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The South Minneapolis Housing and Home Improvement Fair is one of the most successful and well-attended community events in the South Minneapolis area.
Always Free and open to the public, the annual Fair promotes city living, home improvement & maintenance, and community involvement. The
Fair's hallmark is its industry
exhibits and educational workshops.
The 2010 Fair featured nearly 100 reputable and local contractors,
retailers, Real Estate agents, lenders, and community organizations. In addition, attendees had
access to representatives from energy, affordable
housing, green homes and the neighborhood
associations to answer questions.
Industry professionals offered a variety of how-to, home repair, and design-based workshops and seminars. The 2010 lineup included Home Electrical Wiring Systems, Plumbing Repair Basics for the Home, Distressed Homes for Sale, and 10 Ways to Save Energy…and Change Other Stuff, Too!, plus many others. Many of the workshops were hands-on, and all were free.
 The popular “Ask the Expert” area was back again this year. Experts such as waste & recycling staff from the City and home accessibility specialists answered our guests' specific questions.
As always, the
Fair remains a family event. Kids enjoyed a special workshop where they built their own wooden bird feeder to take home.
This year, the Fair gave away over $2,000 in door prizes.
 Food and beverage, including pizza slices were a hit this year. Thanks go to the wonderful Pizza Lucé.
For
more information on the Fair, please contact the
Fair's Coordinator, Laura Mullen at laura@housingfair.org
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