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Expo attracts folks seeking residential-related services

Nearly 2,000 visitors attend two-day event
Delaware Resorts Spring Home Expo owners Bob and Kathy Benson welcomed nearly 2,000 visitors to the two-day event April 6-7 benefiting Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
April 13, 2024

Chilly morning temperatures didn’t keep Delaware Resorts Home Expo visitors away April 6, as they lined up at the Cape Henlopen High School entrance for the 9 a.m. opening.

Nearly a hundred exhibitors were kept very busy all day Saturday and Sunday, with an estimated 2,000 visitors in attendance. The expo affords exhibitors and visitors a town-square atmosphere, as Home Expo founder and coordinator Kathy Benson works to include a wide array of home-related goods and services.

Also represented at the event were nonprofits including area veterans associations and Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, the Home Expo proceeds beneficiary.

“All of the exhibitors were very happy with the visitor turnout, and the convenient and professional environment afforded by the Cape Henlopen High School facility,” said Benson.

Tess Graham of Caruso Homes is ready to discuss the company’s different model options.
Brian Hoffman, left, gleans information from Cecilia Carter of Forrest Fence Company as Sara Brooks looks on.
Solar expert Griff Kroll of Clean Energy USA offers advice for energy-saving products and services.
Will Wilt, right, gets a prize from spinning the wheel at the Coastal Bath booth with employees Karli Dailey, left, and Laura McBroom.
Warren Cooper admires the workmanship of Diamond Fab gates, hose reel posts, trellis works and pergolas.
Rotary Club members Pat Campbell-White, left, and Richard Miller hold empty bowls to remind visitors about the Rehoboth Beach Sunrise Rotary Empty Bowls event to be held April 21.
Julianna Torre of Peninsula Bath offers info on the company’s bath renewal services.
Fran and Bob Swerida, right, get information on Pemberton Grills from Ethan and Mike Schneider.
Viva La Bee products, a family-owned business, sells lotions made from bee products. Shown are (l-r) Avinlea, Alexis and Faith Flatt.
Evan Hine, left, and Gabriela Caceres of the Lokken Investment Group LLC are ready to provide information about financial advice and investment planning.
Amy Brown of DryZone offers info on improving indoor air quality with products for crawlspace repair and basement waterproofing.
Patrick Donnelly, left, and Mark Barrentine of CertaPro Painters provide details about their expertise with painting residential or business properties.
Representing Ferris Home Improvements are (l-r) Tim Bouch, Andrew Roten and Gayle Wright.
John Neff, francise owner of Floor Coverings international, displays his beautiful and durable flooring.
Susan Sutton, owner and designer of Cochran Design Services, shows off her window treatments.
Suzette and Gene Donovan provide information about Porch Protection Systems.
Nicole Walsh of Aerus displays her products for air and water purification, sanitizing and floor care.
Dale and Felisha Kirlin of Kirlin’s Mower and Golf Cart Shop display some of their gardening equipment.
Coldwell Banker realtors working their info booth are (l-r) Leslie Donaldson, Christina Bourdosis, Kelly Pedersen and Iryna Pylypiv.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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