Construction

I-Renew - Iowa Renewable Energy Association

RenovateDSM — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:25:00 -0700

The Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew) is a membership based, nonprofit organization dedicated to educating Iowans about renewable energy.

Architectural Salvage Barn

RenovateDSM — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:05:46 -0700

The Friends of Historic Preservation in Iowa City runs the "Architectural Salvage Barn," full of affordable salvage items. A partial list of the items in stock includes:

Doors
Floors
Windows
Plumbing
Trim, and
Hardware

They also stock some specialty items like a full wood stairway and a beautiful wood pediment.

Des Moines Woodworkers Association

RenovateDSM — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:30:38 -0700

The Des Moines Woodworkers Association is a non-profit association dedicated to education, community service, and sharing of knowledge for those of all ages and skill levels in the field of woodworking.

Call Before You Dig

RenovateDSM — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:02:25 -0700

Dig safely!

Iowa law requires that any person (including homeowners, professionals, and public or private entities) planning any type of excavation work within the state of Iowa, must notify the Iowa One Call notification system at least 48 hours prior to excavating. Iowa One Call will come to the site to mark the locations of all buried utilities.

To arrange for this FREE service, call 1-800-292-8989.

Homebuilders Association of Greater Des Moines

RenovateDSM — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:11:38 -0700

The Home Builders Association can be a great place to start the search for a remodeling contractor. The HBA has a "Remodelers Council" specfically for general contractors who specialize in managing renovation projects.

WHO TV "House and Home" Site

RenovateDSM — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:00:50 -0700

Channel 13 has an extensive section of "how to" articles and checklists for every type of renovation project.

Our New Old House

kelli.griffis — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:34:12 -0700

This is my blog of our 1918 bungalow on the east side of Des Moines, near Union Park. Come along with us through the trials of a home restoration and renovation. Lots of pictures!

Neighborhood Finance Corporation

RenovateDSM — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:38:00 -0700

Neighborhood Finance Corporation is a non-profit corporation that focuses on lending and housing development in targeted Des Moines Neighborhoods. Programs include forgivable home repair loans, forgivable down payment assistance, and renovation of existing homes for sale. Lending programs are geographically qualified, not income qualified - anyone who wants to move into a designated neighborhood is eligible for consideration.