HBA remodelers demonstrate products, trade

Professionals and the public alike will get to see more than 100 exhibitors of state-of-the-art remodeling products and services at the upcoming HBA Remod-eling Show.

Produced by the HBA Remodelors Council of the Home Builders Associa-tion of Greater Springfield, this year's show will be held Friday-Sunday, Sept. 21-23 at the University Plaza Trade Center, 625 St. Louis St.

The Remodeling Show, which debuted in 2000, is expected to be even more successful this year, according to HBA Executive Officer Matt Morrow, as people look for ways to conserve energy and make better overall use of their homes while heading into winter.

"The Remodeling Show is a great opportunity for people who own a home and are looking to expand, improve, or just change the look of their home in some way," Morrow said. Morrow promises a top quality show featuring "only the most reputable and trustworthy remodeling contractors and suppliers in the area."

According to the HBA, Springfield and Greene County in the year 2000 saw more than $76 million invested in approximately 2,000 remodeling and repair projects. Additionally, the Na-tional Association of Home Builders estimates that in the year 2001, expenditures nationwide for maintenance, re-pairs and improvements to residential properties will reach $156 billion.

Morrow said those numbers "show that the public needs ready access to established, reputable remodelers." The Remodeling Show, he said, is designed "to provide information and education to the public about the remodeling process through interaction with expert remodelers and suppliers."

The show is a non-selling event; exhibitors do not sell goods or services on-site, but concentrate on simply showing and demonstrating their products.

In addition to the exhibits, the show features several seminars on remodeling subjects.

Hours are Friday, 12 noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, children under 12 free.

More information about the 2001 HBA Remodeling Show can be found by contacting the HBA office or visiting the organization's Web site at www.spring fieldhba.com.

Schedule of Seminars

Friday, Sept. 21

2 p.m. Water Gardens Aquatico

4 p.m. Professional Golfing Rick Grayson

Saturday, Sept. 22

11 a.m. Remodeling How to Avoid the Nightmare HBA Remodelors Council, Russell Caldwell

12:30 p.m. Remodel Your Kitchen Kitchenland, Metro, Sam Bradley

2 p.m. The Advantages of Granite Counter Tops Advantage Stone

3:30 p.m. Remodel Your Bathroom American Glass, Taylor Marble, Roland Shultz

5 p.m. Winterize Your Landscape In-vestment Watersmith, Myron Royce Farms

6:30 p.m. Water Gardens Aquatico

Sunday, Sept. 23

12:30 p.m. How to Select a Remodeler HBA Remodelers Council, Russell Caldwell

2 p.m. Outdoor Landscaping Wick-man Gardens

3:30 Remodel Your Kitchen Alpine, Colt, Russell Caldwell