• The Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase is presented by the professional members of the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC).
• The Remodelers Showcase has been held in the Twin Cities for 27 years.
• The tour runs September 26-28, 2014, with 61 remodeled homes open Friday from 1:00 to 7:00 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6:00 pm. A total of 52 professional remodeling firms are participating in the tour.
• All the remodeled homes are free to tour with the exception of one Dream Remodeled Home that requests a $5 donation to the BATC Foundation. The North Oaks renovation is #R16 by Bob Michels Construction and has a MN Green Path Advanced Certification.
• A comprehensive Guidebook includes descriptive information, maps and photos or illustrations of all the remodeling projects, and is available, free of charge, at area Holiday Stationstores.
• Guidebook editorial includes a cover story about the remodeling experience of a young widow, the BATC Foundation’s most recent projects providing new bedrooms to two youngsters in partnership with Special Spaces – Minnesota, green remodeling information and several pages on outdoor living spaces.
• Online tour planning can be found at the comprehensive website, www.ParadeofHomes.org. The integrated mobile site at m.ParadeofHomes.org provides all of the same searches in an easy-to-read platform for smart phones and tablets. And the Digital Magazine link lets them read the Guidebook online.
• Homes are located in 28 cities across the region, with the most located in Minneapolis with ten remodeled homes and Edina with nine.
• Projects range from kitchens (all but ten homes have had some work done in the kitchen) additions (19) to bathrooms (16), lower levels (12) and whole house remodels (7).
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The 2014 Fall Parade of Homes Remodelers Showcase® is sponsored by Marvin Windows and Doors.
