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Floor Plans: 'Katrina House' Auction Benefits Four Families
Colorado builder Saddletree/Symphony Homes, with the help of 75 of its closest contractors and associates, built and recently auctioned off a two-story, four-bedroom home (the fourth bedroom is in the basement) in the Colorado Springs area to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.
The home features a master suite and retreat, bedroom-level laundry room, several covered outdoor spaces, an island kitchen with a pantry and a three-car garage.
Proceeds to Help House Four Families
The company raised approximately $225,000, which will be donated to Habitat for Humanity to build at least three homes in the Gulf Coast area and one home for a family that has settled in Colorado Springs.
The project was the brainchild of Lee Bolin, president of Saddletree/Symphony Homes, who wanted to build a “Katrina House” after watching the storm wreak havoc on the Gulf Coast. Bolin enlisted the support of his contractors and suppliers, who donated goods and services — everything from labor to building supplies to mortgage services and more.
“I wanted to do this for several reasons,” Bolin said. “To build a home and raise money, to encourage other NAHB members to take a simple idea and if your heart is tugging to do it, to stay home and help.
“And finally, I wanted to encourage folks to donate furnishings. We have to remember that the hurricane victims have lost everything,” he said.
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Lee Bolin, president of Saddletree/Symphony Homes, Mickey Bolin, Cheryl Barcus and Kelley Barcus, the company's CFO. Photo by Blue Fox Photography.com. |
A Total Group Effort
The home was completed in the spring, and in early April, Saddletree/Symphony held a supplier appreciation party for everyone who assisted with the project. In addition, the company ran a full page advertisement in the local newspaper listing and thanking all the contractors and suppliers who helped.
“After the party, we received calls from suppliers thanking us for including them in the project and for acknowledging them with the party and the ad,” said Bolin. “It drove home the importance of giving thanks and recognition for a job well done.”
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The "Katrina House" under construction |
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"Katrina House" elevation |
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First floor |
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Second floor |
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Basement level |
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Features and Specifications |
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"Katrina House":
- Two stories
- Four bedrooms/three and a half baths
- Island-style kitchen w/walk-in pantry
- Formal living room/study
- Covered deck off family room
- Large master suite with retreat
- Laundry on bedroom level
- Finished basement w/walk-out deck
- Three-car garage
- Covered patio and balcony
Built by: Saddletree/Symphony Homes, Colorado Springs, Colo. |
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The 'Katrina House" Suppliers and Conctractors Team: |
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Arlun Flooring and Lighting
Peak View Roofing
Jaguar Electric
Team Plumbing
DJT Plumbing & Gas
DC Custom Construction
AM Construction
Cory’s Custom Carpentry
Innovative Framing, Inc.
Star Works
Waste Management of Southern Colorado
Pro-Ex Contractors, Inc.
Milgard Manufacturing
Manstone, Inc.
Pinnacle Land Surveying
The Woodshed, Inc.
Planet Granite, Inc.
Front Range Cabinets
Norm Hart Masonry
C & C Sand and Stone
Homerun Electronics, Inc.
Sunburst Drainage & Waterproofing
Kitchen & Bath Designs
Ankmar Door, Inc.
Scenic View Professional Landscaping Services
Wells Fargo
Rusin, Ltd.
STP Concrete, Inc.
Anderson Concrete, Inc.
Custom Mechanical Systems
Russell Todd Woodworks
Quest Building Co.
J & H Plaster and Stucco, Inc.
Western Fireplace Supply, Inc.
GE Appliances
It’s a Grind
Vital Signs & Graphics
Mountain West Welding
Precision Repairs
A Visible Difference
Quality Excavating
Stone Image
Transit Mix Concrete
Foxworth Galbraith Lumber
Counters Plus
Best Service Glass
The Ornamental Man
Rocky Mountain Material
Duran’s Painting
All Phase Electric
Brady Nursery
“R” Rock Yard
CPS Distributors
Hackworth Designs
Rampart Plumbing Supply
Pikes Peak Winnelson
Faux by Design
Art – T Designs
Trex
Specialty Products
RMG Engineers
Nu-Wall
Colorado Custom Rock
Home Lighting
Home Lumber Co.
Powers Insulation
Blue Fox Photography |
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