2011年9月29日 星期四

Final days to see Parade of Homes in Hampton

If recent rainy weather kept you away from Parade of Homes at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, this weekend's final days of the event hold the promise of sunnier skies.

"This year's parade has been great despite the weather," said Wade Garnett, president of the Peninsula Housing & Builders Association, which sponsors the showcase of custom-built, landscaped and furnished homes. He's also owner of Garnett Construction in York County.

If recent rainy weather kept you away from Parade of Homes at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, this weekend's final days of the event hold the promise of sunnier skies.ceramic Floor tiles for the medical,

"This year's parade has been great despite the weather," said Wade Garnett, president of the Peninsula Housing & Builders Association, which sponsors the showcase of custom-built, landscaped and furnished homes. He's also owner of Garnett Construction in York County.

"Attendance has been off compared to the past, but we have had many families come back to take a second look with different friends of family.

"Fewer people coming through has actually been nice because it allows me time to talk to everybody. I've actually showed the conditioned crawl space and attic several times this year."

Energy efficiency in techniques like conditioned crawl and attic spaces and a laid-back lifestyle with casual beach-type furniture and accessories are the main trends seen in this year's parade. If you see a room setting or piece you like, there is a price list in each house, and you can return with ticket stub in hand 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to purchase and take home items.The new website of Udreamy Network Corporation is mainly selling hydraulic hose ,

"Unlike years in the past, visitors to this year's parade are much more aware of the energy features of the home," said Michael Davenport of Crestmark Custom Builders. He's been doing the event since the first one at Tabb Lakes in 1985, and has received awards for energy efficiency.

"While everyone enjoys looking at the decorations,Do not use cleaners with Wholesale pet supplies , steel wool or thinners. I have found visitors this year are asking more questions about products — tankless water heaters, nonslip ceramic tile, foam insulation and high efficient heating systems — in the homes."

The parade's neighborhood is called Buckroe Bay/East Beach, and is Hampton Roads' first certified green community, meaning that each home must save at least 15 percent of heating and cooling costs by adhering to energy-saving standards established by EarthCraft Virginia or the National Association of Home Builders Green Building Program, according to PHBA.

Three homes by Garnett, Edgerton Contracting and Crestmark are sold; Garnett has contracts for custom homes pending on two lots.

"We are already planning the next Parade of Homes," said Garnett.

"It will be in the Butler Farm area off Armistead Avenue. We have five builders to date and expect two more to sign up as we get closer to show time in summer,They take the Aion Kinah to the local co-op market. most likely June.This will leave your shoulders free to rotate in their chicken coop ."

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