Saturday - Seminar Schedule
(There are two stages. Scroll down to view times for the 'Green' Stage.)
Design Ideas Stage |
| 11:00am |
What Portable Power Generators are and In-Home and Recreation Applications, Eric Queen, Senior District Sales Manager Honda Power Equipment. Get a basic understanding of portable generators: the type of power, and home standby and recreation applications |
| Noon |
The Cluttering Kinds, Linda Durham, Professional Organizer and Owner of Organizing Matters Learn why you have trouble letting go of your clutter so you can declutter painlessly and take control over your papers, time and stuff of life. |
| 1:00pm |
Trends in Interior Design, Color and Style for 2010. Carrie Davies, Owner Decorating Den Interiors Come see the pops of color for 2010! And info on how a mix of eclectic furnishings with modern touches have an irresistible effect on style. |
| 2:00pm |
Kitchens & Baths New Designs and Product Trends, Peggy McGowen, Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD See what's new and haute! Before and After photos illustrate actual remodel projects. There's Q&A at the end of the presentation. |
| 3:00pm |
The New American Home, Susan Fruit ASID, CGR, Houston's Design Detective From timeless traditional to classic contemporary, see what’s fresh, fun and fashionable in home decorating trends for 2010.
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| 4:00pm |
Protect and Beautify -- Info from a Pro about Paint and Painting, Dale Busic, Owner of CertaPro Painters of Cypress Learn about new color trends and techniques, features and benefits of different paint brands and types and which are best for particular projects. |
Green Stage |
| 10:30am |
Going Green - Baby Steps in Getting Organic! Randy Lemmon, Gardening Expert and Host of 740 KTRH’s Gardenline Randy Teaches the basics of organics and how easy it is to implement in your garden. |
| 11:30am |
100 Ways to Kill a Tree, John R. Warner, Texas Forest Service - Certified Arborist, Forester and Texas Master Naturalist. He will highlight the do's and don'ts of tree selection, care and maintenance. |
| 12:30pm |
Is Your Attic Draining Your $$$$? Presented by Dan Marshall, President of Innovative Skylights and CGR (Certified Graduate Remodeler) Learn how to tune your attic up and start saving money NOW! Info on Tax Credits too! |
| 1:30pm |
Green? Healthy? Solar? Energy Efficient? Sustainable? Low Cost? No Cost Solutions? Save Money with Home Energy Retrofit Credits? LaVerne Williams, AIA, LEED AP, President of Environment Associates, Architects & Consultants Get your questions about lowering your cost of living at home answered here by Houston's own Nationally Acclaimed Green Home Expert and Texas leader, |
| 2:30pm |
Easy Solutions to Making Your Home High-Tech, presented by Michael Garfield, The 9-5-0's High-Tech Texan®. Michael will help homeowners upgrade their homes to "high-tech" with an update on his favorite products and services.
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| 3:30pm |
Design Secrets to Create Timeless Outdoor Living, Michael Harkins, Owner Timeless Landscape Creations
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| 4:30pm |
How to Fix Foundation Problems with a Professionally Installed Root Barrier, Gary Anderson, President Root Wall Pro and Aqualift Inc. |
Saturday 11am-4pm.
Q&A face-to-face with Brenda Beust Smith, Houston Chronicle Garden Columnist and the “The Lazy Gardener."
Bring your photos, questions and gardening dilemmas and leave with answers. It's Q&A all day for gardening pro's and newbies!











