Home Show Thursdays- 2009 Louisville Build, Renovate and Landscape Expo

Louisville Build, Renovate and Landscape Expo

When: January 9 - 11, 2009
Where: Kentucky International Convention Center, Hall C
221 Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Time & Date: Friday 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Adults $5.00
Children Under 18 FREE

Website: http://www.homeshowcenter.com/show.php?show=louisville

Home Show Thursdays- 2008 Contra Costa Fall Home and Garden Show

Contra Costa Fall Home and Garden Show

When: November 7-9, 2008
Where: Sleep Train Pavilion, Concord
2000 Kirker Pass Road
Concord, CA 94521
Time & Date: Fri., Nov. 7, 12-6 p.m., Sat., Nov. 8, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $6

Website: http://www.capitalshowcase.com

Home Show Thursdays- 2009 Colorado Springs Home Building and Remodeling Show

Colorado Springs Home Building and Remodeling Show

When: January 9 - 11, 2009
Where: Norris-Penrose Event Center
1045 W Rio Grande
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Time & Date: Friday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Adults $4.00
Children Under 18 FREE

Website: http://www.homeshowcenter.com/show.php?show=coloradosprings1

Home Show Thursdays- 2008 Mid-Atlantic Home, Remodeling & Interior Design Show

Mid-Atlantic Home, Remodeling & Interior Design Show

When: November 7-9, 2008
Where: Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach VA 23451
(800) 700-7702
Time: November 7-8 Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., November 9 Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: Admission is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Military guests and senior citizens receive a $2 discount. Bring your Cox Communications bill on Friday, Nov. 7 and receive a two-for-one admission rate. Only one discount applies. Parking is free.

Website: http://www.tbaonline.org/homeshows/2008/2008HRIDS/

2008 Seattle Home Show 2 - Home Show Tips for Visitors

HomeSavvi was at the 2008 Seattle Home Show 2, at Qwest Field Event Center from October 16–19, 2008. Some of the highlights of the show were the free hourly seminars ("Going Green Without the Greenbacks" presented by Eleanor Olsen, Total Spaces Design, Member of NKBA), the amazing kitchen and bath exhibits, and wide array of new green products. One product that particularly stood out was the impressive and modern Divine™ ExactTemp 3/4" Vertical Spa Set, in Lighting Universe's booth.

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Seattle Home Show Visitors- Savvi Tips

Savvi Tip #1: Future Seattle Home Show visitors- buy your tickets online. E-ticket holders may have certain offers, coupons, or discounts that you can't have if you buy your ticket at the door. For example, the previous spring Seattle Home Show e-ticket holders received a free chowder voucher, while Seattle Home Show 2 e-ticket holders received free parking for Thursday and Friday at the Qwest Field Event Center parking lot (a $10 value).

Savvi Tip #2: You can register for an additional day without cost. It's called the “Too much to see, come back for free.™” feature, which allows show visitors to register their ID at the show so that they can visit for a second day. This comes in handy, especially if you would like to get more information about a product or show your spouse remodeling plan ideas at a later time.

Savvi Tip #3: Be aware of any other perks or promotions that you can take advantage of by visiting the Seattle Home Show media portion, "Facts at a Glance". One little known perk at the Seattle Home Show 2 was that with four or more people in a vehicle, parking was free in designated lots.

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Home Universal Design / Aging in Place

As aging baby boomers consider staying in their homes, Universal Design and Aging in Place will be gaining more momentum in the years to come.

What Is Universal Design and Aging in Place?
Universal Design is a concept that focuses on comfort, ease of access, and maneuverability within homes for all people, while aging in place is a popular lifestyle option for seniors preferring to safely and independently live in their homes.

Did You Know?
According to AARP, 89% of people 50+ wish to remain in their own homes indefinitely (AARP) and 75% of remodelers have seen an increase in requests for aging in place work (NAHB).

Suggested Aging In Place home modifications include:
- Installing lights strategically to maintain a well-lit hallway
- Having non-slip interior and exterior flooring
- Replacing knobs with levers handles
- Setting up cabinetry with rollout cabinets and lazy susans
- Mounting adequate handrails for stairways and ramps

NAHB, in partnership with AARP and the NAHB Research Center, has created a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) program to teach remodeling professionals how to modify homes specifically geared towards Aging-In-Place. For more information, you can visit their website at http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=717&genericContentID=46799.

Helpful Universal Design and Aging in Place links:

Toolbase.org-
http://www.toolbase.org/ToolbaseResources/level3.aspx?BucketID=2&CategoryID=22

AARP-
http://www.aarp.org/families/home_design/universaldesign/a2004-03-23-whatis_univdesign.html

NAHB Aging in Place Checklist- http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=717&genericContentID=89801

Center for Universal Design-
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/

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Budget Decorating Tips - 5 Ways to Bring Flair to Your Rooms

When it comes to home decorating, you can dramatically enhance your home without breaking the bank. Here are five simple ways you can update your home while on a budget.

Paint is always going to give you the biggest bang for your buck. Bright or bold color can add drama. You can do different walls in shades of the same hue or pick up a few colors drawn from the room's fabrics and accessories. If you are up to a challenge, use painting tape or stencils to create shapes and patterns.

Accents and accessories bring out your personality. Spread candles throughout your home to give a cozy feel. Old postcards or photos printed in black and white or sepia make inexpensive artwork when framed. For your living room a collection of fun, colorful, or graphically interesting throw pillows transform any old sofa instantly. New towels with matching shower curtain combined with a jar of soap and a plant makes a bathroom into a relaxing getaway. Collection of different size house plants in matching ceramic pots bring warmth to any room.

Lighting can make or break a room. Consider three key lighting principles to show off your home and its design: ambient lighting infuses a room and gives a glow; task lighting provides light for specific activities and areas; and spotlights show-off artwork or reflect light. You can also have some fun with lighting by using colored light bulbs. Refresh that old lamp by buying a new shade.

Invest in a set of curtains to add lushness bring focal point to windows. Any standard, store-bought curtains can tie a room together effortlessly. Make sure that the color is represented somewhere else in the room. Embellish these window dressings with borders or tassels.

Refresh furniture with stylish slipcovers. A slipcover can hide unattractive upholstery, add a dash of color to a room, introduce a new style, or perform a seasonal makeover by adding a holiday mood to a room.

-Villette Nolon

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