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Despite slow economy, consumers continue with home improvements

It is logical to assume that when the house market is extremely shaky, then home improvement investments will take a sharp dive as a result. But the Pantagraph is reporting that participation in home improvement shows has nearly doubled over the last few years. Also the business of heating, ventilation and air conditioning hasn’t declined at all. As one of the people quoted in the piece said, ““HVAC is recession-proof.”

The mood seemed to be in favor of maximizing what you already own in a market when home sales are soft nationwide, vendors noted. People were looking for ways to cut their utility bills and add new amenities, such as sunrooms.

“People are definitely investing in their homes and fixing up what they have,” said Kevin Gattung, special promotions manager for Peoria Siding and Window.

He said attendance has doubled at the shows he has attended in Illinois so far this year.

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