7 Unexpected Things at Builders' Show 2010

Let's start with the Swarovski decorated fireplace from Napoleon. Really who needs this? I forget we are in Vegas.

Stagecoach - Wells Fargo doesn't hold back

Obama - Our president has his hands full but he took time to promote CFLs at the show.

Bobsled - Interesting tie-in with Lumber Liquidators but so is Colbert and speed skating.

Builder who can't swing a hammer - This dude was going wild hacking at nails at the Stiletto Tools booth. Said he was a builder. Wouldn't want him touching my house. (note the Stiletto Tools founder, Mark Martinez, watching in dismay).

Geeks - We saw our share of geeks at CES last week but this programmer from bidformaterials.com was a refreshing change from the usual "sales and marketing" flacks who man most booths.

Elevators - If trends say we are moving away from McMansions and overbuilds, then why were there so many elevators companies on display?

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taylen

hahaha check out the guy swinging away...agree totally that i wouldn't want him working on my place...that nail is bent sideways!
guess the elevator companies are showing up in greater numbers because no one is buying them anymore and they need all the exposure they can get!

Leah Kaiz

The elevators may be because while we're moving away from Mc. Mansions, we're moving toward taller and taller townhomes...some folks NEED those elevators to get up all 3-5 stories. : ) Just my guess.