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Meet the award winners of the Lake Erie LifeStyle home remodeling contest.

Brace yourself. You're going to want to remodel. Once you see the winners and other entrants in the GoErie.com remodeling contest, you're going to get the bug to replace something. Maybe move a wall. Or maybe not, but the entries were impressive.

In all, 20 homeowners entered their impressive before and after photos of their bathrooms and kitchens, and readers voted on their favorites. The winners are:Brian and Lisa Waugaman for best bath and Christopher and Stephanie Rhodes for best kitchen.

A new century takes over master bath

Brian and Lisa Waugamandidn't really plan to gut their 1999 master bathroom. It all started innocently enough when they wanted to just update it. "We had started to tear down the wallpaper to repaint, and we were going to keep it pretty much the same," Lisa Waugaman said.

But then her husband Brian noted that they had not used the large Jacuzzi tub more than 10 times in 17 years. "We knew it needed to go, along with all the oak cabinets and large mirrors. The ongoing joke in our house was '1999 called and wanted their bathroom back,'" Lisa Waugaman said.

Gutting the space enabled them to move things around and add a double vanity with more storage, a large walk-in shower and a totally different look that provided a bit of industrial charm. This Waterford couplefound most of what they needed locally. "We were really lucky. We wanted the chalk paint look, and we found the cabinetry at Legion Plumbing. It was the last of that cabinetry; it was scheduled to be discontinued," she said.The spacious shower includesdual shower heads in the ceiling and a shower wand.

The Waugamans had hiredPrestige Services, of Harborcreek, to do the work after meeting the owner at the 2016 Home and Garden Expo. Prestige also crafted handmade barn doors to complete the look. The combination of stainless steel sinks, rustic looking flooring and distressed white cabinetry achieved what Waugaman called Industrial Farm Chic.

The Waugamans also selected Prosource for flooring and shower tiles along with some fixtures.The process started in October and wrapped up in December.

Would they change anything? Not really. The dramatic change in appearance provided a winning combination.

One wall kitchen

Stephanie Rhodes said that she and her husband, Christopher, and their families and friends, worked to completely renovate the kitchen in their Edinboro home. The former kitchen was bound by a few walls, and the couple decided to remove the wall between the kitchen and dining room and open it all to the living room as well. While trusses supported the ceiling, Stephanie Rhodes said she wanted a barn beam to add some aesthetics. "It just wasn't feasible, but we asked Hobbs Lumber to make a beam that we wrapped and stained," she said.

Stephanie Rhodes said this wasn't the first remodeling project she and her husband had tackled. As fans of Pinterest and HGTV, she shared that she is always changing up her home design. "It's a joke to friends," she said.

The former kitchen had dark cabinets and light laminate flooring, but the couple chose to install dark flooring and light cabinetry the exact opposite of what they'd had. Stephanie said she loved dark cabinets but decided the espresso floor would make a nice base and contrast for the cabinetry. "It's not a large space and we didn't want it to look too dark," she said.

The Edinboro couple found everything they wanted locally with some knickknacks from antiques shops. Cabinetry, quartz counters and appliances were from Home Depot with some other appliances from Sears. The colors were based on popular colors and trends. "The gray grabbed me, and we had worked with Home Depot before. This was by far the biggest remodel though," she said.

In crafting the spacious island, Rhodes said it was a must because she knew she had really only one wall for cabinets. The outside wall had patio doors and windows and the space was open to the living room and dining area. Rhodes said she wanted cabinetry and workspace and it all worked out with cabinets the entire way around the island. When it came to lighting, the couple added a bit of industrial charm with pendant lights over the island and a more industrial fixture over the dining area. She found everything she wanted from the Hite Company in Millcreek. "They were wonderful. They had exactly what we wanted, and we could order anything we needed," she said.

The couple followed national trends that National Kitchen and Bath Magazine noted as topping the charts. White and gray are the latest home decor colors, and the magazine says wood cabinets are the top choice and quartz countertops get the nod over granite and other surfaces.

"We wanted to mix old and new but keep it clean and simple," Rhodes said.The DIY project included a lot of help from friends and family, so the project took about three months, she said, but they saved a lot of money. "We had a tight budget, and now we can all gather in one space without being cramped," she said.

Stylish entries

While two homeowners were named winners, all of the entries showed off a flair for some fabulous design trends.Ceramic tile that looks like wood, vessel bowl sinks and a whole lot more were among the contemporary items Erie homeowners added to their kitchens and baths when remodeling. In addition, crown molding added some finishing touches and industrial lighting was a big winner.Double vanities and dual mirrors replaced single vanities and subway tile, mosaic borders and frosted glass were among the popular items.

Many of the entrants were unafraid to move walls, and it enabled them to create amazing spaces.

Winners will receive $100 gift cards. To see all the entries, visitwww.GoErie.com/remodel, but be warned, you'll want to remodel something. LEL

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WILMINGTON, DEL. More than 123 million home improvement projects, not including routine maintenance,were carried out in the United States in 2013-2015 in 43.9 million households.This accounts for a total of more than$431.1 billion dollars in expenses, according to the latest data released from the 2015 American Housing Survey, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Fixr.com, a site that provides cost guides, comparisons, and term cheat sheets for remodeling, installation and repair projects, analyzed the AHS data to determine how Americans are spending their money on home improvements. Around one-third, or 33.6 percent, of owner-occupied units completed at least one home improvement project for energy-efficiency purposes, 6.8 percent to improve accessibility for an elderly person or person with a disability, and 3.5 percent carried out at least one project to prepare the home for sale.

The median expenditure per job was $1,200, and out of all the home improvement projects, nearly 62 percent were carried out by professionals, while the remaining 38 percent were DIY. Moreover, 77.5 percent of respondents used cash savings as the primary source for funding these projects.

Americans spent 27.6 percent for projects such aswater pipes, plumbing fixtures, heating upgrades and electrical wiring,among other interior fixes. In this category, upgrades to HVAC equipment represent 9.3 percent of total expenditures with an average of $3,092, which is above the median.

Kitchen remodeling accounted for 10.9 percent or projects andbathroom remodeling, 8.7 percent. The remaining expenditures were as follows: exterior additions and replacements, 27.9 percent; lot or yard additions, 12.4 percent; disaster repairs, 5 percent; and other room additions and renovations, 7.4 percent.

Fixr.com compared historical data from the 2011 and 2013 surveys and found that despite a decline in home improvement expenses from 2012 to 2013, the latest numbers show a very considerable upturn.

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A duplex is a way for families to live together but also apart. This living arrangement has worked for the McKevitt sisters of St. Paul since 1989.

Its been a good solution for us, says Peggy McKevitt, each having our own place, but we share lawn work and snow shoveling. We also have a common washer and dryer in the basement, but other than that, we have separate entrances.

It also makes it easier when it comes time to remodel: Each sister can get her own way.

My style is more traditional, says Susan McKevitt, and hers is a little more contemporary.

The sisters hired David Heide Design Studio to help them remodel the cramped kitchens of their 1926 Arts & Crafts duplex on Jefferson Avenue in the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood: The two kitchens will be on display this weekend as part of the 30th annual Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour.

It was just time, Susansays of the outdated kitchens. Something had to be done.

Through the years, the sisters had focused on their careers Susan is a registered nurse, Peggy has worked in human resources. Their co-owned duplex has always been a sturdy backdrop to their lives: Its a true duplex (one unit up and one unit down), built in 1926, structurally sound, says Susan. The sisters have donesome updating through the years: After they bought the duplex in the 1980s, they ripped out the the wall-to-wall carpeting, refinishing the hardwood floors underneath; they also remodeled each of their bathrooms in 2002; they replaced the roof.

Until now, the kitchens had only been tweaked.

We had both put in wallpaper, we had both put in dishwashers, we had both replaced a refrigerator, Peggy says.

It was minor decorating rather than structural changes, says Susan. The lower kitchen Peggys had had some remodeling (before 1989). Mine was older it had a metal sink and no cupboards. I had a few cabinets made for mine, nothing major.

There was nothing really wrong with the kitchens, says Peggy. They just needed to be updated.

Thanks to going on previous home tours through the years, the sisters knew who they wanted to hire for the renovations.

We had always liked David Heide, says Peggy. I think he has a good sense of how to put a new kitchen in an old house and make it look like it fits. He has a good use of color, too neither of us wanted a white kitchen.

The kitchens were reworked with the help of Kyle Veldhouse, an architect on staff at the studio.

Before, the two kitchens were typical of the cramped and closed-off kitchens in old apartments in St. Paul. Now, thanks to partially opening up a wall in each kitchen, the kitchens appear lighter and bigger.

That was the biggest decision, says Heide. At first, they didnt want to do that and we were truthfully ambivalent about it. We wanted to give the client what they wanted. But, because it was important that they understand the choice, we worked to explain to them the nature between the spaces and the sight lines, how it would give them more of an experience of windows around them. Once we convinced them that it wouldnt be done in a way that would be sacrilegious to the rest of the unit, they were able to get behind it. And I think the way that we detailed the lower portions of the oak walls and trimmed the openings really helps define them as separate spaces while allowing a visual connection to the rest of the unit.

Although Heide says that kitchen remodels can typically cost as much as three or four new cars, the sisters did their best to keep costs down.

We didnt move the plumbing, mechanicals or electrical, says Susan. We kept the floor plans the same. The kitchens are so small, you cant move anything around, anyway. And even if we had wanted to, there was a staircase in the way.

The kitchens are much more stylish now: Think stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, open cabinetry, farmhouse sinks.

Our friends are always surprised at how much bigger the kitchens look even though theyre still the exact same size, says Peggy.

The style of each kitchen is different, though.

Peggys kitchen, on the first floor, features a contemporary look of blue subway tile, gray soapstone countertops and a combination of blue and white cabinetry. Susans more traditional kitchen on the second floor has a green and cream color scheme with bead board paneling and granite countertops. Both have hardwood flooring that is original to the duplex (although Peggys flooring looks newer becausehad been covered with vinyl tiles).

Its a fun opportunity for people to see two different takes on the same solution, says Heide.

But even though the sisters now have two new kitchens, sometimes they only need one. Like last weekend.

On Sunday, we went shopping at Talbots and then Susan cooked salmon for dinner, says Peggy.

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The remodeling industry expects strong growth in coming years, thanks to baby boomers. (Gerald Herbert / Associated Press)

By Joyce M. Rosenberg Associated Press

NEW YORK If you build it, they will stay.

The small businesses that dominate the home remodeling industry are expecting robust growth in the next few years, thanks partly to baby boomers who want to remain in their homes.

Home remodelers say theyve had a pickup in projects from boomers who are in or approaching retirement and are seeking to modify their houses. Its a trend known as aging in place, an alternative to moving to smaller quarters or a warmer climate.

Many of these homeowners are hoping to make their surroundings easier to manage and safer in case they have health problems.

Theyre replacing bathtubs with walk-in showers, installing safety rails, widening doorways and building ramps features known as universal design since they can be used by anyone, regardless of physical ability. Boomers are also redoing their kitchens and sprucing up other areas since theyre staying put, they want to enjoy their surroundings.

Zach Tyson estimates that 30 to 40 percent of his revenue is now coming from boomer renovations, up from 15 to 20 percent five years ago. Most of the projects come from homeowners who are healthy and mobile now, but want to be prepared if illness or injury hits.

Besides making bathrooms safer, theyre enlarging rooms so wheelchairs or walkers can be used more easily, and also to give the rooms a more open feel.

Its trending up, for sure, says Tyson, co-owner of Tyson Construction in Destrehan, Louisiana.

The oldest of the 76.4 million boomers, the U.S. generation born after World War II, are turning 71 this year. As more of them retire and make decisions about where they want to live, there will be a great need for accessible housing, according to a report released in February by Harvard Universitys Joint Center for Housing Studies.

A large share of these households live in older homes in the Northeast and Midwest, where the housing stocks have few if any universal design features, the study said.

The report predicts home improvement spending by homeowners 65 and older will account for nearly a third of the total amount of remodeling dollars by 2025, more than twice the portion that group spent in 1995-2005. Owners age 55 and over already account for just over half of all home improvement spending.

The boomer activity seems to be driving the market, says Abbe Will, a research analyst at the Harvard center.

Thats a change from the past, when older homeowners generally handled maintenance, repairs and landscaping but tended not to renovate. And some of the boomer-driven remodeling is coming from younger homeowners who expect their parents might later come to live with them and want to be ready, Tyson says.

The requests Tiffany and Bryan Peters get from boomer customers include replacing traditional turning doorknobs with lever handles that can be pushed down. Homeowners want motion-sensor light switches and faucets, and non-slip flooring. In bathrooms, theyre replacing fixtures with models that are designed for people with disabilities showers than can accommodate wheelchairs, and toilets at the same height as wheelchairs, Tiffany Peters says.

Weve definitely experienced an increase in requests for aging-in-place work, says Peters, who with her husband owns a Handyman Connection franchise business in Winchester, Virginia. We get several requests a month.

Home remodeling companies began seeing an increase in boomer spending about 18 months ago and expect it to contribute to their growth in the next few years, says Fred Ulreich, CEO of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, a trade group.

We see this as something that is dramatically affecting the marketplace, Ulreich says.

Boomers typically live in homes that are several decades old, prime targets for remodeling, Ulreich says. Unless they move to a brand-new home thats designed for aging in place, their decision is likely to mean remodeling.

Sal Ferro says boomers are his biggest group of customers, but hes not getting many requests for aging-in-place projects. Its more renovations to make their homes more enjoyable.

Theyre finally getting the projects done that they always wanted. Theyre getting that kitchen or bathroom, says Ferro, owner of Alure Home Improvements, based in East Meadow, New York.

Some remodeling companies are specifically marketing to boomers, sending salespeople to trade expos and events those customers are likely to attend.

Miracle Method, a franchise business that refinishes kitchens and bathrooms, has increased its outreach to boomers, says Erin Gilliam, the companys marketing manager. Franchise owners say much of the 11 percent growth in the franchises overall business in the past year was driven by boomers, she says.

Gilliams husband, Gabriel, sees the trend in the franchise he owns in Salt Lake City. He estimates that revenue from boomers has risen between 10 and 20 percent, and the growth is prompting him to hire more workers. He has five staffers now, having added one per month the past three months, and expects to reach 10 in the next year.

Im hiring as quickly as I can, he says.

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In comparison to the bottoms that new residential construction and architecture billings reached during the Great Recession, the remodeling sector shrank less. In 2009, while many small builders went out of business and architects found themselves with fewer prospects, home improvements actually got a slight boost, backed by the Obama administration's economic stimulus package featuring tax benefits for remodeling projects. According to Metrostudy's Residential Remodeling Index (RRI), remodeling activity actually didn't hit its bottom until the tail end of 2011when the stimulus package ended, and the false dawn of a recovery in the sector was realized.

Since then, it's indisputable that remodeling activity has recovered at a far faster pace than new residential construction activity. The latest quarterly AIA Home Design Trends Survey (released in March) reported that amid the sectors responsible for work at architecture firms, remodeling still accounts for the largest share of business activity--a trend seen in results of the quarterly survey since the recession began. More specifically, demand for home additions and alterations account for the largest share of design activity, followed closely by kitchen and bath remodels.

According to REMODELING's annual Cost vs. Value report, the national average cost of a midrange kitchen remodel (minor or major), midrange bath remodel, and additions (be it a two-story, family room, or bathroom) are among the top 10 most expensive home improvement projects. They also are generally regarded as discretionary projects, as opposed to replacement work like installing a window or door when the old one breaks.

Craig Webb, editor-in-chief of REMODELING, says he has found that when times are hard and home prices are sluggish, the real estate professionals who provide value estimates in the Cost vs. Value project tend to be harder on discretionary rather than replacement work. After all, it's hard to sell a home at full price when the potential buyer can clearly see something that's broken. In addition, researcher at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University (JCHS) have found that people are less likely to commission discretionary projects during a downturn; the percentage of discretionary jobs as a share of all home improvement dropped from more than 40% in 2007 to around 33% in 2015. That makes sense, too: Consumers need to use their money for other things.

But since then, Webb says he's noticed that the payback at sales that real estate pros give for higher-priced remodeling projects have risen faster these past few Cost vs. Value surveys than has the payback for replacement work. Webb takes that as a sign real estate pros feel confident prices will keep rising, so an investment in a big-ticket project will be justified at resale. So remodelers should rejoice: Going forward, "investment in discretionary projects is expected to drive overall market growth," JCHS predicts.

High demand for the most expensive projects is nothing but good news for remodelers, as prices rise alongside demand. Over the past nine years, the national average cost for the 10 most expensive midrange projects in the Cost vs. Value report has grown significantly, following a dip after the fallout of the stimulus package. In 2017, the national average cost of the top three most expensive midrange projects all surpassed 2008 prices by over 20%.

The chart below breaks down the change in national average cost for the three most expensive midrange projects between 2008 and 2016, compared to 2017:

Compared to 2017, price growth of the three most expensive home improvement projects on average increased by double-digits in 2013 and 2014. While price growth has slowed in 2015 and 2016, it represents a much more stable growth that matches rising demand and is expected to continue.

The latest RRI release indicates that 2017 will be another big year for the remodeling sector, with the expectation that remodeling activity will rise 4.4%. The index has shown gains year-over-year for 19 consecutive quarters since 2011, but most significantly, the 4Q16 release reported that all 281 metropolitan statistical areas included in the index are expected to post annual gains in remodeling activity during 2017a first for the index.

Buyers face a tight resale market and new home prices continue to reach new highs (the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price Index exceeded its July 2006 peak in November 2016), making remodeling a favorable option for prospective buyers priced out of the new home market, and current homeowners hesistant to buy up. Compounded by employment growth and rising household income, Metrostudy chief economist Mark Boud anticipates the sector will continue to heat up over the next five years.

Remodelers are facing some of the same challenges as builders however, with labor shortages and the rising cost of materials threatening rising job costs that could turn off potential customers.

The drivers of potential growth in remodeling activity outnumber the deterrents, however. As droves of baby boomers prepare for retirement, rising mortgage rates (along with lack of affordable new homes and tight resale inventory) could deter boomers from uprooting in favor of making home modifications that allow aging-in-place.

Mortgage rates are forecast to increase through 2017 and beyond. We will be watching closely to see what happens in the remodeling market, when mortgage rates surpass the 5% mark," Boud said in the latest release of the RRI. "Higher rates will slow home sales and price appreciation, but the net positive for the remodeling industry will be a large number of households staying in the homes they locked-in at the 4%-or-below range, and choosing to renovate there."

And keep in mind that the baby boom generation has never operated in lockstep. Yes, a large number of boomers will want to stay where they areJCHS notes that health or financial reasons are likely to force boomers to leave as many as 12 million housing units between 2015 and 2025. "Many of these homes are well-suited for younger families in that they are typically older and more affordable," the Joint Center writes. "And given that older households generally live in their homes for some time and spend little on improvements in their later years, younger buyers of these homes will likely want to invest in significant upgrades."

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A complete filtered-water kitchen sink faucet is designed to combine the benefits of a standard single-lever faucet with an option to deliver on-demand filtered water.

Q: Were planning to remodel our tiny kitchen. We can only fit a smaller one-bowl kitchen sink, but Id like to have some extra features. I remember in a past article you mentioned adding a filtered-beverage faucet to your kitchen sink. I like the idea of having filtered water for beverages and cooking, but I dont want to clutter my small sink area with two faucets. Do they make versatile kitchen faucets that also work like beverage faucets?

A: Many kitchens, especially in city areas, have limited sink space. So, it makes sense that there are a few faucet and add-on filter options you can follow up with at your local plumbing supply center.

Since you are remodeling and starting new, I recommend looking for a complete filtered-water kitchen sink faucet. These all-in-one kitchen faucets are designed to combine the benefits of a standard single-lever kitchen faucet with an option to deliver on-demand filtered water.

With the on-demand option, you can wash dishes and fill buckets with non-filtered water and only use the filtered water when needed for drinking and cooking. This can extend the life of the built-in filter cartridge and declutter your smaller sink area.

Even though an all-in-one kitchen faucet is pricey, it can be a clear choice for adding filtered water to your kitchen.

Master contractor/plumber Ed Del Grande is known internationally as the author of the book Ed Del Grandes House Call, the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. For more information, visit eddelgrande.com.

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Dear Ed: Were planning to remodel our tiny kitchen. We can only fit a smaller size one-bowl kitchen sink, but Id like to have some extra features. I remember reading your past articles where you mentioned adding a filtered beverage faucet to your kitchen sink. I like the idea of having filtered water for beverages and cooking, but I dont want to clutter my small sink area with two faucets. Do they make versatile kitchen faucets that also work like beverage faucets?

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Dear Deb: Many kitchens, especially in city areas, have limited sink space. So, it makes sense that there are a few faucet and add-on filter options you can follow up with at your local plumbing supply center.

Since you are remodeling and starting new, I recommend looking for a complete filtered water kitchen sink faucet. These all-in-one kitchen faucets are designed nicely to combine the benefits of a standard single-lever kitchen faucet, along with an option to deliver on-demand filtered water.

With the on-demand option, you can wash dishes and fill buckets with non-filtered water and use the filtered water only when needed for drinking and cooking. This can extend the life of the built-in filter cartridge and declutter your smaller sink area.

Even though an all-in-one kitchen faucet is pricey, it can be a clear choice for adding filtered water to your kitchen.

Master Contractor/Plumber Ed Del Grande is author of the book Ed Del Grandes House Call, the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate. Visit eddelgrande.com or write eadelg@cs.com.

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It didnt take long for the partners at Molly Pitcher Brewing to start thinking about a second location after they set up shop in a converted auto dealership and garage at 10 E. South St. in September 2014.

Within a few months of opening the taproom on South Street, we realized that we had a good thing going, and this location wouldnt serve our, and our customers, needs for long, co-owner Mike Moll said.

And so the search began for a second location. Moll, along with partners Tim Fourlas and Brandon Bear, found what they needed at 139 W. High St. The is centrally located and accessible to both downtown foot traffic and to vehicle traffic, Moll said.

We have always said that Molly Pitcher is a Carlisle brewery, and it was the only option for us for expansion to stay downtown, he said.

Scaffolding and tarps are hiding the work now underway at the new location that will feature a taproom, bar and full restaurant. The building, owned by Caprice Properties LLC, will be renovated to feature a full-glass front and carriage house doors to the rear that will open to a plaza for outdoor seating.

We are working with Caprice Properties, which has proven their commitment and vision to make Carlisle a destination town, and it was a no-brainer to partner with them to enhance that further with a downtown brewery, Moll said.

By relocating the taproom to a second location, Molly Pitcher Brewing will be able to increase its production capacity on South Street to meet increased demand for their brews and ciders.

Rebecca Yearick, downtown coordinator for the Cumberland County Housing and Redevelopment Authority, presented the project to the Carlisle Borough Council earlier this year when it approved a $50,000 Carlisle Borough/Redevelopment Authority Commercial Revitalization Shopsteading Loan to help finance the build-out of the kitchen, and to buy fixtures, furnishings and equipment for the new location.

Yearick said the total project cost would be $231,600 with funding coming from owner equity, an owner contribution and an additional $50,000 loan from a private lender.

The facade work recently got a boost from Carlisle Borough Council, which approved a $24,000 streetview grant for the project.

The first phase of remodeling includes removing the current facade and resurfacing the roof. Moll said they hope to have the exterior work finished in midsummer, with the final fit and finish coming shortly thereafter. Moll said that once the upper level has been completed, the inside work will begin.

We expect to start working on the bar buildout in June, and the kitchen side in July, Moll said.

The new taproom and restaurant is expected to open in late September or early October.

The High Street location will have more than twice the seating capacity of the South Street location, as well as a large outdoor patio, multiple bathrooms and a full service kitchen.

We recognize that a brewery taproom is a unique environment, and we strive to maintain that same vibe that customers have come to know us for at the new location, Moll said.

The craft beer market, which has seen exponential growth in the past few years, is also a loyal one.

As more people are exposed to craft beer through friends, family and exploration, they usually never look back and will be craft drinkers for life, Moll said.

Craft beer drinkers also tend to have a sense of pride in their hometown breweries a reality that isnt lost on the partners behind Molly Pitcher Brewing.

We owe our success to every single customer that walks through our doors, and we are committed to continuing to provide a quality product, and a safe, comfortable and fun environment to reward them for their support, Moll said.

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