issue ofREMODEL Orlando, a publication dedicated to inspiration and information-sharing. Our organization is in partnership with Florida Homebuyer Orlando on this publication because we’re passionate about professionalism and believe that an educated consumer is our best potential customer. Check out the stories and the photographs in these pages and see if you can glean some ideas for your own home.And if you do, give us a call. Council members can make the remodeling experience a rewarding one. JACK CALO, Calo Homes Chairman, Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando IN THIS ISSUE R5 ORDER FROM CHAOS R11 FOCUS ON ADDITIONS R20REMODEL TRENDS R23REMODELER’S COUNCIL LIST HOMEBUYER FLORIDA ORLANDO MIMI BRIEGEL PUBLISHER LORNA OSBORN ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER THERESA SWANSON DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT KEVIN FRITZ EDITOR R.J.HARDWICK,GLENN SHIRLEY ASSOCIATE EDITORS NICOLE PASKOWSKY COPY EDITOR CINDY RIVERA PRODUCTION MANAGER LAURA BLUHM ART DIRECTOR DANIEL DENTON PRESIDENT CARRIE KING GENERAL MANAGER RANDY NOLES GROUP PUBLISHER PENELOPE GEISMAR ASSOCIATE GROUP PUBLISHER Contact us at: www.hbaofmetroorlando.com ON THE COVER Calo Homes remodeled and built an addition onto this Mediterranean- style home. Florida Homebuyer Orlando 225 S. Swoope Avenue, Suite 101, Maitland, FL 32751 Ph.(407) 951-8892 Fax (407) 951-8897 www.fl orida-homebuyer.com WWW.FLORIDA-HOMEBUYER.COM DECEMBER JANUARY 2009 REMODEL ORLANDO R3
