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FEBRUARY 2022 HOME 3 NARI Milwaukee hosts Spring Home Show Feb. 18-20 MILWAUKEE — Today more homeowners are choos- ing to make the most of their homes. They are remodeling to cre- ate work, school and enter- taining spaces. They are doing home improvements for better aesthetics, func- tionality and comfort. For those looking to make changes or improvements to their indoor or outdoor space, the 60th annual NARI Mil- waukee Spring Home Improvement Show is the place to be. The Show runs Feb. 18-20 at State Fair Park in the Wis- consin Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. The Show includes approxi- mately 150 NARI Milwaukee members who provide remod- eling and home improvement services and products — from design/build firms to special- ized contractors for all areas of the home, including roof- ing, gutters, windows, doors, HVAC, electrical, painting and more. The 2022 Spring Home Improvement Show will fea- ture: ■ 150 NARI Milwaukee members — Talk with trust- ed, local experts who are ready and willing to answer any and all questions, no mat- ter how big or small they might be. These experts can also make recommendations and provide homeowners with guidance, solutions and creative suggestions. ■ 2022 Hygge Living Challenge (pronounced who-ga) — Hygge comes from the Danish culture and refers to an environment of coziness and conviviality that creates a feeling of content- ment or wellbeing. Stroll four different hygge living spaces designed by students from Milwaukee Area Technical College, the Milwaukee Insti- tute of Art & Design (MIAD) and Mount Mary University. ■ "The Plant Doctor" Melinda Myers — Each day at 12:30 p.m., Melinda Myers will share her knowledge of all things green and growing. On Feb. 18, she'll give practi- cal tips and advice for "Food Gardening Success: Bounti- ful Gardens for People with Limited Time, Space & Bud- get"; Feb. 19 is "Low Mainte- nance Gardening for Loads of Beauty & Health Benefits"; and Feb. 20 the topic turns inside to "Growing Indoor Plants to Brighten Your Home & Relieve Stress." ■ Color Know How — On Friday, February 18 and Sat- urday, Feb. 19 at noon, Diane Nelson, CRPM, from Diane Nelson Interiors, LLC, will share her color insight. Paint- ing is a simple way to update a home but choosing the right color can be tricky. Learn about the color trends for 2022, how to select paint col- ors and how natural light and interior lighting impact the color, tone and warmth of the paint. ■ All About Cabinet Painting — On Friday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, Feb.19 at 2:15 p.m., Mike Madson from Col- orwheel Painting, LLC will share his knowledge. Profes- sional cabinet painting can refresh and revive a kitchen, bathroom or another room of the house. See before and after pictures and learn more about the process and cost for this home improvement option. ■ Let the Sun Shine In — On Friday, Feb. 18 and Satur- day, Feb. 19 at 2:45 p.m. join Steve Winters from Solatube- Brighter Concepts, Ltd. Not only does natural light add warmth to a home, it also delivers numerous health and wellness benefits. Learn about natural daylighting systems and the Federal Tax Credits that are currently available for homeowners. ■ Knowledge On Demand — From 3-8 p.m. each day, show visitors can easily access a variety of education- al information by visiting The Park and using an inter- active kiosk programmed with insight from NARI Mil- waukee. To say thank you to front- line workers and medical per- sonnel, NARI Milwaukee is providing free admission (with I.D.) to the show. Each year, NARI offers free admis- sion to veterans and active- duty military personnel (with I.D.) and decided to expand the offering to recognize those who have worked tire- lessly this past year. Spring Home Improvement Show Hours, Tickets & Parking Friday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10 in advance (online only at NARIMilwaukeeHome- Show.com); $12 at the door; Adults 60+ are $10 at the door; children age 17 and younger, veterans and active-duty mili- tary personnel and front-line workers and medical person- nel (with I.D.) are free. $10 for parking at State Fair; ample street parking is also available For more information on the show or to receive a free copy of "Renovate," the 2022 consumer magazine and membership directory, visit NARImilwaukee.org or call 414-771-4071. Photo submitted by NARI Milwaukee About 150 NARI Milwaukee members will be represented at the Spring Home Improvement show at State Fair Park.