Winner - peggy bradley

Peggy wanted more living space in her cozy bungalow, but the basement was unused and unfinshed. To make the most of her cozy bungalow, she built a guest suite, work room, bathroom and living room. She restored the original stairs and built a window well to let in light. Stained glass windows were commissioned to match the upstairs windows and she added casement windows. The basement floor was lowered and covered with pre-engineered hardwood floors. An overhead sewer and new electrical system was installed as well.

Honorable Mention - INGRID SANDERS

Ingrid's kitchen was small and out-dated. In addition, the entrance was partially blocked. To open up the space, Ingrid added a breakfast counter and "working space" nook. She added recessed track lighting and new stainless steel appliances.  New ceramic tile was added and the glas line was relocated.

Honorable Mention - TOM VOGENTHALER

Tom's attic was unfinished and unused. With two sons, he needed extra space. He added a sympathetic dormer that included three bedrooms, a master bathroom and laundry facilities. Most of the materials were reused from demolition auctions, contractors or Craigslist. A new staircase was built as well.

Best Exterior Rehabilitation

Winner - CRAIG & MINDY WILLIAMS

The front door to the Williams' home was located on the side of the house and there was a Juliet blancony at the front. It was uninviting and often confusing for guests. They removed the balcony's wall, the side lights and the pillars. The side door was covered with reused brick and the entryway was converted into a bathroom. A new exterior was constructed on the front of the home to match the style of the bungalow.

 honorable mention - Maureen geoghegan

The exterior of Maureen's home had not been maintained. The front porch was partially enclosed, the stucco was cracked, the stairs were crooked and uneven, and the brick was covered with two colors of mortar. A pillar divided the porch and the siding on the dormers was not consistent with the rest of the home. Maureen removed the middle pillar, installed an asphalt shingled roof, added a bungalow-style door with an energy-efficient storm, and cleaned and repointed the brick.

Best Interior Restoration

winner - ARMRHAD & CECILY jOHNSON

The Johnsons were new to restoration, but their newly purchased bungalow only had two electrical circuits, the fireplace had been painted and the wood trim, crown moldings and floor were in poor shape. The Johnsons updated the electrical system, the ceiling fans and light switches. They restored the floors and wood trim themselves, as well as the fireplace and surrounding brick.

Honorable mention - colleen walsh

The original windows to Colleen's home had been removed while the arch window openings, crown moldings and hardwood floor were covered. In addition, the doors and woodwork had been painted. Luckily the original windows had been stored so Colleen reinstalled them. The crown moldings and base trim were restored, and the wood floors and doors were stripped and refinished. Additionally, the exterior was insulated and the electricity and plumbing were replaced.

Best Green Project

WINNER- SID & BARBARA OVERBEY

The Overbey's backyard was filled with cracked concrete and had poor drainage. They replaced the concrete with brick pavers and pea gravel to assist drainage. To add green space they added raised flower beds and potted plants for vegetables and herbs. In addition, they installed a fountain, solar lights and a new fence.

HONORABLE MENTION - Beth & KEN MARTIN

The Martins wanted to install a chicken coop so they could eat more organically. There was a shaded part of their backyard that was unused, however store-bought coops were inconvenient for the owner. They designed their own coop that had storage features and easy access points. It was made out of recycled materials and allows for food crop to be planted on top. In addition, the bedding and manure is composted. Now there are five chickens living at the Martins and their eggs are often handed out to friends and neighbors.

Best Small Project

Winner - TED & ALLISON KIPER

The Kipers wanted to renovate their kitchen within a $4,000 budget. Three layers covered the hardwood floors, wallpaper covered the walls and the design treatments were not appropriate for the period. The Kipers replaced the exisitng floor to match the rest of the home and replaced the countertops with granite. They repainted the cabinets, removed the wallpaper and restored the plaster walls. They built a storage bench to cover the radiator and installed a stainless steel sink.

 HONORABLE MENTION - aNTHONY THOMAS & GARY WESORICK

Anthony and Gary had an unused enclosed back porch. The floors were in poor condition and the porch had not been well maintained. They designed a walk-in closet to maximize the space and filled it with custom oak clothing racks and storage space. The floor was restored, as was the door leading to the closet.

 HCBA Staff Favorite

winner - beth & Ken Martin