Best of Clark County 2010
REMODELER, BUILDER: Fazzolari Custom Homes, Inc.
Building from scratch or renovating an existing home, Columbian readers chose Fazzolari Custom Homes as the best builder and remodeler in Clark County.
As a builder, Fazzolari has twice been featured in the Clark County Parade of Homes, including the 2005 show in Washougal's River View Terrace. Fazzolari's home, “The Giving House,” won four People's Choice awards: Best of Show, Best Landscaping, Best Architectural Design and Best Interior Design.
Fazzolari Custom Homes can work with you to build the house of your dreams -- on your lot or theirs. Additionally, they work on smaller commercial projects, limiting their services to building two stories or less as well as tenant improvement.
Speaking of tenant improvement, Fazzolari has also been quite successful with their remodeling service. Fazzolari won the "Best Transformation" award, from design to completion, for the 2008 Remodelers Tour. The builder also offers exterior painting, framing, finishing work, deck and concrete and foundation services.
WINNER REMODELER: Fazzolari Custom Homes, Inc., 12913 NW 25th Court, Vancouver, WA 98685, 360-571-7027
WINNER BUILDER: Fazzolari Custom Homes, Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Becky Dunning at Combined Elements
A former furniture store owner, Becky Dunning sold the shop to focus on her true passion: interior design. For the second year in a row, the results show it was the right move.
This year, Dunning won the award while at Combined Elements Design, turning uninspired spaces into rooms with desired feel and function. Focusing on hard surfaces, lighting, millwork and paint colors, Dunning consults with homeowners and home builders alike.
Her reward is your reaction: "I love it when homeowners realize how fun and easy it can be when building or remodeling their home."
WINNER: Becky Dunning at Combined Elements, 360-901-0732
RUNNERS-UP: PS and Co., Distinctively Homes
PAINT STORE: Miller Paint Co.
When it comes to paint, you went with the companies that have over a combined 250 years of experience. And while Sherwin Williams certainly offers all the colors and styles you desire, Miller Paint was the choice as Clark County's best paint store.
Miller Paint has been in the business nearly 120 years and provides all the experience and knowledge to help you select the right palette for whatever job you have in mind. The new "Color Is..." selection offers 1,320 different colors; a comprehensive list of whites and neutrals, classic colors and the latest in complex and sophisticated shades.
WINNER: Miller Paint Co., various locations, including select Fred Meyer stores
RUNNER-UP: Sherwin Williams
GARDEN CENTER: Shorty's Nursery
Hi-School Garden Centers dot the area and Yard N' Garden Land is a popular garden center in West Vancouver. It’s Shorty's -- with locations in Ridgefield and Cascade Park – that rose to the top to meet your gardening needs.
From a small package of seeds to cubic yard after yard of soil and enhancements, Shorty's Nursery has been helping fulfill outdoor garden needs for more than 40 years. And independent and family-owned business, Shorty's provides soil testing, home delivery and rental equipment.
Shorty's further solidified their place in the community, hosting the Hough Mardi Gras this year.
WINNER: Shorty's Nursery, 10006 Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98664, 360-892-7880; 705 NE 199th St., Ridgefield, WA, 98642, 360-887-3936
RUNNERS-UP: Yard N’ Garden Land, Hi-School Garden Centers
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT: Sam Mikel, Scott Mikel and Associates
In every marriage, a little give-and-take is necessary. Last year, readers selected Scott Mikel as the best Clark County realtor. This year, the title went to his wife, Sam Mikel of Scott Mikel and Associates.
Sam Mikel has been a Washington State real estate broker for 30 years, providing service and knowledge of the Vancouver area for both buyers and sellers. Not only do her clients appreciate her work, but her peers do as well, voted one of the 10 Top Clark County Realtors three times.
WINNER: Sam Mikel, Scott Mikel and Associates, 3502 Washington St., Vancouver, WA, 98660, 360-816-8800
HARDWARE STORE: Parkrose Hardware
When Parkrose Hardware first opened their Vancouver store in 2004, the shop focused on customer service and a broad range of products not typically found in larger, big-box stores. It must be working. This is the second time in as many years they've been named as the best in Clark County.
Independently owned and in business for over 40 years, Parkrose hangs their hat on an extensive array of nuts, bolts and fasteners. The store also offers plenty of other products and services, including sharpening, steel and custom class cutting and job-site delivery.
WINNER: Parkrose Hardware, 16509 SE 1st St., Vancouver, WA, 98684, 360-693-7881
RUNNERS-UP: Hi-School Hardware, Lutz Hardware
