Seattle Home Remodeling Events - January 2009

January 8: Sustainable Kirkland Monthly Meeting
Our next meeting will be January 8th at 6:30 pm in Kirkland. Please join us - your neighbors and fellow green community members - for a friendly dinner, discussion, and planning.

January 10: GreenDwelling Seattle Home Tour
Meet at ecohaus for green product information and refreshment, then carpool to the new West Duo Home project for a tour by the builder.

January 13: Fremont Greendrinks
The Fremont neighborhood version of Seattle Greendrinks will be hosted by Sound Speed Scooters on 13 January 2009. The event will take place at Sound Speed Scooters, at 132 N Canal Street. Thanks, too, to supporting sponsors PCC Fremont, Theo Chocolate, and Skillet Street Food. Please bring your cups! For logistical questions regarding the Fremont Greendrinks, please call 206.632.2699.

January 13: Greenwood/Phinney Ridge Greendrinks
The Greenwood/Phinney Ridge branch of January Greendrinks is being hosted by SPACE Design Center, at 7601 Greenwood Ave N. Please enter on 76th, on the west side of Greenwood. As with all Seattle Greendrinks gatherings, the event will begin at 5:30pm on Tuesday, 13 January. For logistical questions, please call 206.706.1054. Thanks to SPACE Design Center for hosting!

January 14: Electrical Basics
Gain an understanding of your residential electrical system. Learn how to avoid, diagnose and repair electrical problems with safety and confidence.

January 21: Drywall & Plaster Repair
Learn about the tools and techniques involved in this special skill. Try your hand with the taping knife and some joint compound on our "practice wall".

January 20: Green Home Talk with Jon Alexander
Got a home renovation project? Want to remodel sustainably? Jon Alexander, green home expert will give us an overview presentation on green home remodeling and then will have some Q and A time.

January 27: Green Materials: No Longer a Hidden Value
Whether a real estate agent or homeowner, get the knowledge you need to capitalize on the green trend and successfully sell homes with this 3 hour class. Topics will cover: What makes a material or product green? How does material selection fit into sustainable building practices? Receive valuable information for not only successfully selling a Green Home, but also for identifying green features in a conventional home that add selling points. The class will be instructed by Brenda Nunes, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor and developer of the award-winning Built Green Home in Suncadia.

January 28 - February 1: Tacoma Home and Garden Show
Click here for a $2.00 off an Adult or Senior Weekday admission to the show!

The Tacoma Home and Garden Show is the foremost show of its kind in Washington state featuring exhibits for the do-it-yourselfer and the professional contractor alike. The show is a unique marketplace to shop, compare and save on a total selection of home-related products and services for building, remodeling, gardening and decorating. All this plus accredited seminars and award winning display gardens await you all under one roof.

January 28: Weatherization 101- NW Ecobuilding Guild
Interested in green building? Join homeowners, tradespeople, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in ecologically sustainable building for a new topic each month. The Guild facilitates green building practices that protect human health, encourage sustainable resource use,and foster long-term economic vitality.

January 29: Solar Primer
Learn about the design, installation, costs and benefits of both solar electric (photovoltaic) and solar hot water systems in order to help them decide which options best suit their particular goals and resources.

After attending the presentation, participants may choose to gain a more in-depth understanding of one of the technologies by attending a Solar Works! Introduction to Solar Electric Systems, a Solar Hot Water 101 workshop, or by registering for a course at Shoreline Community College.

To RSVP, call the Seattle City Light's Conservation Help Line at (206)684-3800 or go to http://solarprimer.eventbrite.com/

Seattle Home Remodeling Events - November

Here are Seattle home remodeling events for November-

November 8: Greening Your Home by Eva Otto of Green Works Realty
Community Workshop Series at the Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlet
Greening Your Home Every home can be a green home. This class teaches you what a green home is, and how to become active in lowering energy bills and reducing your carbon footprint.
Join us to obtain tools and guides to green every aspect of your existing home. Also learn more about green home certification and how you can self-certify your home green!

November 12: Design Forum at Phinney Neighborhood Association
Bring your ideas, sketches, or detailed home improvement plans. A team of talented local architects will discuss important design considerations. We'll then divide into small groups to make progress toward the best design solutions for our individual projects. Don't miss this unusual opportunity!

November 13: Sustainable Kirkland monthly meeting
For Seattle Greendrinkers who live, work or play in Kirkland. It's the 2nd Tuesday of the month, time for the monthly Sustainable Kirkland meeting. We'll start with a potluck and then work on projects.

November 13: Weatherize Your Home at Seattle ecohaus
This home weatherization workshop will provide tips and resources on improving your home's energy efficiency, as well as ideas for making large and small scale changes to your home both inside and out.

November 22: Improving Air Quality in Your Home by American Lung Association
Community Workshop Series at the Habitat for Humanity Home Improvement Outlet
Improving Air Quality in your home Learn how to improve the air you breathe in your home and get tips on various no-cost or economical methods for improving your in home air quality.

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-Stacy Chan

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