From the Builder

Greetings!

I hope your summer has been a good one.  All in all it has been a particularly mild one.  I certainly am happy we didn’t see too many days with temperatures over 100 degrees!

The middle of August has my family thinking about the preparations needed before the children head back to school.  I know this is that time of year where many families begin to clean out closets, think about where they will store the summer toys and furniture and find that their storage needs are no longer adequate for their lifestyle or growing family.

If you have found yourself in this situation, I hope this month’s articles will help you in finding a solution to your storage needs or more room for your growing family. 

Also, last month, Hibbard Construction began celebrating its 40th year in business!  We want to thank all of our clients, vendors, friends, and family for helping us reach this milestone.  We have included a short story on the history of Hibbard Construction.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I have enjoyed carrying on the legacy of my father, Robert Hibbard.

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Jeff Hibbard

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Hibbard Construction Celebrates 40 Years!

By Tammy Henry

Do you remember when people were honest and you could take them at their word?  In 1971, Robert (Bob) Hibbard founded Hibbard Construction on the simple – but not often followed - principles of quality and integrity.

Along with his brother Bill, Bob moved his young family to the Treasure Valley.  He built his first home in July of 1971 and thus began the legacy of Hibbard Construction.  Bob worked hard to give customers affordable quality.  He wanted his homes to withstand the tests of time.  He employed time-honored craftsmanship with the latest innovative technologies to produce a home that was not only appealing in architectural design, but also energy efficient.

Bob’s commitment to quality inspired him to hire his own crew of carpenters, painters and concrete finishers.  This would allow him to maintain his high standards of construction and still provide clients with an affordable product.  In 1972, Bob hired the first of his full-time construction crew.

Keeping with the movement of innovation and energy efficiency, Bob wanted to be a leader in his field.  In 1980 he was one of the first builders to utilize 2x6 construction standards and one of the first builders in Idaho to build “Good Cents” homes.  Later, Hibbard Construction would build their homes according to the “Energy Star” standard.

Being a leader in his industry, Bob was an active member of the Snake River Builder Contractor’s Association.  In 1988, he was elected president of the Board of Directors.  He actively participated in the Annual Canyon County Parade of Homes until he retired in 2005.

Jeff Hibbard officially joined the company in 1990 after receiving his business degree from Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho.  He worked side by side with his father and both continued to raise the standard for Hibbard Construction over the next 15 years.  This is evident in the numerous awards and honors bestowed on the company during this time.

In 2005, Bob decided to officially retire and hand over the reins to Jeff.  In that same year, under Jeff’s direction, Hibbard Construction won the prestigious “Builder’s Choice” award for the 2005 Parade of Homes.  The years of experience, expertise, and values taught to him by his father are still a strong tradition with Jeff and the Hibbard Construction crew.  Jeff continues his father’s legacy by ensuring that he exceeds his client’s expectations and continues to produce affordable, award winning quality each and every time!

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Finding Solutions For Your Storage Needs

Is the solution to your storage problem consist of adding shelves, installing cabinets, and buying wardrobes and armoires?  Well that might be a temporary fix, but the best way to address your storage issues is when you are remodeling your home.

Adequate storage in the home has become a hot topic among designers and remodelers recently.  More and more clients are finding themselves squeezed into homes with smaller square footage and lacking adequate storage space for todays active family lifestyle.

Rest assured there are ways to gain extra storage space that you didn’t even know you had, and the cost of doing it wont break the bank!

Build High Ceilings

If you can't build out, try going up! Tall ceilings can be used to gain more storage in several rooms. In your closets, higher shelves can be placed above your normal rod for items that are seasonal. Kitchens and Great Rooms can also benefit from higher ceilings because taller cabinets can be installed. Don’t forget the open area above the wall cabinets, which can house anything from a basket of books to speakers.

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Expanding Family? Look to Your Garage for Additional Space:

One of the easiest ways to add more room to your home is to better utilize the space you already have. Garage remodeling can be a cost-effective way to greatly expand your home's living space, especially if you already park in the driveway. While many people end up storing nearly everything hapharzardly in their garage, a garage remodel can also help and/or encourage a little reorganization, while giving your home better, more usable space.

The area above your garage is also a great place to add an office, extra bedroom or family room.  And, depending on the size of your garage, it may be the perfect place to add a studio apartment for your college student.

Garage Remodeling
Contractors have found that a garage offers the perfect environment for a home office, studio space, or workshop. Since many garages are attached to or near the home, often a garage remodel can easily incorporate the same comforts as the home: heating and cooling, phone wiring, even plumbing are usually readily available and can easily be accessed.  Thereby, adding these same amenities to the garage remodel can usually be done with minimal cost.

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Creative Additions by Hibbard Construction

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Our homeowner had a growing family and a need for more space.  However, the property would not allow for an addition to be built on either side of the home.  What to do? The only option was to add on to the back of the home.  This two story home had a layout that allowed us to design three bedrooms and a laundry room above the two existing bedrooms at the rear of the home. The family was thrilled with the newly added space and they didn't loose any room in their back yard.