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Saturday - Seminar Schedule

Saturday - February 27, 2010
(There are two stages. Scroll down to view times for the 'Green' Stage.)
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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.

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.

740ktrh 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.

3:30pm

Design Secrets to Create Timeless Outdoor Living, Michael Harkins, Owner Timeless Landscape Creations

Learn design secrets professionals use to create amazing custom outdoor spaces that fit your individual lifestyle.

4:30pm

How to Fix Foundation Problems with a Professionally Installed Root Barrier, Gary Anderson, President Root Wall Pro and Aqualift Inc.

Trees cause 50% of foundation failures. Learn what trees and shrubs are best -- and why, to avoid future foundation problems.

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!

 

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