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A Home Filled with Hope
Since 2001 the combined efforts of a custom builder and a group of professional decorators have annually created a show house to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The resultant homes have been incredible showcases highlighting major builders, vendors and decorators in the Triangle and brought $1.5 million for blood cancer research, patient and family support groups, patient education programs and much more.

Water Wise Landscaping: Introduce Xeriscaping to your gardening Vocabulary
The recent drought left its mark on the landscapes of the Triangle. Lack of rain, coupled with watering restrictions left manicured yards with brown lawns and withering shrubs. Whether you are developing a new landscape or renovating an existing one, there are solutions that can not only go a long way toward ensuring drought survival, but will also yield a landscape that is less expensive and time consuming to maintain.

A PERFECT PARADOX
This home on Lake Drive is named “Magnolia,” but could very well be dubbed “Steel Magnolia” instead. Architecturally, it’s a perfect representation of the antebellum South, with its columned front porch, circular drive, floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive fireplaces and crystal chandeliers. But this traditional home’s Southern charm is surrounded by the very latest in technology and modern day amenities.

Bath Renovations: Refresh and Renew
The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the house to its homeowners. Having a bathroom that fits your needs is sure to make life a bit more enjoyable. Read on to learn about four featured bathrooms, where the homeowners remodeled their own special space to their unique specifications. Also see the bathroom designs that are specifically made for man’s best friend.

All About Baths
A white porcelain stool and the simple luxury of privacy has always been enough to command the euphemism “throne room.” But today’s bathrooms—complete with a unified design theme, natural stones, striking hardware and indulgent, spa-like comforts—bring the bathroom to the level of real elegance.

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“Battle of the Builders III, ‘Survivor’” successfully raises $10,000 for local students

By The King Partnership - Photos courtesy of the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County

Survivor Winners
1st Place team Standard Pacific Homes pose with their trophy and
"Big Tom" from Survivor: Africa

“Battle of the Builders III, ‘Survivor’” was the latest in a series of ‘homes build lives’ events held by the HBA to raise awareness of the positive impact the home building industry has on the Triangle. Supporting the scholarship program and continuing to generate money for it through events such as these allow the HBA to give back to the community.

“We were thrilled at the turnout and participation in ‘Battle of the Builders III,’” said Tim Minton, executive director of the HBA. “We are thankful for the tremendous support from our builders in sponsoring and putting on the event. Raising money for the scholarship program is paramount for us, as students are the future of our industry and of this community. We want to ensure that they have as many skills and opportunities as possible.”

“Battle of the Builders III, ‘Survivor’” was held at Lake Montague in Cary on the site of Montague Builders, member of the HBA. Other sponsors included Stock Building Supply, New Homes & Ideas magazine, American Home Mortgage, Suntrust Mortgage, Locklear Roofing, The Contractor Yard, Crescent Communities and Readlite & Barricade.

Joust Competition The event consisted of 11 builder teams participating in 10 physical and mental challenges, including an obstacle course, gladiator joust, mechanical bull, tiki rock climbing wall, boating, tug of war, donut hole eating contest, speed puzzle, scooter race, building codes and industry quizzes.

Tom Buchanan, known to most as “Big Tom,” from CBS’ Survivor: Africa, presented awards and signed autographs. First place was awarded to Standard Pacific Homes of the Carolinas, and second place went to Perry Builders.

The other teams were Quality Design & Construction, 1st American Builders, JM Davis Custom Homes, Biltmore Homes, HomeScape, Toll Brothers, Lennar, Houseman Custom Homes, Perry Builders, Standard Pacific Homes, and McCar Homes.

The HBA college scholarship program offers scholarships to Wake County high school students who plan to attend a public college or university in North Carolina, plan to attend Wake Technical College and those who will attend North Carolina State University in an engineering field. For students attending Wake Technical College, the HBA scholarship program is designed to benefit those enrolled in construction and building trades, including electrical and electronics technology, air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, plumbing technology, architectural engineering technology, civil engineering technology and surveying.

Scholarships are given to Wake Technical College students after their first or second year in the program. Granted on the basis of achievement, four were awarded in 2006. This past spring, the HBA awarded 13 scholarships to local high school students. The winners were announced at the HBA’s annual Scholarship Awards Dinner.

Each year, one award is granted to a North Carolina State University student who is a member of the HBA’s Student Chapter. The scholarship is granted on the basis of participation, leadership and work experience. For more information on the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County visit www.hbawake.com.