Parker Homes & Renovations

New Home: Rockwall Ranch- COMPLETE!

2013-02-03T16:54:00.001-08:00

We've been a little busy lately and I'm finally getting around to updating this blog- sorry for the delay. Here is the house we completed in Rockwall Ranch recently. It turned out great and completely custom built to suit our customer's family's needs! It's definitely an incredible place to call home!

I met several of the neighbors during this build who were amazed by not only the quality of our work but what all was included in this house/price. My goal has always been to give my customer's the best possible house with the budget they give me. I realize this is one of the biggest investments people will make and I want to be sure the return is worth even more.

If you or someone you know is looking for a custom home builder, contact us:

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

www.parkercustomhome.com

Front:

Living Room w/ built-in entertainment unit:

Kitchen:

More Kitchen:

Dining Room looking out to front yard:

Hallway:

Hall bath:

Hall Bath:

Hallway to Master Suite:

Master Bedroom:

Master Bedroom looking into pool room:

Master Bathroom:

Master Shower:

Built-in Linen cabinet in toilet room:

Toilet Room:

Master Closet Built-ins:

Kitchen:

Guest bath/pool bath:

Guest Bath/ Pool Bath:

Built-in Linen Cabinet in kid's bathroom:

Kid's Bathroom:

Kid's Room-

Every kid's dream: To pick out whatever colors they want for their bedroom!

Very cool (& brave) parents!

Another Kid's room:

Kid's Bedroom:

Laundry Room:

Indoor Pool & Spa:

Built-in Hutch in Dining Room:

Back of House:

Back yard:

Garage:

Front:

Locking Shelf Door to Hidden Room:

Entry Deco in Stained Concrete:

Seats & Soap Shelves in Master Shower:

Master Shower:

Master Shower Tower:

New Home: Rockwall Ranch- Slab & Framing

2012-09-24T13:11:00.001-07:00

The Rockwall Ranch home is making a lot of progress. As you can see from the pictures their indoor pool/sauna is the focal point of the home. Can't wait to see it complete! They'll be swimming in their new home by winter!

If you or someone you know is in the market for a new home, contact us!

830-626-3350

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SLAB PROGRESS:

FRAMING PROGRESS:

Future Shower:

Master Bathroom:

Master Bedroom:

Pool Room from Master:

Office Window:

Entry to Front Yard:

Dining Room:

Kitchen:

Living Room:

Garage:

Pool Room from Living Room:

Back Porch:

Front Right of House:

Front Entry:

Front of Garage:

Side of House:

Front of house:

Street View of front of house:

Help a Teacher Out 2012- The Big Reveal!

2012-09-15T18:16:00.000-07:00

Well its that time of year again- kids are back to school and teachers are back to work (or did they ever stop?) which means its also one of our favorite times of the year- surprising the honored teachers with their nomination and basket full of great stuff!

Of course none of this could have been possible without our great contributors... check them out:

My Sister's Closet- Donated candles & smell goods for all of the teacher baskets
Jennifer Gottschalk- New Braunfels Macaroni Kid- Donated a box full of supplies and other goodies!
Tiffany Cox- donated several bags full of supplies
Linda Hoffmann- donated several bags full of supplies & money
Villanueva Family- donated several bags of supplies and crayon buckets for teachers
Charles Subke- Donated money to help buy gift cards
Indulge Nail Salon Donated free pedicure gift certificates for all of the teachers
2Tarts Bakery- Donated “Go Local New Braunfels” cards for all of the teachers
Johnson Furniture- Donated money/gift card
All of the secretaries/staff at the schools: That help us organize the reveals!
All of the nominators- That took the time to express their appreciation for a special teacher!
Parker Homes & Renovations- Donated money, supplies, time and organized the whole “Help a Teacher Out” program. Look for it again next year!

*Each teacher received a basket full of great stuff that they will be able to use throughout the year (pencils, paper, folders, cleaning supplies, decorations, markers, candles, educational materials, notepads, candy, etc.). The teachers also received a gift card to Starbucks, a gift card to B.J.'s Restaurant, a free pedicure and a $100 gift card to a store suitable for their grade level/subject (Hobby Lobby, Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, etc)

We had 8 incredible teachers nominated this year. We were only going to take the top 5 after a vote but decided we couldn't let 3 go unnoticed. So please take the time to read all the great nominations and stories of these amazing teachers. Our community is so blessed to have them teach our future generations. Enjoy! And stay tuned next May, as we open up nominations again for more deserving teachers!

Teacher #1: SONYA DOMINGUEZ (Memorial Elementary)

Nominated By: Tiffany Cox

"Mrs. Dominguez is an amazing teacher. I've watched my son go from being this very shy little boy to a confident little boy who loves school and loves to read. My son was born with a birth defect and was very nervous about starting kinder and was very afraid about being different. Mrs. Dominguez, helped him feel right at home in her classroom, never turned away a hug, and made him feel like all the other kids. She has really made a difference in his life, but not only his, but in all the kids she teaches, As I volunteered in Mrs. Dominguez’s class, I’ve watched how all her kids eyes light up when she comes to get them from the cafeteria, or when it’s time to line up and then sneak a hug in to her. I believe a good teacher is one who can give love and discipline to a classroom, which Mrs. Dominguez does every day. One of the best compliments I think a teacher can get is when one of her students calls her mom instead of “teacher” I’ve heard many of her students call her mom without thinking, I believe this shows that they have formed a bond with their teacher. As parents we entrust our children with their teachers 9 months out of a year and I’m glad we had Mrs. Dominguez to trust. We couldn't have asked for a better teacher for our son, if any one deserves to be nominated its Mrs. Dominguez!"

There were 2 other teachers nominated at Memorial Elementary so Mr. Trujillo, the principal, allowed us to interrupt their staff meeting to surprise all 3 teachers. Tiffany Cox and her son were there to give the basket and lots of hugs to Mrs. Dominguez. She was speechless!

Mrs. Dominguez is married and has three daughters, 2 in college and the youngest a sophomore at NBHS. They enjoy laughing and playing/watching softball together when they can. Her favorite part about teaching is watching the children grow in so many ways between August and May. Every May, they reflect on what they could do in August and compare it to how much more they know and can do better in May. It always blows her away how far they come.

When asked what her reaction was to receiving the award:

"I did not know anything about this program so I was totally surprised to receive it. I am so thankful to all who want to award teachers and recognize them for their best efforts; it feels really satisfying. We as teachers cannot do this job without the help/support of the parents, so I applaud all of the parents who work with the teachers and their children; especially the parents who work as volunteers for school P.T.A.s.---woo hoo!!"

Pictured (From Left to Right): Tiffany Parker, Tiffany Cox, Grandon Cox, Sonya Dominguez

Teacher #2: Stephanie Wommack (Memorial Elementary)

Nominated By: Crystal Dodd

"Stephanie is an amazing teacher and friend. I have never met anyone in my life with as big of heart as her. Her heart and very being thrive on helping others which include her students, teachers and friends.She is constantly going above and beyond to help her students, but still finds the energy and stamina to be an amazing mother to her four children. If it requires her to spend extra time, resources or money she strives to help each child she comes into contact with in her classroom. She believes every child has a deserves the best from her and her classroom. Despite opportunities her students may have, she finds their strengths and showcases them. She fights for her students and wants the very best for them not because of her job but because she truly cares for them, their future and their successes. The impact she has on these children can be seen in the academic year, but I am sure the impact in their life far out weighs the academic year.

She is not the type of person to boast on what she has accomplished but yet strives to better herself and students. She is always looking for research, methods and resources to help herself and students in the classroom. I know many teachers spend their extra time and money outside of the classroom. I applaud them for doing so, but I feel Stephanie does it without a second thought and without hesitation if she feels it will better just one child. I know she would be extremely humbled and honored to receive the recognition she deserves not only as a teacher but as an amazing individual."

Stephanie Wommack was another teacher at Memorial and just as surprised to see her best friend Crystal at her staff meeting. What great friends!

Pictured (From Left to Right): Tiffany Parker, Stephanie Wommack, Crystal Dodd

Teacher #3: Nancy Goodwin (Memorial Elementary)

Nominated By: Eric & Krista Norris and Jennifer Goodwin

"Nancy Goodwin goes above and beyond for her school and would be a great recipient of your award. She has been teaching physical education for as long as I can remember and has done an outstanding job. She makes it fun and her students are very appreciative. Rarely does she go unrecognized at public places. It usually only takes about five minutes till someone exclaims, "Mrs. Goodwin!!!". Her lasting impact on kids goes far beyond the elementary level. Furthermore, she organizes a field day that would rival any field day at any school. Period. She has had everything from rides, to animals, games, bbq, dunk booths, etc. It is quite a production. She has also run dances, which anyones knows takes quite the brave soul on the elementary level. Lastly, she helps fundraise so that her kids can enjoy the fun activities at school. She spends many nights at Cici's pizza in order to help the kids attain the resources they need. Although I never took her class, I can tell you that Nancy Goodwin goes above and beyond for her students. As a fellow educator, it is inspiring to see just how hard she works and what a huge impact she has. She is a fantastic PE teacher! Cares for the kids. Teaches them the importance of PE. Goes over and beyond to teach each child."

Nancy was the 3rd teacher at Memorial nominated (Must be a really great school!) and it was fun trying to sneak in her daughter (Krista Norris) without Nancy seeing her before the big reveal. Another great surprise for another great teacher!

Pictured (Left to right): Krista Norris, Nancy Goodwin, Tiffany Parker (Eric and Jennifer couldn't make it that day)

Teacher #4: Joshua Davis (Oak Run Middle School)

Nominated By: Kim Dunbar

"I have never seen a teacher so involved and inspirational towards his students. Math is such a difficult subject, and Mr. Davis not only keeps them interested, but entertained, as well. His students hang on his every word. They begin the year learning about how he was actually in their shoes in school. While in middle school, he also struggled with math and was determined to "slay his math dragon." He talks on his website about how he learned the power of a good attitude. He inspires them to face their challenges, whether they be math or something personal. His advice for "slaying" self-defining challenges is, "Dragons abound in many forms and we all face them. Some of us, terrified, scramble up the nearest tree; some lie down in the dirt and just give up; others do all they can just to avoid an encounter with anything difficult. Personally, I'd rather draw my sword (or, in this case, my pencil), shoot the beast a defiant grin, and slay me a dragon!" He actually makes math fun! And it is so obvious that he enjoys what he does. His unique style employs creativity and sparks the knowledge of these young impressionable minds."

I was looking forward to meeting Mr. Davis but unfortunately on the day we stopped in to surprise him, he was out unexpectantly with a sick child of his own. But that doesn't mean we didn't get to witness his effects on the school. His room was amazing to see, full of dragons (hand drawn/painted) and also thousands of notes/letters from former students expressing their gratitude for Mr. Davis. Even the janitorial staff that helped us that day, had nothing but great things to say about him.

Pictured: Kim's daughter and former Mr. Davis student, Kali and of course one of Mr. Davis' Dragons

We left Mr. Davis a questionnaire to fill out and here are his responses- though we never met, you can tell he's a truly great guy!

1. About myself, family, etc.:

I was born and raised in Texas and New Braunfels has been my home since I was a wee tot. I attended Memorial Primary, Carl Schurz, and New Braunfels High School; so, a sucker-punch to the nose will find me bleeding blue. I met my wife, Heather (Osborne) Davis at NBHS my junior year and, we have now been married eleven years. Our son, Luke, is a power-packed three-year-old who is every bit as good lookin' as his mama . . . just in a manly way. The three of us are all but joined at the hip: we love the outdoors and take camping road trips every chance we get. Luke and I are notorious for sneaking out of the house after a good rain storm in search of a good 'n' muddy field to trudge the Wrangler through (why should a Jeep be clean?) My wife, also a teacher (SCUCISD) manages her own e-commerce website and specializes in handbags, totes, and other accessories (all of her own design).

2. What led me to teaching:

Heather told me I would be good at it. Honestly, the thought of being shut in a small room with 30 teenagers for an hour at a time shook me in my boots. We had grown tired of my old job in sales management and decided it had run its course. It seems God had a similar notion because, before I could resign, the company I worked for went belly-up and I soon found myself among the myriads of unemployed. This worked out nicely; however. Luke was soon to be born and it was determined that I would be the one to stay home with him his first year (an opportunity I am so grateful for). During this time, I stilled my shaking boots, and began the certification process to become a Texas teacher. My scores on the proficiency exam qualified me to teach every subject about which I was totally stoked, with one exception . . . I was afraid they'd make me teach math.

3. Favorite part of teaching:

Knowing what I do on a daily basis changes lives. A parent of one of my students approached me a few days ago and told me that my class was her son's favorite part of each day. I assumed it was because the kid was a natural math-genius; however, his mother went on to explain that she and her husband had gone through a drawn-out and messy divorce that had come to take a heavy toll on her son emotionally. It seemed every day last year, he would come home talking about a joke I cracked in class, a story I told to embellish the lesson, or about a conversation he and I had had when he dropped by my room after school. He and I had created our own secret "math-ninja handshake" which, according to his mom, was unbelievably cool to him. She finished by explaining that her son's experience in my class provided respite from the stress and pain at home. It enabled him to regain some confidence and joy (which every child should be brimming over with).

I had no idea. I thought he just like math.

4. The items in my basket will be well used in my room. The office supplies will replenish my desk (much needed). The folders are invaluable because there are always students who's parents don't supply what they need (for whatever reason). A simple folder to organize assignments can save a child's year. The gift cards will be a nice treat for my family. Many of the fun items (pencils, erasers, etc.) are great prizes for class participation, etc. Even a smelly candle (great for when they come in from P.E.)! A very useful assortment!

5. My reaction to the package was a mixture of shock and gratitude. A teacher thrives off of the feeling that they have made a difference and the thoughtful note from Kim Dunbar and Ryan and Tiffany Parker were inspiring. I can't tell you how much strength comes from the note alone, and then the basket full of goods to boot!

There were 3 teachers nominated from Garden Ridge Elementary as well and here they are:

Teacher #5: Tasha Miller (Garden Ridge Elementary)

Nominated By: Megan Thaler

"Tasha is an amazing teacher! She loves her kiddos and parents. I worked with her for two years and saw such amazing talent from her. I feel she would be a great person for this award. Teaching is truly a natural thing for her. She brings joy in classroom and amongst her fellow teachers. She truly is an inspiration and I'm glad I got the chance to work with her. Tasha is a team member who shares ideas, lessons and gives great advice. Not only is she a team player but she truly cares about her classroom. She dedicates her time into teaching. The two years I worked with her I've seen her go through a lot personally but never let it affect her teaching. Her love of teaching has truly shined. If you ask any student or parent I am sure you will hear nothing but great things. She has great communication with parents and stays involved by being a member and leader for PTO.Her personality is one that you would never forget. She can always put a smile on your face. I am going to miss working with her as she as inspired me to be a better teacher."

Teacher #6: Kara Green (Garden Ridge Elementary)

Nominated By: Cara Stautzenberger

"Kara Green is a fabulous teacher! She has been teaching kindergarten for 30 + years. She is incredibly caring and works hard to make each and every one of her children feel successful. She has strong relationships with her students and their families that last a lifetime. When you walk into her classroom it feels like being a part of a family. Everyone is loved and cared for. Her students leave her classroom having gained academic knowledge as well as grown and strengthened their character. Not only is she an amazing teacher to her students but she is also an asset and resource to her fellow teammates. I had the privilege of spending my first two years of teaching on her team. I could not have asked for a better mentor, teammate or friend. She made every one of us feel like we had a voice and considered everyone's ideas. There was not a question you could not ask or a problem that she wouldn't help trouble shoot and solve. For a new teacher this was an incredible teaching experience to have. I never had to worry about a decision or plan she was there every step of the way. She spent hours of her valuable time guiding me to be a better and stronger teacher. She is a fabulous teacher, mentor, and friend."

Teacher #7: Sayde Dunlap (Garden Ridge Elementary)

Nominated By: Julie Chinni

"Mrs. Dunlap has filled so many rolls above and beyond her job description as a Special Education teacher. She has been a counselor, a role model, a therapist, an advisor, and a teacher. She envelops the children who need extra help in their school day in a cocoon and loves them without judgment. My son knows that he can ask for her help at any time and be received with open arms and an open heart. Anything that he struggles with academically is suddenly brought clear to him through her unique way of teaching the material. She breaks down the concepts into steps with tools and manipulatives that help my son have that “light bulb” moment. Mrs. Dunlap’s patience and understanding of student’s struggles academically, socially, and emotionally are admirable. She teaches the whole child, not just pieces of them.

As a parent Mrs. Dunlap has been an invaluable resource to me. She has always been available before and after school, as well as through email. When I have any questions or concerns she has always worked to find a solution that is best for everyone involved. She is one of my son’s biggest advocates and I have always been comfortable walking into an ARD knowing that she has his best interests at heart.

There is no doubt in my mind that Mrs. Dunlap deserves to be recognized for her efforts in and out of the classroom as a teacher for Comal ISD."

Another great school with another great principal, Joni Coker, who allowed us to interrupt their busy day to announce the winners in front of the entire staff. Tears were shed and all 3 ladies were speechless and happy to be honored. Have I mentioned how much I love this time of year?

Pictured (Left to Right): Tiffany Parker, Tasha Miller, Sayde Dunlap, Kara Green

Sayde Dunlap sent us this sweet, touching letter shortly after getting the award:

"To say the basket was a surprise is an understatement! I am truly grateful and thankful for such an honor. I am in my 34th year of teaching and feel truly blessed to be a teacher in this noble profession. I have taught many grade levels but currently I am a special education teacher. I deal with children with various learning styles and abilities. Many times learning is difficult for them but my job is to teach and motivate them and to let them know that even though they may struggle in school, many famous people had learning challenges and became successful, famous adults. My motto is “Fair is what you need to be successful.”

Please extend a thank you to all the participants who make this possible. The basket of goodies is a gold mine for a teacher! Everything will be used! The gift certificates make it so personalized for us. Your generosity in starting a program like this is inspirational.

I have lived in New Braunfels since 1975. My husband of 37 years is also a teacher. I have two children and four grandchildren.

It was truly an honor to be nominated by a parent for making a difference. That is what I believe teachers are about- making a positive difference in someone’s life. Thank you and everyone for making this possible."

And last but certainly not least:

Teacher #8: Julie Felpel (Seele Elementary)

Nominated by: Zach, Jennifer & A.J. Villanueva

Zach was a student in Julie Felpel's 2nd grade class last year and he actually hand wrote his nomination (of 200+ words). It was so sweet the way it was handwritten, that we delivered the nomination as it was to Mrs. Felpel to have as a keepsake. We completely forgot that you at home would want to read it as well, so we regret to inform everyone, we failed to type it up before we gave it to Mrs. Felpel. You can be sure it was truly touching and something Julie Felpel will treasure always! (He even mentioned certain lessons and moments in class that stuck with him- every teachers dream!) Zach's parents, Jennifer & A.J. Villanueva also wrote a separate nomination (handwritten as well) and we failed to save that one as well, but it was equally as touching from a parent's standpoint. Julie Felpel has definitely made a positive impact on many in her teaching career!

Julie Felpel was busy getting her classroom ready when we surprised her with her award. She was so excited to see Zach, that I don't think she realized she was getting an award at first. The principal at Seele, Kimberly Recio, even got on the PA System and announced to the school Mrs. Felpel's recognition. What a great moment to witness!

Pictured (Left to Right): Zayden, Jennifer, Mrs. Felpel, Zach

As you can see, these teachers are not only great at what they do, but they touch so many lives that it was easy to get nominators, donors, staff, principals, janitors, students, parents, friends, etc. to rally behind them and help honor them. We wish we could help honor all teachers for what they do, but for now, we're glad we can do what we're able to do.

We're proud to be a part of this community, we're proud to help build in this community and we're proud to honor those who help build this community as well.

New Home: Havenwood- Complete

2012-09-15T16:10:00.000-07:00

We form such a close bond with our customers that its almost a bittersweet time when we complete the home. We love to see them happy as they get the keys to their new home, but at the same time we have to say goodbye to a project we worked so hard on and people we talk to almost every day (although they do become a part of our extended Parker family!).

Here are the final pictures of the Havenwood home- Enjoy!

If you or someone you know are in need of a new home, please contact us!

830-626-3350

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Built-in Entertainment Unit in the Living Room:

Rope lighting in Grid Ceiling in Living Room:

Hall Bath:

Hall Bath from office:

Hall Bath Vanity:

Kid's Vanity:

Kids' Bath:

Hall from Kids' rooms to Living Room:

Bookshelves in Hall...:

...That also open up into the office

Who doesn't like secret passageways???

Master Ceiling:

Master Hall with his/her closets left/right and doors to Master Bathroom:

Built-in dressers in each closet:

Another view of the secret bookshelf door to the office:

Inside office, looking at bookshelf door when closed:

Beautiful big windows in hallway:

Kid's closet:

Another kid's vanity:

Nice open kitchen with large bar space and lots of storage:

View from living room into dining room/kitchen:

Rope Light in Master Bedroom:

Chandelier over Master Tub:

Master Shower:

Vanity in Master Bath (& Really cool oscillating fan homeowner's picked out):

2nd Vanity in Master Bath:

Granite Tub deck with custom tile surround:

Toilet room with cabinets above commode and floor to ceiling cabinets behind the door- lots of storage!:

Master Bedroom:

Dining Room:

Kitchen into Living Room:

Kitchen sink/bar area:

Microwave/Fridge/Pantry Area:

Laundry Room- Compartments for all their laundry baskets:

Laundry Room:

More unique light fixtures our homeowners picked out:

Above washer and dryer storage:

More Storage in Laundry Room:

Storage in Laundry Room:

Front of house:

I forgot a picture of the back of the house- but trust me, its just as great!

Entry:

Garage:

Courtyard:

Courtyard Entry (Front door doesn't have finishing accent piece on yet in this pic):

More great windows in the courtyard:

Entry:

Welcome Home!:

New Home: Havenwood- Sheetrock and Cabinets

2012-07-26T08:51:00.001-07:00

The Havenwood custom home now has sheetrock and texture and cabinets and trim are starting to go in as well. Not too much longer until this house becomes a home to our great customers!

Stay tuned for more progress!

If you or someone you know is in the market for a new home, contact us!

parkerrenovations@att.net

830-626-3350

These sheetrock pics are before the texture went on:

Laundry Room:

Hallway Niche:

Garage:

Future Fridge area and pantry:

Dining Room:

Nice big open kitchen:

Living Room:

Looking out back:

Hallway to Master Suite:

Trayed Ceiling in Master:

View of Backyard from Master:

Hall to Master Closets/ Bath:

Master Bathroom:

View From Front door to Courtyard:

Hall to Kid's Bedrooms & Office:

In the Office looking out into hall and hall bath:

Hall Windows:

Kid's Bedroom to Kid's Bathroom/closet:

Entry:

Back of House:

Cabinets/trim starting to go in:

Entertainment Unit in Living room:

Appliance Cubbies in Kitchen:

Garage Door Installed:

Kid's Bath Vanities:

Kitchen cabinets, Huge Kitchen Island with storage on both sides:

His/Her Master Closets with built-ins in both:

One of the Master Vanities:

Laundry Room cabinets (With compartments for each of their 4 Laundry Baskets):

More Laundry Room Storage:

Check back for more progress of this beautiful custom home!

New Home: Havenwood- Rock & Insulation

2012-07-10T13:05:00.001-07:00

Here are some more progress pictures of the custom home in Havenwood.

If you or someone you know is interested in building a custom home, please contact me to discuss!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

Rock going up on front of house:

Spray Foam Insulation:

New Home: Rockwall Ranch- Breaking Ground

2012-07-07T13:26:00.001-07:00

We started to break ground on a new home out in beautiful Rockwall Ranch this week. Its going to be another great floorplan designed specifically for our great customers, complete with an indoor pool, hidden room, lots of storage and space. Stay tuned for the progress of this new custom home!

If you or someone you know is in the market for a new home, please contact us! Thanks!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

Covered Porch With Outdoor Kitchen

2012-06-29T20:32:00.000-07:00

Our customer wanted to add a covered porch to the back of their house to enjoy some outdoor living, complete with an outdoor kitchen. Check out the pictures below of their new space!

If you or someone you know is in the market of adding a covered porch/outdoor living space, please contact us! Thanks!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

Framing Covered Porch Addition:

Covered Porch Addition Complete:

Cedar Outdoor Kitchen and Pit:

Cedar Outdoor Kitchen:

Tounge and Groove Pine Ceiling With Exposed Rafters:

Master Suite, Dining Room, Living Room, Man Cave, & Portico Addition: Progress

2012-06-28T14:07:00.000-07:00

Here are some more progress pictures of the big remodel/addition job we are doing for some of our great customers. Keep checking back for more!:

If you or someone you know are in the market to build/remodel/add-on, please contact us!

830-626-3350

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Master Suite Addition:

New Back of house:

New Dining Room:

Existing house to new addition, deck, view:

Inside of house to master:

Master suite:

Front of house and new entry:

Side of house:

Front of house and entry:

Back addition:

Master addition, deck, back addition and man cave

Master suite and deck addition:

Coming along great!

Master Suite, Dining Room, Living Room, Man Cave, & Portico Addition: The Beginning

2012-06-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

We started construction on a big remodel job for one of our customers recently. They are adding on a master suite, a dining room, a living room, a man cave, a back deck, a portico and entry. We are also redoing all the rock, replacing all siding with stucco, replacing roof with new standing seam metal, redoing all the floors inside, redoing all the paint inside, updating their HVAC and replacing all the windows and doors. Here are the before pictures and the start of construction. Stay tuned as we continue to work on this project and update with more photos.

If you or someone you know is in the market to build new, add on or remodel, please contact us today!

830-626-3350

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Front of House Before Construction:

Back of House Before:

Grading Begins for Portico:

Saltillo Tile Removal:

Interior Before:

Garage Before- Future Man Cave:

Construction Begins on Master Suite:

Another Before Pic:

View Before:

Carlos' Cantina Addition (Man Cave):

Portico: ready to pour:

Extreme Pumping helped us out with this one:

Carlos' Cantina Bathroom Addition:

Everyone hard at work:

Slab is poured:

Back side of Master Suite- Concrete forms are set:

Master Suite is Poured:

Portico is poured:

Septic is installed:

Framing for Carlos' Cantina:

What was once a garage, is now becoming a great man cave:

Existing Exterior Wall Removed- New Dining Room Coming Soon!

Existing Exterior Wall Removed- New Living Room with 16' NaNa Walls Coming Soon!

Walls are framed and sheathed in the master suite:

Check back for more progress pics soon!

New Home: Havenwood- Dried In/ Stucco Ready

2012-06-16T07:10:00.000-07:00

Things are looking great at our Havenwood job. I really liked this floor plan I created for my customers and now that its tangible, I love it even more. I know I say this a lot but this is why I love my job: I get to help my customer's create something that they will enjoy for years to come. Nothing beats seeing them get excited for their future home.

Here are the progress pictures for this week:

If you or someone you know is in the market of building a new home, contact us today!

830-626-3350

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Front:

Entry Tower:

Front:

(I brought my construction supervisors- AKA my kiddos- to take pics today, so you may see them running through some of the shots)

In the courtyard looking towards the front yard:

In the courtyard looking at the entry:

Nice big windows throughout to maximize the beautiful lot & courtyard these customers have:

Double window hallway:

Living Room:

Entry:

Nice open kitchen (Will have an island):

Dining area:

Hallway to master:

Master Bedroom:

Hallway to his/her closets and master bathroom:

Tub Space:

Helping me check things out:

Shower area:

Back porch from Master:

Entry Guest Bath:

Hall to kids bedrooms:

This will be bookshelf doors that will lead to office:

Kid Room #1:

Kid Room #2:

Kid Room #2 view into courtyard:

Hall to Laundry and garage:

Laundry Room:

Steps down into garage:

Garage:

Back Porch:

Gotta love living in New Braunfels! :

Back of House:

Havenwood has some great lots with beautiful trees and views:

Soon to be Home Sweet Home for our great customers!

Showers

2012-06-13T13:34:00.000-07:00

One of our specialties is our custom tile work. We love transforming spaces into beautiful places that our customers will enjoy for years to come. Here are a few of our customer's showers/tub surrounds we have recently completed.

If you or someone you know is in need of tile work, a tub surround or bathroom renovation, contact us today!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

Updated Employee Bathroom

2012-06-11T12:59:00.000-07:00

Ever been in a manufacturing plant's employee bathroom? Our customer's wanted to make theirs a more enjoyable place to visit and contacted us to make it over. Here's what we came up with, and I think the employees are enjoying their breaks a little more.

(The new fixtures, commodes, urinal, wash area, etc aren't shown in the pictures, they were installed after I took these pictures)

If your business needs an update to make it a more enjoyable place to work, contact us today!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

BEFORE:

Exposed Pipes:

AFTER:

Covered pipes, re-route air vents:

Update Your House!

2012-06-08T09:12:00.003-07:00

This customer had a small budget and wanted to update several things to their house. We helped them come up with several solutions and maximized every dollar. Here are the pictures!

If your house needs updates, contact us today!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

New countertops, refurbished cabinets, tiled backsplash:

Updated Kitchen:

New Tile flooring:

Different tile patterns to transition to another room:

Tiled stairs:

New Tile Surround in bathroom:

Update your house today!

Bathroom Makeover

2012-06-06T07:09:00.000-07:00

Our customer wanted to update their bathroom with new tile, fixtures, paint, cabinets and countertop. Here are the pictures of the completed project.

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

New cabinets, mirror, counter and fixtures:

Tile shower:

Update your bathroom today!

Kitchen Remodel

2012-06-04T14:02:00.001-07:00

I know its always fun to see before and after pictures, but I have been so busy lately that I forgot to take before pics of this job. We completely remodeled our customers kitchen. New layout, new cabinets, new tile, new lighting, new everything and it turned out great! Enjoy the pictures I did remember to take!

If you or someone you know are in need of a kitchen makeover contact us today!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

Beautiful cabinets, tile, countertops and opening into living area with two different bar spaces:

Doors into office and laundry and now big enough to have a kitchen island:

New lighting and custom made cabinets:

What a great kitchen!

Thank You for Voting Parker Homes & Renovations Best Builder 2012!

2012-06-03T15:08:00.001-07:00

We would just like to take a moment and thank everyone for voting us Comal County best builder 2012.

We are truly honored.

We do a Little Bit of Everything!

2012-05-27T09:29:00.001-07:00

Although the possibilities are endless, here are a few examples of things we can do. If you can dream it up, we can help create it! We are always up for a challenge!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

Re-finish an antique Vanity and Bench:

Custom built vanity:

Custom Built Entertainment Center (Before we stained it):

Waterproofing Showers:

Custom Built Vent:

Waterproofing Showers:

Inset Soap Dishes:

Cabinet Building:

Laying Floors (Wood, Tile, Carpet, etc):

Custom Made Doors:

Demolition:

New Home: Havenwood- Slab & Begin Framing

2012-05-26T08:11:00.000-07:00

Here's a new custom home we have going on in Havenwood (http://www.havenwoodtexas.com/), a great neighborhood here in New Braunfels. This floorplan was custom designed by us to fit the needs of our customers. This is a standard feature when building with us. When making one of the biggest purchases of your life, we want to make sure you are completely happy and comfortable in your new home. We will change any aspect of a floorplan until we get it to your liking. If you are interested in walking through this floorplan with me, please contact me today! Its a must-see design/layout.

830.626.3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

Slab is bagged:

Drain lines are in:

Water Lines going in:

Starting to Pour:

Pouring:

Slab is poured:

Recessed garage:

Courtyard entry:

Front:

Framing Begins:

Front Entry Tower:

Courtyard Entry to House:

Master Looking out back:

Front of House:

Check back soon for more progress pictures!

Convert Tub Space Into Shower

2012-05-18T06:51:00.002-07:00

This customer had a sunken tub they wanted removed and converted into a shower. They wanted to save money and salvage as much as possible so we came up with a great solution to tie in the old with the new. Take a look at the before and after pictures below:

If your tub/shower is in need of a makeover, contact us today!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

BEFORE:

New waterproofing installed:

AFTER:

We saved the top half of the tile that was there and blended with a contrasting new tile that went well together. The customer loved the colors and the spacious new shower!

Shower Seat:

We also installed a frameless shower door/glass wall that really gave this shower a great look

Rustic Cabin

2012-05-14T12:03:00.000-07:00

Check out this great rustic cabin we completed for one of our customers. He wanted a "man cave" that he could escape to or guests could enjoy while visiting, and we think its the perfect hideaway spot, right in his backyard! Let us know if you are in need of a spot to get away to!

parkerrenovations@att.net

830-626-3350

Bathroom:

Entry into bathroom:

Bathroom:

Concrete Shower:

Exterior:

Living Area:

Entry:

Main Room:

The Perfect Hideaway Spot:

Convert Room Into Garage

2012-05-11T13:08:00.000-07:00

This customer was trying to sell their house and thought that converting an extra bedroom into a 3rd car garage would help it sell quicker. We got it taken care of and with a seamless transition. And sure enough their home sold not long after! Let us know if you are in need of adding some resale value to your home!

parkerrenovations@att.net

830-626-3350

www.parkercustomhome.com

Demo Begins:

New Opening Cut:

New Door Installed & Driveway Addition Poured:

Staining Begins:

Complete:

Inside:

Parker Homes Presents: Extreme Playhouse Raffle for Operation Finally Home

2012-04-02T14:57:00.001-07:00

Our company has teamed up with “Operation FINALLY HOME” to raise money for the non-profit organization through a raffle/giveaway of a custom made playhouse built by us. Operation FINALLY HOME is an award winning program created by bay area builders association to support our troops. Operation finally home was established in 2005 as a non-partisan/non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Operation finally home’s mission is to provide custom made mortgage free homes to wounded and disabled veterans and the widows of the fallen in an effort to get their lives back on track and become productive members of their communities. Operation finally home partners with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help severely wounded heroes and their families’ transition from the battlefront to the home front and help them succeed in their challenging new world so they may ultimately enjoy a productive and rewarding life. This organization builds all over the U.S. and has even built right here in our wonderful town.

We were approached by the coordinator of New Braunfels KidsFest, Tammy Wood, to come up with something that our company could share at the event. We had been in talks with Operation Finally Home for a while on ways to help out and thought this would make for a great opportunity to raise some funds for the organization. We will be building a custom playhouse to be raffled off at the event. 100 % of the proceeds go towards Operation Finally Home. Parker Homes & Renovations will not make any money off this project whatsoever. New Braunfels Kidsfest will take place on April 21-22 (Saturday-Sunday) at Rockin’ R in Gruene. Our plan is to stage a sort of “Extreme Playhouse Makeover” by building the actual playhouse there at Rockin’ R in Gruene over the 2 day event. We are selling raffle tickets now and will also sell them there at the event. The winner will be drawn and announced at NB Kidsfest on Sunday, April 22^nd at 5:30 PM. You do not have to be present to win. If the winner is out of the New Braunfels area, they will be responsible for delivery of the playhouse.

TICKETS:
$5 for 1 Ticket
$10 for 3 Tickets

Tickets are being sold at the following places until April 20th:

The Oyster Bar (203 S. Seguin Ave.)

Miller & Miller Insurance (400 W. San Antonio St.)
Studio of Dance (1389 C Industrial Dr.)
Gruene United Methodist Church (2629 Common St.)

You can also contact us at 830-626-3350 or parkerrenovations@att.net to buy tickets before the event!
Tickets will then be available at NB Kidsfest April 21-22nd at Rockin' R in Gruene.

You do not have to be from New Braunfels to buy raffle tickets!
Simply go to http://babasupport.org/index.php?id=6 and donate through their Paypal. Be sure to put "Parker Homes Extreme Playhouse Raffle" in the Purpose/Memo line. Send us an email at parkerrenovations@att.net as well so we can be sure/double check that your raffle gets in the drawing. If you win and are out of the New Braunfels area, you will be responsible for delivery or you can always donate the playhouse to a local church/school/someone in need. Thanks for your support!

Front Rendering of Playhouse:

Operation Finally Home artwork hanging up by the secret bookshelf door inside:

Back Rendering of Playhouse:

Window seat with Kid-Sized Table. That wall will be half metal (for magnetic fun) and half Chalkboard (for artistic fun)

Overview of Floorplan:

Secret Room complete with sliding bookshelf door, a ladder that goes up to a look out loft and yet another secret room under the loft with an exit to the covered back porch.

Be sure to get your tickets today!

This playhouse will be AWESOME!

Concrete Countertops!

2012-01-28T08:18:00.000-08:00

In need of some new countertops? Have you considered concrete?

They can be done in a wide variety of styles and colors. They are handmade and can be customized with endless possibilities for shape, size, edge style, color, design, etc. They are sturdy, long-lasting and unique- great for indoor or outdoor areas!

830-626-3350

parkerrenovations@att.net

www.parkerrenovations.com

Check out some of these counters we've created:

New Home: Hill Country- More Pics

2012-01-25T14:30:00.000-08:00

Here are a few more pics from the Hill Country home we built. Enjoy!

Parkerrenovations@att.net

830-626-3350

www.parkerrenovations.com

Back of House:

Hill Country View:

Office:

Master Bedroom looking out on to back deck:

Master Fireplace:

Master Bedroom:

Living Room:

Looking into Kitchen/Dining area:

Big windows for a big view!:

Kitchen:

Guest Bath:

Back Deck: