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We Love Go Small This Fall
President
Peter J. Bonargo IV SAH, Inc.
Secretary/Treasurer
W. Lee Prussman, CPA, CVA Prussman – Goss
Immediate Past President Kert
Duane Bialek
Maureen Dolan Dolan Construction, Inc
Stefanie Rico
Peter J. Bonargo IV, President
As we’re wrapping up a successful 2025, I’ve been thinking about what makes our association so great—it’s you! Your involvement and unique perspectives are what keep the HBA thriving.
We’re currently looking for new members to join the Board of Directors. This is a chance for you or someone in your company to step up and help shape the future of our industry. I can honestly say that my involvement with the board has given me more than I could have ever put in. It’s an incredible opportunity to network with other business leaders, share insights, and learn how others are tackling challenges.
Remember, this is YOUR association. Joining the board is a great way to expand your professional horizons as well as provide the HBA with fresh ideas and perspectives.
I’m also excited to announce that the 2026 Home Expo will be returning to FirstEnergy Stadium in the new Redner’s Event Center, March 13-15. Get ready for incredible views of the ballpark, delicious food, and a fantastic
lineup of vendors, including the return of Dr. Lori. We’ll have more signage and advertising throughout the stadium, and as always, parking is free.
HBA member registration is open now (we already have over a dozen members signed up!) so reserve your space before the end of the year.
Have you considered hosting an event or meeting at your business next year? If you have a new building or showroom you’re proud of, we’d love to help you show it off! Just reach out to us and we can help you coordinate an event at your office.
Your ideas and feedback are important to me. Feel free to reach out to me anytime with your thoughts or questions at peterb@sahinc.com or call me at 610-413-9199.
As the weather cools in Southeastern Pennsylvania, many pests begin seeking warmth and shelter inside homes and businesses. While spring and summer bring mosquitoes, ants, and ticks, fall and winter pests present a different set of challenges.
One of the most common seasonal intruders is the stink bug. These shield-shaped insects don’t cause structural damage, but they are a major nuisance once they find their way indoors. Lady beetles, often mistaken for harmless ladybugs, are another fall invader that can gather in large numbers along windows and walls.
Rodents, including mice and rats, pose a bigger concern as temperatures drop. They can squeeze through openings as small as a dime, making attics, basements, and wall voids prime hiding spots. Beyond being unsettling, rodents can spread disease, contaminate food, and chew through wiring or insulation, leading to costly damage.
Spiders also become more noticeable this time of year. While most species in Pennsylvania are harmless, they tend to follow prey indoors when insect activity shifts inside. Silverfish and cockroaches are additional cold-weather pests that thrive in damp, dark areas such as basements, kitchens, and bathrooms.
Preventing pest problems during fall and winter starts with exclusion. Sealing cracks around doors, windows, and foundations can block entry points, while storing firewood away from the home helps reduce nesting sites. Keeping food in sealed containers and reducing clutter are simple yet effective deterrents.
If pests do become an issue, professional pest control services can help identify vulnerabilities and create a tailored treatment plan to keep homes safe and comfortable through the colder months. By acting early, Southeastern PA residents can enjoy the season without the unwelcome company of fall and winter pests.
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We are a full-service renovation, design, and custom-building studio with one clear mission: to make the entire process simple, seamless, and beautifully executed— from the very first sketch to the final walk through.
For many homeowners, starting a renovation or building project can feel overwhelming. Between juggling designers, contractors, schedules, and suppliers, it’s easy for the process to spiral into confusion, delays and unexpected costs. Building a home should feel personal, not transactional. That’s exactly the kind of experience
The Drafting Table was created to change. We are a full-service renovation, design, and custom-building studio with one clear mission: to make the entire process simple, seamless, and beautifully executed—from the very first sketch to the final walk through.
Based in Wyomissing, The Drafting Table offers homeowners a smarter, more streamlined approach to home transformation. Whether you’re updating a single space or building a custom home from the ground up, our fully integrated team handles every detail under one roof—from initial
design concepts and material selections to construction, project coordination, and finishing touches. By keeping everything in house, we eliminate the guesswork and give you a smoother, more personalized experience—so you can focus on the excitement of creating your dream space, not the stress of managing it. The Drafting Table is also a satellite location for Beams Custom Woodworking and Cabinetry, LLC and Cutting Edge Stone Fabrication, offering coordination for cabinetry and countertops under one roof.
What sets us apart isn’t just the quality of our work—it’s how we work. Rather than piecing together multiple companies for one project, clients at The Drafting Table benefit from a fully connected team working under one roof. By offering everything—design, construction, product sourcing, project management—in one place, we give our clients peace of mind. There are
no hand-offs, no unexpected surprises, and no disconnect between what you imagined and what gets built. It’s not just about convenience, it’s about accountability. When one team is responsible for the entire process, the results are more cohesive, the experience is more enjoyable, and the final product is more aligned with your goals.
Every project begins with understanding how our clients live. At the end of the day, what we create isn’t about us—it’s about you. Your story. Your lifestyle. Your taste. Your dreams. No two homes—or homeowners—are alike. That’s why personalization is at the core of our process. We don’t offer cookie-cutter packages. Instead, every design and build is customized based on your vision, needs, and lifestyle. Our work spans a wide range of styles and scales from clean-lined contemporary kitchens to warm transitional spaces, modern farmhouse transformations, and full custom homes. But no matter the scope, the outcome is always the same: a space that feels distinctly yours. Our team helps guide clients through layouts, finish selections, and material choices—offering expertise while leaving room for creativity.
Since we manage our own sourcing and supplier relationships, our clients enjoy access to high quality products not commonly found in retail showrooms. Instead of being
sent out to navigate dozens of suppliers alone, clients work directly with us to explore a refined selection of materials that align with their budget, goals and personal style.
Our showroom is designed to spark inspiration and simplify the selection process. Here, clients can explore fullsize displays, feel materials firsthand, and sit down with our team to start shaping their vision. It features a kitchen display, custom cabinetry, countertops, and an extensive range of flooring, tile, plumbing fixtures and lighting options. You’ll also find cabinetry hardware, sinks and curated finish selections all in one place. We showcase large format porcelain slabs— perfect for sleek, grout-free shower walls and modern fireplace surrounds. In addition, we specialize in custom closets, offering everything from adjustable closet systems to fully tailored millwork designed around your unique storage needs.
Whether you’re browsing ideas or ready to break ground, at The Drafting Table you’ll find a space that’s welcoming, inspiring and filled with solutions tailored to real life. To truly experience what we offer, we invite you to visit our showroom. Ask questions and explore what’s possible. If you’re ready to renovate, refresh or build new—we’re ready to help you do it right. Let’s build something beautiful—together!
By Karen L. Chandler
If variety is the spice of life, the newest kitchen trends are guaranteed to spice up your home. Today’s homeowners and designers are blending old and new to whip up beautiful kitchens, without fear of incorporating color, texture, and natural materials. It’s all about letting your personality show in cabinets, counters, islands, metal, paint, and décor. Working with a professional kitchen designer and installer from your local Home Builders Association will guarantee a new kitchen with a look you’ll love.
All white and all gray kitchen spaces are giving way to white mixed with warm wood, and gray warmed up with other colors and textures. If you love the look of seamless stone, it’s time to move away from a tile backsplash and instead, install a new one using smooth natural stone. Today’s kitchens sport full wall backsplashes of bright natural stone, particularly around windows, creating a feeling of extra space and providing opportunities to highlight artwork or plants.
Not only does a stone backsplash reduce visual clutter, but it also eliminates the need to clean and maintain grout lines between individual tiles.
Installing a statement piece of natural stone to top off a kitchen island is sure to bring a ton of personality to the space. A beautiful piece of stone in rich brown or black on a kitchen island can make it look like a true piece of art in your home. When getting creative with natural stone uses, be sure that the rest of your kitchen choices blend seamlessly with it instead of competing with it. Consider choosing subtle cabinetry finishes and colors as well as using warm metal hardware with unlacquered finishes.
When it comes to brass hardware, it’s not the shining brass of the ’80s and ’90s. Today’s brass hardware is classic and soft, bringing a sophisticated and warm feel to a kitchen space. Choosing unlacquered brass means incorporating a timeless metal into your home that stays on trend with warm and organic designs. Using brass in hardware, light fixtures, and sink fixtures helps to create a cozy atmosphere.
Fans of modern spaces can satisfy their appetite for chrome and other metals with details that bring a high-end look and lots of visual interest to the kitchen space. If you love a bright metal, but want to keep your kitchen a bit low-key, opt for metallics on your refrigerator, hardware, and pendant lighting. If you want to create true drama, consider using some metal or mirror fronts on your cabinet doors, along with shiny chrome fixtures and hardware.
When opting for subtle stone and metal finishes, you can show personality by adding color to your cabinetry. Although popular green and blue shades are showing up in more kitchens, this year’s kitchens are using bolder shades of yellow, terra cotta, and eggplant. Home design feels more organic when you mix warm hues with baskets, plants, and rich wood tones.
In creating a warm and cozy design in the kitchen, it may be time to say goodbye to a large eat-in kitchen and consider a built-in dinette. A great choice for kitchens with a limited footprint, banquette seating of any size, especially when incorporated in a corner or under a window, frees up square footage in space for appliances, storage, or workspaces.
Another built-in choice that’s timeless, but also eclectic, is a countertop cabinet. A furniture piece that serves as upper storage space, countertop cabinets are usually the same depth as upper cabinets but bring the warmth of a different finish.
They can be tucked into a corner to use as a cupboard or fitted with solid bi-fold doors for small appliance storage.
If you want to switch up the look of your kitchen with a traditional design that also offers the flexibility of additional workspace, consider a worktable kitchen island. A blend of an island and a kitchen table, worktables offer both kitchen workspace and open storage, plus a drawer or two. Incorporating an antique worktable into a new kitchen is the ultimate in an eclectic feel.
Want to both hide a kitchen mess while entertaining guests and have some extra space, a pro from the Home Builders Association can design an open-plan back kitchen for you. Formally known as butler’s pantries, today’s back kitchen has an open doorway, is meant to be seen, and gives one space for small appliances, additional prep spaces, and a spot to place your dirty pots and pans until it’s time to clean up. Back kitchens can be creative and beautiful spaces that match your overall kitchen design, but with the extra spice of cabinets and colorful walls.
Contact the experts at your local Home Builders Association to hear how you can incorporate the kitchen trends you love into your new kitchen design.
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By Karen L. Chandler
There are pros and cons for your roof replacement at any time of year, but Mother Nature may have a say in this year’s roof reno.
Pennsylvanians are due for what the Farmer’s Almanac is calling a “Wet Winter Whirlwind”: a mix of mild and cold temperatures, but with extra wet conditions brought in by another La Niña weather pattern.
What does this mean for your roof?
It may be true that one benefit of winter is that it’s a slower season for contractors and you may get a quicker appointment for your roof project, but this year’s winter predictions will no doubt make roof replacement more difficult. Plus, asphalt shingles are best installed in temperatures over 40 degrees! If you have a real need for a new roof, fall is a great time to reach out to the pros at your local Home Builders Association for a roof inspection and an evaluation on your upcoming roof project.
How do you know if you need a new roof?
A leaking roof or water damage on the ceilings in your home are the obvious warning signs that your roof needs help. If a walk around your yard turns up a roof with sagging areas, you may have had a leak which rotted the wooden structure of your home, making the need for a new roof more urgent. Streaks of mold on the shingles can be a sign of moisture underneath them, which can also cause rotting of the roof structure, while bare patches on the shingles may mean they are wearing out more quickly than normal.
Keep in mind that asphalt shingles generally have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, but storms and other severe weather can cause them to deteriorate more quickly. If the shingles aren’t repaired, your roof may sustain even further damage.
Metal flashing is considered the best way to seal up areas around chimneys, vents, and skylights as it keeps water from seeping in. If roofing tar or cement was used instead
to protect those areas, these materials can deteriorate from sun, moisture, and temperature changes, becoming ready and waiting to cause a roof leak.
Can your roof wait until spring for a replacement?
A definite advantage for a new roof in spring is that warmer temps make the project much easier for contractors than a winter replacement. However, it may be that the spring season is busier, and it might be more difficult to schedule your new roof install.
What about a new roof next summer?
Summer’s long days allow your contractor to complete your roof replacement more quickly and weather conditions are usually more predictable. The definite downside to a summer roof install will be the higher temperatures making the work more challenging. Don’t forget, asphalt shingles are best installed below 85 degrees! Also, your preferred contractor may have a busier schedule during the summer season.
The bottom line for determining if you need to tackle a new roof project is an expert inspection and opinion from a pro in your local Home Builders Association. As Bob Vila, known as “the grandaddy of home improvement,” said, “A job worth doing is a job worth doing right.”
By Karen L. Chandler
The fall season is all about embracing color and no matter the size of your spaces, there are plenty of opportunities to bring autumn alive with flowers, shrubs, paint, and décor. However, if you’re working with an urban space or just highlighting the front of the larger property this fall, it might be time to think small.
Annual flowers (flowers that bloom once a year) are guaranteed to bring seasonal color to your property, whether planted in your beds to add variety to your perennials or popped into colored pots on your front porch. The multi-colored hues of mums are always a hit, with options ranging from purple to pink and yellow to red. Zinnias, pansies, and marigolds are also big winners when it comes to cold-tolerant, late season colors; purple ornamental cabbage and Coleus add jewel-toned foliage for even more variety. Your local Home Builders Association experts can help you create a planting design that highlights your small outdoor spaces and guarantees beauty that lasts throughout the fall season.
Your front porch or doorway is another perfect place to add fall color to your home, especially if your front door needs a fresh coat of paint. The moderate temperatures of early fall are a great time for a small painting project. A blue front door makes for a beautiful backdrop for orange and yellow fall décor. A brown or green door will bring an earthy feel to your entryway and crisp white or black are classic choices. If you’re not comfortable with a DYI painting project, contact your Home Builders Association to find a painting pro to do the job. Regardless of what color you choose, adding a coordinating fall wreath or garland to your project is a great finishing touch.
For fall flowers that bloom every year, think perennials! The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) gives their shoutout to aromatic Asters which bring a pop of purple flowers atop twofoot-tall stems in October and attract late season pollinators to your yard. Another favorite choice is the native Ironweed. Ranging in heights up to seven feet tall, Ironweed foliage adds even more purple to your garden beds, with an extra pop of yellow foliage in fall. The PHS also recommends Goldenrod for the ultimate addition of bright gold to your late-blooming perennial plantings.
Whether you have a full-size porch to decorate or only an entryway, fall decorating is limited only by your imagination. Sitting outside with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine on a beautiful autumn day is the perfect way to celebrate the season, so comfortable seating is key. If you have furniture on your porch, consider adding pillows and throw blankets in fall colors to coordinate with your plantings and front door décor. If your urban entryway space is limited, think about a space-saving bench surrounded by pots of fall color.
All details count when you go small, so seek out places to include candles or lanterns which will give an air of warmth to the evenings as the days get shorter. Of course, no fall décor is complete without variations of pumpkins and
If your property or your schedule is limited for this year’s fall décor, going small this fall can still bring the warmth and beauty of the season to your outdoor living spaces.
By Karen L. Chandler
It may feel overwhelming when you make the decision to build your dream home. Even though the prospect of creating a brand-new living space is exciting, it brings with it all the challenges of one of the most expensive and life-altering journeys you’ll ever take.
Location is key when you’re building a home. “Even with a custom build, resale value is crucial, so prioritize a location with universal appeal. Consider factors like proximity to schools, low crime rates, and access to amenities,” says the National Association of Home Builders.
Once you pick the perfect area, you’ll have to decide on the type of home you want and the builder you use. Many people don’t know they have the option to choose a production or a custom home builder nor what the difference is between the two types of builders.
A production builder uses the same home design or same selection of home designs and frequently uses those designs within a particular development. Production builders concentrate on the volume of homes they build and they can frequently buy materials at a lower price because of the higher quantities used, thus passing those savings onto homeowners. Since production builders offer fewer design options to their buyers, there are usually fewer decisions to make regarding layout and finishes. Even though using a production builder may simplify the process, a homeowner may have to spend extra to personalize their living spaces in the future.
A custom builder is the complete opposite and designs unique homes, working to incorporate a homeowner’s
personality, needs, and dreams for the future into the build. Using a custom builder means participating in every aspect of the building process, from important details involving structure, roofing, and services, to the mundane details like the hinges on your doors. A custom builder will ask what your preferences are for everything.
Your Home Builders Association can assist in finding a custom builder who will have staff to help guide you through all the decisions necessary to create a design. Many builders have a model home available for inspiration and ideas, but the options and prices of every detail may feel a bit overwhelming. Custom builders don’t have the same purchasing power as a production builder, so buyers can expect to pay more for their dream homes.
To be sure you work within your available budget, it helps to have a good idea about what you want in your custom home. If you streamline your decisions and balance what your home needs with the extra options you really want, for example, choosing the mahogany flooring you love and eliminating a sauna and cold plunge in the primary bath, you can offset costs and keep finances in check. But, if your budget allows it, the sky’s the limit with your custom home options.
Hire your own architect or work with one associated with your custom builder to create the exact floor plans that will work for your lifestyle and design aesthetics. Be sure to interview custom builders, check their reviews, and ask for references. It’s important to be sure the company is a good fit for both you and your budget.
Once your plan is in place, conduct a final review of all details before you and your builder sign off on the plan and permits are pulled. Set your expectations, knowing that delays happen, whether related to contractor scheduling, supplies, or weather. Moving into your custom home for Christmas or in time for your kids’ summer vacation may not work out, so have a plan.
Be sure to reach out to your local Home Builders Association to find builders that will help you navigate the decisions that will help create a home you’ll love for years to come.
Is it Time for a New
By Karen L. Chandler
“I wasn’t the kid who lined up her toys, although when it came to Barbies and that little traveling wardrobe with the drawers and the little shoes, my stuff was always on hangers and the shoes were always in pairs. Things had their places.”
- Jamie Lee Curtis
We all know the struggle of hunting for a certain piece of clothing, that perfect pair of shoes, or even a tie in a closet that might not be wellorganized, well-designed, or simply not big enough. While a lot of closet projects start with an aggressive downsizing exercise—piling items into keep, donate, and repair piles— some closets need more help.
Today’s closet trends are all about beauty and function. Even a reach-in closet can benefit from a closet reno!
Once you’ve purged whatever doesn’t truly belong in your closet, you can identify your storage needs. Do you have more long hanging pieces, more tops and slacks, or a lot of folded items you’d love to clear out from your dresser drawers?
When you’ve gotten a handle on what you need to store, it’s time to call in a professional from your local Home Builders Association to help you design the closet of your dreams.
No longer limited to utilitarian shelves and rods, custom closets are only limited by your imagination, and they can become one of your favorite places in your home. Consider highlighting a walk-in or reach-in closet with beautiful wallpaper, jewel-tone paint tones, or metallic accents. Customizing a closet can give you the chance to warm up a space with darker woods; create an organic look with light wood; or brighten the space with white built-ins.
Many homeowners opt for “smart” closets featuring hightech gadgets like motion sensor lighting, charging stations for devices, and climate control. A professional can help you select the right lighting to highlight your new closet design while making sure you have enough illumination to find everything you need.
A well-designed closet can help to create a peaceful and minimalistic bedroom by allowing you to use the closet storage to empty out and then remove dressers or armoires
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from sleeping spaces. A professional closet designer from your Home Builders Association will help you imagine the best use of your vertical spaces by installing upper cabinets, open shelving, and high rods for lesser used or out of season items. Open shelving is a great option for displaying shoes, handbags, and other accessories, while built-in drawers and cabinets keep small accessories and jewelry organized and out of sight.
If your closet dreams include a touch of glamor, your closet designer can create a dressing table, include mirrors, and add glass cabinet doors. A beautiful dresser in the center of your closet, painted your favorite color, can be the perfect spot for display, and adding a luxurious velvet chair may be a finishing touch you’d love.
Dreaming of the perfect closet but know you may have to relocate in the next few years? Consider a closet system with components that can be easily lifted and moved, so you can take it to your next home, leaving flooring and moldings intact.
The cold weather months are the perfect time to start reorganizing and designing the ultimate storage spaces. Your closet dreams can come true with the help of your Home Builders Association pros.
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Join the 2026 Foundation Club for $300 and be a supporter of our Berks County Committee for Affordable Housing. All Club Members get a free ticket to Lobsterfest and any other legislative event held throughout the year.
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Robesonia, PA 19551
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13 - 15, 2026
Dr. Lori will be the guest speaker on Saturday & Sunday!
Dr. Lori is the star antiques appraiser on the History channel’s The Curse of Oak Island and the new series Pawn Stars Do America. Plus, she appears on Netflix’s new show The King of Collectibles.
Dr. Lori has shared her expertise in articles with Newsweek and People as well as in the home design publications Redfin, House Digest, and Good Housekeeping
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