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Welcome

to the 3rd Annual Home & Garden Expo! The Asheville Home Builders Association is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Home & Garden Expo. As the premier homebuilding resource in western North Carolina, we understand the need for clear, concise consumer information when it comes to building, buying, or remodeling in our area. This year’s expo covers over 45,000 square feet of home building specific products and services with 6000 square feet designated to the indoor garden section with plants for sale! During this single weekend event, consumers can take part in face-to-face, personal interaction with quality exhibitors who specialize in an array of home building products and services including cabinetry, flooring, outdoor living, landscaping, and more. If you are looking to build, buy, remodel or spruce up your yard in the future, this upcoming Expo is just for you! Where else can you see a variety of products and services this large under one roof, covering all aspects of the construction process from inception to completion? As an attendee at this year’s Home & Garden Expo you can rest assured that time spent at the Expo will leave you inspired and educated on the newest products, latest homebuilding trends, services and much more! With over 130 companies participating this year and a full slate of educational seminars this Expo is bound to be one for the record books. We want to thank all of our exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers who have helped make our dream of hosting a leading industry specific expo a reality. With our largest participation yet we sincerely thank our Title Sponsor, First Restoration Services of Asheville, who continues to support this consumer awareness event and our local construction industry. As you participate in this weekend’s expo we hope you will find all the information you need to guide you through your upcoming projects! Outside of this weekend’s event, we encourage you to visit our website at AshevilleHBA. com for more information on all things construction! Thanks!

Caroline Sutton Executive Ofﬁcer Asheville Home Builders Association

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Education Seminars

Saturday April 21st

11:00 - Live Stage Demonstration: Josh Temple

Learn to Build an Outdoor Storage Bench with DIY Network host Josh Temple.

11:45 - Edible Landscaping

Sheila Dunn NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Learn about the different creative methods for adding perennial edibles to any landscape, such as fruits, nuts, vegetables and mushrooms to grace trellises, walkways and decks.

1:00 - BEYOND Applied Building Science... An Affordable Path to Net Zero Energy Homes

Aaron Davenport BASF Near-zero can be complicated, who knew! Aaron will offer an affordable approach that greatly simpliﬁes high performance homes ready to meet the challenge of near-zero energy homes.

2:00 - Live Stage Demonstration: Josh Temple

Create sleek lines building ﬂoating shelves with DIY Network host Josh Temple.

3:00 - Remodeling in Today’s Economy Steve Wallin Custom Homes of Asheville, Inc. In today’s economy, more people are choosing to remodel and/or add on to their current homes. This educational session will cover the steps for successfully planning and completing a remodel or addition, even in today’s challenging environment!

4:00 - Live Stage Demonstration: Josh Temple

Learn to Build an Outdoor Storage Bench with DIY Network host Josh Temple.

5:00 - Using Roses in Your Landscape: Beyond Knockouts

Judy Deutsch, NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Homeowners love the beauty and fragrance of roses but fear taking care of them. This talk will identify easy-maintenance roses and tell you how to incorporate them into your landscape.

Sunday April 22nd 1:00 - Designing Your Home Around the Sun

Ben Edson First Light Solar Learn how to harness the power of the Sun. Join First Light Solar in this in depth information session covering passive solar design, solar electricity and solar water heating. Explore how you can save money and secure your energy needs with solar.

2:00 - Decay of the American Landscape

Billy Styles Organic Plant Health Asheville local, President and CEO of Organic Plant Health, Backyard STYLES radio host will be discussing the beneﬁts of low impact landscaping, and planning your outdoor spaces to beneﬁt generations to come.

3:00 - Working with a Builder: The Why, When, What and How Everyone Should Know Sean Sullivan Living Stone Construction, Inc. Building or remodeling a home is a huge task. Many homeowner’s have been through this process and can tell you how challenging it can be. When done right, building a home can be the best decision that you have ever made.

4:00 - Rise Above the Mess - Maximizing your Space without Sacriﬁcing Design, Beauty or Function

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Checklist

For Hiring a Builder or Remodeler Do your homework before having work done on your home. Use this checklist to help you select a builder or remodeler to work on or build your home. Does the builder or remodeler have a permanent business location and a good reputation with local banks and suppliers? How long have they been in the building business? It usually takes three to ﬁve years to establish a ﬁnancially sound business. Will they be around after the construction is complete to service any warranties? Have you called your local Better Business Bureau? They can alert you to Add Green to Your Home any complaints.

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What are the Best Ways to add Value to your Home? Which home remodeling projects are the best ones for those looking for a solid return on their investment — and higher profits come selling day? Americans spent more than $114 billion on home remodeling in 2009, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Remodeling is expected to outpace new home building in about 10 years. But all home remodeling projects are not equal. Here are some top ways to add value to your home: A Home Office Remodel Home offices are becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity, with more people telecommuting. The number of Americans that work from home is in the millions, and that number has continued to grow every year. With many companies cutting costs and becoming more aware of their carbon footprints, telecommuting has become a viable solution for many in the working world. Making sure that your home has a state-of-the-art space for potential teleworkers is a surefire way to increase your home’s value. Renovate or Add a Family Room With open floor plans becoming more in demand, a family room is an excellent way to make existing homes more like new construction. Remember, it’s a good idea to keep in mind what homes in your area are like. People like to purchase homes that blend with other homes around them. Chances are you’ll find many of your neighbors are investing in family rooms as well. Replace the Roof The roof is one of the first impressions people have of a home. Make sure yours passes the test by replacing an old roof. You can also change the character of your home by looking into architecturally styled roofing tiles. Landscape Your Yard Along the same lines of thinking as the roof, landscaping can give a great – or not so great – first impression. Backyard landscaping can transform ordinary spaces into incredible entertaining areas by including elegant water features and lush plants. Consider your area’s climate. If you live in an area that receives temperate weather year-round, you’ll find that your new landscaped yard adds value to your home and increases your living space. Replace Old Windows Thirty percent of a home’s energy is lost through its windows. Replacing old windows with energy-efficient ones signals to home buyers that you really care about the house and it reflects on the quality of the house as a whole. Plus, who doesn’t like to save money on energy bills? Remodel Your Basement Look at space you already have. Do you have unused space that serves as a black hole for all things without a home? Try remodeling your basement. Remodeled basements can make excellent game rooms or guest suites, adding value to your home without adding space.

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Paint, Paint, Paint Enough said. But remember to hire a professional if you need help and keep the colors neutral if you’re looking to sell. Nothing looks worse than a poorly done paint job in bright fuchsia. Remodel Your Kitchen Small changes can result in big value. Upgrading appliances, door handles and painting tired walls can add new life to your kitchen, and add value to your home. The general rule when doing a remodel is not to overdo it… unless it’s the kitchen. Kitchens sell a home, and in this case, size does matter. But a kitchen remodel is a long-term investment; you’ll see payback 10 years down the road. And if you are a DIYer, know your limits. Sometimes doing it yourself can save money, but always bring in a professional for the big jobs. Remodel or Add a Bathroom A bathroom remodel can often mean simply making the most of your current space, by upgrading ﬁxtures, ﬂooring and lighting. Have a little more money in the budget? Adding a bathroom is a great way to increase the value of your home. Is your only bathroom upstairs and not convenient for dinner guests? Often the area under a set of stairs is the perfect place for a powder room. For more information on adding value to your home through remodeling, visit www.nahb.org/remodel. Article reprinted with permission from the NAHB. Visit www.AshevilleHBA.com for a full list of builders and remodelers in the Asheville Area.

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Save Money With Proper Landscaping After you have bought the new home of your dreams from your builder, you will probably immediately start thinking about personal decorating touches that you can add. When considering these personal touches, don’t think just about the interior of the house. The landscaping around it will also be very important. Trees can affect everything from your heating and cooling bills to your resale value -- some surveys have put this increased value in the range of 10 to 15 percent. Trees can produce shade, food, ﬁrewood or just a beautiful scene. They can also attract birds and other wildlife. • Before planting trees, it is important to choose species that will thrive under local conditions. For instance, in areas with high temperatures and little water, plant trees that are drought tolerant. In areas with high rainfall, try to plant trees that demand large amounts of moisture. By planting trees that grow naturally in your area, you can be pretty sure they will be successful. Consult a local nursery for suggestions on trees that will thrive where you live. • Location on your property is another important consideration. Choose spots with adequate sunlight and water, and make sure the trees are protected from possible pests. A mesh fence can do much to prevent animals from injuring your saplings. Try to estimate how long the tree will take to become fully grown and what the tree will look like at full size. • Trees are most vulnerable in their ﬁrst years of life and should be tended with special care. Newly planted trees should be watered deeply and on a regular basis. Allowing a hose to drip at the base of a tree for several hours will permit the water to soak deep into the soil and encourage deep rooting. This will give the tree a better chance of surviving drought. • Many personal decisions go into tree planting. In areas with hot summers and cold winters it is best to plant deciduous trees. These trees will provide shade in the summer but will allow desired sunlight to pass through in the colder months. Some trees are better than others for providing a buffer against noise and unwanted views. Also, personal expectations should be considered.

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Quick Cleaning Tips Does the mere thought of tackling your weekly house cleaning chores exhaust you? Unfortunately you can’t eliminate the tasks entirely or you and your house will quickly become the talk of the neighborhood. Don’t fret! Simply incorporate these quick cleaning tips into your routine to help make chores more manageable.

Daily Maintenance

Give the shower and bath a quick wipe down after every use. Keep a sponge or squeegee in the shower, along with shower spray, to eliminate the build-up of soap scum and mold, which creates more work later.

Within Reach

Disinfectant wipes, even baby wipes, are a great way to quickly clean something when you make a mess. If they are in reach you are more apt to clean up the mess immediately rather than put it off until later. Also, gather all of the supplies you will need to complete a task before you begin. Put them in a tote or basket to carry around with you as you clean. You will spend less time traveling from room to room hunting down the products you need.

Spray and Walk Away

If you are doing heavy cleaning to your bathroom or kitchen, just spray and walk away. Cleaning products are designed to dig deep into the stain to help dissolve it away. When you spray and then immediately wipe it off, you are not giving the product time to do its job. When you go back to the area to be cleaned, the product will have done most of the work, creating less scrubbing for you.

Beat the Clock

You don’t have to carve out an entire afternoon to take care of your house cleaning. Set a timer for 15 or 30 minutes and restrict your duties to that time period. You will ﬁnd that when you are “on the clock” you will be more efﬁcient and less distracted. By scheduling your duties in shorter segments you won’t feel as if it has taken up as much of your time.

Quick Tip

Before you start a load of dishes, load your dishwashing sponge in the top rack. That way your dishes and sponge will come out clean and disinfected! Article reprinted with permission from the NAHB.

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Add Green to Your Home

and Your Pocketbook by Remodeling It’s nearly impossible these days to open the newspaper and not see a story about the rapid growth of green building, where new homes are built using materials that conserve energy and environmental resources. Home owners of green homes said in a survey that 85 percent of the time they were happier with their new green home than with their previous, more traditionally built ones, due in part to the lower operating and maintenance costs that come with energy- and resource-efficient homes. But for the 120 million existing homes in the United States, remodeling is the only way for home owners to incorporate green. NAHB Remodelers offers the following suggestions to home owners who want to increase their home’s efficiency, decrease costs, and take advantage of the other benefits that green offers.

Upgrade to an ENERGY STAR-rated or tankless water heater.

Purchase the highest efﬁciency HVAC system you can afford.

Install maximum insulation in the area to be remodeled. Install high-efﬁciency windows instead of those that just meet the energy code. Seal all exterior penetrations in the area being remodeled.

Install low-ﬂow water plumbing ﬁxtures.

Purchase only ENERGY STAR-rated appliances.

Interested in learning more about adding green to your home? Visit the Asheville Home Builders Associations Blog at Ashevillehba.blogspot.com for more information. For more information on green remodeling, visit www.nahb.org/remodel.

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Serving the WNC region since 1989 we specialize in: Natural Resource Management Consultation and Design Construction and Installation Landscape Management Snow Creek Landscaping, LLC 226 Clayton Road Arden, NC 28704 828.687.1677 www.snowcreekinc.com

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Exhibitor Directory Alarm & Security

Building Materials

CPI Security Systems Kelley Balfe 704-945-6000 www.cpisecurity.com

84 Lumber Judy Dinelle 828-329-8917 www.84lumber.com

Simply Wired, LLC John Fulwood 828-290-9473 www.simplywired.tv

Allied Insulating Co. Glenn Cardenas 828-253-4387 www.alliedinsulating.com

Appliances

Brand Vaughan Lumber of Asheville Kris Chapman 828-681-0574 www.bvlumber.com

Haywood Appliance Keith Arnold 828-627-0001 www.haywoodappliance.com Salon Blue Ridge Audrey Loder 828-696-1934 www.salonblueridge.com

Banking Asheville Savings Bank Jennifer DuVall 828-250-7004 www.ashevillesavingsbank.com First Bank Bill Nesbit 828-252-1735 www.firstbancorp.com HomeTrust Bank Donna Reeves 828-350-3080 www.hometrustbanking.com United Federal Credit Union Linda Norton 888-982-1400 www.unitedfcu.com

Build It Naturally, Inc. Mike Benito 828-254-2668 www.builditnaturally.com Carolina Ready Mix & Builders Supply, Inc. Bart Jones 828-686-3041 www.carolinareadymixinc.com PFS Framing Systems Ron Aderhold 828-674-3622 www.pfsframingsystems.com Rich Builders Tom Rich 828-280-0490

Cabinets Brand Vaughan Lumber of Asheville Kris Chapman 828-681-0574 www.bvlumber.com

Brick, Stone, Sand Supplies & Masonry

Keystone Kitchen & Bath Christy Bradham 828-274-6711 www.keystonekb.com

Mountain Landscapes Troy Draper 828-712-0298 www.mountainlandscapes.biz

Monkey Bars of WNC & The Upstate Nancy McGraw 828-489-7826 www.monkeybarscarolinas.com

Valley Stonescapes, LLC Taylor Bryan 828-231-5126 www.valleystonescapes.com

NHance Wood Renewal Tom Terrana 864-541-9030 www.nhance.com/spartanburg

Builder

Salon Blue Ridge Audrey Loder 828-696-1934 www.salonblueridge.com

Construction Specialties & Design Builders Inc. Stephanie Baker Gash 828-890-3507 www.csdb83.com Duinkerken Homes, Inc. Kate Duinkerken 828-450-5690 www.duinkerkenhomes.com Living Stone Construction, Inc. Sean Sullivan 828-669-4343 www.livingstoneconstruction.com

Specialty Cabinet Finishes Chris Voedisch 828-450-0010 www.specialtycabinetfinishes.com Stone Mountain Cabinetry & Millwork Robert T. Grieves 828-966-9000 www.stonemoutnaincabinetry.com

Ceramic Tile Salon Blue Ridge Audrey Loder 828-696-1934 www.salonblueridge.com

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Cleaning: Fire, Flood, Construction & Smoke Damage First Restoration Services of Asheville Shawn Silliman 828-684-1582 www.firstrestorationwnc.com Grout Works of WNC Michael Miranda 828-348-5228 www.grout-works.com

Closet Systems Monkey Bars of WNC & The Upstate Nancy McGraw 828-489-7826 www.monkeybarscarolinas.com More Space Place Amanda Ballew 828-665-9665 www.morespaceplace.com

Concrete Carolina Ready Mix & Builders Supply, Inc. Bart Jones 828-686-3041 www.carolinareadymixinc.com K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC Rich Kubica 828-628-9255 www.k-wall.com

Custom Builder Abode Custom Builders, Inc. Lindsey Austin 828-258-1512 www.wncabode.com Athos Properties John Moutos 828-777-4057 www.athos-properties.com Custom Homes of Asheville, Inc. Steve Wallin 828-645-05060506 www.customhomesofashevilleinc.com Duinkerken Homes, Inc. Kate Duinkerken 828-450-5690 www.duinkerkenhomes.com Living Stone Construction, Inc. Sean Sullivan 828-669-4343 www.livingstoneconstruction.com Rich Builders Tom Rich 828-280-0490

Decks, Patios, & Porch Enclosures Anchor Home Services, LLC. David Jones 864-288-3400 www.anchorhomeservice.com American Cable & Rigging Supply, Inc. Scott Baker 828-654-8000 www.americancablerigging.com iwanna

Exhibitor Directory Backyard, Etc., LLC Shera Henderson 336-234-8850 www.backyard-etc.com

Two Day Bath & Shower Brian Friel 828-681-5555 www.twodaybathandshower.com

Diamond Hill Plywood Co. Bob Holland 864-232-8788

Doors

Decorating & Interior Design Asheville Painting Co. Brenda Irvin 828-279-4801 www.ashevillepainting.com Blinds and Us Karen McCutchan 828-687-7882 www.blindsandus-asheville.com Carolina Blinds Wayne Patterson 828-697-8525 www.carolinablinds.com Carpet One Floor & Home Pam Isreal 828-348-1721 www.carpetoneasheville.com Hunter Coatings Andy Stanush 828-681-0020 www.huntercoatings.com

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All Window and Door Steve Balicky 828-209-0380 www.allwd.net Asheville Window & Door Marilyn Ramsey 828-687-7667 www.ashvwindow.com Oakley Window & Door Alan Oakley 615-329-3667 www.theoakleycompanies.com Pella Carolina, Inc. Jorg Ronke 828-684-3389 www.pelladirect.com Phantom Screens Danny Siek 828-524-0595 www.phantomscreens.com

Electrical Services Canter Electric Nicole Fields 336-855-3308

Employment Services Labor Finders of Asheville Hilary Paradise 828-253-0019 www.laborfindersnc.com

Energy & Gas Suppliers Progress Energy Renee Maxwell 828-450-3082 www.progress-energy.com

Environmental Products Atomic Solar, LLC Ron Frazier 866-704-1182 www.atomicsolar.biz Build It Naturally, Inc. Mike Benito 828-254-2668 www.builditnaturally.com First Light Solar Ben Edson 828-350-3993 www.firstlightsolar.com RetroFoam of the Carolinas Rob Blake 877-485-3626 The Arch Architectural Finishes, Flooring and More Catherine Silver 828-253-5455 www.thearchnc.com

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Exhibitor Directory Fences Asheville Fence Athony Nolan 828-665-8900 www.ashevillefence.com

Fireplace Equipment Willow Creek Hearth & Leisure Craig Cutshall 828-505-1535 www.willowcreekhearth.com Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hearth Heat and Home Tom Wright 828-684-1535 www.tkwrights.com

Flooring Carpet One Floor & Home Pam Isreal 828-348-1721 www.carpetoneasheville.com K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC Rich Kubica 828-628-9255 www.k-wall.com Monkey Bars of WNC & The Upstate Nancy McGraw 828-489-7826 www.monkeybarscarolinas.com Swannanoa Carpet City, Inc. Don Robinson 828-686-7356 www.carpetcitywnc.com The Arch Architectural Finishes, Flooring and More Catherine Silver 828-253-5455 www.thearchnc.com

Furniture Backyard, Etc., LLC Shera Henderson 336-234-8850 www.backyard-etc.com

Garage Doors Fairview Door Sales, Inc. Buddy McBrayer 828-628-2369

The Design Center Danny Wingate 828-456-6051 www.thedesigncenter.com

Gardening Asheville Mulch Yard Daniel Pope 828-230-7266 www.ashevillemulchyard.com Carolina Home & Garden Magazine Rimas Zailskas 828-692-3230 www.carolinahg.com Flags Over America Ed Jenkins 919-291-4058 www.flagsoveramerica.com French Broad Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. Jeffrey Young 828-230-2987 www.frenchbroadlawn.com Greenwave Distribution, Inc. Lynn Wiley 864-419-6500 NC Cooperative Extension, Master Gardeners Linda Blue 828-255-5522 www.buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu North Buncombe Future Farmers of America Shaun Burleson 828-777-5818 Snow Creek Landscaping, LLC Tim Boone 828-687-1677 www.snowcreekinc.com Super Sod Carolyn Widener 828-681-5000 www.supersod.com WNC Magazine Chris Bubenik 828-210-5030 www.wncmagazine.com

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General Contractor Construction & Landscape Services Inc. Chad Bradley 828-649-9391 Construction Specialties & Design Builders Inc. Stephanie Baker Gash 828-890-3507 www.csdb83.com

Granite, Marble, Stone & Tile Grout Works of WNC Michael Miranda 828-348-5228 www.grout-works.com Mountain Marble & Granite Laura Ford 828-225-0001 NOVA Kitchen and Bath Ken Dinkins 828-687-8770 www.novakitchen.com Solid Surface Specialists Erin Spicher 828-452-4747 www.sss-tops.com Stone Gallery Granite & Marble Katherine Morris 828-891-4770 www.stonegallerygranite.com

Green Builder Abode Custom Builders, Inc. Lindsey Austin 828-258-1512 www.wncabode.com Athos Properties John Moutos 828-777-4057 www.athos-properties.com Living Stone Construction, Inc. Sean Sullivan 828-669-4343 www.livingstoneconstruction.com

Gutters Dixie Home Crafter Ryan Davis 864-272-0844 www.dixiehomecrafters.com

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Exhibitor Directory Gutter Helmet of WNC Brian Friel 828-681-5555 www.NeverCleanYourGutters.com

Willow Creek Hearth & Leisure Craig Cutshall 828-505-1535 www.willowcreekhearth.com

Keystone Kitchen & Bath Christy Bradham 828-274-6711 www.keystonekb.com

LeafFilter Gutter Protection James Marinez 330-655-7950 www.leafFiler.com

HVAC

Mountain Marble & Granite Laura Ford 828-225-0001

LeafGuard of Asheville Bill DeRosa 828-654-0036 www.leafguardofasheville.com S.R. Simmons Corp Sam Simmons 828-891-5230

Hardscapes Greater Scapes Landscape and Lawncare, Inc. Ben Fotusky 828-713-0551 www.greaterscapesnc.com Mountain Landscapes Troy Draper 828-712-0298 www.mountainlandscapes.biz Valley Stonescapes, LLC Taylor Bryan 828-231-5126 www.valleystonescapes.com

Haynes Heating & Cooling Steve Sullivan 828-254-6141 www.mbhaynes.com Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heating & Cooling Kim Messer 828-665-4343 www.mikesheatingandcooling.com Mountain Air Mechanical Danny Dill 828-654-0001 www.mountainairmechanical.com

Insulation Allied Insulating Co. Glenn Cardenas 828-253-4387 www.alliedinsulating.com Dixie Home Crafters Ryan Davis 864-272-0844 www.dixiehomecrafters.com RetroFoam of the Carolinas Rob Blake 877-485-3626

Verti-Block Bart Jones 828-686-3041 www.carolinareadymixinc.com

ClimateGard Becky Griffith 864-220-2660 www.climategardllc.com

Home Automation

Ironwork

Simply Wired, LLC John Fulwood 828-290-9473 www.simplywired.tv

Welding Unlimited Gina Newnam 828-891-8501 www.weldingunl.com

Hot Tubs, Pools & Spas

Kitchen & Bath

Medallion Pool Co., Inc. Mark Dorsey, P.E. 828-684-5381 www.medallionpool.com

BATH Fitter Louie Mullikin 864-433-8882 www.bathfitter.com

Superior Pools Peter Johnson

Bella Hardware & Bath Jeff Goodridge 828-505-7950 www.bellahardwareandbath.com

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NOVA Kitchen and Bath Ken Dinkins 828-687-8770 www.novakitchen.com Salon Blue Ridge Audrey Loder 828-696-1934 www.salonblueridge.com Solid Surface Specialists Erin Spicher 828-452-4747 www.sss-tops.com Specialty Cabinet Finishes Chris Voedisch 828-450-0010 www.specialtycabinetfinishes.com Stone Gallery Granite & Marble Katherine Morris 828-891-4770 www.stonegallerygranite.com Stone Mountain Cabinetry & Millwork Robert T. Grieves 828-966-9000 www.stonemoutnaincabinetry.com Two Day Bath & Shower Brian Friel 828-681-5555 www.twodaybathandshower.com

Landscaping Asheville Fence Athony Nolan 828-665-8900 www.ashevillefence.com Asheville Mulch Yard Daniel Pope 828-230-7266 www.ashevillemulchyard.com

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Exhibitor Directory Bobcat of Asheville Tony Nussbaum 828-684-4403 www.piedmontbobcat.com Colonial Acres Nursery Harold Paxton 828-884-4330 Construction & Landscape Services Inc. Chad Bradley 828-649-9391 Edge-A-Lawn Tommy Pollard 910-455-5552 www.edgealawntools.com Flags Over America Ed Jenkins 919-291-4058 www.flagsoveramerica.com French Broad Lawn & Landscaping, Inc. Jeffrey Young 828-230-2987 www.frenchbroadlawn.com Greater Scapes Landscape and Lawncare, Inc. Ben Fotusky 828-713-0551 www.greaterscapesnc.com Greenwave Distribution, Inc. Lynn Wiley 864-419-6500 Mountain Landscapes Troy Draper 828-712-0298 www.mountainlandscapes.biz Snow Creek Landscaping, LLC Tim Boone 828-687-1677 www.snowcreekinc.com Super Sod Carolyn Widener 828-681-5000 www.supersod.com

Custom Homes of Asheville, Inc. Steve Wallin 828-645-0506 www.customhomesofashevilleinc.com

Lumber Companies 84 Lumber Judy Dinelle 828-329-8917 www.84lumber.com

Masonry The Arch Architectural Finishes, Flooring and More Catherine Silver 828-253-5455 www.thearchnc.com

Media & Advertising Asheville Citizen Times Julie Bland 828-232-5906 www.citizen-times.com Carolina Home & Garden Magazine Rimas Zailskas 828-692-3230 www.carolinahg.com IWANNA Patricia Martin Betts 828-274-8888 www.iwanna.com WNC Magazine Chris Bubenik 828-210-5030 www.wncmagazine.com

Metal Fabrication American Cable & Rigging Supply, Inc. Scott Baker 828-654-8000 www.americancablerigging.com

Lawn Equipment

Mountain Air Mechanical Danny Dill 828-654-0001 www.mountainairmechanical.com

Bobcat of Asheville Tony Nussbaum 828-684-4403 www.piedmontbobcat.com

Welding Unlimited Gina Newnam 828-891-8501 www.weldingunl.com

Colonial Acres Nursery Harold Paxton 828-884-4330

Modular Homes

Edge-A-Lawn Tommy Pollard 910-455-5552 www.edgealawntools.com

Log Homes Asheville Painting Co. Brenda Irvin 828-279-4801 www.ashevillepainting.com

Abode Custom Builders, Inc. Lindsey Austin 828-258-1512 www.wncabode.com DRA Living, Inc. David Rand 828-274-4652 www.draliving.com

Mortgages Asheville Savings Bank Jennifer DuVall 828-250-7004 www.ashevillesavingsbank.com First Bank Bill Nesbit 828-252-1735 www.firstbancorp.com HomeTrust Bank Donna Reeves 828-350-3080 www.hometrustbanking.com

Murphy Beds More Space Place Amanda Ballew 828-665-9665 www.morespaceplace.com

Organization: Home & Garage Monkey Bars of WNC & The Upstate Nancy McGraw 828-489-7826 www.monkeybarscarolinas.com

Outdoor Kitchen The Arch Architectural Finishes, Flooring and More Catherine Silver 828-253-5455 www.thearchnc.com

Painting Asheville Painting Co. Brenda Irvin 828-279-4801 www.ashevillepainting.com CertaPro Painters of WNC Bryan Chambers 828-285-2959 www.certapro.com Hunter Coatings Andy Stanush 828-681-0020 www.huntercoatings.com Specialty Cabinet Finishes Chris Voedisch 828-450-0010 www.specialtycabinetfinishes.com

Plumbing Products & Services Bella Hardware & Bath Jeff Goodridge 828-505-7950 www.bellahardwareandbath.com

Mold Services

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Becky Muniz 828-254-3500 www.benfranklinplumbing.com

1-800-Water Damage Kim Basham 828-398-4027 www.1800waterdamage.com

Salon Blue Ridge Audrey Loder 828-696-1934 www.salonblueridge.com

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Exhibitor Directory Rainwater Harvesting Gutter Helmet of WNC Brian Friel 828-681-5555 www.NeverCleanYourGutters.com LeafFilter Gutter Protection James Marinez 330-655-7950 www.leafFiler.com Mountain Landscapes Troy Draper 828-712-0298 www.mountainlandscapes.biz

Real Estate United Federal Credit Union Linda Norton 888-982-1400 www.unitedfcu.com

Remodeling

Water Purification & Filtration

Specialty Cabinet Finishes Chris Voedisch 828-450-0010 www.specialtycabinetfinishes.com

Mountain Water Systems Jim Robertson 828-683-5400 www.mtnwatersystems.com

The Everything Man, LLC Travis Erickson 828-232-4044 www.weshowupcarolinas.com

Window Coverings Blinds and Us Karen McCutchan 828-687-7882 www.blindsandus-asheville.com

Retaining Walls Verti-Block Bart Jones 828-686-3041 www.carolinareadymixinc.com

Carolina Blinds Wayne Patterson 828-697-8525 www.carolinablinds.com

Roofing

Windows

Daylight Solutions Chris Manges 864-329-5444 www.daylightskylights.com

All Window and Door Steve Balicky 828-209-0380 www.allwd.net

Skylights Daylight Solutions Chris Manges 864-329-5444 www.daylightskylights.com

Asheville Window & Door Marilyn Ramsey 828-687-7667 www.ashvwindow.com

Athos Properties John Moutos 828-777-4057 www.athos-properties.com

MacPherson Construction, Inc. Tom Smith 828-877-5567 www.macphersonconstructiononline. com

ClimateGard Becky Griffith 864-220-2660 www.climategardllc.com

BATH Fitter Louie Mullikin 864-433-8882 www.bathfitter.com

Showcase Exteriors Maria Horton 828-298-1700 www.dalightasheville.com

Build It Naturally, Inc. Mike Benito 828-254-2668 www.builditnaturally.com

Solar Energy

Anchor Home Services, LLC. David Jones 864-288-3400 www.anchorhomeservice.com

Living Stone Construction, Inc. Sean Sullivan 828-669-4343 www.livingstoneconstruction.com Monkey Bars of WNC & The Upstate Nancy McGraw 828-489-7826 www.monkeybarscarolinas.com Sears Home Services Debra Hanley 813-393-4236 www.searshomeservices.com Specialty Cabinet Finishes Chris Voedisch 828-450-0010 www.specialtycabinetfinishes.com The Everything Man, LLC Travis Erickson 828-232-4044 www.weshowupcarolinas.com

Restoration Services 1-800-Water Damage Kim Basham 828-398-4027 www.1800waterdamage.com

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MacPherson Construction, Inc. Tom Smith 828-877-5567 www.macphersonconstructiononline. com Oakley Window & Door Alan Oakley 615-329-3667 www.theoakleycompanies.com

Atomic Solar, LLC Ron Frazier 866-704-1182 www.atomicsolar.biz

Pella Carolina, Inc. Jorg Ronke 828-684-3389 www.pelladirect.com

First Light Solar Ben Edson 828-350-3993 www.firstlightsolar.com

Specialty Glass Blue Mountain Glass Works Pam McCorkhill 828-275-5833 www.bluemountainglassworks.com

Stained Glass Blue Mountain Glass Works Pam McCorkhill 828-275-5833 www.bluemountainglassworks.com

Stairs

American Cable & Rigging Supply, Inc. Scott Baker 828-654-8000 www.americancablerigging.com

Phantom Screens Danny Siek 828-524-0595 www.phantomscreens.com Sears Home Services Debra Hanley 813-393-4236 www.searshomeservices.com Taylors Window & Screen, Inc. Emily Clark 864-271-9759 www.taylorswindows.com The Design Center Danny Wingate 828-456-6051 www.thedesigncenter.com

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