22nd Annual Housing Fair planned Apr. 16

The 22nd Annual South Minneapolis Housing Fair is planned for Sat., Apr. 16, 10am-3pm. The event will be held at the Minneapolis Sports Center at the Midtown YWCA, 2121 E. Lake St.

This free one-day event connects homeowners with over 75 reliable resources for maintaining, improving and remodeling their homes. Visitors will be able to explore services, get answers, and make connections.

The South Minneapolis Housing Fair features building, remodeling and landscape contractors, financial resources, information sessions, neighborhood organizations, door prizes and special attractions.

In addition, the 2016 fair will focus on Smart Homes including tech options, efficiency, and eco-friendly/green living.

Nine short (20 minutes) presentations will be offered. Info sessions during the Housing Fair are:

• Air Conditioning for Homes with Radiators, 10:30-10:50am;

• Setting your Home and Contractor Up for Success, 11am;

• Organic Turf Management, 11:30am;

• Learn How to Grow a Garden for Butterflies and Other Pollinators, noon;

• Sustainability for Small Spaces, 12:30pm;

• Steel/Metal Roofing, 1pm;

• Learn about the Design Build Process, 1:30pm;

• Typical Remodeling Return on Investment, 2pm; and

• The Do’s and Don’ts of Green Remodeling, 2:30pm;

Special attractions include a booth sponsored by the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO ) for a hands-on activity, making free, non-toxic cleaners which may be taken home. MWMO staff will assist you and answer any questions you may have. Others include Tech Dump (see the website www.housingfair.org for the limitation of items being accepted), an interpretive exhibit/demonstration site by The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) Tiny Solar House, and Build a Bird Feeder by Elpis.

For a list of exhibitors and a lot more information go to www.housingfair.org.