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GET INSPIRED TO TRANSFORM YOUR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES WITH THE RETURN OF THE NARI HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW. BY SARAH WEBB

After a yearlong hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NARI Home Improvement Show will return to the Huntington Convention Center in Downtown Cleveland Jan. 21 to 23, 2022.

“We always feature the latest and greatest items, trends and colors — this is the only show in the area that features NARI-certified remodelers. It’s dedicated to home improvement and anything that has to do with the home,” says Chris Kamis, CR, chairman of the board of NARI Greater Cleveland. “Our goal is to be all inclusive for anyone and everyone in Northeast Ohio.”

New to the 2022 show, attendees will have the chance to buy VIP tickets, which will allow them to skip lines, take part in private one-on-one conversations with contractors of their choice, access additional food and drinks and more.

Additionally, for the first time, the show will feature a “he shed” versus “she shed” exhibit — one shed will be decked out from the male perspective, and the other will feature a more feminine touch, Kamis says. The public can vote on which option they like the most.

As in years past, the show will feature the Maker’s Market exhibit, where local artists come to ply their wares; a food feature, where attendees can watch chefs in action as they put the latest smart appliances to the test; and a home improvement celebrity appearance, most likely with meet-and-greet sessions after the live stage appearances.

So far, more than 120 home improvement vendors have signed up for the show, many of which have regional and national accolades under their belts. Kamis expects the remaining 60 slots to be filled by the time the show rolls around.

“Our average vendor has been in business more than 20 years. They’re top-notch in the industry and know what they’re talking about. They can steer you in the right direction on what the trends are,” Kamis says. “If you have a project you’re considering, it’s the best place to go. We’re a one-stop shop. Where else can people go to get so many professionals in one place? If you were going to do that on your own, it would take you months.”

He notes that Huntington Convention Center is a much more central location than the IX Center where the show used to be held,

“WE ALWAYS FEATURE THE LATEST AND GREATEST ITEMS, TRENDS AND COLORS — THIS IS THE ONLY SHOW IN THE AREA THAT FEATURES NARICERTIFIED REMODELERS.”

— CHRIS KAMIS

so he expects to see people coming in from all sides of the city, including condo and apartment dwellers who currently live downtown.

“The future for home improvement is so bright,” Kamis says. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years, and I’ve never seen so much innovation with products and designs in our industry.”

TICKETS AND DISCOUNTS: ADMISSION: $14

CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 16 ARE FREE

FRIDAY ONLY: HALF PRICE ADMISSION Seniors 62+ and military active/ veterans will receive $7 off admission price with proof of age and service.

In honor of the 40th year, $4 DISCOUNT TICKETS are available at NARIHomeShow.com.

SHOW HOURS/LOCATION

FRIDAY, JAN. 21: 10 A.M. TO 9 P.M. SATURDAY, JAN. 22: 10 A.M. TO 9 P.M. SUNDAY, JAN. 23: 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave. E, Downtown Cleveland

SHOW INFORMATION:

Stay up-to-date on show news by visiting NARIHomeShow.com. For exhibiting or sponsorship information, contact Kathy Masterson at 216-631-7764 or kathym@naricleveland.com.

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SMART APPLIANCES

“Connectivity is huge right now,” says Chris Kamis, chairman of the board of NARI Greater Cleveland. “You have an app on your phone to turn the lights on, let the dog out if you’re not home, feed the pets and more.”

VINYL WATERPROOF FLOORING

“The flooring looks like anything you want it to look like,” Kamis says. “The flooring products are so durable right now compared to 10 years ago.”

SOLAR POWER

“We see this trend increasing because the cost of solar is starting to come down, and you have the green factor and cost savings because you’re not pulling off of the electrical grid,” Kamis says. “Plus, if you lose power, you may have battery power to back it up for a little bit.”

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

“Now, we’re seeing a hybrid outdoor area where there’s a hardscape portion and some elevated decking with LED lighting,” Kamis says.

LED LIGHTING

“It doesn’t cost a lot, and it’s easy to run and install,” Kamis says. “If you see outdoor entertaining areas with LED accent lighting at night, it’s dreamy. The vibe you get when you do that is just incredible.”

Enhance Your Experience

To get the most out of the NARI Home Improvement Show experience, Kamis recommends using NARI’s interactive map (available on NARI’s website for smart devices) to plot out which vendors to visit and when. Paper maps are also available. Kamis also notes that Friday and Sunday are less busy than Saturday.

“If you want to spend a lot of time with your vendor or with a company you’re looking for, come Friday. You get a lot more time,” Kamis says. “Or, get the VIP package. Then you’ll have the ability to do one-on-ones with your vendors in a private setting.”