Jim Lamare of Waterman Farm Machinery gets his lawn tractor display ready Friday at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. Waterman is one of over 50 companies that will be on hand to answer questions during The Maine Home Show. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The cost of admission is $7 for adults. Children and teenagers are free with a paid adult. Lamare said sales at the Sabattus-based business have been strong ever since COVID-19 swept across Maine and pushed people toward outdoor-related activities. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal Buy this Photo

Alex Whitney, left, Todd Asselin, center, and Justin Bottiglierie of Prestige Pools build a patio display Friday at the Norway Savings Bank Arena in Auburn. Prestige is one of over 50 companies that will be on hand to answer questions during The Maine Home Show. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The cost of admission is $7 for adults. Children and teenagers are free with a paid adult. Asselin said patio sales have been good, but pool sales have been even better ever since COVID-19 swept across Maine and pushed people toward outdoor-related activities. “We are buried with pool installations,” Asselin said. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal Buy this Photo

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