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Novi Builders Show
More than 200 vendors specializing in kitchens, baths, doors, windows, remodeling, furniture, spas, appliances and decorative accessories will showcase their products at the 2010 Home Improvement Show, today through Sunday, at Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. Highlights include appliance giveaways by Wholesale Builders Supply of Wixom and the annual "House of Nails" contest sponsored by Wallside Windows in Taylor, whose grand prize is $10,000 worth of custom windows. Also featured is an "Aging in Place" area and green home improvement options. Billed as Metro Detroit's largest home improvement show, it's the first in this year's series sponsored by the Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan (BIA) and Home Depot. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Advance tickets may be purchased at Home Depot locations, www.novihomeshow.com or (248) 737- 4477. Tickets are $8 adults, $7 ages 65 and older, free for kids 12 and younger. Parking is extra.