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Neighborhoods
are only as vibrant and strong as the people living in them.
In the Tri-Cities, we are fortunate to have homeowners who
take pride in their homes and their neighborhoods. From small
and historic homes, to large and new, MVNIA salutes our neighbors
who are improving their homes and investing in our community.
For inspiration, Mayor Schielke of Batavia, Mayor Burns of
Geneva, and Mayor Klinkhamer of St. Charles have declared
September 19-25 as Neighborhood Pride Week.
While the projects range from modest to expansive, all of
the homeowners have invested time and energy to make things
look great! If these homes are in your neighborhood, tell
the homeowners how much you appreciate their efforts. If your
home or your neighborhood could use some spiffing up, why
not get busy, and inspire everyone on the block. |
Here’s
to Neighborhood Pride! |
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- Homeowners: Kathleen Smart & Rick
Mankowski
- Category: Exterior Home Improvement
- Improvements made: Replaced outdated
entry with new porch, including roof, deck, railing, siding,
sidewalk and landscaping. The project was designed by the
homeowner, and constructed by Done Right Construction.
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- Homeowners: Kevin & Jill Rempert
- Category: Exterior Home Improvement
- Improvements made: A complete exterior
remodel, including addition of a second story. Project was
constructed by Build It Brothers Construction.
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- Homeowners: Greg & Jackie Norris
- Category: Exterior Home Improvement
- Improvements made: Restored an enclosed
front porch to its original open porch design. The restoration
exposed the original front columns, which had been covered
over. Also, new roof, siding, windows, trim, gutters, and
an addition at the rear of the home. Project was designed
by Gregory A. Norris; constructed by G. C. Spillane &
Sons.
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- Homeowners: Jason & Jamie Palmer
- Category: Exterior Home Improvement
- Improvements made: Home has a long history,
starting with a 1925 cabin, that was added onto in the 1950s
and again in the 60s. When purchased in 1991, the home was
mold infested, the windows were painted shut, and it was
nearly uninhabitable. Current owners have added a second
floor, front entry, garage, and sun porch; changed some
room configurations; and enlarged the kitchen. They have
added 21 perennial gardens, as well. The projects were designed
by the owner and Architect Steve Barnes; construction by
Arch Net Construction.
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- Homeowners: Celeste & Marty Weilandt
- Category: Landscaping
- Improvements made: A retaining wall
of aged river stone was added to front corner of home as
a foundation for planting bed. Pavers were added to either
side of driveway. New plantings were installed, including
Euonymus and Boxwood shrubs and perennials. The home also
received a fresh coat of paint. Project was designed and
installed by homeowners.
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- Homeowners: Charles & Susan Wettergreen
- Category: Landscaping
- Improvements made: Using paving stones,
replaced front steps and walkway, added two retaining walls
as foundations for planting beds, and stone driveway edging.
Removed overgrown tree and replaced with River Birch. Removed
and/or repositioned existing plants. Project was designed
and installed by D M Landscaping.
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- Homeowners: Mark & Denise Orlando
- Category: Exterior Home Improvement
- Improvements made: Front profile of
home was changed by extending roof line, adding columns,
and covering front entry. Project was designed and constructed
by homeowner.
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- Homeowner: Gerard Dempsey
- Category: Exterior Home Improvement
- Improvements made: New roof, siding,
windows, front door and landscaping.
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- Homeowners: David & Vanessa Stege
- Category: Landscaping
- Improvements made: Removed existing
concrete sidewalk and replace with brick sidewalk curving
toward driveway. Added small patio with seat wall. Replaced
flagstone retaining wall with brick. Installed ornamental
tree, shrubbery and flowering perennials. Project was designed
and installed by Clausen Landscape & Design (plants)
and Anderson Landscape (brick).
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- Homeowners: Lisa & Mark Zanke
- Category: Exterior Home Improvement
- Improvements made: Home was built with
an artificial stucco exterior, which caused severe water
and mold damage. Replaced entire exterior with brick, stone
and cedar at rear of home. Replaced front concrete stoop
with bluestone and replace landscaping. Project was designed
and constructed by J&B Builders.
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