For Renewal by Andersen of Northeast PA, the time of year we’ve anxiously been waiting for has arrived. Home show season is finally here! Our marketing teammates have laced up their most comfortable shoes and are ready to answer all your questions about replacement windows and patio doors (all while following current guidelines to keep you safe). This is our most exciting time of year because we get to bring our showroom to you, tell you about Renewal by Andersen and help you find the best solution for your replacement window and patio door needs.

How to Get the Most Out of a Home Show

Attending a home show can be a daunting task for many people. Aisle after aisle of home improvement companies showcasing their products, the newest inventions and the greatest deals of the year can wear out a home show attendee very quickly. This is why our home show marketing veterans at Renewal by Andersen of Northeast PA came up with this list of tips for anyone planning on attending a home show this year.

1. Plan ahead. Before you do anything else, ask yourself WHY you’re attending the home show. Is it to get landscaping ideas? Do you need new windows? Do you like the idea of granite countertops in your kitchen? Or maybe you’d like all three! Make a list and number your goals based on level of importance. New windows may be a necessity because your current ones are leaking cold air, or perhaps the landscaping needs to be done around the pool you had installed last summer. You may also want to give your kitchen a fresh new look with granite countertops. Once you’ve figured out your why, find out which companies at the show can handle your anticipated project.
2. Research. Home show attendees are more informed now than ever before. Walking into a show, many already have a particular home improvement project in mind and have Googled the show map and compiled a list of vendors they’d like to speak with. By following this same plan, you’ll become better informed, which can save you a lot of time and hassle. Check out the companies’ websites, compile a list of the ones that are the most reputable and have the best reviews, and make it a point to visit with them. This will help you maximize your time at the show and prioritize the appointments you make with potential companies.
3. Set appointments. Most home improvement companies can’t give you a quote on the spot at a home show, especially if the majority of their work is custom. Therefore, you’ll be asked to set up an appointment to get an estimate on a particular project. Most in-home consultations involve all homeowners and take approximately 60-90 minutes. Our recommendation is to walk the entire show and talk to those who are on your list. Then, take a few minutes and circle back around, stopping at the ones who stood out to you. Set up appointments with the best of the best, limiting them to no more than three similar companies per home improvement project. You’ll be able to make an informed decision and compare pricing – all while keeping your sanity intact!
4. Enjoy. Home shows are meant to be enjoyable. Our marketing team has fun at home shows, and our goal is to make sure you enjoy them, too. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to talk to everyone and take in the atmosphere of the show; some people who get too harried don’t appreciate that the businesses are there for the benefit of potential customers. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, try samples, test new products and learn what’s best for you and your home. And, most importantly, have fun!

Get the Best Products & Services

If you want to install new windows and patio doors in your home but don’t have time to attend a home show, give Renewal by Andersen of Northeast PA a call at 610-798-1708 to schedule a free in-home consultation. If you need help choosing the best windows and patio doors for your home, our experienced designers and product specialists are always happy to help.

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Renewal by Andersen also just participated in the Central Susquehanna Builder’s Association Home Show in Bloomsburg and the Eastern Pennsylvania Spring Home Show, both held February 27 – March 1.  Prospective customers had the opportunity to stop by the Renewal by Andersen booth to ask questions and view samples.

When asked why Renewal by Andersen participates in so many Home Shows, Event Team Lead Andrea Hall replied, “We want to make the process of buying windows as easy as possible while helping you to learn who we are and what sets us apart from other window companies.  Home Shows help us do just that – we bring the showroom to YOU!”

She went on to mention that “one of the most common things people want to do is to USE the windows.  And we let them!  Renewal by Andersen offers windows that tilt-in for easy-cleaning and have other features that customers want to actually have demonstrated for them.  It’s one thing to read about them on our website – but it’s another to actually see them in person and be able to actually try them out.”

So if you are thinking about replacement windows, a Home Show is a great place to start!  Here are some helpful tips for how to make the most out of your time at a home show:

• Create a list of features and benefits that are important to you, and jot them on a note in your phone or on paper and keep it in your pocket. Is it important that the windows are easy to clean? Do your windows have to all be a certain color? Do you want a window that will last a long time, or are you looking for a quick short-term solution?
• Don’t set an appointment with every company you speak to. You’ll wear yourself out after the second or third appointment. Pick and choose who has the features you are most interested in; typically after the second or third appointment you know which company you will go with.
• Be prepared to answer some ‘easy’ questions about your windows. How old they are, how many you have in your home and if there are currently any issues you are experiencing. This will enable the product representatives to better assess your current needs and offer a solution.
• Lastly, wear comfortable shoes! You’ll be walking, standing and talking a lot – so make sure you are comfortable.

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Renewal by Andersen staff members look forward to talking with prospective customers about the energy-saving advantages of Renewal products – and the different and better window and door replacement experience we offer. Renewal by Andersen of Northeast PA installs high-quality replacement doors and replacement windows in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and surrounding Northeast PA communities.

In addition, the region’s biggest home and gardening event of the year will feature thousands of square feet of exhibits with the latest products and services from builders and contractors, and manufacturers of materials, decks, storage, pools, spas, plants, landscaping, interior design accessories, furniture, kitchenware and much more.

Celebrity appearances include Wayde King and Brett Raymer, stars of Animal Planet’s Tanked, on Saturday. On Sunday, Harry Rinker of HGTV’s Collector Inspector will offer two free verbal antique appraisals to each attendee. Rinker is a resident of Lehigh County.

With special “show only” pricing available, you can turn your home and garden dreams into reality this weekend! Show hours are 2:00 – 7:00PM on Friday, 10:00AM – 7:00PM on Saturday and 11:00AM – 5:00PM on Sunday.

The NEPA Home & Garden Show is organized by Show Technology Productions, one of the largest producers of home and garden shows nationally.

Register to receive a coupon for $1 off admission at the Home Show.

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The event had various vendors located throughout the zoo and offered a variety of Ottertoberfest activities, from arts and crafts to local wines and craft beers available for purchase to enjoy while strolling through the zoo.

Renewal by Andersen staff members enjoyed the fall day and talking with potential customers about the energy-saving opportunities that Renewal windows can offer them – not only during the upcoming cold winter months, but year-round!

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