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Dishin It Up with Judy Bilyeu – Show with Helpful Hints for Cooking
Dishin It Up with Judy Bilyeu presented by Metro Appliances & More? Featuring local celebrity chefs with signature dishes and helpful hints.
Read MoreHVAC Tips for Home Buyers
First-time home buyers may overlook features of the home that aren’t clearly visible. These can often include the heating and cooling system. Whether you’ll be experiencing humid summers or chilly winters throughout the year, it’s necessary to know what kind of HVAC system you are getting. Unfortunately, the average home inspection doesn’t include HVAC testing.…
Read MoreHomeowners Spring Maintenance Checklist
Hello spring! When winter departs, it’s also a time to check for any winter damages and make repairs as you prepare for hot weather ahead. Make sure your home is ready for the change in seasons: 1. Clean & repair gutters and downspouts. After the last frost has passed, it’s important to have your gutters…
Read MoreNew HVAC Apprenticeship Program at Air Services & All Service Plumbing
Air Services & All Service Plumbing is excited to announce that they are now offering a certified HVAC registered apprenticeship program through the United States Department of Labor. This is a strict 3-year program that is overseen by the Department of Labor where apprentices will go through extensive classroom and field training. Apprentices will have to…
Read MoreWinter Weather Tip – HM Risk
At HM, we see safety as the key to healthy, happy and productive communities and workplaces. While the Midwest is just now getting snow, ice storms and below freezing temperatures, it is always a good idea to use cation when winter weather is upon us. When working on site outdoors in cold winter weather, make…
Read MoreTop 5 Tips for Hiring a Builder or Remodeler
Are you among the growing number of home owners looking to hire a Home Professional for a building or remodeling project? Building your new home or renovating your existing home can be overwhelming but with the help of a Professional Home builder or remodeler the process can be smooth and memorable. Here are five tips…
Read MoreSelecting a Home Heating System
There are 3 basic styles of operating features with forced air heating and air conditioning systems. These features themselves do not save money but rather improve indoor comfort. Typically the systems with the added features are more efficient but the efficiency is only part of the picture. Most of these features boil down to 3…
Read MoreTOP 5 Reason Why Millennials Should Enter the Housing Market Now!
With the economy and housing market still recovering, some potential first-time home buyers may be hesitant to invest in a new home. Yet there are several reasons why now is a great time for Millennials and other first-time home buyers to start building their American Dream. 1) Interest rates are low. Today’s historically low interest…
Read MoreSelecting a Home Heating System
There are 3 basic styles of operating features with forced air heating and air conditioning systems. These features themselves do not save money but rather improve indoor comfort. Typically the systems with the added features are more efficient but the efficiency is only part of the picture. Most of these features boil down to 3…
Read MoreSmoke Alarm Donations 2019 + Fire Safety Education Award
On October 1st at 2pm the HBA Charitable Foundation made its smoke alarm donation to local area fire departments as a part of the Home Builders For Fire Safety Campaign. In an effort to reach fire departments of all sizes, the HBA Charitable Foundation donated these smoke alarms to Republic, Fair Grove, Willard, Ozark, Nixa,…
Read MoreHBA Charitable Foundation – Workforce Development & Scholarships
To combat the workforce challenges – the HBA has become heavily involved and has created resources to increase involvement and educate our youth regarding quality careers in construction through Build My Future, Be Constructive and our new Kid Pro Zone. The HBA has also created a Job Postings Group on Facebook (facebook.com/groups/hbajobs) and a Job…
Read MoreSBJ’s Most Influential Women – HBA CEO, Charlyce Ruth
For two decades, the Springfield Business Journal has honored women for their accomplishments and contributions, both professionally and in the community, across southwest Missouri. This year, the HBA is excited to announce that Charlyce Ruth, CEO of the HBA of Greater Springfield, is being recognized as one of the 20 Most Influential Women for 2019.…
Read MoreRock the Block – Habitat for Humanity
Join Habitat for Humanity as we Rock the Block in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood! Together we will Rock the Block completing yard cleanup projects. From mowing, trimming trees and bushes, to raking, we have projects! If you’re interested in #volunteering for Rock the Block, please register on our website >> bit.ly/HFHSvolunteer Have questions about volunteering?…
Read MoreLafayette Park Clean Up – Habitat for Humanity & Republic Services
36 volunteers from Woodland Heights Neighborhood, Republic Services and Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) will clean up Lafayette Park and assist the Springfield-Greene County Park Board in preparing to install new playground equipment on Saturday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Lafayette Park, 202 E. Atlantic, Springfield, MO 65803. Habitat for…
Read MoreHBA Charitable Foundation Teams Up with United Way’s Day of Caring
The HBA Charitable Foundation was proud to participate in United Way’s annual Day of Caring event on June 20th. Eight volunteers arrived at the Diaper Bank of the Ozarks ready to work. Three and a half hour later, they had repacked more than 10,000 diapers! What a great way to start the day. The Diaper…
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