The entire crew of Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations will be at the 13th Annual Wrappin with Jack event Tuesday, December 13th at Northside Ford from 7pm till 9pm. This is a wonderful event, hosted by Jack Riccardi of KTSA radio, that benefits Family Services Association in wrapping gifts for the less fortunate in San Antonio.

Please consider joining us at this amazing event and if you can, bring a couple unwrapped gifts to donate to Family Services Association. Hope to see you there!

Suggested new items to donate:

Pots and pans
Blankets
Bedding
Small kitchen appliances such as toasters, blenders, coffee pots
Unwrapped toys
Radios
Alarm clocks
Children’s books, games and toys
Walmart or HEB gift cards $25 increments (for groceries)

This year Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations won awards for both Best Bathroom ($60,000+) and Best Room Addition ($100,000-). Many hours went into both the design and layout of these projects and we are very happy to be honored by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

Also Justin Bravo, owner of Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations, was honored with a President’s Award for his work within the local chapter of NARI. In 2011 he chaired several committees within the organization along with being a board member for most the year. During the Awards Gala, Justin was also installed as the 2012 President of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

Best Bathroom $60,000+

Best Room Addition $100,000-

Despite amazing advances in breast cancer prevention and treatment, it remains the most common form of cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations supports breast cancer research, awareness, and education through our partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and through our Remodeling for the Cure™ program.

Breast cancer has impacted many of our associates, friends, and loved ones. We are proud to be united with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, an incredible cause dedicated to combat this disease, to educate, and to provide comfort to those who have been affected.

Working Together for the Cause

Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations will contribute *5% of all design and decorating fees to breast cancer awareness, education, and research through our Remodeling for the Cure™ program benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

*For the rest of 2011, we will double the contribution to 10% of all design and decorating fees!

Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations is passionate about supporting this cause and proud to be associated with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.

Congratulations to all the 2011 Star Award Winners! See a full list of winners here: 2011 Star Award Winners

About the Texas Star Awards:

In 1992, the Texas Association of Builders launched the Texas Star Awards — the only statewide tribute to excellence in the home building industry. In 2005, this remarkable awards program expanded to include projects throughout the Southwest. The 2011 Star Awards will continue to showcase the outstanding work of builders, remodelers, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals and industry leaders in Texas and the Southwest!

The Star Awards is held in conjunction with the Sunbelt Builders Show™ and is heavily marketed to the Sunbelt region: Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

The tour is presented by members of the San Antonio Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. The tour will take place October 15th & 16th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tickets are a click away at remodelsanantonio.org or stop in at participating Home Depot Locations.

Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations is honored to have two projects featured on the 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes. The first is a lovely room addition that brings the feeling of an outdoor living space in to the home. The second project featured is a contemporary kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, lighting, and flooring. Check out our two projects below and come see them in person on the 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes!

Room Addition – 20003 Encino Cabin, San Antonio, TX 78259

With this home addition, Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations has created a unique space that is truly versatile. The vaulted ceilings, multiple wood windows, and an extended bar create the feeling of an outdoor living space with the added comforts of a luxury family room. spanning 410 square feet, the addition enables the homeowner to have a sunken den with large windows that emphasize the neighboring wildlife and scenery. Outside, the addition has a brick exterior and hardi siding to match the home. Inside, an existing fireplace is replaced with a small stairway that leads into the home addition, while hand scraped hardwood flooring is utilized for the stairs and for a walk-way to the patio door. finally, luxury carpeting drapes the den area. By removing a fireplace that was rarely used, the homeowners expanded the view of their lovely property and enhanced the value of their home.

 
Kitchen Remodel – 1107 Belclaire, San Antonio, TX 78258

Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations transformed an outdated kitchen using a modern, spacious design. The result was more storage, additional countertop space, and better lighting. An existing pantry was removed to allow the cabinetry to be extended around the entire perimeter of the kitchen. To create a contemporary look, Euro-style kitchen cabinets were fabricated and three full slabs of lapitus granite were utilized for the counters. Numerous pendant lighting was added around the bar area of the kitchen, while LED lighting under the cabinets accentuates the smoky glass tile backsplash. This kitchen is a must see because Lone Star embraced the challenge of an unconventional plan and met their clients’ needs without compromising their vision and the functionality of the kitchen. The homeowners are pleased that they now have more storage, plentiful counter space, and a great contemporary look.
 

In the August 2011 issue of Remodeling Magazine, Lone Star is listed number 217 on the national ranking of home remodeling firms, one of the highest of any San Antonio based company. The list is part of the magazine’s annual “Remodeling 550,” the list of the largest companies by revenue in the home improvement industry.

“With over 800,000 home remodeling contractors in the nation, it’s a true honor to be ranked as one of the top remodeling firms,” said Lone Star Vice President Justin Bravo. “This ranking, in conjunction with our other remodeling industry related awards, is a reflection of our commitment to being the home remodeling experts that San Antonio homeowners can rely on for all their remodeling projects.”

View the August 2011 copy of Remodeling Magazine here.

Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations and Spurs Sports & Entertainment today announced a sponsorship agreement, aligning the award-winning home remodeling firm with the four-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs.

“We are very pleased to be partnering with the San Antonio Spurs, an organization that epitomizes innovation, provides its fans with a customer-friendly experience and is committed to improving the local communities around San Antonio,” said Lone Star Remodeling And Renovation’s Vice President Justin Bravo. “Lone Star is thrilled to be an Official Partner and Sponsor of the San Antonio Spurs.”

Spurs Sports and Entertainment heads up Silver & Black Give Back – with the goal to challenge, communicate and collaborate with our community to make meaningful impressions and lasting improvements through service learning initiatives.

Silver & Black Give Back is a 501(c)(3) public charity. The charity was originally created in 1988, when there was only one team in the SS&E family and has historically been known as the Spurs Foundation. The new name reflects the work it does in conjunction with all of the SS&E teams: the Spurs (NBA), Rampage (AHL), Silver Stars (WNBA) and Austin Toros (NBA Developmental League).

“As the Spurs have shown, whether you’re on the basketball court or in the home improvement arena, teamwork plays a vital role in determining success. Our goal is to recreate that success by providing our customers with a championship caliber design and build team that meets all of their remodeling needs,” said Justin Bravo.

As part of this, Lone Star is an Official Partner and Sponsor of not only the San Antonio Spurs, but the San Antonio Silver Stars and San Antonio Rampage.

Our Team (left to right): Jonathan Rodriquez, Justin Bravo, Jenna Bravo, Cathy Bravo, Bob Bravo, and Nicole Michaud

Annually the Greater San Antonio Builders Association recognizes the best in the city’s building industry at the Summit Awards. The event is often affectionately referred to as the Oscars of the building industry. The Summit Awards recognizes builders and remodelers who produce top home designs, sales and construction, along with interior design and marketing, with judging conducted by industry peers and leaders. The event is sponsored by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Greater San Antonio Builders Association, a trade association that offers the opportunity to its members to display their products and services, as well as offering the community a showcase of member profiles and products.

This year Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations won awards for both Best Website and Best Site Signage. Many hours went into the design and layout of these projects and we are very happy to be honored by the Greater San Antonio Builders Association.

If your project demands the highest creativity, attention to detail, and on time and on budget completion, then let Lone Star Remodeling And Renovation’s award-winning team get to work for you.  We look at each and every project as a new opportunity to excel and set new standards for the remodeling industry.

In case you missed us today on KENS 5′s Great Day SA show, we spoke to viewers about design/build remodeling. We discussed how a design/build remodeling firm can handle both the design/drawings for your project as well as the construction. This takes away any miscommunication issues commonly seen when a remodeling company doesn’t have an in-house design team. Designs, material selection, budgeting, and scheduling are all streamlined for their clients, making the remodeling process much simpler and more enjoyable.

Yet another distinctive feature we showcased on the KENS 5 segment is our online Client Connection Tool. We developed our online Client Connection Tool to solve the communication issue that is so problematic in the remodeling industry. The tool allows the homeowner an easy and convenient way to communicate with our staff of designers, project managers, and artisans. Clients also have access to a project calendar and instant project updates. It allows for the design, contracts, and work summary to be kept in a single convenient place.

This close collaboration between our remodeling team and the homeowner assures that selections are professionally coordinated to enhance each customer’s space and to express his or her unique taste. Quite simply, our goal is to make any remodel both functional and beautiful.

If you have been thinking about remodeling your kitchen or bathroom but you have put it off because you have concerns, give us a call at 210-690-4663 and let us show you how to make that dream a reality easier, better, and quicker than you ever thought possible.

*Ask one of our remodeling consultants for details of the $1,500 discount. Not valid for existing or past projects.

In case you missed us today on News 4 WOAI’s San Antonio Living, we spoke to viewers about hiring a remodeler. We discussed the importance of picking a remodeler not on price alone and to keep all factors (experience, qualifications, and references) in mind when making your decision.

Miscommunication and/or a lack of communication are the biggest complaints and the reason for most issues in the remodeling industry. We discussed how we utilize our client login portal to keep the lines of communication open with our clients. By having a real-time open communication platform, we can cut down on miscommunication and keep your project both on track and on budget.

If you are ready to start your remodeling project, download and use our 2011 Consumer Checklist for Selecting a Remodeling Professional when comparing remodeling companies.