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HOME AUGUST 2019 2 Distributed by: ©2018 by Conley Media Waukesha County Home is published monthly by Conley Media - Waukesha County, 801 N. Barstow St., Waukesha, WI 53186. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the publisher. A publication of Conley Media Sales Director: Jim Baumgart 262/513-2621 jbaumgart@conleynet.com Editor: Dan Muckelbauer 262/513-2626 dmuck@conleynet.com Production: Patricia Scheel 262/513-2690 pscheel@conleynet.com Home Volume 8 ■ Number 8 ■ August 2019 host of the podcast "The Home Building Hero (https://belmanhomes.com/pod- casts/)," said dark colors, such as grays and browns, are in when it comes to exterior home colors and trim. "You're going to see more use of black (-trimmed) windows," he said. New door styles, like Shaker doors, rather than traditional two-panels, in dark colors, are also popular. Stained cedar, stone and other natural materials are incorporated in many of the homes' exteri- or designs. Quartz countertops, French gold accents on lighting fixtures, and LED lighting are a few interior design trends reflected in this year's parade homes. Many homes are equipped with cutting-edge "smart" tech- nology activated with phone apps, such as deadbolt locks, cameras, alarms, thermo- stats, and lighting with dimmer switches. "Sustainable features are always popular," Belman said. This year, parade attendees can visit MBA exhibitor tents and meet home remodeling and repair experts and real estate professionals. "People interested in building or buying a new home, remodeling or gathering ideas for home improvement projects will have the opportunity to inter- act with the area's top experts in the field," Riley said. Parade of Homes From Page 1 Submitted photo Open-concept homes are a continuing trend in the home industry. With empty nesters desiring to entertain, it will be amped up at this year's MBA Parade of HOmes. The Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA) 74th annual Parade of Homes, running Saturday through Sept. 2, will be at the following three Waukesha County locations: ■ Aero Park: developed by Westridge Builders, located just north of Highway K on Lisbon Road in Menomonee Falls. ■ White Oak Conservancy: developed by Zach Building Company, located just feet from Lapham Peak Unit — Kettle Moraine State Forest in the Town of Delafield. ■ Twin Pine Farm: developed by Point Real Estate, located off Lake Five Road in the Town of Lisbon. More than 35,000 visitors are expected to tour the homes over the course of the three-week event. Visitors interested in building or buying a new home, remodeling or gathering ideas for home improvement projects will have the opportunity to interact with the area's top experts in the field. Tickets for the 2019 MBA Parade of Homes allow entry into each of the three subdivisions once. They are available at parade entrances and at MBA- paradeofhomes.com for $15 for adults; $7 for sen- iors (65 and older) and children ages 3-12; and free for children under 3. Special events and promotions will be held throughout the event,Two-for-one Days, Realtor Days, and Military and Emergency Service Person- nel Appreciation Days. Visit MBAparadeofhomes.com for information about the subdivisions, builders and homes, as well as driving directions and tickets. MBA Parade of Homes in Waukesha County Benefits of LED lighting When choosing a lighting system for your home exterior, you want a durable, beauti- ful solution. With LED technology, you can get incredible results at an amazing value. ■ Long-lasting: LED lights can last tens of thousands of hours, usually five times longer than other lights. This means you should not need to replace an LED light for many years, making them a valuable, has- sle-free investment. This is especially bene- ficial for outdoor lights that are difficult to reach such as those in trees or on poles. ■ Durability: If you have ever handled an LED light, you might have an idea of how durable they are. One of the benefits of LED lighting that makes it so effective in the outdoors is its ability to withstand wind, rain and exposure. ■ Energy efficient: One of the greatest benefits of LED lighting is their energy effi- ciency. Unlike CFL and incandescent bulbs, nearly all of an LED's energy goes toward lighting rather than heating a space. This can significantly impact your energy bill and help keep electricity costs low. ■ Versatility: Used in a wide variety of applications, LED lighting is extremely ver- satile. It can be used in hot and cold envi- ronments, making it an ideal option for any use. LED lights can also produce different colors and effects through dimmable set- tings and controllable light distribution. With so many varieties of lights to choose from, you can achieve a soft, warm, bright or cool effect depending on your preference.

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