Baron Capital

Mark your calendar to join us tonight, Wednesday,

April 26, at 6pm outside on the Patio of Sanctuary.

Our Special Guest this week is Mr. Richard L. Vaugier, CR,

(Certified Remodeler) owner of RLV Design & Construction,

offering Quality Remodeling & Custom Home Building.

To contact RLV Design and Construction.

Phone: (480) 342-9893

Fax: (480) 342-8454

E-mail: rlv@az.rmci.net

Web Site: www.RLVconstruction.com (under construction)

A major advantage to hiring Mr. Vaugier is the fact

his company encompasses two areas, design and

construction, which reduces overall costs of a project.

Mr. Vaugier has 30 years experience in construction and

design, studying architecture extensively. His company

concentrates on remodeling kitchens, bathrooms, room

expansions and second story additions. Mr. Vaugier is

President of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry,

Arizona chapter (NARI). He recently appeared on KNXV-TV

Channel 15's "Around the House" March 4, 2000. RLV Design

and Construction was awarded NARI's First Prize, Contractor

of the Year for bathrooms over $20,000 (1999). Mr. Vaugier is a

Certified remodeler and is licensed in California and Arizona.

Mr. Vaugier and NARI agree on 5 of the biggest mistakes

made by homeowners when remodeling.

Mistake 1: Hiring the wrong contractor. A contractor should

be bonded, insured, licensed, and a member of a professional

trade organization.

Mistake 2: Selecting inferior products to save money. Non-

quality products can be a hazard to both homes and residents,

and will end up costing more in the long run.

Mistake 3: Overextending oneself on a do-it-yourself (DIY)

project. Costs will dramatically increase if a contractor

must be found who will agree to take over a DIY job gone bad.

Mistake 4: Improper planning. The finished project will only

be as good as the design and plan. Without proper planning,

unexpected problems could cause additional costs.

Mistake 5: Not managing the budget. Homeowners should

budget 10% as a reserve for the unexpected.

There are certainly many other areas where we can make

mistakes but Mr. Vaugier feels that a contract should include a

comprehensive description of the project, payment schedule,

timetable and, should problems arise, alternative dispute

resolutions.

It is with great pleasure that Mr. Richard L. Vaugier, CR, owner

of RLV Design and Construction will be our Special Guest

this week.

Please plan on joining us to socialize, meet new friends and

learn much more on how to successfully remodel our homes.