Southern Rhode Island Home Show draws thousands to Ryan Center – The Providence Journal

Exhibits range from stone work, landscaping, and sellers of sheds, gazebos, hot tubs and pools, to kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home security systems, windows and skylights, sunrooms, and roofing and siding.

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. The 15th annual Southern Rhode Island Home Show is taking place this weekend at the University of Rhode Island's Ryan Center.

Show organizer Dean Appleman said 106 companies are exhibiting at the show, which was open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and will continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appleman said he expects attendance to be between 9,000 and 11,000 people.

Exhibits run the gamut of home improvement products and services, from stone work, landscaping, and sellers of sheds, gazebos, hot tubs and pools, to kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home security systems, windows and skylights, sunrooms, and roofing and siding sales and installation. Appleman said representatives from local banks will also be on hand to assist those who need help financing their home-improvement projects.

Appleman said cash-and-carry items will be available for sale.

Energy companies will also be at the show, including solar energy vendors. "Solar is really big this year," said Appleman, who produces home shows all across New England. "It has really taken off."

General admission is $7, or $5 with a coupon. Children 12 and under may enter free with an adult.

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