With spring around the corner and temperatures warming, you may be feeling motivated to tackle more than the typical spring cleaning project. Does your kitchen need modernization? What about that old tile shower? Maybe there’s something more pressing, like gutters that aren’t doing their job.
Whatever upgrade you’re pondering, the North Carolina Spring Home Expo is a wealth of expertise and resources for any homeowner. Steven Neft, Marketing Representative with the Expo, said that the lineup of exhibitors is perfect for anyone looking to renovate, build, or decorate their home.
“You get to meet with representatives from these companies and gain inspiration on what you want to do for the spring and summer months at your home,” he said.
He explained that the Expo appeals to a wide array of needs.
“Whether you want to repaint your home, if you want to add lighting, if you want to fix your roof, these are all things people that are looking at, also kitchen and bathroom renovations are very big on everybody's list for the spring, summer, fall months.”
While some homeowners prefer tackling renovations and upgrades spontaneously, some prefer planning in advance. Neft says the Expo is for both. Lovers of spontaneity can visit without any pre-planning. The event and parking are both free, and no tickets are required for entry. For visitors who want more predictability, the vendor list will be published the week of the Expo at northcarolinahomeexpo.com. From there, you can identify ahead of time the specific vendors you wish to visit.
Neft explained that meeting vendors in person can inform decisions that are otherwise hard.
“We're all kind of reluctant sometimes to have people come to our home. But if you then meet these people first at the show, you get a better feeling. So it's a great opportunity to connect with people who could help you with those projects,” he said.
Visitors can fuel their search for the perfect home renovation project by visiting the food trucks that will be on-site with concessions. According to the North Carolina Home Expo website, the event is child-friendly and will even have activities to entertain the younger crowds.
Additionally, visitors can take advantage of money-saving deals by attending the Expo.
“There are also going to be exclusive discounts that are given away. So if you attend the show, you get the opportunity to get a special discount,” Neft explained. “That means, for example, if you’re thinking of doing that bathroom over again, and the bathroom companies there will be offering you a coupon that you could then use when you finalize a deal, you save money, and it's exclusive for the people attending the show.”
Neft said he expects to see 3,000 to 5,000 attendees and the exhibitor list is still growing.
“Anybody looking to exhibit still has the opportunity! We have a few booths open,” he shared.
The North Carolina Home Expo will be held March 21-23 at the Crown Complex, 1960 Coliseum Dr. The expo will be open Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.