A variety of custom-made birdhouses will be raffled off during the Lakeland Builders Association New Home and Remodeling Expo. Terry Mayer/Photo

LBA New Home and Remodeling Expo March 28-29

Looking to build something special? You can, after a visit to the Lakeland Builders Association New Home and Remodeling Expo.

The expo is March 28-29 at Elkhorn Area High School.

In addition to vendor booths, informative seminars and an enhanced backyard area, those attending can buy a raffle ticket for a custom-made birdhouse.

Tickets are $5 each, or $20 for six. Money raised will go to the LBA’s Builders Help Committee.

Seminar Committee Chairwoman Joan Kuerschner of Geneva Hardware & Design is excited about this year’s lineup.

“Of course, we’re very excited about having Melinda Myers back,” Kuerschner said. “She is always very popular.”

Seminars are held in the high school choir room.

Saturday, March 28

10:30 a.m. Your Kitchen, Better by Design, by Pat Hupke, America’s Best Cabinets.

11:30 a.m. What to Expect When Adding a Fireplace or Stove to Your Home, by Abbie Jacob, The Fireplace Professionals.

12:30 p.m. How to Update Your Home Quickly and Inexpensively by Replacing Your Hardware, by Christine Kuerschner, Geneva Hardware & Design.

1:30 p.m. Remodeling on a Budget — Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck! by Jean Kruzan, Kruzan Construction.

2:30 p.m. The Benefits of Green Building and Development, by Jeff Auberger, Conservation Development/Preservation Homes.

3:30 p.m. Sound and Video in Your New or Existing Home, by Chris Klug, ABC Audio Video LLC.

Sunday, March 29

10 a.m. Energy-Efficiency Programs for Your Home and Simple Tips, by Tom Krawczyk, TJH Energy.

11 a.m. Buying Land to Use as Your Home Site or as an Investment, Including in Your IRA, by Bob Clemen, Covered Bridges Development.

Noon Faux Painting and Venetian Plaster Techniques, by Sherwin Williams/Corey’s Painting.

1 p.m. Affordable Eco-Friendly Landscape Makeovers, by Melinda Myers.

3 p.m. Current Mortgage Lending Practices in Our Neighborhood, by Thomas Knoble and Dick Judd, Associated Bank.