Americraft Center of Progress Building
New York State Fairgrounds
Saturday, October 18, 10-7 & Sunday, October 19, 10-5
Tickets: $6.00 adults, Children 16 and under free

Why come to this event?
Because it’s presented by the Pros – The Home Builders & Remodelers of CNY, An Association of Professionals.

You will meet qualified professional contractors, builders, suppliers and designers who can help you remodel, update and redesign your home to make it more you.  Find ideas for organizing your garage, updating your bathroom, remodeling your kitchen to make it a more efficient place to work, and learn about energy saving tips for all areas of your home. 

And, if you saw it at the 2008 Parade of Homes and you really want to build it, some of the best home builders in the Central New York area will also be a this Expo!

On Saturday and Sunday beginning at 1pm, the newest designer from HGTV’s Designed to Sell John Gidding will be at the speaker stage to discuss “Green tips for the eco-friendly consumer”.  John is the show’s newest designer from the Atlanta-based team that airs every Thursday night at 8pm.  Designed to Sell airs seven nights per week and is broadcast to over 95 million homes daily.

Enjoy a cup of coffee with the Home Repair Workshop radio show hosts, Sal Sciuga, Sr., Steve Khanzadian and Mike Cannavino and keep the mug!  They will be appearing at the Home Builders & Remodelers of CNY booth beginning at 2pm Saturday and Sunday.  Stop by, enjoy a cup of coffee and ask a home repair question of the professionals.

The Home Repair Workshop call-in talk show airs every Saturday morning from 8am – 9am on News Radio 570AM WSYR – sponsored by the Home Builders & Remodelers of CNY.

Saturday, October 18th:
12 noon
Should you Remodel Your Kitchen or Bath?  Kitchen and bath remodeling projects add the most value to your home and have the greatest return on investment.  Bill Marinich from Marinich Builders has been in business for 35 years specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling and is the Vice President of the Home Builders & Remodelers of CNY.  Bring your questions and floor plans to Bill at the speaker stage for more information on these projects.

3pm
Staging your home for a quick sale - Every home seller is looking for two things: a quick sale and a good price. That's a given. However, there are ways to help insure that you'll meet both of those goals which involve staging your home before you put it on the market.  Learn more about this topic from Don Radke, Broker/Owner of FM Realty Group and President of CNYIS (MLS).

4pm

National Grid’s new energy efficiency rebate program – Phil Amsterdam, Trade Ally
Representative with National Grid will be at the speaker stage to give customers new information about their incentives for installing efficient furnaces and related equipment.

Sunday, October 19th:
12 noon
How to Finance Your Remodeling Project - One of the most important considerations for your home improvement project is financing. After all, the project will go nowhere if you can't pay for it. Fortunately, there are several options that can provide the dollars you need. The most common include the home improvement loan, a home equity line of credit, a home equity loan and a cash-out refinancing of your current mortgage. Learn more about these options from Wells Fargo representative, Bo DeRosa, Home Mortgage Consultant.

3pm
Indoor Air Quality, Building Performance & Green Construction - Homebuyers today are increasingly concerned about the indoor air quality (IAQ) of their homes. Issues like mold, radon, carbon monoxide, and toxic chemicals have received greater attention than ever as poor indoor air quality has been linked to a host of health problems. Bob Krell, President of IAQ Technologies has over 27 years experience in the contracting services industry and 20 years in the Indoor Air Quality Service industry.

After you’ve toured the show, let us know what you think by taking a short computerized touch-screen survey at the Home Builders & Remodelers booth.  Every person that takes the survey is registered to win one of three $500 gift certificates redeemable towards any product or service sold by the companies exhibiting in the show.  

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Ready to Remodel Exhibitor's Application

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Directions to the Ready to Remodel Expo at the New York State Fairgrounds

FROM THE WEST.
Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90) to exit 39. Proceed to Route 690 East and follow signs for the Fairgrounds.

FROM THE EAST
Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90) to exit 34-A. Proceed to Route 481 South to Route 690 West and follow signs for the Fairground5

FROM TNE NORTH & SOUTH.
Take Route 81 into the Syracuse area. From both directions follow signs to Route 690 West and then follow signs for the Fairgrounds.