03.04.07
Hundreds Of Exhibitors Attend Home Show (from Your4State.com)
Reported by: Jennifer Von Reuter

MARTINSBURG, WV - The 12th annual Home Show got underway this weekend; it showcased more than 200 exhibitors.

The Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association expected more than 40,000 people to come to the Martinsburg Mall this weekend to see what residential builders and vendors have to offer.  The theme this year is using environmentally friendly products for the home.

The association is made up of more than 300 members.  There are exhibitors ranging from banks to subcontractors to landscape architects.

"We get about 60 to 70 consultations out of this show, which basically we fill-up for the year in our job and design and installation.  So, we have great success with the show," said Kevin Robinson, R&L Landscape Center.

Robinson said this year seems to be the biggest year for the show.

"Each year, I think to me they grow a little bit more.  This year I think they've sold out.  The most they've ever had is this year," said Robinson.

The theme this year is building green.

"This year exhibitors in the show have products in their booth or can tell you about how their products are more environmentally friendly," said David Hartley, Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association.

The show provides seminars like solar paneling your home, and due to popular demand, a silent auction for a good cause.

"It goes to the Builders Association.  We're a non-profit organization, but we support Habitat for Humanity as our organization, so we built a house last year," said Hartley.

Show organizers said the Martinsburg Mall is a great location to hold the event.  There is also an area outside for vendors to display cranes and trucks.

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