Award-Winning Projects Take the Spotlight

Jacksonville" target="_blank">Jacksonville has some of the finest remodelers in the Southeast—heck, the entire country. And the Remodelers Council of the Northeast Florida Builders Association is one of the biggest and most active anywhere.

So when the local Remodelers Council sponsors a competition to pick its members’ most outstanding projects, then you know the winners truly are the best of the best.

In this special issue of REMODEL Jacksonville" target="_blank">Jacksonville, we spotlight winners of the 2008 First Coast Remodelers Awards in an array of categories, from room renovations to whole-house makeovers.

You’ll be amazed at the way these pros work their magic—especially on much older homes, which can be outfitted with every modern convenience using cutting-edge products and technologies.

Also in this issue we’ve got the latest remodeling products and a directory of the pros.

If you’re new to REMODEL Jacksonville" target="_blank">Jacksonville, you should know that it is produced in partnership with Florida Homebuyer Jacksonville" target="_blank">Jacksonville and the Remodelers Council of the Northeast Florida Builders Association. It exists solely to help consumers make smart choices and to promote the highest standards of professionalism in remodeling.

The projects featured in this issue will demonstrate just how high those standards are.

PENELOPE GEISMAR
Publisher
penelopeg@florida-homebuyer.com

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
If there’s ever been a better time to turn the home you own into the home of your dreams, I can’t imagine when it was. And if there’s a market anywhere in the country with a finer core group of remodeling professionals from which to choose, I can’t imagine where it is.

As I assume the presidency of the Northeast Florida Builders Association Remodelers Council, I’m excited about the year ahead and grateful to the outstanding industry leaders who have gotten us to this point.

Maybe your New Year’s resolution was to make some long-needed improvements to your home. If so, use REMODEL Jacksonville" target="_blank">Jacksonville as a resource. It tells you what you need to know - and who you need to know - to enjoy a successful remodeling project, whether it’s a revamped bathroom or a whole-house makeover.

Enjoy this issue - and feel free to ask questions. We’re here to answer them.

Scott Barnette
President, Barnette Construction
President, Northeast Florida Builders Association Remodelers Council