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March 1, 2010

David Rhoads of HSA Creates Blog on “All Things Saline”

David Rhoads – the founder, owner, and president of HSA – has created a blog that aims to cover all topics of vital interest to members of the Saline community. Interested? Visit www.davidrhoadssaline.com and sign up for the RSS feed. You are invited to add comments on current posts, or email David Rhoads at david@hsa-remodel.com to suggest additional topics. As David says, “This blog will be only as good as the people who interact with it.”

February 8, 2010

New Third-Floor Bathroom Presents Remodeling Challenge

HSA will soon begin construction of a new bathroom on the third floor of a home in Ann Arbor. It is an older home, so the project has presented a bit of a challenge. We have been especially careful in planning the work so the home’s interior appearance will not be compromised.

February 7, 2010

Attention to Detail Can Extend Your Remodel’s Lifetime

Last week, HSA installed a new roof on a Saline home, and added insulation in the attic. The previous contractor had installed some blown-in insulation, but did not put insulation baffles between the rafters. This resulted in a lack of airflow through the attic. The attic then overheated and caused shingles on the roof to fail before they should have. Moral of the story: a little attention to remodeling detail can make a big difference in the lifetime of the work.

January 22, 2010

Your Chance to Get 25% Back on Your Home Remodeling Project

Homeowners in Washtenaw County are advised to watch their mailboxes, as HSA is sending postcards announcing the opportunity to get 25% back – up to $5,000 – on a home remodeling project completed by HSA in 2010. The promotion is part of HSA's 25th anniversary celebration – our big "thank you" to the community that has supported our company over the years.

Learn more about HSA's 25th anniversary "Get 25% Back" promotion »

See our "Get 25% Back" postcard (download PDF) »

December 8, 2009

HSA’s David Rhoads Informs Bar Association About “Aging in Place”

David Rhoads, the owner and president of HSA, today presented on “aging in place” to members of the Washtenaw County Bar Association. Rhoads showed how HSA remodels homes for the safety and comfort of senior citizens who prefer not to move to assisted living facilities.
Learn more about HSA’s Aging in Place capabilities »

November 3, 2009

HSA Supports Initiative to “Shop and Buy Locally”

3/50 project

“Pick 3. Spend 50. Support your local economy.” That’s the rallying cry of The 3/50 Project, a grass-roots initiative to encourage people to shop and buy locally. HSA has signed on as an official supporter. The 3/50 Project asks each employed adult to pick three independently owned businesses in the community that would be missed most if they were gone. The participant then commits to spend at least $50 at each of these establishments. Consider the impact: For every $100 spent in local independently owned stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. Spending $100 in a national chain store keeps only $43 in the community. “With holiday shopping in swing,” says David Rhoads, HSA’s owner and president, “this can be a great way to show support for our local businesses.” Learn more at www.the350project.net, or stop in at HSA and ask us for details.

October 5, 2009

Historic Home Remodeled by HSA Highlights Old West Side Home Tour

A historic home recently expanded and remodeled by HSA was a highlight of the 37th annual Old West Side Home Tour in Ann Arbor on September 27, 2009. The home’s greatly enhanced kitchen, in particular, elicited ooh’s and aah’s from visitors. Owners James and Sheryl Gilmore describe HSA as “the only builder we’ve ever worked who came in on budget – actually, under budget.”
See photos of the Gilmores’ home addition »
See photos of the Gilmores’ remodeled kitchen »

October 2, 2009

HSA Presents on “Aging in Place” at Elderwise Meeting

David Rhoads, the owner and president of HSA, today gave a presentation on “aging in place” to members of Elderwise, an organization providing cultural enrichment and other resources for seniors, at Cleary College in Ann Arbor. Rhoads showed how HSA has remodeled homes for the enhanced safety, comfort, and enjoyment for some of the company’s more mature clients.
Learn more about HSA’s Aging in Place capabilities »

September 2, 2009

CalFinder.com Recognizes HSA for Donation to Habitat for Humanity

In August 2008, HSA and our sister company, First Design Cabinetry, donated a set of kitchen cabinetry to Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley for a home they were rehabilitating in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This contribution, having retail value of more than $3,000, was recently recognized in the article “Remodeling for Charity” on the CalFinder.com website, a nationwide service linking homeowners to contractors. Our own press release on the donation provides more detail.

August 21, 2009

New HSA Ad Helps Homeowners Learn More about Remodeling

A new HSA ad, pointing readers to the extensive educational material on home remodeling to be found on our website, appeared in “The Big Event,” a special publication distributed to area homeowners with the July 30 editions of all eight Heritage Newspapers in Washtenaw County. This included Ann Arbor Journal, The Chelsea Standard, The Dexter Leader, The Manchester Enterprise, The Milan News, The Saline Reporter, The View (Belleville), and Ypsilanti Courier. See the ad (download PDF, 388 Kb), and watch for it to appear again in other publications of interest to those considering remodeling their homes.

June 11, 2009

Bathroom Remodel Shows How “Aging in Place” Can Dazzle

HSA recently completed a wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling bathroom remodel for a home in Saline’s York Woods development. The new shower, in particular, shows how a homeowner need not sacrifice beauty in an “Aging in Place” adaptation. The shower wall’s inlay of contrasting Corian is especially pleasing to the eye. Learn more »

April 28, 2009

May Is Home Remodeling Month – Nationally and at HSA

Spring is the time of year when many homeowners make plans to remodel. May is National Home Remodeling Month, and the National Association of Home Builders reminds you to entrust your dreams for your home to a qualified professional remodeler like HSA, an NAHB Remodelers member. Learn more »

March 3, 2009

See HSA at Builder's Home & Improvement Show

HSA will have a booth at the 19th Annual Builder's Home & Improvement Show, to be held by the Home Builders Association of Washtenaw County on March 20-22, 2009 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds at 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. See us there.

January 21, 2009

HSA's David Rhoads to Attend Remodelers Workshop

David Rhoads, HSA's founder, owner, and president, will attend the 7th Annual Remodelers Workshop on February 5-6, 2009 in Clare, Michigan. The event, where attendees learn new remodeling methods, is conducted by the Remodelers Council of the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB).

January 9, 2009

HSA Finishes Interiors for Goodwill Stores

HSA has finished the interiors for Goodwill stores in Saline and Monroe. "We're pleased to work with non-profit organizations at a discounted rate," said David Rhoads, the founder, owner, and president of HSA. "This is part of our company giving back to the community that has been so good to us."

December 22, 2008

HSA to Build Two-Story Addition for Historic Ann Arbor Home

historic house

HSA has been selected to build a two-story addition with a finished attic for a home on West Washington Street in the Old West Side Historic District in Ann Arbor, Michigan. HSA will expand the kitchen and first-floor bathroom, create office space and a second-floor bedroom, and relocate the laundry facilities – all while remaining true to the home’s historical significance and character. Ed Kelly of Kelly-Tinker Architects in Ann Arbor designed the remodeling project. Construction began in November 2008, for scheduled completion in February 2009. Exterior painting will follow in the spring.

Learn more about this Historic Home renovation »

August 12, 2008

HSA and FDC Donate Cabinetry to Habitat for Humanity

HSA and its sister company First Design Cabinetry (FDC) have donated a complete set of kitchen cabinetry to Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (HHHV) for an Ypsilanti, Michigan home now in the finishing stages of rehabilitation.

david rhoads and bill dunphy at hsa

David Rhoads (left), HSA’s founder, owner, and president, met with Bill Dunphy, a construction coordinator for HHHV, outside the Saline headquarters of HSA and FDC to prepare for delivery of the kitchen cabinetry to the Ypsilanti home.

Learn more about HSA and Habitat for Humanity in our press release »