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OCTOBER 2021 HOME 3 MILWAUKEE — Last year in the midst of the pandemic, homeowners were rolling up their sleeves to tackle various DIY projects in and around their home. After that brief stint, many quickly realized the benefits of working with a professional, experienced contractor. "We're hearing more and more stories from the field about homeowners who have learned there are some projects that are above their 'pay grade' and require the expertise of a professional contractor or remodeler," said Diane Welhouse, executive director of NARI Milwaukee. "In some cases, homeowners started a project but weren't able to complete it on their own so our members are coming to the rescue." For those who have indoor and outdoor plans in mind, the NARI Home & Remodel- ing Show is the place to find qualified, trust- ed, local professionals who can do the job right. This year's show runs Oct. 15-17 at the Exposition Center at State Fair Park, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. More than 70 NARI Milwaukee members will be exhibiting and on hand to answer questions, make recommendations and pro- vide guidance, solutions and creative sug- gestions. In fact, now is the time for home- owners to line up contractors for their 2022 home improvement and remodeling proj- ects. Participating exhibitors at the NARI Home & Remodeling Show run the gamut of remodeling and home improvement servic- es and products — from design/build firms to specialized contractors for all areas of the home, including roofing, gutters, win- dows, doors, HVAC, electrical and more. To provide homeowners a foundational understanding of the remodeling process, NARI Milwaukee is hosting a series of edu- cation sessions at the show. Attendees can learn more about the steps and stages of the remodeling process, how to get started, what impacts the remodeling budget and how much remodeling projects cost. Some of the special education sessions include "What is Your Remodeling Plan?" and sev- eral editions of "Guess the Price of the Remodel" gameshow. "For those homeowners who are ready to make interior or exterior improvements and upgrades, our Home & Remodeling Show is the place to start," said Welhouse. "It's a convenient way to talk with a num- ber of local contacts to get a feel for how they work and how you might be able to work with them. And, the timing is right When your home needs professional help See NARI SHOW/Page 4

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