Meet the experts

Meet the experts
The Metropolitan Builders Assoication’s
Fall Remodelers Tour takes you inside
homes in your community that have been
transformed by MBA remodelers. This
Tour provides the perfect opportunity for
you to see how challenges were overcome
through the use of creative design and
quality materials. New this year, each
project will also offer you the opportunity
to “Meet the Experts” to discuss topics,
such as design, appliance trends, energy
savings, green remodeling, value added,
financing, and more. The 2009 Tour runs
from Saturday, October 10th – Sunday,
October 11th from 11:00 am to 5 pm.
Locally, remodelers are seeing projects
that encompass more than one room on
the rise. “While it is still possible to do a
kitchen remodel, it is getting more
common to see remodeling that has a
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direct impact on the rooms around it,”
said Ed Miller, E. Miller & Associates,
Chairman of the Remodelers Council.
“Some kitchen remodels provide the
inspiration for additional changes in the
adjoining family or dining room, but
homeowners are also adding mud rooms,
laundry rooms, bathrooms, or gathering
rooms to the scope of their kitchen
remodels. In fact, one type of smaller
project that is most often linked to a
kitchen remodel is the re-creation of a
back entry that replicates the back halls
commonplace in today’s newer homes.”
Cash only at the sites, please
Advance Tickets
$8 per person at:
The Metropolitan
Builders Association
Weather-Tek Design Center
Associated Bank
While on the Tour, cast your vote for your
favorite project. By casting your vote, you
will be entered in a drawing to win a pair
of 2009 Packer Tickets.
See website for addresses:
MBAonline.org
Your ticket is good for
admission to all projects
for the entire weekend.
2009 Fall Tour Expert Schedule
Sponsored by:
Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11
Project #1, Barenz Builders
– 4509 Deer Park Road, Oconomowoc
Project #2, Bartelt-The Remodeling
Resource – 528 Wells Street, Delafield
Bob Janowski – R.J. Technologies
Enjoying a Healthy Allergen Free Environment
Sat. – 11:30AM; Sun. – 1:30PM
Jim Becker – American/Kennedy Hahn
www.weather-tek.com
Appliance Trends
Sat. – 11:30AM & 1:30PM;
Sun. – 11:30AM & 1:30PM
Schedule Continued on Page 27
For more information visit MBAonline.org
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Deb Goetz – Studio 5-d
Color; How to Use It!
Sat. – 1:30PM; Sun. – 11:30AM
Ticket Cost: $10 per
person at any Fall
Tour site.
MBA Fall remodelers tour • October 10-11, 2009 11am - 5pm
Photo courtesy of The Winters Group, LLC
2008 People’s Choice Award Winner
Map of
all Projects
on Pg. 27
Discount admission coupon
on back Cover
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Barenz Builders, Inc.
Ronny Barenz • ronny@barenzbuilders.com
262.253.2282 • www.barenzbuilders.com
Whole House Remodel (Exterior, Great
AFTER
Jim Hamberg from Black Dog Studios
The grandeur of our renowned woodwork & finely
crafted stone work is evident throughout this entire
renovation. With the expertise gained in 32 yrs of
creative timeless design/build experience, we transformed the original Colonial into a beautiful French
influenced Manor. The floor plan was updated to
incorp a more functional open concept design.
Ceilings went from ordinary to extraordinary, curved
archways added, exquisite details became the new
standard. A European gourmet kitchen emerged w/ a
combo of p/s Alder cabs rubbed w/ aged glaze, granite c-tops, & the latest in appliances & conveniences.
The L.L. was completely re-done to create a fabulous
entertainment area incl; an “Old World” Pub w/
knotty alder cabs & kitchenette, a wine cellar, Exercise Rm w/ sauna, Theater Rm, Billiard/Game Rm,
& Family Rm w/ fireplace & hand-scraped floors.
4509 Deer Park Road, Oconomowoc
Directions: Hwy. 16 West to Hwy. 67 South.
At bottom of overpass, turn East onto Armor
Road. Veer left onto Deer Park Road.
BEFORE
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Room, Kitchen, Hearth Room, Master Suite,
Family Room, Pub w/Wine Cellar, Theater,
Billiard/Game Room, Exercise w/Sauna)
Bartelt – The Remodeling Resource
Rick Bartelt
262.646.8020 •www.barteltremodel.com
AFTER
Entertaining Style Kitchen & Resource Center
Photo by Erol Reyal Photography
The quaint city of Delafield becomes the new home of a remodeling firm who designed its Resource
Center to appeal to the same timeless quality and signature style associated with its name. The design
team will offer an educational perspective of the design process as you walk through an array of different archways, coffered ceilings, columns and different faux and drywall finishes. The entertaining
style kitchen features a stepped center island that meets the functional needs of family living and
entertaining. Custom maple and cherry cabinetry set the tone for premium appliances, highlighted
by several granite counter tops which help set the tone for a tour that features architectural design
elements with residential appeal.
528 Wells Street, Suite B, Delafield
Directions: Travel West on I-94 to
Exit 285. Right for CR-C toward
downtown Delafield. Turn left onto
CR-C or Genesee Street. Turn left
onto Wells Street.
BEFORE
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Map of
all Projects
on Pg. 27
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Design Group Three, Inc.
www.designgroupthree.com
414.962.5560
AFTER
Design Group Three remodeled the outdated kitchen of
this Brookfield farmhouse. Working within the existing
footprint, a more functional and attractive space was
created through the use of Greenfield cherry cabinets,
granite tops, tile backsplash, specialty lighting and more.
16925 Gebhardt Road, Brookfield
Photograph by Matthew Krier
Directions: Take Moorland Road to
Bluemound Road. West on Bluemound.
Turn right onto N. Calhoun Road and
right onto Gebhardt Road.
BEFORE
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Joseph Douglas Homes & Remodeling
Deron Butler • remodel@josephdouglashomes.com
262.783.4700 • www.josephdouglashomes.com
AFTER
DESIGN * BUILD * REMODEL
Kitchen Addition
Photo by Craig John Photography
The addition to this ranch home transformed the separate dinette,
galley kitchen and dining room into one large living space complete
with vaulted ceilings and trapezoidal transoms. A chef ’s kitchen,
complete with two ovens, an island, and pantry now overlooks an
expansive dining area, perfect for large family gatherings.
790 Rackwood Court, Brookfield
Directions: From Bluemound Road and
Calhoun, go North on Calhoun one block
to Wisconsin Avenue. Go West two blocks
to Rackwood Court, North to home.
BEFORE
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Kitchen & Powder Room
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Wallner Builders
Ron Klassen • ron.klassen@wallner-builders.com
262.754.3770 • www.wallner-builders.com
Addition – Reading Room, Exercise Room,
Kitchen, Laundry, Patio and More
BEFORE
Of the many improvements in this home, this semisecluded reading room demonstrates the most enlightened
use of space. Imagine staying home. Closing the doors.
And, given the great new uses of nearly every room on all
three levels, there's almost no reason to leave home at all.
Whether it's the new exercise room, craft room, kitchen
and laundry, bathroom treatments, or the two-level
patio-- each is a unique display of the owner's wishes
fulfilled. A walk-through shows a vision living at every
turn. Durable. Efficient. Sustainable. Call it Green, call it
good design, or just call it -- wishes fulfilled.
Photo by David Bader
800 Talon Trail, Brookfield
Directions: Bluemound Rd. to Brookfield Rd. South on
Brookfield Rd. 0.8 miles to Davidson Rd. East (Left) on
Davidson 0.3 mile to 2nd Left - Hawks Ridge Rd. North
(Left) on Hawks Ridge one block to Coopers Lane. East
(right) on Coopers which bends north to become Talon
Trail, Home is on RH side at end of bend.
AFTER
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Wrass Builders
Adam Wrass • awrass@wi.rr.com
262.951.0674 • www.wrassbuilders.com
AFTER
Kitchen, Fireplace, Laundry,
Windows Remodel
Scott Feldstein of Feldstein Photography
This project defines quality, elegance and beauty, featuring
custom kitchen, laundry, powder and hearth rooms.
Pella windows, a stone surround and barn beam mantel on
the fireplace, cherry hardwood and ceramic tile flooring,
custom cabinets and granite counter tops all compliment
the functionality and comfort of this home.
14480 Santa Rosa Drive, Brookfield
Directions: Exit I-94 at Moreland Rd. Go South on
Moreland. Turn left on 59 E/W Greenfield Ave. Turn
left on Fairlane Ave. Turn left on Tulane St. Turn right
on Simon Dr. Simon Dr. becomes Santa Rosa Dr.
House is on the right.
BEFORE
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Project Map
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4 3
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Sponsored by
1. Full Upper-End Home Remodel
(Hearth, Theater, Wine & Game
Rooms, Sauna, Kitchenette/Bar)
4509 Deer Park Road • Oconomowoc
Barenz Builders, Inc.
Hwy. 16 West to Hwy. 67 South. At bottom
of overpass, turn East onto Armor Road. Veer
left onto Deer Park Road.
2. Entertaining Style Kitchen
& Resource Center
4. Kitchen Addition
7. Master Bathroom
& Main 2nd Floor Bath
790 Rackwood Court • Brookfield
Joseph Douglas Homes
& Remodeling, LLC
7722 Geralayne Circle • Wauwatosa
Callen Construction, Inc.
From Bluemound Road and Calhoun, go North on
Calhoun one block to Wisconsin Avenue. Go West
two blocks to Rackwood Court, North to home.
From Wisconsin Avenue, turn North onto
77th Street. Follow Geralayne Drive East
around to Geralayne Circle to home.
5. Addition - Reading Room,
Exercise Room, Kitchen, Laundry,
Patio and More
8. 3 Baths, Bonus Room,
Kitchen & Mudroom
3524 N. Shepard Avenue • Shorewood
E. Miller & Associates, Inc.
528 Wells Street • Delafield
Bartelt–The Remodeling Resource
800 Talon Trail • Brookfield
Wallner Builders
Take I-94 West. Exit 285 ramp right for
CR-C toward downtown Delafield. Turn left
onto CR-C or Genesee Street. Turn left onto
Wells Street.
Bluemound Rd. to Brookfield Rd. South on Brookfield
Rd. 0.8 miles to Davidson Rd. East (Left) on Davidson
0.3 mile to 2nd Left - Hawks Ridge Rd. North (Left)
on Hawks Ridge one block to Coopers Lane. East
(right) on Coopers which bends north to become Talon
Trail. Home is on RH side at end of bend.
3. Kitchen & Powder Room
16925 Gebhardt Road • Brookfield
Design Group Three, Inc.
Take Moorland Road to Bluemound Road.
West on Bluemound. Turn right onto N.
Calhoun Road and right onto Gebhardt Road.
6. Kitchen, Powder and Hearth Room,
Laundry, Windows Remodel
From I-43, take Capitol Drive exit and go
East on Capitol Dr. to Lake Dr. Turn South
on Lake Dr. to Shepard (fifth road on West
side of street). Follow Shepard Ave. to the
house.
9. 1st & 2nd Floor Craftsman
Bungalow Renovation (Dormers,
Kitchen, Bedrooms, Bathroom, Office)
627 E. Carlisle • Whitefish Bay
B & E General Contractors, Inc.
14480 Santa Rosa Drive • Brookfield
Wrass Builders, Inc.
Exit I-94 at Moreland Rd. Go South on Moreland.
Turn left on 59 E/W Greenfield Ave. Turn left on
Fairlane Ave. Turn left on Tulane St. Turn right
on Simon Dr. Simon Dr. becomes Santa Rosa Dr.
House is on the right.
Lake Drive to Carlisle (2 blocks North of
Silver Spring Drive). East on Carlisle to
the home.
For more information visit MBAonline.org
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Callen Construction, Inc.
Jillaine Burton
414.529.5509 • www.callenconstruction.com
AFTER
Master Bathroom and Main 2nd Floor Bath
Photgraph by Mark Heffron
The project is a 2-story bump out which added a walk-in pantry on
the first floor and expanded the Master Bath on the second floor.
Remodeling the Main Bath on the 2nd floor was also included.
The Master Bath was the main focus with the goal to incorporate both
a relaxing bathing area as well as spa like shower. With 2 entrances
being used and having multiple users, it was also important to create
a private commode area and add a second sink. The enlarged Cherry
vanity, featuring a pull-out that was custom designed for a hair dryer
and curling iron, is from StarMark. The linen cabinet, medicine
cabinets and storage in the commode are of the same. A unique
application was incorporating some cherry trim into the tile layout at
the bath area with the decorative tile including glass and metal. Kohler
products were used throughout: Devonshire oil rubbed bronze for
faucets and shower components, Devonshire Comfort Height Toilet
and Sunward 6’ Bubblemassage Tub. The shower features Kohler’s
Watertile Body Sprays and Water Tile Rain Head along with a
multi-function hand held shower, recessed tile cubbies and a toe
shelf for shaving.
7722 Geralayne Circle, Wauwatosa
Directions: From Wisconsin Avenue, turn North onto 77th
Street. Follow Geralayne Drive East around to Geralayne
Circle to home.
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E. Miller and Associates, Inc.
Ed Miller or Jill Kirst • jill@emainc1.com
262.377.7305
AFTER
Home Remodel
This stately Eschweiler Tudor home from the 1920’s hadn’t seen any
functional updates since the day it was built. The remodeling involved
two existing bathrooms, one new bathroom and an entirely new
kitchen and bonus room area with a small addition.
Photgraph by Chris WInters
All aspects of this remodeling remain aesthetically true and
sensitive to the original architecture while including all of the
amenities expected for “modern” living. The new kitchen integrates
the latest thinking in preparation and clean up areas along with
built-in seating and custom furniture.
3524 N. Shepard Avenue, Shorewood
From I-43, exit on Capitol Drive and go East
on Capitol Dr. to Lake Dr. Turn South on Lake
Dr. to Shepard (fifth road on West side of
street). Follow Shepard Ave. to the house.
BEFORE
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B & E General Contractors, Inc.
Mark Brick • mark@begeneralcontractors.com
414.351.5558 • www.begeneralcontractors.com
627 E. Carlisle, Whitefish Bay
BEFORE
Directions: Lake Drive to Carlisle (2 blocks
North of Silver Spring Drive). East on
Carlisle to the home.
1st & 2nd Floor Craftsman Bungalow
Renovation (Dormers, Kitchen,
Bedrooms, Bath & Office)
Welcome to this stylish Craftsman Bungalow
renovation! Creation of functional first and
second floor living space is accomplished through
inventive dormers, raised ceilings and traffic flow
reorganization. Enjoy the expanded kitchen which
features Crystal brand cabinets, India Copper
granite counters and white oak flooring. Visit the
new youth and master bedroom dormers and
in-home office featuring Pella windows, Velux
skylights and artistic woodwork. The master
bath features a contemporary pedestal wash basin
and full glass shower enclosure. The exterior
remains true to its roots with a stucco façade
and historic trim details.
2009 Fall Tour Expert Schedule
Project #3, Design Group Three –
16925 Gebhardt Rd., Brookfield
Project #6, Wrass Builders, Inc. –
14480 Santa Rosa Drive, Brookfield
Bob Vescio – Advanced Radon Management
Indoor Air Quality – Energy Savings
Sat. – 11:30AM; Sun. – 1:30PM
Jesse Neibauer – Carpetland
Floor Coverings
Sat. – 11:30 AM; Sun. – 1:30 PM
Liz Nelson – ProSource Wholesale Floorcoverings
Green is Not Just a Color When It Comes to
Flooring
Sat. – 1:30PM; Sun. – 11:30AM
Jim Pitzen – Pitzen Design Ltd.
Design Process, Code Issues, Zoning,
Architectural Review Boards, Permits
Sat. – 1:30 PM; Sun. – 11:30 AM
Project #4, Joseph Douglas Homes
& Remodeling – 790 Rackwood Ct.,
Brookfield
Project #7, Callen Construction,
Inc. – 7722 Geralayne Circle,
Wauwatosa
Mike Bauman – Realty Executives-Northwest
Value-Added When Remodeling
Sat. – 12:30PM; Sun. – 2:30PM
Rosemary Jacobson – Strategies
Clutter is Normal, So Why Is It Such a Hassle
Sat. – 11:30AM; Sun. – 1:30PM
Mark Roegner – Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Options for Financing Your Remodeling Project
Sat. – 2:30PM; Sun. – 12:30PM
Bryan Tom – Architectural Development Services
Universal Design in Remodeling
Sat. – 1:30PM; Sun. – 11:30AM
Project #5, Wallner Builders –
800 Talon Trail, Brookfield
Project #8, E. Miller & Associates
– 3524 N. Shepard Avenue, Shorewood
Dave Molenda – Weather-Tek Design Center
Windows, Doors & Skylights
Sat. – 2:30 PM; Sun. – 12:30 PM
Rusty Peterson – Paramount Financial Strategies
Healthy Home Building – Consumer Point of View
Sat. – 12:30PM
Expert Seminars
(Cont. from pg. 23)
Project #9, B & E General
Contractors, Inc. –
627 E. Carlisle, Whitefish Bay
Tara Warner – LaForce Decorative Hardware
Decorative Hardware-Retrofitting
Sat. – 12:30PM; Sun. – 2:30PM
Tom Bawolek & Kent Borden – Five Star
Energy Remodeling Tax Credits
Sat. – 2:30PM (Bawolek);
Sun. – 12:30PM (Borden)
See Each
on
Expert's Locati
on the Project
Map – Pg. 27
Susan Montie – Advanced Communication
Specialists
Wire in the Walls: Planning for Your
Entertainment Needs
Sat. – 11:30AM; Sun. – 1:30PM
Mary Lee Hannan – MLH Consulting
Appliances: Planning, Selection, Use & Care
Sat – 1:30PM; Sun. – 11:30AM
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Photgraph by Mark Brick
AFTER
Partners in Excellence – Fall Tour 2009
MBA members have long understood
the value of working with fellow members.
That’s why we recognize the Builders
and Remodelers who use the most MBA
members to build and remodel their homes.
The following subcontractors and suppliers
were used to remodel this year’s Fall Tour
Projects:
ACS/Advanced Communication Specialists
All About Organization
American TV & Appliance/Kennedy Hahn
Amundson Insulation, Inc.
Applewood Drywall Services, Inc.
BBC Lighting Co.
Blake-Stevens Wood Flooring
Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Co.
Brunsell Lumber & Millwork
Burmeister Woodwork Co.
Cabinetry Plus
Carrington Corporation
Carved Stone Creations, Inc.
Childcrest Tile & Stone
Classic Homes
Designs in Marble, LLC
Diamond Cut Cabinets & Millwork
Drexel Interiors
J.C. Ewert Sons, Inc.
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
The Fire Place Ltd.
Gehl Flooring Supply, Inc.
Grand Appliance & TV
Great Lakes Countertops
Halquist Stone Company
Hucke Drywall
K.G. Stevens, Inc.
Kohler Co.
L. H. Krueger & Son, Inc.
Lakeside Electric, Inc.
Lakeside Stoneworks, LLC
Leap Electric
Malkin’s Carpets, Inc.
Masco BCG/Merillat
Neu's Building Center, Inc.
Preferred Building Supply, Inc.
Pro Serv Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, LLC
ProSource Wholesale Flooring
Schmidt Custom Floors, Inc.
Spring City Electric, a Division of Pieper
Electric, Inc.
Suburban Drywall/Insullation/Custom Finishes
Surges Electric, Inc.
Thermal Comfort, Inc.
Tile & Stone Imports, LLC
Ver Halen-Pella Windows & Doors
Wingspan Glass Technologies, Inc.
Wisconsin Insulation Services
Zuern Building Products
To learn more about the MBA’s Partners In Excellence Program visit MBAonline.org
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