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We are very thankful to have you as a client or friend,

and in the spirit of giving…

please enjoy this gift certificate for work done before the end of the year!

2 FREE HOURS of Handyman Work

based on the purchase of 8 hours of handyman services

Let us help you get those Honey-Do Lists done before the holidays!

Rabatin named Vice Chair for BIAWC Home Show

Tally Rabatin, co-owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen in Bellingham, accepted the vice chairperson position for the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County for the 2009-2010 Show years. Rabatin has served on the committee for two years, as well as sponsor the 2009 Home and Garden Show.

Peterson to act as 2009-2010 Master Remodelers Council President

Matt Peterson, co-owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, accepted the President position for the Master Remodeler’s Council, a division of the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County, for the 2009 calendar year. Peterson accepts this position after holding the Vice President for the 2008 year, and hopes to continue the group’s mission to educate homeowners on their remodeling options. DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen is winner of the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year for 2008, and is located at 3311 Northwest Ave in Bellingham.

Rabatin joins Lydia Place Board of Directors

Rabatin, co-owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, joined the Lydia’s Place board. Rabatin is dedicated to the Lydia’s Place mission statement, and supporting the work of the staff and volunteers. Rabatin is also involved with the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, the Whatcom Young Professionals, Whatcom Women in Business, and the Building Industry Association. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen,winner of the 2008 Small Business of the Year, is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is proud to announce...

that Rex Broward of Better Built Systems has joined DreamMaker as the General Manager. Rex brings over 20 years of experience and is a joy to work with! Because of his expertise we are now taking on some new business ventures including commercial remodeling, additions and exterior renovations, as well as any flood, fire, or mold issues. Please contact us if you have any questions on our new service offerings.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen wins Small Business of the Year Award from the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce.... Click on the image below to watch our award video.

Bonnie Rabatin, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, certified by National Association of Home Builders for Aging in Place

With approximately 15.30% of WA residents over the age of 60, and that number expected to grow as the Baby Boomer generation continues to reach retirement age, more people are updating their bathrooms with safety in mind, according to Bonnie Rabatin, of DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen in Bellingham.

Rabatin completed the National Association of Home Builder's Aging in Place certification to better educate clients about their options. The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen certified by NAHB for Green Building

Tally Rabatin, co-owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, completed the National Association of Home Builder's Green Program certification to better educate clients about their options. The National Association of Home Builders Certified Green Professional designation recognizes builders, remodelers and other industry professionals who incorporate green building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction.

Classwork leading to the designation provides a solid background in green building methods, as well as the tools to reach consumers, from the organization leading the charge to provide market-driven green building solutions to the home building industry.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Co-Owner Verifying Green Credentials of Homes

Tally Rabatin, design manager/co-owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen in Bellingham, recently became certified to verify the green credentials of houses for the National Association of Home Builders.

Rabatin meets with builders, conducts inspections and documents performance tests to determine whether a house meets the criteria of the NAHB's National Green Building Program. Rabatin completed training in green and sustainable home construction. She then passed a test to become an accredited, third-party certifier.

Rabatin evaluates seven aspects of a home seeking certification from the National Green Building Program: Site, Resource Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, Homeowner Education and Global Impact.

"As more people begin to claim their products are 'green,' it's important that home buyers can trust certification from a third-party inspector," Rabatin said. "Also, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen now is better equipped to serve customers seeking green remodeling options."

Rabatin also is certified as a designer by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. She is active in Whatcom Young Professionals and the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County.

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Owner Named to Two Local Boards

Matt Peterson, owner of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen in Bellingham, recently was selected to serve on the boards of two local trade organizations.

Peterson was named to the Builder's Board of the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County. He also has accepted the position of vice president of the Master Remodelers Council and will lead its education efforts.

"I'm honored to be selected for leadership positions in both of these excellent organizations," Peterson said. "Members in the BIAWC and Master Remodelers Council constantly seek to improve their skills and knowledge."

Peterson has more than seven years of experience in remodeling. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, located at 3311 Northwest Ave., earned the Remodeler's Excellence Award for 2006 from BIAWC in the category of residential kitchen remodels costing over $60,000.

DREAMMAKER BATH & KITCHEN DESIGNERS RECEIVE NATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Bonnie Rabatin and Tally Rabatin of DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen are new members of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Both designers received their certification after completing a mandated amount of credit hours in their respective fields. The National Kitchen and Bath Association is a national organization that provides continuing education as well as offers conferences and trainings for new product launches. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen is excited to add these certifications to their list of accolades in the professional field of kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

Northwest Business Monthly August 2007

DREAMMAKER EARNS REMODEL AWARD

DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen in Bellingham was recently awarded the annual Remodeler's Excellence Award for 2006 from the Building Industry Association of Whatcom County.

DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen's award was in the category for a kitchen remodel costing over $60,000. The kitchen was completed last July in Deming.

"Our goal was to create a space in the home that was not just functional but also livable," said Tally Rabatin, office manager. For more information, call 738-8525.

Bellingham Herald

GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen, 3311 Northwest Avenue, entertained and hosted friends, clients and family at their grand opening and ribbon cutting. New owner Matt Peterson, with scissors, and office manager Tally Rabatin, holding ribbon next to Matt, have updated and overhauled the business and is now accepting new clients planning a remodel or build.

The Whatcom Business Advocate February 2007