NARI Tour of Remodeled Homes Features Two Sandy Springs Homes

NARI Atlanta, the local chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, will present its Fifth Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Seven private homes transformed by NARI members throughout Atlanta’s northern suburbs will be open to the public, with the remodeling teams on hand to discuss each project and answer questions. One of the featured homes is located in the Chastain Park area and another is located in Sandy Springs. Proceeds from the tour will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer (www.curechildhoodcancer.org). The tour is self-guided and will be held rain or shine. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the day of the tour, and are available at www.AtlantaRemodelingTour.com, along with a downloadable map showing each home location. Valerie Hoff of 11Alive is the Tour’s Honorary Chair.

The Sandy Springs tour homes and the remodelers are:

• Handcrafted Homes, Inc. – home in Chastain Park area – the remodeler created a terrace-level entertainment area with multiple purposes. The central area with its bar and game table is visible from the under-stair wine cellar and media room. The bar includes a sink, dishwasher, ice maker and refrigerator, with a TV above the bar. Custom cabinets were crafted from walnut grown on the homeowner’s farm.
• Neighbors Home Remodeling – home in Sandy Springs – the remodeler created a Tuscan-style kitchen complete with faux painting and a hand-carved travertine farm sink. The old laundry room was converted into a functional pantry with slide-out shelves and a stacked washer and dryer to increase storage space. All electrical outlets, switches and lights are under the cabinets for a clean and unobstructed backsplash.

“Every year the tour has grown in popularity, as we showcase the beautiful and creative home renovations, expansions and outdoor living areas created by local remodelers, builders and designers, all of whom are NARI Atlanta members,” said Mark Buelow, president of Distinctive Remodeling Solutions and Chairman of the NARI Tour committee. “Our tour reminds Atlanta homeowners that NARI members represent the gold standard in the construction and remodeling industries and display the highest level of professionalism and expertise, which is why my firm has participated in the tour every year. It is also extremely gratifying to partner with CURE Childhood Cancer and donate a portion of the proceeds to this worthy organization.”

NARI Atlanta is a non-profit association committed exclusively to the service of the professional remodeling industry. Contractors, design-build firms, product manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and others join NARI to enjoy access to the latest industry information and to participate in continuing education programs. All members are required to adhere to the NARI Code of Ethics and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism.

The 2014 NARI Atlanta Tour of Remodeled Homes is sponsored by Oldcastle Surfaces, Stock Building Supply, Hansgrohe, Sewell/KitchenAid, Atlanta Home Improvement magazine and SEMCO Productions, producer of the Atlanta Home Show.

About CURE Childhood Cancer

CURE Childhood Cancer was founded in Atlanta in 1975 by Emory University’s first pediatric oncologist, Dr. Abdel Ragab. He saw the need for a pediatric oncology research program as well as support programs for families facing childhood cancer. He organized a group of parents to form a grassroots, non-profit organization and begin raising money. Today, CURE Childhood Cancer’s mission is to conquer childhood cancer through funding targeted research and through support of patients and their families. The non-profit also funds basic and clinical cancer research, training of future pediatric oncologists and researchers through a fellowship program at Emory University School of Medicine, emergency financial assistance for families stricken by childhood cancer and innovative programs that address the critical and urgent needs of patients and their families. www.curechildhoodcancer.org

About NARI Atlanta

NARI Atlanta, Atlanta’s source for a trusted remodeling professional, is a non-profit association committed exclusively to the service of the professional remodeling industry. Members include remodeling contractors, product manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, trade and consumer publications, utilities and lending institutions. All members adhere to a professional code of ethics and have the opportunity to participate in educational programs, networking events and marketing opportunities. The Atlanta Chapter is one of the most active of NARI’s 58 chapters nationwide. The national headquarters is located in Des Plaines, Illinois. www.nariatlanta.org