Fixer-Uppers: Homeowner Fair Aims to Connect Occupants of Historic Homes to Maintenance Solutions
May 4, 2022 - San Antonio
Home improvement vibes. One of San Antonio’s newest historic landmarks is a 1919 single-story Queen Anne residence is in Government Hill. Photo: Facebook/Office of Historic Preservation.
By Jade Esteban Estrada, Co-Editor | San Antonio Sentinel
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- The Office of Historic Preservation will present the 13th Annual Historic Homeowner Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the Tripoint Event Center
- This free event aims to connect homeowners with maintenance solutions and networking opportunities
This weekend, the Office of Historic Preservation will connect local homeowners of aging and historic homes with maintenance solutions and industry-specific networking opportunities at the 13th Annual Historic Homeowner Fair. The free event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Tripoint Event Center located at 3233 North St. Mary’s Street.
Navigating historic design guidelines and permitting processes can be arduous work. This gathering aims to attract homeowners who are ready to commit to home improvement projects but feel they need assistance connecting with contractors and design professionals. Organizers hope to introduce owners to experienced renovators who have experience working on older homes.
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The event’s Exhibit Hall will feature local businesses, including design services, construction professionals, and purveyors of goods such as tile, metal fixtures, paint, and salvaged materials. There will also be a day of programming, including sessions on trending topics and a panel discussion where local renovators will share key lessons learned during their projects.
For further information, visit the event website here.
Jade Esteban Estrada is a co-editor for the San Antonio Sentinel where he covers public health and other citywide issues. jade@sasentinel.com | IG: @satxwriter