Remodeling and a Home Maintenance Program?

Website

2009-12-24T20:51:00.005-05:00

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The website is updated and the face lift is complete. Check it out and let me know what you think. www.jrcsi.com

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2009-11-25T20:21:00.001-05:00

Home Maintenance Program How to's

2009-04-04T23:13:00.004-04:00

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The Home Maintenance Program ™ provides you 4 quarterly service visits where we complete up to 5 elective services, 1 annual service visit where we complete up to 3 elective services. Based on the number of hours the plan includes, you also receive additional time for us to perform any services of your choosing. You can choose to roll over your additional service time to save for that big project you have in mind at the end of the year, like hanging all those Christmas lights. With your choice of plans you are also part of our "Inner Circle", where you can receive up to 10% off additional services or remodeling projects. Finally, upon acceptance, we will schedule the detailed assessment of your property. This will detail the entire property’s overall health and let you be in control of your largest investment.

Remodeling Your Life

2009-03-23T22:49:00.004-04:00

"Remodeling Your Life" our weekly radio program has sponsorship packages available.

"Remodeling Your Life" is a weekly radio program that gives information on various remodeling and home improvement projects. Having regular guests, sponsors and guest hosts of the program allow us to give a broad range of knowledge to help equip clients, vendors and suppliers to better serve and utilize the resources that we have be entrusted with.
Our primary goal is that thru this program we can increase the quality of life for everyone and increase your knowledge in the remodeling industry, and most importantly serve like Jesus. Also, to get our information out to everyone who is listening to increase our territory along with all of our partners.
The following stations currently air this broadcast every week:
Saturdays ‐ Noon Sundays –Noon
Life 99 WJMM – Central Kentucky’s heritage Christian
Station – Serving Lexington and surrounding communities for
more than 34 years. With a focus on ministry and teaching
programs, WJMM FM provides a loyal, responsive audience.
Life 99 WJMM is home for local and national programs such
as: James Dobson and Focus on the Family, Chuck
Swindoll and Insight for Living, Charles Stanley and In
Touch, and David Jeremiah and Turning Point.
WVKY AM 1250 News–Talk – The newest member of our
broadcast family, WVKY offers family-friendly, conservative
news/talk. Programs include Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Bill
Bennett’s Morning in America, Brian and the Judge from
Fox News/Talk, Michael Medved, Michael Reagan, and
Dennis Prager. Issues that matter to everyone, presented in
a way that’s safe for everyone to hear.
We Offer several packages that range from commercial spots to guest hosting the show. The following are the coverage areas of the program for each station that total 17 counties.
"Remodeling Your Life" packages:
Five (5) Spots Available for ‐ :30 sec commercial at opening of each show and the closing of each show to total two (2) per station for a grand total of four (4) per week. A total of 16 ‐ :30 sec commercials per 4week month and a total of 20 ‐ :30 sec commercials per 5 week month. $240.00/month for a 4 week month. $300.00/month for a 5 week month. Two (2) month agreement required with a one (1) month notice of any cancelations.
One (1) Spot Available for our Main Sponsor for the entire show. Mentioned in every :30 sec promo commercial and is tagged as follows: "Remodeling your life brought to you by _____(Your Company)_____ call ____(Your phone Number)___ or visit ___(Your Website)____ for more information", then the last half of the promo, based on the weeks topic, to total :30 sec. Editing and length of name, phone and website based on number of opening seconds for the promo. Promo’s total 50‐75 per station with a total of 100‐150 per week, :30 sec promos grand totaling 400‐600 promos per a 4week month and 500‐750 promos per a 5week month. One (1) Spot of our above #1 sponsorship (:30 sec commercial at opening of each show and the closing of each show to total two (2) per station for a grand total of four (4) per week. A total of 16 ‐ :30 sec commercials per 4week month and a total of 20 ‐ :30 sec commercials per 5 week month.) Also, mentioned in the opening and closing billboards for the show. $500.00/month for a 4week month, $625.00/month for a 5week month. Three (3) month agreement required with a one (1) month notice of any cancelations.
One (1) Guest Host Spot ‐ Mentioned in every :30 sec promo commercial and is tagged as follows: "Remodeling your life brought to you by _____(Main Sponsor)_____ call ____(Main Sponsor)___ or visit ___(Main Sponsor)____ for more information", then the last half of the promo is the Guest Host, based on the weeks topic and could be tagged as follows: "This week join us for our topic of ___(Your Topic)____ where our host will be _____(You)___with ___(Your Company)____." Editing and length of topic, name and company name based on number of total seconds for the promo. Promo’s total 50‐75 per station with a total of 100‐150 per week, :30 sec promos grand totaling 400‐600 promos per a 4week month and 500‐750 promos per a 5week month. One (1) Spot of our above #1 sponsorship (:30 sec commercial at opening of each show and the closing of each show to total two (2) per station for a grand total of four (4) per week. A total of 16 ‐ :30 sec commercials per 4week month and a total of 20 ‐ :30 sec commercials per 5 week month.) Also, you will host the entire 30 minute show for one (1) weekend that will air on both stations, recorded the Thursday before at 9:30am on Versailles Road, promo for the show will be recorded the Thursday prior to the recording of the show. Guidelines and show criteria will be mandatory for all guest hosts. Main Host or Radio producer will accompany you in the studio to guide, edit, etc…Show can be edited for mistakes prior to airing, no former radio experience required. $450.00/show.

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Radio Show "Remodeling your Life"

2009-02-26T22:51:00.002-05:00

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And toon into our weekly remodeling radio show on 99.1FM, Saturdays at noon and 1250AM, Sundays at noon in Lexington, KY. Or visit the podcasts delayed at http://www.jrcsi.com/radioprogram.shtml

Having our Home Maintenance Program to align with the Energy Tax Credit.

2009-02-19T19:29:00.000-05:00

Thanks and wanted to give you this article about some energy effiecient upgrades that you can get a tax credit for, and if you are a member of our Home Maintenance Program you can get up to 10% off any additional projects. So you could get up to 40% off those window replacements. Visit www.jrcsi.com for more details.
Expanded Energy Tax Credit to Boost Demand for Renovation Jobs
Beefed-up tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements in the new economic stimulus package are expected to help increase demand for green renovation projects this year and next.
The Internal Revenue Code Section 25C for existing homes, which had expired at the end of 2007, was reinstated as part of the economic rescue package passed by the Bush Administration last fall. Installing energy-efficient windows, doors, roofing and insulation as well as furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps all qualified for the credit.
But remodelers found that the terms of the 25C credit — equal to only 10% of the cost of each product and with a lifetime cap of $500 — weren’t quite strong enough to get enough home owners off the fence and into a contract.
Under the stimulus legislation signed by President Obama, the percentage of the cost and lifetime cap have been tripled to 30% and $1,500, respectively; the list of eligible improvements has been expanded and the deadline for installing them has been extended through the end of 2010.
The newly expanded tax credit also is in alignment with industry research showing that remodeling and retrofitting the nation’s older homes will have a far more significant impact on reducing residential energy consumption than meeting even the most aggressive efficiency goals for new homes, according to Greg Miedema, CGR, CGB, CAPS, chairman of NAHB Remodelers.
“These new tax credits are another way that the home building industry can combat the potential effects of global climate change by encouraging home owners to make energy-efficient improvements to their homes,” said Miedema.
A 2008 California study showed that homes built before 1983 were responsible for 70% of the greenhouse gas emissions related to single-family envelope energy consumption.
The study also found that spending $10,000 to retrofit a 1960s home could save 8.5 tons of carbon at a cost of $588 to $1,176 per ton, depending on existing tax credits and incentives. By comparison, increasing the energy efficiency of a new home 35% over current state requirements would cost about $5,000 and would reduce emissions by 1.1 tons at a cost of $4,545 per ton.
The bottom line is that retrofitting existing homes with energy-efficient features is four to eight times more carbon- and cost-efficient than adding further energy-efficiency requirements to new housing, the study showed.
Tax Credit How-to
Details on qualifying improvements are expected to be available soon on the IRS Web site.
Remodelers should familiarize themselves with the model types and products that qualify for the tax credit so they can advise their customers. However, they do not need to give their clients the product sales receipts to verify the claim. Certification statements in the manufacturer's product information may suffice.
Home owners can claim the 25C credit on Form 5695 when they prepare their income tax returns. They should also retain records that include:
Name and address of the manufacturer
Identification of the component
Make, model or other appropriate identifiers
Statement that the component meets the 25C standards
Climate zones for which the criteria are satisfied
Additional information for storm windows, if applicable
A declaration that the certification statement is true

What are the quarterly elected services??

2008-12-30T20:28:00.002-05:00

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- Change furnace filters
- Change hard to reach light bulbs
- Lubricate garage doors
- Check and change smoke & carbon monoxide alarm
batteries
- Check handrails
- Check commode stability
- Tighten loose cabinet hardware
- Tighten loose doorknobs
- Tighten loose faucets and drains
- Clean out the inside of dryer’s lent trap
- Vacuum behind and under stove
- Vacuum behind and under refrigerator
- Vacuum return air vents
- Vacuum out fireplace inserts
- Check draft windows and doors
- Clean dehumidifiers and sanitize
- Replace broken receptacle covers
- Replace broken receptacles and switches
- Flip mattresses
- Check and replace Fire Extinguishers

but, you can substitute these items, just like you would a restaurant menu, with any items that fit your needs for the quarter.

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What is a Home Maintenance Program (HMP)??

2008-12-22T23:05:00.002-05:00

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*A HMP is a service that provides you four (4) quarterly service visits, where we schedule and complete up to five (5) elected services.
*The HMP is very complex, to be able to meet all of our clients needs, but at the same time very flexible, in that you can substitute elected services for what ever your needs are at the time of service.

What is a Home Maintenance Program and what can it do for my investment?

2008-12-07T21:43:00.002-05:00

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This is what John Griffin with Milestone Reality has to say about it,

"Thoughts on a Home Maintaince Program
In this day and age we all find ourselves busy with a lot of different activities and sometimes don’t have time to take care of what really needs to be done around our own home. Or we lack the knowledge and skills base to know what should be or needs to be done. Or we have a family member or friend that needs help with taking care of things around the home and because of distance, knowledge or time are not able to be as helpful as one hopes when they do need someone. I know myself I have found this to be true.
There are home warranty companies out there that for a comparable price will give you limited coverage but that is only after something breaks and is not preventive in nature where this is preventative in nature. Of course if something were to cease to function properly you can always call someone in that particular trade such as a plumber for plumbing problems and an electrician for electrical problems and a lot of times a lot of those problems would not be problems if you had only checked them on a ongoing basis and when attention was noted contacted someone then to remedy a problem before it became an bigger issue.
We then have what is called deferred maintenance problems which is kind of a pay me now or pay me more later kind of thing. That little water leak in time has rotted away something, or the ground fault electrical plug has stopped working or we forgot to put up our outside water hoses for the winter and the faucet ends up freezing and causing damage and or a water leak inside the wall that we are unaware of or we go without replacing those hard to access light bulbs and end up in the dark at a unplanned moment because we did not have a tall enough ladder, or just did not have the time.
Maybe you got everything done at your home but not at your mom’s home as she says everything is fine and you take her at her word because in her world it is all fine until she really has a problem and then it becomes a crisis. Well….. there is a solution to all this.
One of my past clients family member who has also been a former client of mine as well in real estate Jimmy McKinney of J & R Construction Services Inc has come up solution with a program to offer a home maintenance program for those whose description is similar to what was described above.
There is a reasonable monthly fee based on the level of service you desire and on a quarterly basis you have someone come out and check out your property and let you know how things look and complete 5 elective services that you choose from on a list plus from 1-2 hours of maintenance depending on which level you choose from. If there is something that is outside the realm of normal maintenance that they cannot provide they have a list of prescreened professionals in their field service providers that will give you 10% off of their normal rates. This way you know you are dealing with reputable folks who know how to do the job right at a reasonable rate. Perfect solution to a lot of potential problems and a great timesaver and it sure may make a great closing gift or Christmas present maybe even for my own mom even though she says all is ok for now the last time I was there visiting I happened to look around and noticed that there were some things that needed to be done and I personally must confess I have not found the time to do them yet……
here’s a link to a brochure on the program http://www.jrcsi.com/images/HomeMaintenanceBrochure.pdf and also a link to the company website www.jrcsi.com so you can get a little back ground on them as well. JRCSI is a member of the better business bureau and the Lexington Homebuilders Association and they do have references. Hope you can use this information to save you time or perhaps to help a family member or friend who is not able or have the time too…. Please note - this is not an ad for them and I am receiving no compensation for adding this information to my blog and it has been added because I, myself see value here for a service needed."

Thanks John

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Questions to ask a Remodeler??

2008-12-05T08:22:00.003-05:00

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When choosing a remodeler, don’t let just anyone work on your home. You wouldn’t visit a doctor who is not a member of the AMA or does surgeries in his garage… so why do business with someone who is not a member of the Remodelers Council, NAHBR. For most people, their home is their largest investment. It’s an investment that should only be trusted to a professional - a Registered Remodeler.

Here are some questions that you MUST ask:
-Are they a member of the Remodelers Council?

-How long have they been in business?

-Do they have workman’s compensation and general liability insurance? If so, obtain proof of insurance from their carrier. (this protects you from accidents on your property)

-Can they provide references?

-Do they understand that your comfort during the project and its successful completion depend on effective communication and follow-through?

-Will they maintain a safe and reasonably neat job-site to prevent damage to your home or injury to household members and pets?

-Will they guarantee the quality of the work with a warranty?

-Will they respond promptly to service calls and inquiries?

Choosing the right professional remodeler is critical in saving both time and money by ensuring the job is done right the first time and the home owners vision is accurately translated into reality.

Remodeling and a Home Maintenance Program?: Remodeling in Central Kentucky

2008-12-04T23:11:00.000-05:00

Remodeling and a Home Maintenance Program?: Remodeling in Central Kentucky

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Remodeling in Kentucky
Home Maintenance Program

Remodeling in Central Kentucky

2008-12-04T21:36:00.000-05:00

Thank you and welcome to best source for all your remodeling questions and answers, via a real remodeler. Hi, my name is Jimmy and I am the owner of J&R Construction Services, Inc. We are a full service residential and commerical remodeling company. http://www.jrcsi.com/ is our site. I have a passion for educating all our clients on the remodeling process and our latest addtion, the Home Maintenance Program. This program is going to change the way you think about your largest investment. Thru regular maintenance you can be in control before costly repairs happen or something breaks and you have to wait weeks or months on the home warranty you have been paying on for years, never recieved any service from and now are at the mercy of. We are here to serve and appreciate the opportunity to service your needs. So ask away, ask those questions about choosing the right remodeler for your project, what is a Home Maintenance Program?, etc...