DSM Rehabbers Club Events

January Rehabbers Club Meeting

kelli.griffis — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:39:50 -0800

Start: 01/07/2012 - 09:30

End: 01/07/2012 - 11:00

Doug Bown hosts at 1311 4th St. This 1910s era house has classic craftsman style details. Doug's house may or may not have as many kitchen doors as the last house we visited! Join us from 9:30 to 11:00.

December Rehabbers Club Meeting

kelli.griffis — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:17:53 -0700

Start: 12/03/2011 - 09:30

End: 12/03/2011 - 11:00

We're back in the Drake neighborhood in December to check out Victor Tonelli's house at 2945 Rutland Ave (corner of 31st & Rutland.)

This 1907 house has some floor plan problems and Victor is hoping to get some ideas on how to reconfigure the interior. He says the kitchen has 7 doorways!

We hope you can join us from 9:30-11am on Saturday, December 3.

November Rehabbers Club Meeting

kelli.griffis — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:46:05 -0700

Start: 11/05/2011 - 09:30

End: 11/05/2011 - 11:00

Our November meeting will be at a bungalow in the Woodland Place Historic District. The address is 735 32nd St. It features a full renovation keeping the original trim details, floors and windows and replacement with materials in keeping with the bungalow style. The homeowner enclosed the front porch to make it look like it was always enclosed and added a 2-car garage built to match the house. Future projects include retaining walls and landscaping. Jeff bought the house last year and started renovation in January.

October Rehabbers Club Meeting

kelli.griffis — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:32:44 -0700

Start: 10/01/2011 - 09:30

End: 10/01/2011 - 11:00

Join us as we check out this charming little home affectionately called "The Farmhouse." 1165 10th St. in Des Moines. According to the owner, this 1800s house has come miles.

As a bonus for this meeting we'll get to learn more about Loki's Garden, a landscaping and light construction business (www.lokisgarden.com.) This will be a great opportunity to ask questions about their services. They've done work for homes that have hosted past Rehabbers Club meetings!

September Rehabbers Club Meeting

kelli.griffis — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:16:42 -0700

Start: 09/10/2011 - 09:30

End: 09/10/2011 - 11:00

Hello Rehabbers! We're pushing our meeting back one week to miss Labor Day and take advantage of another event on the same day!

We are very excited to tour the home owned by Doug Bown on Saturday, Sept. 10. Doug has been working hard to restore this classic River Bend home.

We will meet at 1720 Arlington Ave. from 9:30-11am.
Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1720+Arlington+ave...

August Des Moines Rehabbers Club Meeting

kelli.griffis — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:05:43 -0700

Start: 08/06/2011 - 09:30

End: 08/06/2011 - 11:00

Hi Rehabbers!
Sorry for the late notice, but I hope you can join us this Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9:30-11am at the home of Scott Stebbins.

3601 Franklin Ave.; Des Moines, IA

July Rehabbers Club Meeting!

kelli.griffis — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:05:57 -0700

Start: 07/09/2011 - 09:30

End: 07/09/2011 - 11:00

Our next meeting will be the second Saturday of July. Join us July 9th from
9:30-11am at the home of Mara and Adam Egherman in the Drake Neighborhood,
2925 Rutland Ave.

Map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en...

Their Queen Anne Victorian was split into three apartments and the Eghermans
have converted it back to its original single family status. We'll be joined

June Rehabbers Club Meeting

kelli.griffis — Thu, 19 May 2011 13:37:04 -0700

Start: 06/04/2011 - 09:30

End: 06/04/2011 - 11:00

For June's meeting we will visit the historic
Carpenter Mansion (aka the Oakwood Estate) on the northeast side of
Des Moines.

Join us from 9:30 to 11:00am on Saturday, June 4 at the Carpenter
Mansion, 3320 Kinsey Ave. (between E. 33rd and E. 34th St.)

Built in 1890, this colonial revival house, extensively renovated in
the 1920's, has a formal front staircase, a library, great room,
formal dining room, and six bedrooms upstairs.

Current owner, Marlon Mormonn is working on various projects around
the house, and much like at our last meeting, is seeking advice and

April Monthly DSMRC Meeting

RenovateDSM — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:11:49 -0700

Start: 04/02/2011 - 09:30

End: 04/02/2011 - 11:00

Join us for our monthly meeting Saturday, April 2 from 9:30 to 11am. We'll be hosted by Aaron and Michael who bought this gorgeous brick house in November 2009. Before that, it was a retreat house for monks and a funeral home.

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Mostly, they have been working on the third floor--turning the former ballroom, which had been set up as a two-bedroom apartment, into a man-loft of sorts.

March Rehabbers Club Meeting - Historic "Gilcrest" Home

kelli.griffis — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:23:04 -0800

Start: 03/05/2011 - 09:30

End: 03/05/2011 - 11:00

Join us March 5 from 9:30-11:00am for our monthly meeting!

This month we'll be visiting a home that is connected with much of the housing history in Des Moines. The house at 2814 Forest Drive was the Gilcrest Lumber company's test home. Built in 1905 for the Gilcrest family, the house is currently on the market and we'll have an opportunity to tour it with Realtor, Timothy Shutte.

Union Park Bungalow Redux!

RenovateDSM — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:13:40 -0800

Start: 02/05/2011 - 09:30

End: 02/05/2011 - 11:00

February's meeting will be at the very first house to host a meeting back in 2007! Join us at founding Des Moines Rehabbers Club members Kelli and Brandon Griffis' 1918 bungalow on the northeast side to see what they have (and haven't) accomplished since they began their project.

Improvements they have taken on include painting, refinishing floors, bathroom and kitchen renovations, and installing a fireplace insert among others

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January Rehabbers Club Meeting: Trinity United Methodist Church

kelli.griffis — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:17:09 -0800

Start: 01/08/2011 - 09:30

End: 01/08/2011 - 11:00

Hello Rehabbers!
January's meeting will be pushed back a week to Jan. 8 since, in Steve's words, "hangovers and power tools don't mix."

Join us at Trinity United Methodist Church from 9:30am-11:00am on January 8 as we tour their ongoing restoration of this beautiful historic church.

Address: 1548 8th St., Des Moines IA 50311
Map: http://bit.ly/guUsP7

Read about the history of the church here:
http://www.trinityumcdm.org/index.php?option=com...

And see some pictures of the ongoing work here:

Renovation Boot Camp: Green Renovation Strategies

RenovateDSM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:42:34 -0800

Start: 05/09/2011 - 18:00

End: 05/09/2011 - 20:00

Renovation Boot Camp is a classroom seminar series designed to give participants a basic understanding of the renovation process from purchase to project completion. The classes will help demystify the process by providing practical advice, support and encouragement, and resources for a successful renovation project.

Topics covered in this session include:

Energy Efficiency Myths and Realities
The Low-Hanging Fruit: Simple renovation strategies to save money on utilities
Living Sustainably
Shoot for the Stars: Getting the Most from Your Home

Renovation Boot Camp: Get the Lead Out

RenovateDSM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:40:50 -0800

Start: 05/02/2011 - 18:00

End: 05/02/2011 - 20:00

Topics covered in this session include:

Keeping you and your family safe during a renovation
Know your rights: Renovation Repair and Painting Rule
Lead Safe Work Practices overview for DIY renovation

Renovation Boot Camp: Contractors and Permits

RenovateDSM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:39:04 -0800

Start: 04/25/2011 - 18:00

End: 04/25/2011 - 20:00

Topics covered in this session include:

Working with a General Contractor
Get Legal: 5W’s of the City Permitting Process

Renovation Boot Camp: What Can I do Myself

RenovateDSM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:36:27 -0800

Start: 04/18/2011 - 18:00

End: 04/18/2011 - 20:00

Topics covered in this session include:

Assessing your DIY ability
How to approach “DIY” items most homeowners can do themselves: Demolition, Air sealing, Window repair, Painting

Renovation Boot Camp: Design Dos/Don’ts and Working with Professionals

RenovateDSM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:34:12 -0800

Start: 04/11/2011 - 18:00

End: 04/11/2011 - 20:00

"Renovation Boot Camp" is a classroom seminar series designed to give participants a basic understanding of the renovation process from purchase to project completion. The classes will help "demystify" the process by providing practical advice, support and encouragement, and resources for a successful renovation project.

Topics covered in this session include:

Working with a Design Professional/Design Process
Common Design Problems and Solutions
Selecting Fixtures and Finishes
Clashing Colors: Picking your Palate

Renovation Boot Camp: Paying for your Project

RenovateDSM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:02:50 -0800

Start: 04/04/2011 - 18:00

End: 04/04/2011 - 20:00

Topics covered in this session include:

Credit basics
Obtaining a Loan
Energy Tax Credits and Rebates
Historic Tax Credits 101

Renovation Boot Camp: Renovation Overview

RenovateDSM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:35:39 -0800

Start: 03/21/2011 - 18:00

End: 03/21/2011 - 20:00

Topics covered in this session include:

Why renovate in a build-it-new world
Renovation Timeline: What to expect and plan for in the process

Renovation Boot Camp: Finding the Right House and Basic Home Assessment

RenovateDSM — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:32:36 -0800

Start: 03/28/2011 - 18:00

End: 03/28/2011 - 20:00

Topics covered in this session include:

Working with a Real Estate Agent
Des Moines’ Many and Varied Neighborhoods
Basic Home Assessment

December Rehabbers Club Meeting - Lustron Home!

kelli.griffis — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:51:59 -0800

Start: 12/04/2010 - 09:30

End: 12/04/2010 - 11:00

December's meeting will be at a very distinctive house that is going to be a unique challenge to whatever rehabber happens to buy it. Yes, the house is on the market!

Where: 1440 63rd St. (MAP: http://bit.ly/aJz6of)
When: Saturday, Dec. 4, 9:30-11am

This Lustron home is a classic example of the modular steel homes created by Carl Strandlund in the late 1940s.

See pictures of it here: http://picasaweb.google.com/schuttetd/144063rd#

November Rehabbers Club Meeting - Union Park Bungalow

RenovateDSM — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:00:42 -0700

Start: 11/06/2010 - 09:30

End: 11/06/2010 - 11:00

The November Rehabbers Club meeting host, Natalie Rivera, bought her 1920 bungalow this year and has done some projects to update the look and feel of the house. Most of the functional updates were done prior to her owning the house but we'll take a look at what's still original what's been done to bring this 20th century housing staple into the 21st century.

Where: 719 Arthur Ave., Des Moines
When: Saturday, November 6 from 9:00am - 11:30am

River Bend Historic Home Tour

RenovateDSM — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:49:55 -0700

Start: 09/11/2010 - 10:00

End: 09/11/2010 - 15:00

The 14th Annual River Bend Historic Home Tour will take place September 11-12!

The Des Moines Rehabbers Club, in cooperation with the River Bend Neighborhood Association will be partering to offer several workshops and demonstrations at various times during the tour. Des Moines Rehabbers Club organizer Steve Wilke-Shapiro will be available to answer Historic Tax Credit and general renovation questions at the former Frank D. Jackson mansion.

Tickets may be purchased on the day of the tour or in advance at the Ingersoll Dahls or online at the neighborhood organization web site.

September Rehabbers Club Meeting - CANCELED

RenovateDSM — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:04:09 -0700

Start: 09/04/2010 - 09:30

End: 09/04/2010 - 10:00

The September meeting is cancelled!

Please attend any of the upcoming renovation or preservation events instead.

August Rehabbers Club Meeting - What's Behind Your Drywall

RenovateDSM — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:01:53 -0700

Start: 08/07/2010 - 09:30

End: 08/07/2010 - 11:00

Have you ever wondered what it looks like behind your drywall? Well, this house is currently "naked" - the plaster is down and you can see all the "guts"! Joe and Diana will talk about their process of acquiring a foreclosed home, demolition, framing, plumbing, and electric work. They were recently featured in a Des Moines Register article about DIYers.

This meeting is the first of a "before and after" series. We will revisit Joe and Diana's project when they are done to help celebrate!

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