PBA member Dan Ryan Builders will be showcased on the Sunday, Jan. 18, edition of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Dan Ryan Builders recently completed a home from the Drumm family in Franklin County. For more, visit http://www.drbextreme.com/.
In 2008, PBA members and local associations helped restore homes, build community centers and more. To learn more, click the play button below to listen to a short audio clip.
PBA saves members $41,250 in PA One Call fees for 2008
825 members utilized one of the best benefits offered by PBA - the waver of the yearly $50 PA One Call fee. Each year, PBA reimburses any member who uses PA One Call the annual fee. To learn about how to get your One Call reimbursement, contact PBA at 717-730-4380 today.
EPA to require lead paint removal certification
EPA has issued a rule requiring the use of lead-safe practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning. Under the rule, beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.
Home improvement contractor registration coming to Pa.
State legislators recently passed legislation requiring home improvement contractors throughout Pennsylvania to register. The home improvement contractor registration bill is fair to honest contractors and eliminates most municipal contractor registration requirements. PBA will develop registration-related informational materials to distribute to members early next year as the Attorney General makes information available.
For nore information on the bill, please contact PBA at 717-730-4380. To view the bill, click here to download a PDF.
Staples discount available to members
PBA and Staples have teamed up to offer deep discounts on office supplies and equipment to all PBA members. The partnership with Staples allows members to shop for more than 100,000 products (compared with 30,000 through retail Staples outlets and online). Even companies with Staples Advantage discounts will see savings with this program. Click here to register for the discount program.
Scam Alert
Members are urged to discard notices of a $75 or $125 dues payment due for a national builders directory membership. Members may receive a letter that requests a "dues payment" to be sent to the National Directory of Home Builders in Stoughton, Mass. The letter's enveloped is marked "Membership Renewal."
For consumers
Have a question about home maintenance or? PBA has launched Around the House, a blog dedicated to home repair and DIY jobs. To get started or to ask your questions, visit www.ath-online.com and get blogging today.
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