Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations was recently featured in the San Antonio Business Journal’s Executive Home Guide in an article by Susan C. Saporito – Home improvement: Remodeling puts the dazzle back into residences. The article details important tips from how to hire a contractor to how to get started on your remodeling project.

Included in the article are photos of a remodeled kitchen that we completed last fall along with a master bathroom that we won “Best Bathroom” from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

“Remodeling can be a fun experience. You get to create your dream room or home and learn a little about design and building along the way. All you need to do is ask questions. Questions that, according to NARI members, remodelers don’t be- lieve they are hearing enough. So tap into your curiosity and ask away.” – excerpt from the Executive Home Guide

Download a copy of the article here: Executive Home Guide

The NKBA Texas South Plains Chapter presents: The Art of Design Spring 2012 Fashion Show took place on April 5th, 2012 and was a huge success. Light by Design hosted this wonderful event that benefited The Children’s Bereavement Center of South Texas. Through donations and a silent auction, the design and remodeling community raised money for this wonderful organization who’s sole purpose is to foster healing for grieving youth, their families and the community through peer support programs, counseling, training, education, and outreach.

The premise of the fashion show was for designers, remodelers, and industry vendors to model outfits that are inspired by kitchen and bath designs. Each model had to submit a project their company had completed along with coordinating an ensemble for the runway. Several of the top designers and remodelers in San Antonio strutted their stuff on stage at the beautiful showroom of Light by Design.

Lone Star Remodeling And Renovation’s owner, Justin Bravo, was Winner of ‘Audience Choice’ for the Art of Design Fashion Show.

Our head space designer at Lone Star Remodeling And Renovations, Jonathan Rodriquez, was asked by the National Kitchen and Bath Association to give a seminar at the 2012 San Antonio Home and Garden Show. Jonathan is an award-winning kitchen and bath designer and we are very happy to have him on our design team here at Lone Star.

If you have aspirations of remodeling your kitchen or bath and are inspired by HGTV programming, this seminar is for you. Jonathan discusses how to go through the process of remodeling your kitchen and bath. From knowing your style, going through the design stage, and to actually selecting a contractor – empower yourself with the knowledge necessary to take on the challenge of enhancing your space!

Come join us at the Spring San Antonio Home and Garden Show February 24th thru the 26th! We will have representatives at the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) booth and at the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) booth. Come visit us and learn more about these great organizations and also more about our team at Lone Star.

We will be passing out free copies of Symmetry Central Texas Magazine – a publication with informative and entertaining articles from local members of NARI. Symmetry also has a Remodeling Resource Guide located in the back with the top remodeling industry professionals in the San Antonio and Austin area.

Our space designer, Jonathan Rodriquez, will be giving two seminars for the National Kitchen and Bath Association on the NKBA Stage. If you have aspirations of remodeling your kitchen or bath and are inspired by HGTV programming, this seminar is for you. Jonathan will be discussing how to go through the process of remodeling your kitchen and bath. From knowing your style, going through the design stage, and to actually selecting a contractor – empower yourself with the knowledge necessary to take on the challenge of enhancing your space!

See Jonathan on the NKBA stage Saturday the 25th at 5:00 and Sunday the 26th at 4:00!

Don’t forget to print your San Antonio Home and Garden Show Coupons here!

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.