A publication of the Waukesha Freeman and Oconomowoc Enterprise August 2011 C O N T E N T S Parade of Homes  MBA leader optimistic  Milwaukee/NARI turns 50  Wood patio furniture  Gardener’s secret weapon  Keeping wood floors shining for years  Awning installation  Guidance for gardeners  Driveway options  Hiring lawn care pro SPECIAL TO HOMES PLUS WAUKESHA – A healthy roster of  area builders showcasing 18 new model homes across three development sites makes 13 a lucky number for the 2011 MBA Parade of  Homes. This year’s builder lineup includes Allan Builders, Aspen Homes, Belman Builders, DDR Builders, LLC, Demlang Builders, Inc., Halen Homes, LLC, J. Antho- ny Homes & Design, LLC, Kaerek Homes, Kings’s Way Homes, LLC, Korndoerfer Homes, Tim O’Brien Homes, Inc., Victory Homes of Wisconsin and Wolter Brothers Builders. The 66th annual Parade of Homes begins Aug. 20 and contin- ues through Sept. 11. This year’s lineup features two new subdivisions – Neumann Companies’ Waterstone develop- ment in Grafton and Hawk’s Meadow in the City of  Pewaukee by Naturequest 2000 Develop- ment. Additionally, the parade returns to CSI Consultants’ The Bluffs of  Oak Creek with six new model homes. Three developments showcase parade Designed for easy country liv- ing in Grafton, Waterstone is just minutes from great shopping, Aurora Hospital and numerous dining options. Residents enjoy expansive views of  the country- side, including horse farms, woods and water features. Lots are approximately one acre in size. The subdivision is located at the southeast corner of  Highway 60 (Ulao Road) and Highway C. Pewaukee’s newest residential subdivision, Hawk’s Meadow, is designed to blend into the sur- rounding landscape and provide each homeowner with a unique, luxurious home site. The first phase offers 27 single- family lots ranging from 1/3 of an acre to an acre in size. MBA’s Parade of Homes features work of 13 builders in three area subdivisions See Parade/Page 4 Submitted photo Model homes like this one in the Hawk’s Meadow residential sub- division in the City of Pewaukee will be on display during the Met- ropolitan Builders Association Parade of Homes. PREMIER PARADE