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Friday, March 2: 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, March 3: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday, March 4: 12-4 p.m.

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he Home Builders Association of Owensboro is looking forward to helping homeowners plan their spring and summer home renovation and landscaping projects. The 2018 show will feature outdoor living displays and special promotions and giveaways. More than 44,000 square feet of exhibitors will be showing the newest innovations in home design and remodeling ideas. All aspects of building and remodeling are on display for visitors to enjoy.

The Home & Garden Show, which is in its 25th year, draws crowds from across the region who are looking to build new homes or are seeking ways to spruce up the home they already own.

The show will be held at the Owensboro Convention Center, 501 W. 2nd St. Admission is $5.

Children 12 and under free.

Friday, March 2: 5-8 p.m.

Saturday, March 3: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday, March 4: 12-4 p.m.

Photos by Greg Eans, Messenger-Inquirer.com/geans@messenger-inquirer.com

Lorene Byler, right, with Dutch Heritage Furniture and Bakery out of Irvington, Ky., removes a slat from a custom-made dining room table while showing the piece to Danny and Mary Froehlich, left, of Owensboro, on March 4, 2017 during the Owensboro Home and Garden Show at the Owensboro Convention Center.

Chris Ranvier with the Ranvier Group looks over American Standard products that are displayed on the inside of an RV on March 4, 2017 during the 2017 Owensboro Home and Garden Show at the Owensboro Convention Center. Ranvier’s group, an American Standard manufacture representative, provided the RV to display products for the Owensboro company Bath & Kitchen Idea Center by Winsupply.

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HBAO members build our community daily

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s a business/trade association, the Home Builders Association of Owensboro strives to assist members to improve their skills in business operations and professional development.

Through education and networking, builders, remodelors and the skilled trades craftsmen grow their businesses.

With about 300 member companies that make up the HBA of Owensboro — builders, remodelors and developers plus the associate members of the organization, their suppliers and specialty contractors — the building industry provides thousands of permanent, local jobs.

Formed in 1956, the HBA of Owensboro members enjoying benefits ranging from promotional events, ongoing educational development and advocacy at the local, state and national levels.

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and the National Association of Home Builders, members participate in workers compensation and health insurance programs designed for the construction industry.

Even though our name is Home Builders, this is not the limit of the scope of projects members complete. Over the decades members have expanded the community by

developing and installing the vast majority of infrastructure and streets throughout the county. With nearly 300 new homes and retail/office structures built annually, construction is the leading driver of the economy locally and nationally.

Many know the association through our events such as the Home & Garden Show, Parade of Homes and Fall Tour of Homes.

Building and remodeling homes, offices, shopping destinations is the work of HBAO members. Registered Builders and Remodelors have earned the professional designation through professionalism, continuing education and commitment to satisfied homeowners and business operators.

Considering your home is your largest investment, homeowners are encouraged to follow the example of professional builders and remodelors — hire a pro. Builders understand their expertise and make certain that the suppliers and sub-contractors they use know theirs.

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Planning your first new construction First-time home building homeowner forum is Saturday, March 3, 2:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. and Sunday, March 4, 1:45 p.m.

Planning your first experience of constructing your new home can be daunting! Our recommendation is to do what builders know to do—hire a professional. Choose a Registered Builder/Remodelor.

Your builder will coordinate with the dozens of specialty trade contractors and

suppliers to keep your project moving forward to the final result, your new home.

A professional development group of the Home Builders Association of Owensboro, Building Young Professionals, will present an overview of the stages and components of your new home construction.

Presenters will review topics designed to help you through this process.

Alex Jagoe with Jagoe Homes will be moderating a panel of professionals who will touch on key areas of new home construction.

Planning & Finance—Jenny Shultz, Farm Credit Services Foundations—Todd Millay, Ward Pedley Builders Comfort by Design—Jason Key, Key Heating & Cooling Chris Anderson, Sun Windows

Exteriors & Interiors —Kirsti Saalwaechter, KSB Living Ownership Maintenance—Jordan Camp, Disaster Team Future Updates—Kevin Thomas Unique Granite & Marble Visitors will take away resources to help during the planning process and meet the professionals who can answer questions on all aspects of your new home.

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A recent sur vey by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate indicates 77 percent of Generation X and Y home buyers want their homes equipped with the tech capabilities they have grown accustomed to. Many of these involve smart innovations, including those that can transform one of the most private rooms in the house — the bathroom.

Automated home theater rooms and Wi-Fi-enabled home security systems have become the norm, but what tech improvements are available to make the powder room more in touch with today’s digital lifestyle? According to the home improvement resource The Spruce, bathrooms have the most potential of any rooms to be improved with technology. The following are just some of the bathroom gadgets and

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• Automatic faucets: Infrared sensors have been helping keep public restrooms more hygienic for years. The same technology can be used in home bathrooms to curtail water waste and keep faucets and sinks from becoming infested with germs. In addition, faucets with built-in timers can be programmed to set tasks for brushing teeth or washing your face.

• Musical shower: Instead of having to blast the volume on the portable speaker you use in the bathroom, a wireless speaker is built into some showerheads. This enables those who like to sing in the shower or listen to podcasts while washing up to enjoy this luxur y effortlessly.

• Smarter weight management: Bathroom scales have gone high-tech as well, with various options enabling users to measure weight, BMI and body fat percentage before sending the data wirelessly to a phone, tablet or computer. This can put you in greater control of fitness goals.

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ideas from bidets and trends around the world, modern toilets do not require hands or paper.

These toilets have temperaturecontrolled water, spritzing wands and air dr yers to clean and sanitize.

Self-cleaning toilets help busy professionals save time and are ideal for those who always want their bowls as clean as possible.

And if you desire extra comfort, toilet seat warmers are available, while LED lights can make nighttime restroom visits easier.

• Soaking tubs: As fast as stand-alone showers were introduced to the modern bathroom, tubless designs have been replaced with streamlined soaking tubs. Tubs come with different features, including chromatherapy, which employs colored lights to enhance mood. Air baths are controlled electronically and provide different levels of sensation for those who are skipping the hot tub.

Round out these innovations with automated lights, chilled medicine cabinets and aromatherapy, and your bathroom will indeed become a technological spa.

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Weeding through lawncare service options M illions of acres across North America are devoted to lush, green lawns. According to Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment, lawns take up 40.5 million acres and individuals spend $30 billion on average for lawn and garden upkeep in the United States alone. People certainly love their lawns and often wonder if those lawns are best left in the hands of professionals.

The National Gardening Association states that 72 percent of American households do some work in their yards. However, a growing number of homeowners also hire others to make their lawns look pristine. Homeowners who want to leave lawncare to the professionals can consider the following factors as they search for a company that best suits their needs.

• Work with a licensed and insured company. Lawncare

services that are licensed and insured provide more peace of mind to homeowners than the alternatives. Should an injury occur on your property while work is being done, an insured business will be able to take care of it and you won’t be liable.

• Ask about membership in a professional or trade organization.

Businesses that belong to an organization invest in continually learning about the evolution of lawncare. This increases the likelihood that member companies will be up-to-date regarding the latest, most environmentally friendly lawncare techniques.

Participation in a trade organization also may indicate education in the landscaping field.

• Research reviews before hiring. Although public reviews may not paint the entire picture and they often reflect only the very positive or very negative experiences previous customers

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Prospective customers who contact the Better Business Bureau may learn if there have been any glaring complaints against a particular contractor. • Find out which services are offered. Ask each business what services they provide. While nearly every lawncare contractor will mow the lawn and trim shrubs, many homeowners prefer companies that can adapt when the yard needs a change. This may include pest treatments, fertilization, aeration, and seasonal cleanups. • Look for a company that’s organized and connected. Customer service should be a factor when choosing a lawncare service. You want to be able to reach the company promptly. A company that responds quickly is ideal, especially if you need to change a service or need to inquire about additional or emergency work.

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You want to be able to reach the company promptly. A company that responds quickly is ideal, especially if you need to change a service or need to inquire about additional or emergency work.

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Surviving a home renovation omeowners invest large sums into improving their homes to make them more comfortable living spaces or to increase their odds of selling quickly. The Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University predicted U.S. spending on home renovations and repairs to peak at $327 billion in 2017.

Whether one is doing a large renovation or a small remodel, life may be turned upside down during the project. Furniture may be moved out of the room, walls may be demolished, water or electricity may be turned off, and appliances may be missing or not hooked up.

Home improvements often drum up dust and disarray.

Such projects can try the patience of any homeowner, and things may get worse before they get better.

Even though remodeling can be taxing, the end result is often worth it. Here’s how to look forward to the silver lining and come out unscathed.

Discuss the project before it starts.

All family members should be in agreement before the first hammer is swung.

Decide on as many details as you can ahead of time and have a firm plan in place.

Establish back-up choices for tiles or color schemes in case the items you want are out of stock. Trying to make decisions under duress may result in bad choices.

Do one project at a time.

It’s tempting to want to improve as much as possible at once to maximize motivation and renovation materials. However, having no place in which to escape the mess can elevate stress levels.

Do not think about renovating kitchens and bathrooms all at once, or you will not have any working fixtures for tasks like washing up.

Have everything in place …

Before demolition even begins, have building materials bought and stored, contractors and subcontractors lined up, and see what you can do to minimize the time workers need to spend in your home. … but expect delays.

In a world where things move at lightning speeds, renovations have not gotten the memo. Home projects take lots of time and will likely take longer if you are doing the work yourself in your free time. Build lots of extra time into the project so you are not disappointed when delays happen — even when you’ve done your best to avoid them.

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Which renovations are worth an investment?

T he cost of remodeling a home is easier to stomach when homeowners can expect to recoup a sizable percentage of the costs of the renovation. While basing renovations on their potential impact on resale value may be unwise, return on investment is something homeowners must consider when mulling renovation projects.

Many homeowners wonder which renovations will resonate most strongly with potential buyers when a home is put up for sale.

According to Remodeling magazine, homeowners are less likely to recoup their investment in a major kitchen or bathroom remodel than they would with basic home maintenance, such as new siding. That’s because buyers are most interested in how the bones of the house — or those elements that keep the house protected and can be costly to fix — were maintained.

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Projects with the least return on investment tended to be more expensive undertakings that offered returns of roughly 57 percent. Such projects included bathroom additions, upscale bathroom additions, upscale master suite additions, upscale bathroom remodels, and deck additions.

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the return can be between 68 and 73 percent.

There are even renovations that seem like good ideas but can actually hurt the resale value of a home.

MSN Money lists these projects as money-wasters for those who want to sell soon.

• Lavish lighting fixtures can look dated in a few years when trends change.

• Wallpaper or textured walls can be notoriously hard to change, and buyers know that.

• Kitschy renovations, such as 1950s diner tiles, may appeal to only a select number of people. Neutral renovations are better if resale is the goal.

• Many real estate experts warn against converting a bedroom into anything other than a bedroom — even for the purposes of a home office. Such conversions can immediately devalue the property. The same can be said about combining two small bedrooms into one larger space.

Homeowners should investigate potential renovations before committing the time and money to something that may offer little value at resale.

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