We are making our second appearance at the Seattle Remodeling Expo this weekend at the Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle.\u00a0 A couple of thoughts after being at our booth for two days and a few tips if you are planning to come tomorrow:<\/p>\n
There was an excellent turnout today on a beautiful, sunny day.\u00a0 This tells us that lots of people have remodeling on their mind.\u00a0 There are a wide variety of projects that are either being actively planned or are just in the first stages of conceptualization.\u00a0 We talked with dozens of couples and families whose projects include:<\/p>\n
A three-story addition with garage at main level, and some additional work at the main and upper floors.<\/p>\n
A second-story addition for a just-purchased home.<\/p>\n
An upper floor remodel, including kitchen and powder room, that will open up all the rooms to beautiful sound views.<\/p>\n
A major addition to a brick home that will involve some tricky decisions about exterior cladding for the addition.<\/p>\n
A long-considered and definitely due bathroom remodel.<\/p>\n
A basement remodel with the possibility of revamping the radiant heating system.<\/p>\n
An addition to an older home that has a fabulous deck and fence and will need protection during construction.<\/p>\n
Everyone was enthusiastic and friendly, and had lots of great questions. Some will need architects or designers for their projects, and we can make those recommendations.\u00a0 Some are ready for a first round of pricing on the schematic designs from their architects and designers, which we can also provide. \u00a0It was great to talk with everyone who stopped by.<\/p>\n
We ran out of fliers for our upcoming remodeling workshop.\u00a0 It\u2019s Jan. 11 at 1:30–starting just as the Seahawks game begins–but we already have 6 people signed up.\u00a0 I have this feeling it may fill up before next Saturday.<\/p>\n
All of this is coming around to saying that 2014 is looking like another strong year for remodeling.\u00a0 Homeowners are thinking now about large projects for the summer, and the architects and designers we work with are still very busy at a time when things typically slow down a bit.<\/p>\n
Now, for the tips: \u00a0If you are planning to visit tomorrow, the Expo is open 11am to 5:30pm.\u00a0 It tends to be slowest just the Expo opens and in the last hour or two, so if you\u2019d like thinner crowds, try then.\u00a0 There is convenient parking–just follow signage at the main level of the Convention Center at 7th & Pike.\u00a0 And if you\u2019d like free tickets, we have them.\u00a0 Just email us at office@ventanabuilds.com<\/a>\u00a0and we’ll send a printable email that will serve as admission. \u00a0See you there!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n