2009 Seattle Home Show

The Seattle Home Show is coming quickly. Here's the lowdown on this year's home show:

UPDATE: If you have four people or more in your car, you can get free parking! (4 or more park free!)

Here are some Seattle Home Show Visitor Tips you might find useful for the Seattle Home Show. Also, be on the lookout for discount e-tickets, coupons, parking and more within the coming weeks!

Seattle Home Show

Date:
February 14th–22nd, 2009

Hours:
Saturdays: 10:00 am to 8:30 pm
Sundays: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am to 8:30 pm

Cost:
Adult: $10.00
Seniors (60+): $6.00
Children (ages 7–15): $3.00
Under 7 free

Website:
http://www.seattlehomeshow.com/

NEWS FLASH:
Free Shuttles Discontinued for 2009 Seattle Home Show
News Flash: Free Shuttles Discontinued for 2009 Seattle Home Show

Shuttle buses from Seattle-area Park ‘n Ride lots will not be available to the Seattle Home Show as they have been in the past. However, Four or More Park Free is available daily at Qwest Field Parking Garage, Qwest Field North Lot and Safeco Field Parking Garage for vehicles with four or more occupants. E-ticket holders may park for $3 at the Safeco Field Parking Garage with shuttle service to Qwest. Additionally, we will be offering FREE parking at Qwest Field Parking Garage and North Lot on 2/17.

Home Remodeling News

This Week in Home Remodeling
-Diary of a Remodel: A true, entertaining article of a woman who lived through a home remodel. Bernadette Fay, San Francisco Chronicle, shares the challenges, fears, and lessons she learned throughout 13 months of remodeling. Valuable tip from article: Remember to notify your neighbors about your remodel.

- Typical Home Remodeling Mistakes: Always check the contractor's business license, background checks, and references- and here's why.

- Remodeling with a partner: Great tips on how to work together and compromise home remodeling wants/needs.

- Do Solar panels pose environmental hazards?

- Decorno: Renovation binder & home bibles

Home Remodeling Events
- Baltimore Home Building and Remodeling Show
January 16-18, 2009
Where: Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore
When: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: $6

- Atlanta Build, Remodel and Landscape Expo
January 16-18, 2009
Where: Atlanta Exposition Center, North Building, 3650 Jonesboro Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30354
When: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: Adults $5.00; Children Under 18 FREE

- Charleston Build, Remodel and Landscape Expo
January 16-18, 2009
Where: Charleston Area Convention Center, Hall B & C, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC, 29418
When: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: Adults $5.00; Children Under 18 FREE

- Cincinnati Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo
January 16-18, 2009
Where: Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, OH 45246-4002
When: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: Adults $5.00; Children Under 18 FREE

- Columbia Home Building and Remodeling Expo
January 16-18, 2009
Where: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
When: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: Adults $4.00; Children Under 18 FREE

- Columbus Build, Remodel and Landscape Expo
January 16-18, 2009
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Halls E & F, 400 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
When: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday
Tickets: Adults $6.00, Children Under 18 FREE

Be Home Savvy with HomeSavvi

To kick off the new year, HomeSavvi is excited to announce our official launch in three additional cities: Portland, Atlanta, and San Francisco! You'll be able to find local home remodeling contractors, interior designers, architects, and retailers in your area.

Also within the coming months, HomeSavvi will be adding new online tools, extensive remodeling guides, events and promotions. You can follow the latest HomeSavvi updates through our Get Savvi and Savvi Alert email newsletters and Twitter (@HomeSavvi).

Happy remodeling!

Architecture for 5 Cents

Here's an interesting article from Seattle PI. In attempt to gain clients, an architect has decided to set up booth and answer questions for 5 cents. Let's call it the "Peanuts" approach.

Under the Needle: Building a foundation for future work

Floods in Washington : Flood Cleanup - What to Do After Water Damage

With unusually heavy snow and rain storms in recent weeks, there is a high risk of flooding throughout Western Washington. According to the Associated Press, "More than 30,000 people were told to leave their homes in flood-endangered areas across western Washington". With flooding, come issues like mold, water damage and clogged drains.

We've compiled some information to help people respond to these flood-related problems.


U.S. EPA- Flood Cleanup: Indoor Air Quality

U.S. EPA- Mold Information

U.S. EPA- Carbon Monoxide Information

This Old House: Drying Out a Wet Basement

How to Prevent and Remove Mildew

Carpetbuyershandbook.com has quite a bit of good information, including the tips below- Guidelines for Response to Clean Water Damage within 24-48 Hours to Prevent Mold Growth

Carpet and backing - dry within 24-48 hours
* Remove water with water extraction vacuum.
* Reduce ambient humidity levels with dehumidifier.
* Accelerate drying process with fans.

Ceiling tiles
* Discard and replace.

Cellulose insulation
* Discard and replace.

Concrete or cinder block surfaces
* Remove water with water extraction vacuum.
* Accelerate drying process with dehumidifiers, fans, and/or heaters.