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PODCAST: Herb “Squeaky Clean” Reese

Reese Construction, Inc. is a family-owned, residential remodeling company that has been around for nearly 4 decades, starting in 1984 by Herb and Katie Reese. Today, Reese Construction now employs five full-time carpenters and an office manager with over 130 years of...

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2020 Fall Parade of Homes

The annual Fall Parade of Homes is almost here. Once again, our builders, trade contractors and suppliers have created wonderful homes for the public to tour. We are very fortunate here in Lincoln to have so many excellent skilled workers who take pride in their work....

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PODCAST: Denny Van Horn, “Kicking it old-school”

Denny Van Horn, Van Horn Family Building Co., is a life-long Lincoln resident, Denny Van Horn founded Van Horn Family Building Co. six years ago with his wife and two kids. Van Horn Family Building Company is a re-creation of the original company from the 1950’s and...

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Sunken Gardens

The Remodelers Council of Lincoln held its September 2020 meeting touring the Sunken Gardens. Special thanks to Steve Nosel and Alice Reed from Lincoln Parks & Recreation for showing us around! [gallery size="large"...

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2020 Remodelers Council Golf Tournament

The Remodelers Council of Lincoln had a great turnout for their annual golf tournament on Friday, August 28 at Holmes Golf Course. It was a hot day but in the end, we raised over $3,500 for the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Thank you to everyone who...

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PODCAST: Stan Haas, “Talking Shop”

Stan Haas is the Skilled and Technical Science Coordinator for the Lincoln Public Schools. Skilled and Technical Sciences provide students with learning experiences and provide knowledge of various industries, occupations, and life skills. High School students may...

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Tips on Choosing a Contractor

If you're in the market for a new home or thinking of remodeling, there are some important points to consider to assure the best results. On this page, we'll provide you with some tips on finding a contractor, comparing costs, and signing the contract. Benefits of...

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2020 YBP Light the Way 5K

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, YBP was unable to have the Light the Way 5K as previously planned for 2020. Our generous event sponsors continued to support the Lincoln Lighthouse and collectively YBP presented a check for $900 on Tuesday, June 23. The Lighthouse After...

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New Dates Set for Parade & Tour

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Home Builders Association of Lincoln has postponed two of our upcoming public events: the Tour of Remodeled Homes and the Spring Parade of Homes (click the respective links for the new dates). By postponing these events, we hope to...

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2020 HBAL/Lincoln Home Builders Care Scholarship Winners

The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation awards scholarships each year to high school seniors who are entering college to pursue a degree related to construction. In normal years, these students are recognized at HBAL's Tribute to Youth event in April. The event was...

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