2014 Home & Garden Resource Guide

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WNC Ag Center • Davis ArenaSaturday, April 26th 10am - 6pmSunday, April 27th 12pm - 5pm

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Warmer weather is here and there’s no better time than now to jump in to the spring season with a DIY project for your home, spruce up your yard or start planning a homebuilding or remodeling project. There is no better place to be inspired than at this weekend’s Home & Garden Expo produced by the Asheville Home Builders Association!.

As the premier homebuilding resource in western North Carolina, we understand the need for clear, concise consumer information when it comes to building, buying, or remodeling in our area. We’ve got you covered with a one stop shop, all on one level and under one roof. We take you from start to finish whether you’re ready to build, already in the process or just looking for new ideas! You can rest assured that time spent at the Expo will leave you inspired and educated on the newest products, latest homebuilding trends, an array of services, expertise and much more!

This year’s expo covers over 45,000 square feet and 100 exhibiting companies bringing you home building specific products and services with a special section designated to your spring gardening and landscaping needs. During this single weekend event, consumers can take part in face-to-face, personal interaction with friendly professionals who specialize in an array of home building products and services including cabinetry, flooring, heating & air, outdoor living, landscaping, and more where you can see, feel and touch these products in person!

Admission includes access to free live demos and education offered right on the show floor covering gardening tips and tricks, the hot topic of energy conservation, the use of rain barrels and much more – see pages 6 and 7 for a schedule and more details. Also plan to tour through five newly constructed playhouses built by our own Buncombe County High Schools as part of the Playhouse Showdown! With materials generously donated by AHBA Members, these 5 high schools have worked hard through drafting, constructing and decorating their playhouses from start to finish under the mentorship of AHBA Builder members. These playhouses will be on display all weekend long and raffled live on Sunday at 3:30pm. Don’t worry you can still buy raffle tickets during the Expo nd you don’t have to be present to win!

We want to thank all of our exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers involved in this year’s Expo! As we celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Home & Garden Expo we sincerely thank our Title Sponsor, Haywood Appliance for their support of this consumer awareness event and ourlocal construction industry.

Welcome to the 5th Annual Home & Garden Expo!

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Caroline SuttonExecutive OfficerAsheville Home Builders Association


Join Us For Education & Live DemosSaturday, April 26th11:00 - Grow Good Health with Aeroponic Gardening

12:00 - Rain Barrels and How YOU Can Use ThemBen Saylor & Andy Glenn, Higher Ground Rainwater SystemsJoin us for a brief presentation on benefits and uses of rainwater harvesting and utilization. We will demonstrate the basic hands-on instruction on installation of a rain barrel.

1:00 - Energy Savings

2:00 - Worms Make Black Gold

3:00 - Building Energy-Efficient Fire-Proof Mold-Free Homes

4:00 - Solar Energy is Affordable & Easy!

Miller Shire, Tower Garden / Juice PlusThis workshop will demonstrate the future of gardening: how aeroponic (or hydroponic) systems work. No gardening experience is necessary! Learn how it compares to traditional gardening, why it is considered green along with the health benefits of growing your own fruits and vegetables and much more!

Mike Fowler, BPI Certified Energy Auditor, EnergySmith Home PerformanceMike enjoys helping folks do what he’s been doing for years and that’s saving money on energy! Understand the basics of better energy alternatives, the need for energy analysis when making major changes and why it’s important to use a trained, certified professional. With a few helpful tips, learn what you can do to combat the ever rising costs of energy now and for years to come.

Suzanne Wodek, Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener VolunteersExtension Master Gardener Suzanne Wodek will introduceVermicomposting (composting with worms). She will demonstrate how to make a simple composting bin suitable for kitchen waste. A handout “Worms Eat My Garbage” will be available.

Jake Rubio, American Craftsmen Inc.Explore pioneering innovations that provide high thermal efficiency, sustainable design, and secure structures for future generations to come. We will discuss the many diverse applications of the ACI Smartwall Building System that serves as a solution for the numerous issues our environment and community face in the green building industry.

Russell Blevins, MB HAYNES CorporationSolar panels for your home or business are both affordable and easy. If you are tired of high utility bills, solar is a viable alternative. Let us educate you on the tax credits and rebates which will make the payback of your initial investment short! Be green and be thrifty! Solar is the way to go.


12:30 - Your Health and How to Grow ItMiller Shire, Tower Garden / Juice PlusWe will demonstrate the Tower Garden including how easyit is to set up and use even if you don’t have a green thumbincluding how to start seedlings or buy plants and why eating more fresh fruits and vegetables is necessary for healthy living.

1:30 - Rain Barrels and How YOU Can Use ThemBen Saylor & Andy Glenn, Higher Ground Rainwater SystemsJoin us for a brief presentation on benefits and uses of rainwater harvesting and utilization. We will demonstrate the basic hands-on instruction on installation of a rain barrel.

2:30 - Chimney Fire PreventionRichie Baxley, Environmental Chimney ServiceLearn more about the causes of chimney fires including a discussion on the combustion process. In addition to the potential health risks associated with improper maintenance, we will show how to remove smoke stains that may have occurred due to the combustion process.

3:30 - Playhouse Showdown RaffleJoin us as we announce the lucky winners of the 2014 Playhouse Showdown! Each playhouse was planned, designed and created by five Buncombe County Schools under the mentorship of AHBA Builder Members. Playhouses are on display in the Garden Section and Raffle Tickets are on sale for $5 per ticket

Join Us For Education & Live DemosSunday, April 27th



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If you’re in the market for a new home, you should shop for your builder as carefully as you shop for your home. Whether you are buying a condo, a townhouse, a house in a subdivision, or a custom built house, you want to know that you are buying a good quality home from a reputable builder. Here are a couple of tips to help you choose a builder.

Make A List of Possible BuildersOnce you have thought about the type of house you want, you will need to find abuilder.

• Contact your local home builders’ association to obtain a list of builders who construct homes in your area. You can view a full Asheville Home Builders Member List at AshevilleHBA.com.

• Look in the real estate section of your local newspaper for builders and projects. Looking through the ads and reading the articles can help you to learn which builders are active in your area, the types of homes they are building, and the prices you can expect to pay. Make a list of builders who build the type of home you’re looking for in your price range.

• The Asheville Home Builders Association produces a Self-guided Home Tour each year. Builders open their new construction projects to the Asheville community to tour and learn about ideas and the building aesthetic that each builder has. While this tour is open in October, visit ParadeofHomesAsheville.com to view the tour online as well as a list of participating builders.

• Local real estate agents may also be able to help you in your search. Ask friends and relatives for recommendations. Ask about builders they have dealt with directly, or ask them for names of acquaintances who have recently had a good experience with a builder.

Do Your HomeworkOnce you have a list of builders, how can you find out about their reputations andthe quality of their work? The best way to learn about builders is to visit homesthey have built and talk with the owners.

• Ask builders on your list for the addresses of their recently built homes and subdivisions. Builders may even be able to provide names of some home owners who would be willing to talk with you.

• Drive by on a Saturday morning when home owners may be outside doing chores or errands. Introduce yourself and say you are considering buying a home from the builder who built their home. Talk to several owners, and try to get a random sample of opinions. The more people you talk with, the more accurate an impression of a builder you are likely to get. At the very least, drive by and see if the homes are visually appealing.

• When you talk to builders and home owners, take along a notebook to record the information you find and your personal impressions about specific builders and homes. Doing so will help you to make comparisons later. Some questions you can ask people include: Are you happy with your home? If you had any problems, were they fixed promptly and properly? Would you buy another home from this builder?

• Usually, people tell you if they are pleased with their homes. And if they are not, they’ll probably want to tell you why.

How to Choose a Home Builder

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Shop For Quality and ValueLook at new homes whenever you can. Home shows and open houses sponsoredby builders are good opportunities to look at homes. Model homes and housesdisplayed in home shows are often furnished to give you ideas for using thespace. You may also ask a builder to see unfurnished homes.

When examining a home, look at the quality of the construction features. Inspectthe quality of the cabinetry, carpeting, trimwork, and paint. Ask the builder or thebuilder’s representative a lot of questions. Get as many specifics as possible. Ifyou receive the answers verbally rather than in writing, take notes. Never hesitateto ask a question. What seems like an insignificant question might yield animportant answer.

For more information about connecting with a Builder in the Asheville area, visitAshevilleHBA.com or call 828-299-7001.

Article reprinted with permission from the National Association of Home Builders

Continued from page 10How to Choose a Home Builder



Tips for Summer Fire SafetyDuring the summer months many Americans celebrate with barbecues, camping trips, family reunions, Fourth of July fireworks displays and other outdoor celebrations. But many of these activities involve fire, and not taking the proper safety precautions can result in serious injuries or death.

These fire safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration (usfa.fema.gov) and the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (cpsc.gov) will help you recognize and avoid fire-related dangers and help you and your loved ones have a safe summer.

Barbeque Safety• Check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line before using

a grill. Make sure the tubes where the air and gas mix are not blocked.• Do not overfill the propane tank.• Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue.• Make sure everyone knows to Stop, Drop and Roll in case a piece of clothing

does catch fire.• Be careful when using lighter fluid. Do not add fluid to an already lit fire

because the flames can flash back up into the container and explode.• Supervise children closely around outdoor grills. Keep matches and lighters

away from them, and teach them to immediately report loose matches or lighters to an adult.

• Never grill or barbecue in enclosed areas as carbon monoxide could be produced.

• Place your grill a safe distance away from any flammable surfaces such as wooden fences or decks or buildings with wood or vinyl siding or shingles.

• When you’re finished cooking, dispose of the hot coals properly by dousing them with plenty of water, and stirring them to ensure that the fire is out.

• Never place coals or ashes in plastic, paper or wooden containers.

Fireworks SafetyAccording to the National Fire Protection Association (nfpa.org), 9,600 fireworks-related injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2011, and an estimated 17,800 reported fires were started by fireworks.

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission recommends the following fireworks safety tips:• Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.• Keep a bucket of water, garden hose or fire extinguisher handy in case of fire.• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying our using them.• Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.

Campfire Safety• Build campfires in an open area away from dry grass and leaves, so windborne

embers can’t spread.• Keep campfires small; don’t let them get out of hand.• Keep plenty of water and a shovel around to douse the fire when you’re done.

Stir it and douse it again with water.• Never leave campfires unattended.



Improving Your Home’s EnergyEfficiency with TechnologyChoosing a Builder

Continued from page xDo Your Homework

Once you have a list of builders, how can you find out about their reputations and the quality of their work? The best way to learn about builders is to visit homes they have built and talk with the owners.

Ask builders on your list for the addresses of their recently built homes and • subdivisions. Builders may even be able to provide names of some home owners who would be willing to talk with you.Drive by on a Saturday morning when home owners may be outside doing • chores or errands. Introduce yourself and say you are considering buying a home from the builder who built their home. Talk to several owners, and try to get a random sample of opinions. The more people you talk with, the more accurate an impression of a builder you are likely to get. At the very least, drive by and see if the homes are visually appealing.When you talk to builders and home owners, take along a notebook to • record the information you find and your personal impressions about specific builders and homes. Doing so will help you to make comparisons later. Some questions you can ask people include: Are you happy with your home? If you had any problems, were they fixed promptly and properly? Would you buy another home from this builder?Usually, people tell you if they are pleased with their homes. And if they are • not, they’ll probably want to tell you why.

Shop For Quality and Value

Look at new homes whenever you can. Home shows and open houses sponsored by builders are good opportunities to look at homes. Model homes and houses displayed in home shows are often furnished to give you ideas for using the space. You may also ask a builder to see unfurnished homes.

When examining a home, look at the quality of the construction features. Inspect the quality of the cabinetry, carpeting, trimwork, and paint. Ask the builder or the builder’s representative a lot of questions. Get as many specifics as possible. If you receive the answers verbally rather than in writing, take notes. Never hesitate to ask a question. What seems like an insignificant question might yield an important answer.

For more information about connecting with a Builder in the Asheville area, visit AshevilleHBA.com or call 828-299-7001.

Article reprinted with permission from the National Association of Home Builders

Attend the 33rd Annual Parade of Homes brought to you by the Asheville Home Builders

Association.

Plan to visit a variety of beautiful and inspiring homes through a free self guided tour over two dynamic weekends taking place October 11-12 and 18-19, 2014. Homes will be open from 12 noon to 5pm. Come and browse the latest designs and trends, get ideas, visit with Builders, shop for your new home, locate your future Builder or simply take pleasure in the Parade!

More and more, home buyers are looking for ways to incorporate home technologies that increase the long-term value of their house but also provide convenience, safety and comfort. Energy management tops the list of desired features in new homes, according to a survey by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

NAHB’s consumer preferences survey of more than 2,300 recent and prospectivehome buyers examined the features, products, amenities and layouts preferred ina new home.

In the home technology features category, the number one choice among respondents was energy management at 61 percent. Also ranked highly in thiscategory were multi-zone heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), lighting controls and home theatres.

Staying in the home technology features category, three of the top five most wanted technology features — energy management, HVAC and lighting control — also provide energy-efficiency. By incorporating the following technologies, home owners can save money on their utility bills:

• Automated HVAC systems can maintain a more energy-efficient temperature while the home owners are away at work, but switch to a more comfortable temperature prior to their arrival home. Zones can also be created to heat or cool only the areas most used by the occupants, keeping other areas, such as guest bedrooms, shut down until they are needed. According to Energy Star, a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy, programmable thermostats can save consumers about $180 per year in energy costs.

• Tankless water heaters — which save energy by heating water only when needed — are comparable in cost to traditional gas water heaters but are 30 percent more efficient, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Lighting can make up 10 to 20 percent of the total electrical usage of the home. Installing an automatic dimmer, which adjusts to the home owner’s needs based on time of day or occupancy, will lower electricity bills and increase the life expectancy of light bulbs.

• Blinds and drapes can be programmed to close during the hottest part of the day to block out the sun; keeping the house cooler. In the colder winter months, they can open up to allow the sun in to warm the house, which helps regulate the room temperature.

By incorporating technologies that help make your home operate more efficiently,Energy Star estimates that home owners can save $200 to $400 annually on theirenergy bills.




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104 The Garage Authority

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108 Daylight Solutions, LLC

109 Mountain Air Mechanical

110 Jennings Builders Supply

112 Gutter Dome

114 Sears Home Services

115 Build It Naturally, Inc.

117 Abode Custom Builders

119 Mountain Water Systems

120 Retractable Screens of WNC/Phantom Screens

121 EnergySmith Home Performance

122Asheville Custom Cabinetry & Woodworking

123 ALLSouth Concrete Coatings, Inc.

124 Simply Wired, LLC

126 EcoView Windows/Awnings

127 ROXUL, Inc.

128 Environmental Chimney Sweep

129 Sun Mountain Door

130 Two Men And A Truck

131 Asheville Fence

132 Delkote

134 Clear DIRECTion TV and Satellite

135 Best Buy Metals

201 Carolina Blinds

202 Carolina Closets

204 American Water Care

205 Taylor's Window & Screen, Inc.

206 Fairview Door

207 LeafFilter North of North Carolina, Inc.

209 Cellular Sales / Verizon Wireless

212 Metropolitan Sewerage District

215 Solid Surface Specialists, LLC

216 Home Source Design Center

217 Duke Energy Progress

218 Mountain Marble & Granite, Inc.

219 Gutter Helmet of WNC

220 Controlit, Inc.

221 Two Day Bath & Shower

222 GBS Building Supply

226 Gutter Systems of Asheville

228 WNC Green Building Council

230 Champion Credit Union

231 MB HAYNES Corporation

235 Asheville Window & Door, Inc.

301 Pella Carolina

303 Culligan of WNC

305 Daylight Asheville

306 Labor Finders of Asheville

307 Circulation Newsies, LLC

308 Sugar Hollow Solar, Inc.

309 Wright's Hearth, Heat & Home

313 Asheville Savings Bank

314 Blinds and Designs

315 American HomePride

316 K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC

317 Bella Hardware & Bath

318 84 Lumber

320 Certa Pro Painters

321 All Window & Door

325 Stone Gallery Granite & Marble

333 Hybrid Nation Sleep Science

335 Stuller Power Solutions

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407 Haywood Appliance

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413 Nhance Wood Renewal

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A home is often the biggest investment you will make in your lifetime. It is also the place where families will raise children and you will spend many hours making lifelong memories. So it’s important to maintain your home in good condition and make sure it offers a clean, comfortable and safe environment for many years to come.

This checklist contains tasks you should complete at least on an annual basis to keep your home operating efficiently and to protect your investment.

Anytime during the year:

❏ Check all connections to your electrical system for possible hazards. Check cords and plugs of all electrical appliances for fraying or signs of wear. Repair or replace as necessary. Do not overload extension cords.

❏ Test your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector and radon detector for proper operation. Clean the units with a vacuum or cotton swab and replace batteries and light bulbs if needed.

❏ Have your heating and air conditioning system(s) inspected and cleaned. If your system(s) has a filter, replace it every three months to keep your unit working efficiently.

❏ Inspect all doors and windows for proper operation and a tight fit. Clean the window tracks, clean and adjust the door thresholds and check that the weatherstripping hasn’t cracked or torn. Preventing unwanted outside air from leaking into your home will reduce your energy bills.

❏ Inspect the attic insulation. Make sure the entire ceiling area is covered. Check that the insulation has not blocked vents in the eaves to prevent buildup of condensation and to allow proper air circulation. Insulation should also not be touching the underside of the roof sheathing.

❏ Periodically check storage areas, closets, and the basement to make sure no oily rags, gas cans, painting supplies or flammable cleaning materials have been stored and forgotten. These items could be a fire hazard and should be discarded.

❏ Check that the alarm and circuits of your security system are in working order, inspect the sensors one by one, and check primary and backup batteries monthly.

❏ Inspect your stairs, steps and ladders for damage or broken pieces that could cause someone to fall. Make sure handrails and railings are sturdy and securely attached.

In the spring:❏ Check the condition of glazing compound, caulking and exterior paint.❏ Replace or paint as needed.❏ Exchange glass and screens in storm doors and/or windows (also in autumn).❏ Inspect the roof for snow damage.❏ Check for evidence of termites such as sagging floors and ceilings or dry, brown

tunnels in the ground near the home’s foundation.❏ Seed and feed the lawn and plant annuals, cut back perennials that need pre-

growth pruning.

In the autumn:❏ Mulch perennials that need protection from winter weather and prune those that

should be cut back in the fall.❏ Rake and compost leaves.❏ Remove hose connections and store hoses to avoid freezing.❏ There are many more tasks that you can complete throughout the year to keep

your home in good working order. For more home building and home care tips, go to nahb.org/forconsumers.

This checklist is adapted from information in the NAHB publication “Your New Home and How to Take Care of It,” available from NAHB members. To find a new home builder in the Asheville Area, visit AshevilleHBA.com.

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Beware of BeingYour Own Home Builder

Homeownership is the foundation of the American Dream, and in today’s do-it-yourself culture where how-to advice for just about anything can be found on the internet, many people think they could save a lot of money by building their own home. But your home is likely the single largest investment you will make in your lifetime, and not hiring a professional home builder could be a costly mistake for many reasons—financial, emotional, and physical.

Getting financing is an important consideration. As a self-contractor, lenders have strict guidelines and limits on how much money they will give you, and they will require that you provide house plans, specifications and an itemized list of documented costs and bids beforehand.

Even if you feel that you have enough cash to do the job, it is wise to get a loan to cover material or labor cost increases, upgrades or material overruns. Many mortgage companies will not lend money to cover unanticipated costs on a home when construction has already begun.

There is a huge amount of bookkeeping if you act as your own general contractor. The IRS requires that you send anyone you hired to work on your home—subcontractors—who earned over a certain amount a 1099 form at the end of the year. You’ll have to be on site to document delivery slips, check for inaccurate billing and track material returns in order to stay on budget.

Professional home builders are experts at the logistics and timing of building a home. It is an exact science to make sure permits are applied for, materials are ordered and delivered, subcontractors are hired, utility deposits are paid, and inspections are scheduled at exactly the right time. Even if you’re very organized, it is a process where many things can go wrong and a delay could cost you thousands of dollars and a lot of stress.

Building your own home is a risky proposition from a legal standpoint, as well. Home builders carry Builder’s Risk, General Liability and Workman’s Compensation insurance on their building projects. As a self-contractor, you will have to assume most, if not all, of the same liabilities. You may want to consult with an attorney regarding potential liability issues, and with an insurance agent concerning appropriate insurance coverage.

Home builders have staff to take care of all the details of building a home, and established relationships with other professionals to complete the job, which is why they can build a home in a relatively quick timeframe. To build an average 1,500 sq. ft. home, you need to be prepared to spend at least 35 hours per week for at least five or six months, and most people don’t have jobs with that kind of flexibility. You will also need the time to determine and order the materials, evaluate bids, and hire and schedule qualified, licensed, insured and/or certified subcontractors.

Finally, if you sell the home you’ve built, you may be responsible for any defects that are discovered afterwards. As the home’s builder, you or your estate will be responsible for claims brought by subsequent owners of the home.

These are just a few of the things you need to think about before building your own home. By hiring a professional home builder, you will get quality of workmanship, building code compliance and an outstanding level of knowledge. To find a home builder in the Asheville area, visit www.AshevilleHBA.com



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Simply Wired, LLC ........... 124John Fulwood828-290-9473www.simplywired.tv

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Haywood Appliance ........ 407Keith Arnold828-627-0001www.haywoodappliance.com

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Ken Wilson Ford .............. 630Gary Cochran828-648-2313www.kwford.com

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Ken Wilson Ford .............. 630Gary Cochran828-648-2313www.kwford.com

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Asheville Savings Bank .. 313Lynn Davis828-250-8409www.ashevillesavingsbank.com

Champion Credit Union .. 230Noralynn Grindstaff828-648-1515www.championcu.com Bedding

Hybrid Nation Sleep Science .................. 333Bogi Enkh888-272-4131www.hybridnationsleep.com

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Adams - Oldcastle ........... 617Eric Gillam828-253-9383www.oldcastle.com

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Construction Specialties & Design Builders, Inc. ....... 501Stephanie Baker Gash828-890-3507www.csdb83.com

Building Materials

Build It Naturally, Inc. ...... 115Chase Thomas828-254-2668www.builditnaturally.com

Cabinets

Asheville Custom Cabinetry & Woodworking ............... 122Maria Aponte828-575-9449www.ashevillecustomcabinetry.com

GBS Building Supply ...... 222James Whiteside828-697-2471www.gbsbuilding.com

Home Source Design Center ............................... 216Lane Pressley828-252-1022www.the-homesource.com

Nhance Wood Renewal ... 413Tom Terrana864-541-9030www.nhancingcabinets.com

Stone Mountain Cabinetry & Millwork, Inc. .................... 423Robert Grieves828-966-9000www.stonemountaincabinetry.com

Custom Builder

Abode Custom Builders, Inc ..................... 117Curtis Ledford828-258-1512www.wncabode.com

Cellular Services

Cellular Sales / Verizon Wireless ............................ 209Aaron Clark336-282-0902www.cellularsales.com

Cleaning: Fire, Flood, Construc-tion & Smoke Damage

First Restoration Services ............................ 503Cameron McGraw800-531-6151www.frs247.com Closet Systems

Carolina Closets .............. 202Sandra Danze828-684-9282www.carolinacloset.com

Community Partner

Buncombe County Extenstion Master Gardeners ............ 608828-255-5522www.buncombematergardener.org

North Buncombe FFA & Owen FFA .................................... 620Shaun Burleson828-777-5818

WNC Green Building Council ............................. 228Nina Zinn828-254-1995www.wncgbc.org

Concrete

ALLSouth Concrete Coatings, Inc. .................................... 123Shayne Boatwright828-507-0931www.AllSouthConcreteCoatings.com

K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC ........................ 316Patty Kubica828-628-9255www.k-wall.com Decorating & Interior Design

Blinds and Designs ......... 314Jamie Hartzog828-687-7882www.blindsandus-asheville.com

Carolina Blinds ................ 201Wayne Patterson828-697-8525www.carolinablinds.com

Carpet One Floor & Home ................... 102Hunter Ward828-252-1594www.carpetoneasheville.com

Certa Pro Painters ........... 320Bryan Chambers828-285-2959www.certapro.com

Two Day Bath & Shower . 221Sheryl Tellier828-681-5590www.twodaybothandshower.com



Exhibitor DirectoryDoors

All Window & Door .......... 321Jeremy Steins828-209-0380www.allwd.net Asheville Window & Door, Inc. .................................... 235Marilyn Ramsey828-687-7667www.ashevillewindow.com

Fairview Door ................... 206Robert McBrayer828-628-2369www.fairviewdoor.com

Pella Carolina ................... 301Jorg Ronke828-684-3389

Retractable Screens of WNC/Phantom Screens ............ 120Danny Siek828-624-0595www.phantomscreens.com

Sun Mountain Door ......... 129John Yetter828-684-6820www.sunmountaindoor.com

Electrical Services

MB HAYNES Corporation 231Pam Parris828-254-6141www.mbhaynes.com

Stuller Power Solutions .. 335Brian Stuller828-698-9589www.stullerpowersolutions.com

Employment

Labor Finders of Asheville .......................... .306Hilary Paradise828-253-0019www.laborfindersnc.com

Energy & Gas Suppliers

Duke Energy Progress .... 217Renee Maxwell828-450-3082www.duke-energy.com

Environmental Products

American Craftsmen, Inc. 511Jake Rubio919-845-0870www.americancraftsmeninc.com

EnergySmith Home Performance..................... 121Mike Fowler828-277-5668www.energysmithus.com

WNC Green Building Council ............................. 228Nina Zinn828-254-1995www.wncgbc.org Fences

Asheville Fence ............... 131Jon McCoy828-665-8900www.ashevillefence.com

Fireplace Equipment

Environmental Chimney Sweep ............................... 128Richie Baxley828-243-0098www.environmentalchimneyservice.com

Willow Creek Hearth & Leisure .............................. 628Craig Cutshall828-505-1535www.willowcreekhearth.com

Wright’s Hearth, Heat & Home .................... 309Tom & Karen Wright828-684-1535www.WrightsFireplaces.com

Flooring

ALLSouth Concrete Coatings, Inc. .................................... 123Shayne Boatwright828-507-0931www.AllSouthConcreteCoatings.com

Carpet One Floor & Home ................... 102Hunter Ward828-252-1594www.carpetoneasheville.com

Home Source Design Center .............................. 216Lane Pressley828-252-1022www.the-homesource.com


The Garage Authority ...... 104Nancy Martin828-202-5287www.thegarageauthority.com

Foundations

K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC ........................ 316Patty Kubica828-628-9255www.k-wall.com

Furniture

Hybrid Nation Sleep Science ............................. 333Bogi Enkh888-272-4131www.hybridnationsleep.com

Garage Doors

Fairview Door ................... 206Robert McBrayer828-628-2369www.fairviewdoor.com The Design Center by Haywood ........................... 432Danny Wingate828-456-6051www.haywoodbuilders.com

Garage Organization Systems

The Garage Authority…104Nancy Martin828-202-5287www.thegarageauthority.com

Gardening

Asheville Mulch Yard ....... 611Daniel Pope828-484-8131www.ashevillemulchyard.com

Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners ............ 608828-255-5522www.buncombematergardener.org

Liquid Landscapes .......... 609Benjamin Timmermans828-231-1050www.liquidlandscapesinc.com




Exhibitor DirectoryGardening

Super Sod ......................... 612Dave Shaffer & Sis Moore828-681-5000www.supersod.com

Tower Garden / Juice Plus ................................... 602Miller Shire828-989-0404www.smartsolution.towergarden.com

Gas Piping

Mountain Air Mechanical ....................... 109Danny Dill828-654-0001www.mountainairmechanical.com

General Contracting

Green Form Construction, Inc. .................................... 419Fred Holder423-531-0222www.mygreenform.com

Construction Specialties & Design Builders, Inc. ....... 501Stephanie Baker Gash828-890-3507www.csdb83.com

Stuller Power Solutions .. 335Brian Stuller828-698-9589www.stullerpowersolutions.com Granite, Marble & Stone

Mountain Marble & Granite, Inc. .................................... 218Laura Ford828-225-0001www.mountainmarble.com

Solid Surface Specialists, LLC .................................... 215Erin Gardner828-452-4747www.sss-tops.com

Stone Gallery Granite & Marble ............................... 325Katherine Morris828-891-4770www.stonegallerygranite.com


Integrity Marble & Granite .......................... 101Dewitt Prince828-247-8801www.integritymarblegranite.com

Green Builder

American Craftsmen, Inc. 511Jake Rubio919-845-0870www.americancraftsmeninc.com Green Products & Services

Build It Naturally, Inc. ...... 115Chase Thomas828-254-2668www.builditnaturally.com

Daylight Asheville ............ 305Maria Horton828-778-0279www.daylightasheville.com


Gutters

Gutter Dome ..................... 112Tony Casper855-557-7688www.nohasslegutters.com

Gutter Helmet of WNC ..... 219Sheryl Tellier828-682-5555www.nevercleanyourgutters.com

Higher Ground Rainwater ......................... 613Anna Saylor828-545-3220www.hg-rainwater.com LeafFilter North of North Carolina, NC ..................... 207James Martinez330-655-7950www.LeafFilter.com

Paradise Home Improvement .................... 513Lori Black864-849-0167www.paradisehomeimprove.com

Hardscapes

Adams - Oldcastle ........... 617Eric Gillam828-253-9383www.oldcastle.com

Greater Scapes Landscape & Lawncare, Inc. .................. 608Ben Fotusky828-713-0551www.ashevillelandscaping.com

Mountain Landscapes ..... 600Troy Draper828-712-0298www.mountainlandscapes.biz

Home Automation

Controlit, Inc. ................... 220Ed Craft828-713-7011www.controlitinc.com

Simply Wired, LLC ........... 124John Fulwood828-290-9473www.simplywired.tv

Home Theater

Americas Satellites.......... 412Colleen Berrio828-483-4443www.americasgama.com

Clear DIRECTion TV and Satellite ............................. 134Mark Alexander828-384-8657

Controlit, Inc. ................... 220Ed Craft828-713-7011www.controlitinc.com

Hot Tubs, Pools & Spas

Waterworks Pool & Spas, LLC ..................... 406Peter Phelps828-277-8041www.waterworkswnc.com

Willow Creek Hearth & Leisure .............................. 628Craig Cutshall828-505-1535www.willowcreekhearth.com HVAC

MB HAYNES Corporation ...................... 231Pam Parris828-254-6141www.mbhaynes.com

Mountain Air Mechanical ....................... 109Danny Dill828-654-0001www.mountainairmechanical.com


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Exhibitor DirectoryHVAC

Sears Home Services ...... 114Sharon Grant-Robinson888-830-3692www.searshomepro.com

Hydronic Heating

Sugar Hollow Solar, Inc... 308Phelps Clarke828-712-5325www.sugarhollowsolar.com

Insulation

Delkote.............................. 132Larry Payne828-253-1023www.delkote.com

EnergySmith Home Performance..................... 121Mike Fowler828-277-5668www.energysmithus.com Sealing Agents ................. 411Richard Messer704-882-8443www.sealingagents.com

Internet Services

Americas Satellites.......... 412Colleen Berrio828-483-4443www.americasgama.com

Clear DIRECTion TV and Satellite ............................. 134Mark Alexander828-384-8657

Kitchen & Bath

Asheville Custom Cabinetry & Woodworking ............... 122Maria Aponte828-575-9449www.ashevillecustomcabinetry.com

Bath Fitter ......................... 505Ryan Davis864-433-8882www.bathfitter.com

Bella Hardware & Bath .... 317Jeff Goodridge828-505-7950www.bellahardwareandbath.com Haywood Appliance ........ 407Keith Arnold828-627-0001www.haywoodappliance.com

Home Source Design Center .............................. 216Lane Pressley828-252-1022www.the-homesource.com

Integrity Marble & Granite .......................... 101Dewitt Prince828-247-8801www.integritymarblegranite.com

Mountain Marble & Granite, Inc. .................................... 218Laura Ford828-225-0001www.mountainmarble.com

Nhance Wood Renewal ... 413Tom Terrana864-541-9030www.nhancingcabinets.com

Solid Surface Specialists, LLC .................................... 215Erin Gardner828-452-4747www.sss-tops.com Stone Mountain Cabinetry & Millwork, Inc. .................... 423Robert Grieves828-966-9000www.stonemountaincabinetry.com

Two Day Bath & Shower . 221Sheryl Tellier828-681-5590www.twodaybothandshower.com

Landscaping

Asheville Mulch Yard ....... 611Daniel Pope828-484-8131www.ashevillemulchyard.com

Greater Scapes Landscape & Lawncare, Inc. .................. 608Ben Fotusky828-713-0551www.ashevillelandscaping.com

Liquid Landscapes .......... 609Benjamin Timmermans828-231-1050www.liquidlandscapesinc.com

Mountain Landscapes ..... 600Troy Draper828-712-0298www.mountainlandscapes.biz Super Sod ......................... 612Dave Shaffer & Sis Moore828-681-5000www.supersod.com

Lumber Companies

84 Lumber ........................ 318Judy Dinelle828-665-3815www.84lumber.com

Molding & Millwork


Mortgages

Asheville Savings Bank .. 313Lynn Davis828-250-8409www.ashevillesavingsbank.com

Champion Credit Union .. 230Noralynn Grindstaff828-648-1515www.championcu.com

Moving Services

Two Men And A Truck ...... 130Michelle Campbell828-681-5252www.twomenandatruckasheville.com Newspaper

Circulation Newsies, LLC ................... 307Steve Smith828-458-1288

Non-Combustible Mold-Free Homes

American Craftsmen, Inc.................. 511Jake Rubio919-845-0870www.americancraftsmeninc.com

Outdoor Living

Bos Designs ..................... 603James Bos423-391-0971www.bosdesigns.net

Wright’s Hearth, Heat & Home .................... 309Tom & Karen Wright828-684-1535www.WrightsFireplaces.com




Exhibitor DirectoryPacking Supplies

Two Men And A Truck…130Michelle Campbell828-681-5252www.twomenandatruckasheville.com Painting

Carolina Coatings ............ 428Jeff Tinker828-651-9958www.carolinacoastings.com

Certa Pro Painters ........... 320Bryan Chambers828-285-2959www.certapro.com

Plants


Plumbing

Culligan of WNC .............. 303Kala Ellis Wolfe828-251-2420www.culliganwaterpros.com


Metropolitan Sewerage District .............................. 212Lisa Tolley828-254-9646www.msdbc.org Plumbing Products & Services

Bella Hardware & Bath .... 317Jeff Goodridge828-505-7950www.bellahardwareandbath.com

Porch Enclosures

American HomePride ...... 315Jordan Walter864-288-1000www.americanhomepride.com

Rainwater Harvesting

Gutter Dome ..................... 112Tony Casper855-557-7688www.nohasslegutters.com

Gutter Helmet of WNC ..... 219Sheryl Tellier828-682-5555www.nevercleanyourgutters.com

Higher Ground Rainwater ......................... 613Anna Saylor828-545-3220www.hg-rainwater.com

Mountain Landscapes ..... 600Troy Draper828-712-0298www.mountainlandscapes.biz Remodeling

American HomePride ...... 315Jordan Walter864-288-1000www.americanhomepride.com

Bath Fitter ......................... 505Ryan Davis864-433-8882www.bathfitter.com



Sears Home Services ...... 114Sharon Grant-Robinson888-830-3692www.searshomepro.com

Stone Gallery Granite & Marble .............. 325Katherine Morris828-891-4770www.stonegallerygranite.com The Everything Man ........ 105Travis Erickson828-232-4044www.weshowupcarolinas.com

Restoration Services

First Restoration Services ............................ 503Cameron McGraw800-531-6151www.frs247.com

The Everything Man ........ 105Travis Erickson828-232-4044www.weshowupcarolinas.com

Roofing

Best Buy Metals ............... 135Richard Gow423-728-3336www.bestbuymetalroofing.com

Best Roofing Company ... 414Shane Delahoz828-424-1456www.bestroofingwnc.com

Security

Asheville Fence ............... 131Jon McCoy828-665-8900www.ashevillefence.com Service


Siding

Carolina Coatings ............ 428Jeff Tinker828-651-9958www.carolinacoastings.com

Delkote.............................. 132Larry Payne828-253-1023www.delkote.com

Skylights

Daylight Asheville ............ 305Maria Horton828-778-0279www.daylightasheville.com

Daylight Solutions, LLC .. 108Chris Manges864-329-5444www.daylightskylights.com

Solar Energy

Daylight Solutions, LLC .. 108Chris Manges864-329-5444www.daylightskylights.com Green Form Construction, Inc. ............ 419Fred Holder423-531-0222www.mygreenform.com




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Exhibitor DirectorySolar Energy

Sugar Hollow Solar, Inc... 308Phelps Clarke828-712-5325www.sugarhollowsolar.com

Staffing

Labor Finders of Asheville ........................... 306Hilary Paradise828-253-0019www.laborfindersnc.com

Storage Solutions

Carolina Closets .............. 202Sandra Danze828-684-9282www.carolinacloset.com

The Garage Authority ...... 104Nancy Martin828-202-5287www.thegarageauthority.com

Utilities

Duke Energy Progress .... 217Renee Maxwell828-450-3082www.duke-energy.com Metropolitan Sewerage District .............................. 212Lisa Tolley828-254-9646www.msdbc.org

Water Purification & Filtration Equipment

Culligan of WNC .............. 303Kala Ellis Wolfe828-251-2420www.culliganwaterpros.com

Mountain Water Systems 119Jim Roberts828-683-5400www.mtnwatersystems.com

American Water Care ...... 204Susan Morello828-255-7773www.americanwatercareinc.com

Water Treatment

American Water Care ...... 204Susan Morello828-255-7773www.americanwatercareinc.com

Waterproofing

Sealing Agents ................. 411Richard Messer704-882-8443www.sealingagents.com Window Coverings


Carolina Blinds ................ 201Wayne Patterson828-697-8525www.carolinablinds.com

Windows

All Window & Door .......... 321Jeremy Steins828-209-0380www.allwd.net

Asheville Window & Door, Inc. .................................... 235Marilyn Ramsey828-687-7667www.ashevillewindow.com


GBS Building Supply ...... 222James Whiteside828-697-2471www.gbsbuilding.com Paradise Home Improvement .................... 513Lori Black864-849-0167www.paradisehomeimprove.com

Pella Carolina ................... 301Jorg Ronke828-684-3389

Retractable Screens of WNC/Phantom Screens ............ 120Danny Siek828-624-0595www.phantomscreens.com

Taylor’s Window & Screen, Inc. .................................... 205Emily Clark864-271-9759www.taylorswindows.com

The Design Center by Haywood ........................... 432Danny Wingate828-456-6051www.haywoodbuilders.com





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2014 Home & Garden Resource Guide