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Admission: $5/day adults 18 & under FREE

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See pages 25-32 for a convenient pull-out section of Home Show maps and a listing of exhibitor booths!

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By Erik Kees, Chairperson Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association

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March 9, 10 & 11 Bismarck Civic Center

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Limit one (1) discount per coupon per person. No cash value. Not good on prior purchase. Not good with any other discount, coupon or voucher.

Coupon must be surrendered at time of purchase.

Expires 3-11-12.

The Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association welcomes you to the 35th Annual Home Show. We are proud to present a showcase of all the newest and best products for your home at this year’s event. Whether you are looking to build, remodel, landscape or design, the Home Show is the place to get informed, get inspired and find out how to get started on your next project.

With over 180 exhibitors offering services ranging from home furnishings to appliances to roofing to windows and doors, there is no shortage of things to see. You may even discover a new style all your own, find a builder who fits your needs, or stumble upon a weekend project to spruce up your home. The Home Show really is your one-stop shop for all your home improvement needs.

Throughout the Home Show, experts will be presenting “How-To� seminars on topics varying from landscaping techniques to financing to mold removal. There will even be a just-for-kids workshop Saturday morning. You will find more information about the seminars throughout this tabloid, and a full seminar schedule can be found on page 25.

I hope you enjoy your time at this year’s Home Show, and please don’t hesitate to ask the vendors questions. We pride ourselves on being able to present the best of the best in the home improvement industry and we truly want this to be an informative and inspiring experience for all attendees.

Thank you for your continued support over the years, and a special thanks to our vendors and sponsors for making this event possible. I hope to see you all at the 35th Annual Home Show March 9-11 at the Bismarck Civic Center.

See pages 25-32 for a convenient pull-out section of Home Show maps and a listing of exhibitor booths!

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Facebook Basics: What You Need to Know to Get Started See Page 7 Presented by Chelsea Gleich of the Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association

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12 p.m. To Prime or Not to Prime?

A Crash Course on Repaints - See Page 21

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Proper Installation of a Paver Patio - See Page 23

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By Christopher Adamson CTW Features For those daunted by the thought of making their homes energy efficient, there is hope. Start with small yet meaningful lifestyle changes and watch the bills shrink. From appliances to electronics, nearly every aspect of the modern home consumes massive amounts of energy inefficiently, which means equally massive costs for homeowners. “Any home can benefit from some energy-efficiency updates,� says Sara Snow, a green living author. Here’s how to cut energy costs without breaking a sweat.

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4. Get green “Shrubs and climbing vines can cool your home by as much as 20 degrees and can cut cooling costs by 30 percent,� Snow says. “Plant shadeproducing trees and shrubs around your home to help keep the sun off of your house, especially on the west and south sides.�

5. Invest in insulation “I believe that if you have a poorly insulated home, you should make those changes for sure,� Ingram says. “Buying insulation isn’t cheap but it can cut down on heating and cooling bills.� Attic insulation is the most important. An adequate amount can save homeowners around $120 a year in energy costs. “The rule of thumb - as far as attics go - is that if you can see the floor joists, you don’t have enough insulation up there,� she says.

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Fashion for the home: Hardwoods are a key design element in contemporary furnishings From the runway to the living room, hot trends in home fashion can take the style of a room from simple to stunning. Incorporating trendy furniture into home decor is an easy way to add style without having to make costly renovations.

or shape is on-trend in furniture. And that’s not just furniture: hardwood is an essential ingredient throughout the house -- any style of house -- in flooring, cabinetry, and millwork, as well as furniture.�

If you are looking for ideas to upgrade your home’s interior decor for 2012, the American Hardwood Information Center offers design trends inspired by the most recent High Point Market home furnishings show.

Tying in with the theme of bringing the outdoors in, garden inspired design is a hot trend in both furniture design and home decor accessories. The garden gate motif works well with everything from bedspreads to pillows to furniture coverings.

Bring the outdoors in

A key furniture trend for this season is bringing the outdoors in through the use of natural American hardwoods.

Outdoor-inspired furniture that mimics traditional park benches, picnic tables and lawn chairs, using hardwoods, is a noteworthy design element. Inspired by Mother Nature, designers at the High Point Market showcased hardwoods in both traditional and modern forms, accentuating the organic curves, movement and form of the natural material.

Homeowners can mimic the look by selecting wood furniture with unique curves or pieces that highlight the natural whorls, knots and texture of the wood. “It is never a surprise to see hardwood show up in what’s trending all over the High Point Market,� says Rose Bennett Gilbert, home decorating expert, author, and syndicated columnist. “After all, hardwood is a natural material that’s totally adaptable to whatever style

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Natural neutrals to bright blues

Trends in wood finishing have moved from dark to light. Consider lightening up the look of your furniture with soft neutrals such as pale grays, whites and nudes.

Beyond hardwoods, mixing in bright hues with your decor can really make a room pop. What’s hot right now? Color palettes inspired by earth’s elements such as blues, greens and reds.

Cherry on top

Though wood finishes may be trending lighter, American cherry is the top species in four categories of wood furniture, including bedroom, dining room, home office and entertainment cabinets, according to Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc.’s 2011 Furniture Styles and Material Use Survey, conducted at the High Point Market. Walnut, red oak and white

oak round out the top species, with many furniture manufacturers using clear, satin finishes to protect the wood while allowing its true characteristics to come through.

If you are undecided about which species to choose for your home design, the American Hardwood Information Center at www.HardwoodInfo.com offers a species guide, stain selector and inspirational photo galleries to help with wood furniture selection. A free smart phone app is available for download as well. “With hardwood as a prominent trend in home furnishings right now, the site is a valuable tool for those looking to incorporate American hardwoods into the design of their home,� says Linda Jovanovich, executive vice president for the Hardwood Manufacturers Association, and representative of the American Hardwoods Promotion group. “One of the great things about hardwood is that even as design trends come and go, solid hardwood furniture will last a lifetime and can be restained or painted if you want an on-trend look.�

ABOVE: Trends in wood finishing have moved from dark to light. Consider lightening up furniture with soft neutrals to get the look of this poplar chest of drawers from Hooker Furniture.

BELOW: Furniture that accentuates the organic curves, movement and form of hardwood, such as this oak chair from Lee Industries, is a growing trend.

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All too many homeowners have experienced the joy of completing a home improvement project only to learn upon completion that the project is not in adherence with local laws. That realization, while heartbreaking, is often the result of a homeowner’s failure to secure a building permit prior to starting the project. Homeowners who secure a permit before the onset of a project will know what they can and can’t do and can rest easy knowing that an approved plan complies with engineering principles and local laws.

Another disadvantage to forgoing the permit process is the potential perils such a decision cause when homeowners want to sell their homes. Projects completed without a permit might hurt a home’s resale value, and such projects are not often covered by homeowner’s insurance policies, meaning damage to areas of the home where an illegal project was conducted won’t be covered. While homeowners should always check with their local municipality before starting a project, it might help to know the many home improvement projects that typically require a permit before they can go forward.

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‘Re-feathering’ your empty nest on the cheap The kids are finally on their own and you’re ready to reclaim some spaces in your home that were previously dedicated to child’s play. Even though as empty-nesters you probably won’t spend so much on food, education and gas money, you’re still not ready to go into debt to redecorate the once-kidcentric rooms in your home.

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Whether you’re planning to sell your empty nest and downgrade to something smaller, or just want to enjoy all the rooms in your home again, redecorating a child’s room has many advantages.

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Top home decor trends for 2012

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From warm woods and creative colors to memorable murals and tailored textures, interior designers and industry experts predict 2012 will offer a multitude of options for those interested in giving their homes a fresh look. Even better for today’s cost-conscious consumers is that many of the trends are easy and inexpensive.

The facts about furniture

According to Emmy Award-winning home design expert, author and TV/radio personality Christopher Lowell, upholstered furniture coverings are being driven more by texture and less by prints. Yesterday’s bulky, stationary pit sofa will be replaced by lower backs and seats along with smaller “footprint� pieces clustered into conversation groups for more flexibility and ease of interaction.

Stacy Garcia of Stacy Garcia Design Studio sees a movement of woods from very dark mahogany and espresso to lighter and mid-toned woods, with raw, natural walnut, cherry and white oak being especially prevalent.

Make a statement

For homeowners interested in adding life and personality to a bedroom, living room, family room or office, a decorative wall mural is a quick, cost-effective way to go. From cartoons to famous artwork to cityscapes to nature scenes, the wall mural options are endless. You can even turn a photo into one. And, for those who don’t want to get stuck in one place, repositionable wallpaper is a great option.

The right touch

According to Lori Dennis, interior designer, author and upcoming star of HGTV’s new show The Real Designing Women, next year’s textures and fabrics will include iridescent metallic woven within fabric; strong patterns and bold prints; modern floral; tailored woven fabrics like tweed, herringbone, plaid and houndstooth; velvet/velour, sumptuous dupioni silk, and faux fur.

Natural fibers such as bamboo, jute, eucalyptus, cotton, silk, wool and cork will remain popular, adds DeAnna Radaj of Bante Design LLC.

A splash of color

Deborah Wecselman of DWD Inc. suggests starting with neutral hues of taupe, beige, cream, grey, black and white, and then adding unexpected pops of color with bold accessories

from bright yellow paintings to royal blue vases. Dennis echoes this vibrant color spectrum, with rich jewel tones like emerald, amethyst, sapphire, ruby, garnet and citrine along with deep teal, fuchsia, honeysuckle, coffee and gold.

Light up your life

According to Bradburn design team manager Martin Lucki, lighting options will include linen shades with clean tailored lines and a play toward texture.

Lamp bodies will be made of carved reclaimed woods deftly finished in soft, neutral tones that showcase the natural wood grain. Beverly Hills designer Christopher Grubb of Arch-Interiors Design Group, who considers decorative lighting “the piece of jewelry in a room,� recommends architectural sconces for applying makeup or shaving to avoid the shadows cast by overhead lighting.

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Kitchen designer/blogger Susan Serra sees a renewed interest in woven or knotted textures on rugs with “back to basics� motifs that harken back to simpler times. These rugs are easy and cheerful to live with, make a design statement, and serve as interesting foundations for rooms with upholstered or casework furnishings most often seen in neutral colors. Lowell also sees a trend toward investment area rugs on tiled floors or those resurfaced with wood or faux wood veneers for better wear and tear and a greater perceived home value.

Decorating on a dime

According to artist/designer/author Pablo Solomon, people will continue to look for unique, cost-effective ways to improve their homes. They’ll buy and restore secondhand furniture, swap artwork and accessories with friends, and use yard sale proceeds to purchase new items for their homes.

Consignment stores and estate sales will be hot in 2012, adds best-selling author and home design expert Lauri Ward of Redecorate.com, with people discovering the benefits of buying older, distressed pieces that are well made and affordable. Chairs and sofas that can be reupholstered or slipcovered, and cabinets for storage, will be sought for their quality as well as the aesthetic interest they add to modern rooms.

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Good night, excess light Put wasteful energy practices to bed starting in the bedroom

Adopting energy-efficient practices doesn’t require a lifestyle overhaul. Start small. Tackle bedroom lighting first with minimal modifications that will equal big energy savings. Embrace energy efficiency by first understanding industry lighting terms. The incandescent light bulb - the bulb of the masses - uses wire to conduct electricity that produces light. The problem with this cost-effective and timeless illuminator comes from the amount of heat it produces. “Before the realization of how mankind’s electrical activity impacts the planet, the Edisoninvented bulb was the cheap and easy way to create light,� says Steve Thomas, host of Planet Green’s “Renovation Nation� show. With today’s buildings accounting for nearly 50 percent of energy used, looking for other options like compact florescent lights or light-emitting diodes is more a necessity than a feel-good move. “Energy saving is all about scale. Five people saving energy in one home doesn’t make a difference - but five million does,� Thomas says. Here’s how to become one of the five million.

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When swapping out old for new, know how to read the packaging. Understanding which wattage goes with different types of lighting fixtures can be confusing. When replacing a 60-watt incandescent bulb, look for descriptions like 60Watt Replacement or Soft White 60 on the CFL or LED bulb package. Any bulb with an Energy Star label has the backing of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Use dimmers

Adjust light needs by activity. For bedside reading, increase the brightness; for less eye intensive activities, lower the intensity. “The lower the light output, the less energy used. Simply put, dimmers save energy,� Dennis says.

Find the flame

“Beeswax candles with organic cotton wicks create instant mood lighting while being eco-friendly,� Dennis says. Set the stage for relaxation after a long day by stepping back in time with this ageless light source.

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“For places that light quality is not critical, like the closet or near the door of the bedroom, switch to CFL or LED bulbs,� Thomas says. In addition to less energy output, using CFL and

LED bulbs equals a decrease in electric bills and less frequent trips to the store for replacement bulbs. “CFL bulbs light a space with less wattage, at a low cost, are dimmable and have good color quality. LED bulbs are slightly more expensive but last longer, use even less energy and have better quality light,� says Lori Dennis, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based LEED-certified interior designer.

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Sunrooms 101 Friday, March 9 • 8 p.m.

Overview:

When considering a sunroom, there can be so many questions. Do they get too hot/cold? Do I need a building permit? What’s the difference between a solarium or an atrium? Where can we put it? Will it increase my resale value? In Sunrooms 101, Larry Towne will walk you through the where, when, why and how of your new sunroom. When you leave, you’ll be able to distinguish just which type of sunroom is right for you.

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Upcycle your glass, plastic and rubber products to create a no- to low-maintenance driveway

By Dawn Klingensmith CTW Features Considering how much real estate driveways take up, it’s a shame more of them don’t make a statement. A driveway can enhance a home’s beauty if the right materials and installation techniques are selected. And in today’s marketplace, there are plenty of pavement options that can add character and are mindful of the environment.

A highly porous pavement called FilterPave makes for a glittery, colorful surface thanks to the crushed beer bottles and other recycled glasses that make up about 90 percent of its composition. The glass pieces are held together with a pliable binder, so it has “kind of a Rice Krispie bar look to it� when it’s poured in place, says Bill Handlos, director of Geosystems, the Appleton, Wis.-based manufacturer. Heineken and

Rolling Rock bottles make up the green aggregate, while Budweiser and Amstel Light go into the amber-colored mix.

FilterPave was designed to be “exceedingly permeable,� Handlos says. “More water will go through this than through a lawn or grass.�

However, grass is perhaps the ultimate green driveway material and it’s gaining ground, literally, says Tania Gybels, owner of Environmental Concept, a Van Nuys, Calif.-based landscape services firm. But there’s more to a grass driveway than meets the eye.

A manufactured reinforcement grid, usually consisting of plastic cells, is necessary for support. The grass grows over and conceals the grid. The trick is just making sure that no one blocks the driveway, mistaking it for a yard.

Among other greener options are rubber or composite pavers made from re-

cycled tires and plastic bottles. VAST is a brand of composite permeable paver made from 95 percent recycled materials. Permeable pavers help the environment by capturing storm water and allowing it to seep into the ground instead of running over the surface and sweeping pollutants into the water system. Porous concrete accomplishes the same thing, it just doesn’t look hand-laid. It generally looks the same as traditional concrete but is manufactured without fine aggregates, so there are voids that allow for infiltration.

Concrete has more potential than is often realized - it can be tinted, mixed with colored glass, or stamped or engraved to mimic natural products like slate. Asphalt can be accessorized by edging it with pavers or creating a “driveway apron� with bricks or paving stones at the entrance, says Arnie Pel-

legrino, owner of Rocky Point, N.Y.-based Long Island Elite Landscape Designs. “It brings the landscape into the driveway,� he says.

Decomposed granite can be loose like gravel or blended with stabilizers or resin to create a substance similar to asphalt, but it’s more colorful. It is used where a natural or rustic look would complement the architecture and surroundings, Gybels says.

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Take a look inside your walls when renovating As you tear off the wallpaper, replace the cupboards and strip the floorboards, experts caution not to reach for that bucket of paint before investigating the innards of your walls.

Insulation and infrastructure are significant to the foundation and value of your property, so bringing in a home inspector or appraiser allows you to make corrections early, before you’ve finalized the renovation plans.

Common problems center on air leakage and poor insulation issues, experts tell us. The latest research, for example, indicates that traditional fibreglass and cellulose insulation are less reliable than contemporary spray foam insulation. give a better return on investment than dated insulation.

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Foams are known to decrease the presence of common airborne irritants, reduce air and water penetration and reduce energy costs. When you sell your home, spray foam insulation stands to

Build and Grow Kids’ Clinic Saturday, March 10 • 11 a.m.

Overview:

Build with wood, learn new skills and gain confidence – and it’s just for kids!

By learning project basics it will give your child the chance to say, “I built it!�

The Build and Grow Kids’ Clinic is a great way to build your child’s confidence in their abilities. Bring the kids and let Lowe’s help them build a FREE wooden project. Each participant will receive a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch and a certificate of merit upon completion of their project. Be on time - the clinic is limited to the first 100 kids.

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On-site sand and finish work available by our professionally trained installers.

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Ceramic and porcelain tiles are available in a large array of styles, colors and sizes, displayed in patterns for you to create your own work of art.

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VINYL

New luxury vinyl has appeared on the commercial and residential market as a great product. See samples of realistic wood and tile looks.

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Three green trends for 2012 bathroom remodeling For some homeowners, remodeling projects are regular occurrences to keep their homes looking fresh. Sometimes, that means smaller changes like a new coat of paint or changing a light fixture.

Other times, more substantial changes are needed. Determining which changes to make can be a challenge, but looking at the potential return on investment is a great way to prioritize.

Bathroom remodeling offers a 68.7 percent return on investment, according to a National Association of Realtors survey. One way to add value to a bathroom remodel is to pick bathroom fixtures that are more efficient than what you currently have installed. Americans are going green in many areas of life, whether with more energy-efficient light bulbs, hybrid cars or by recycling more

regularly. Bathroom fixtures are no different.

Here are three reasons why you should consider going green with your bathroom modeling project: N Products may be outdated. Toilets made before 1994 use anywhere from 3.5 gallons to 8 gallons per flush (gpf), while new EPA WaterSense labeled high-efficiency toilets can work beautifully on a modest 1.28 gpf. Not sure of your toilet’s vintage? Look at the underside of the tank lid - the date of manufacture is often stamped into the porcelain. In the shower, the typical showerhead installed in California homes built after 1994 uses as much as 2.5 gallons per minute. At that rate, your eight-minute shower consumes a

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N Savings to be had. Compared to 3.5 gpf toilets, there are high-efficiency toilets which have a flushing system that enables homeowners to select the level of water used each time the toilet is flushed - 1.6 gallons for bulk waste or .9 for liquid. The approach provides exceptional water savings paired with outstanding performance. A family of four can save more than $90 annually on their water bill, and $2,000 over the lifetime of the toilet.

N Be a trendy homeowner. A whopping 68 percent of builders surveyed by the National Association of Home Builders say that energy-saving technologies and features including low-E windows, energy-efficient appliances, and LED lighting will be common along with other green features like engineered wood products, and water-saving plumbing fixtures such as dual-flush toilets and low-flow faucets by 2015. Start now and you’ll be ahead of the curve.

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If you replace a typical 2.5 gpm showerhead with a high-efficiency showerhead, you will experience the same luxurious shower, yet consume a responsible 14 gallons, saving 20 percent of the water used by older models.

Even something like a faucet can contribute to water savings. A WaterSense labeled lavatory faucet only consumes a responsible 1.5 gallons per minute without sacrificing an ounce of performance.

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A Crash Course on Repaints Saturday, March 10 • 12 p.m.

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Did your teenager turn their room into a brightly colored disaster? Have you moved into a home with blood red accent walls and wallpaper from the 1970’s? Come learn expert techniques for dealing with difficult colors, stains and textures when repainting. With a few tips like which primer to get and how many coats it will take to cover, your repaint job can go much more smoothly and cost-effectively.

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How to choose a builder Whether the kids have all grown up and moved out or if the kids are on the way and it’s time to expand your living area, building a new home is an exciting, yet often agonizing, experience. There are many reasons for building a new home, but regardless of the reason, the process of choosing a builder should remain the same.

Andrew Nadalin, a fourth generation builder and craftsmen, offers the following advice to prospective homeowners with their eyes set on building a dream home to call their own.

N Look for a builder with a solid reputation. A builder’s reputation speaks volumes, but it doesn’t have to speak for itself. That’s because a builder who has spent years providing personal service, innovative design and

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N Find a builder who is flexible. You will be paying to build your home, not the builder’s home. A builder should be flexible and ready and willing to meet your needs, no matter how unique they might be.

N Don’t build on the cheap. Buyers who plan to build their own home are in the unique position to ensure their home is as safe and high-quality as possible. This isn’t always the case when buying a resale, so make the most of your opportunity and use only top-of-the-line construction materials and features and choose a builder with experience in working with such materials and features. Building on the cheap could prove disastrous in the not too distant future, so don’t sacrifice on quality when building a new home.

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Proper Installation of a Paver Patio Saturday, March 10 • 1 p.m.

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Jared Kanz will show you the dos and don’ts of paver patios using Willow Creek Concrete Pavers. By the end of the seminar you will leave with stepby-step directions to installing a Willow Creek paver patio, knowledge of the product and where you can find it to get started on your own project.

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Easy ways to clean up in a snap It’s the season for spring cleaning, and homeowners no doubt have a slew of projects on tap in the weeks to come.

Clothes will be sorted and donated and unnecessary items thrown in the trash.

Sometimes, however, there’s little time for a thorough cleaning, so a quick tidying up is done when guests are coming to visit. There are many ways to tackle the clutter and get a home presentable in no time at all. When you’re short on time, consider these ways to give living spaces the appearance of cleanliness.

Kitchen

• Assess the kitchen sink and move all the dishes awaiting washing into the dishwasher. Wipe down the inside of

the sink with a disinfecting wipe or a clean sponge. • Wipe down the countertops quickly with a wipe or sponge. Wet a paper towel or rag and attack any errant spots on the stove and floor, which will become sticky and attract more dirt. • Fold or hang dish towels in a way that camouflages any stains. • Place a small pan of water on the stove with some nutmeg and cinnamon and bring to a simmer. This will disguise any smells lingering from last night’s dinner. • Take down magnets and notes stuck to the refrigerator and temporarily place them in a zipper-seal bag.

• Use a static-charged sweeper sheet to grab any hairs, dust or pet fur from the floor.

Living Room

• Go to the sofa and turn the pillows to the side that is not often facing outward. Consider this the “company sideâ€? that may not have any stains or mars in the fabric. Fluff the pillows to

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• Wipe down coffee tables with a damp cloth to clear away dust and fingerprints. • Wet the fingertips of rubber gloves and glide your hand over upholstery to rid furniture of pet hair. • Keep a basket handy to neatly store newspaper, magazines or books. • Dim the lights and light candles. It’s harder to spot dirt in a dim room.

Bathroom

• A premoistened wipe can quickly clean the sink and counters from driedon contact solution or toothpaste. • The same wipe can be used to rid the mirror of errant spots of splatter.

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• Use the same cloth to wipe down the toilet seat and the rim underneath. Use the toilet brush to scrub inside the bowl to remove any rings. • Put new hand towels on racks or on the counter. • Glide a lint roller over the bath mat to remove hair and fuzz.

Bedroom

• If the children’s rooms are messes, close the doors and make those rooms off-limits. • Make your bed and fluff the pillows. • Take dirty clothes to the hamper and put away anything left out. If desperate, pile it into the closet to attend to later. • Neaten the night stands next to the bed, removing personal effects or storing it in the drawers.

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2012 HBA HOME SHOW Convenient Pull-Out Section Take this 8 page pull-out section with you to get the most out of your Home Show experience! Included is the list of seminars, demonstrations, booth listings by product and exhibitors and maps of exhibitor booths.

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March 9, 10 & 11 Bismarck Civic Center

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 6 p.m.

Home Accessibility Options - See Page 4 Presented by Randy Tank of Great Plains Rehabilitation Services

7 p.m.

Facebook Basics: What You Need to Know to Get Started See Page 7 Presented by Chelsea Gleich of the Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association

Scan to visit www.bmhba.com

Sunrooms 101 - See Page 16

Presented by Larry Towne of A+ Sunroom Deck & Awning

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

11 a.m. Build and Grow Kids’ Clinic - See Page 19 Presented by Lowe’s Home Improvement

12 p.m. To Prime or Not to Prime?

A Crash Course on Repaints - See Page 21

Presented by Randy Davis of House of Color, Inc.

1 p.m.

Proper Installation of a Paver Patio - See Page 23

2 p.m.

How to Identify and Clean Mold In Your Home - See Page 25

3 p.m.

How to Tile Your Backsplash with Glass - See Page 27

4 p.m.

The Essential Keys to Homeownership - See Page 32

Presented by Jared Kanz of Versa-Lok/Willow Creek Concrete Pavers

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8 p.m.

Presented by Scott Tetley of ServiceMaster Professional Services

Presented by Josh Horner of Magi-Touch Carpet One Floor & Home Presented by Tammy Skogen & Dennis Kraft, Mortgage Loan Officers at Gate City Bank

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 1 p.m.

Get an A+ on Your Landscape Design with Accent Plants & Décor - See Page 35 Presented by Marcy Pfliiger of Plant Perfect

2 p.m.

The Endless Uses of Glass: Creative Ways to Incorporate Glass In Your Home or Office and What You Need To Know About Windshield Safety - See Page 37

Presented by Paula Haider & Courtney Maier of Haider Glass Specialties

3 p.m.

Hard Surface Flooring Installation Basics - See Page 39

4 p.m.

Surviving Life in the Modern Day Jungle - See Page 41

Presented by Josh Horner Magi-Touch Carpet One Floor & Home

Presented by Dr. Steve Nagel of Nagel Family Chiropractic & Wellness

How to Identify and Clean Mold in Your Home Saturday, March 10 • 2 p.m.

Overview:

Do you have mold in your home? Join us to find out if and how you can take care of the mold yourself, or if you need to contact a professional. Learn how to identify mold, determine a course of action and how to clean it yourself.

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Scott Tetley of ServiceMaster Professional Services

2012 HBA HOME SHOW Convenient Pull-Out Section BOOTH LISTINGS BY PRODUCT ACCESSIBILITY PRODUCTS Great Plains Rehabilitation Services ........... 218-219 Luxury Baths & Beyond.......................... 1115-1116

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Community Builders...........................................20A Sam’s Club 4933 .............................................1105

ADVERTISING - TV/RADIO/PRINT BEK Communications.......................................1079 ND Living Magazine...........................................174

CONCRETE CONTRACTORS Alliance Concrete LLC............................ 1118-1119 AMCON Block & Precast ..................................1089 Concrete Mudjacking Services.............................15 Precision Concrete Cutters - Egress Window Systems .............................................................. 1122-1124

APPLIANCES Best Buy..........................................................1109 Fleck’s Furniture & Appliance.............................212 Lowe’s Home Improvement................................159 Montana Dakota Utilities Co. ................................31 ARCHITECTURE Matrix Design ......................................................6A AUDIO/VIDEO Dakota Sound Systems, Inc..................................36 Premier Audio ..................................................106A AUTO PARTS/SERVICE Kupper Chevrolet - Subaru...............................1120 AUTO SALES Kupper Chevrolet - Subaru...............................1120 AWNINGS Automated Awnings & Heaters...........................17A G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc. .......................... 86-87

CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS Rudnick Construction, Inc........................ 121 & 133 Sculpture by Design, Inc ............................ 190-191 Tobias Marman Construction LLC.........................71 CONCRETE DECORATIVE Prairie Supply, Inc. ...............................................74 Sculpture by Design, Inc ............................ 190-191 CONCRETE FORMS - INSULATED Building Block Forms, Inc...................................217 Prairie Supply, Inc. ...............................................74 CONCRETE RESURFACING Imperial Flooring, Inc.................................. 110-112 CONCRETE SUPPLIER Structural Materials ............................... 1010-1013

BANKS/FINANCIAL SERVICES American Bank Center .......................................206 BNC National Bank...............................................22 Capital Credit Union ....................................... 16-17 Gate City Bank.....................................................82 Kirkwood Bank & Trust Co................................1040 Northland Financial............................................125 Starion Financial ..............................................1112 US Bank...............................................................47

COOKWARE Cook’s Warehouse, Inc.....................................1121

BASEMENT WATERPROOFING Dakota Caulking ..................................................32 Innovative Basement Systems ............... 1113-1114 Precision Concrete Cutters - Egress Window Systems .............................................................. 1122-1124

CUSTOM CABINETS Creative Wood Designs .................................. 51-52 Hass Custom Woodworks & Countertops, Inc. ..1058 Sparling Construction, Inc. ................28-30 & 41-42

BUILDING SUPPLIES Advanced Truss Fabricators ...............................221 Allied Building Products ......................... 1093-1094 Builders Supply Co....................169-172 & 181-184 Front Street Millwork & Lumber, Inc. ........................ .................................................131-132 & 143-144 Lowe’s Home Improvement................................159 ProBuild............................................49-50 & 61-62 Roughrider Hardwoods ..........................................9 Truss Systems, Inc.............................................153 CABINETS D & M Industries..................................................92 Hass Custom Woodworks & Countertops, Inc. ..1058 Klemetson Woodworks Co............................... 4 & 5 Leingang Home Center ......... 63-66, 76-78 & 88-90 Sparling Construction, Inc. ................28-30 & 41-42 Your Home Improvement Company ........ 1103-1104 CENTRAL VAC Dakota Sound Systems, Inc..................................36 J & R Vacuum & Sewing, Inc. .............. 1033 & 1043 CITY DEPARTMENTS City of Bismarck .................................... 1080-1082 CLEANING - HOME & APARTMENT SERVPRO of Bismarck........................................154

COUNTERTOPS Fabricators Supply.............................................135 Fabricators Unlimited.........................................136 Granite Creations, Inc............................. 1060-1062 Hass Custom Woodworks & Countertops, Inc. ..1058 Heim Granite, Inc. ................................... 152 & 164 Klemetson Woodworks Co............................... 4 & 5

CUSTOM METALWORK Mind Over Material ..............................................10 CUSTOM MIRRORS Haider Glass Specialties............................. 177-179 Red River Glazing, Inc. ........................... 1090-1092 CUSTOM SHOWERS Haider Glass Specialties............................. 177-179 Luxury Baths & Beyond.......................... 1115-1116 Red River Glazing, Inc. ........................... 1090-1092 DECORATIVE ETCHING Cutting Edge Custom Etching.............................13A DOORS Allied Building Products ......................... 1093-1094 Builders Supply Co....................169-172 & 181-184 D & M Industries..................................................92 Fargo Glass & Paint Co......1053-1057 & 1063-1067 Heartland Pella Windows & Doors ........... 127-128 & 139-140 ProBuild............................................49-50 & 61-62 The Window & Door Store ............................. 6 & 18 Yanish Custom Exteriors....................25-26 & 37-38 Your Home Improvement Company ........ 1103-1104 EGRESS WINDOWS Innovative Basement Systems ............... 1113-1114 Precision Concrete Cutters - Egress Window Systems .............................................................. 1122-1124

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIER One Source Lighting, Inc............................ 137-138

Sparling Construction, Inc. ................28-30 & 41-42 Wheatland Hills Development 2, LLC................1110

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY Best Buy..........................................................1109 Capital Electric / Touchstone Energy ....... 173 & 185 Dakota Sound Systems, Inc..................................36 Electro Watchman, Inc. ........................................95 Premier Audio ..................................................106A

GEOTHERMAL Earth Energy & Water Systems, Inc. .................1035 Geothermal Hydronic Drilling, Inc. ........................85 WaterFurnace International................................213

ENERGY Capital Electric / Touchstone Energy ....... 173 & 185 Montana Dakota Utilities Co. ................................31 ENERGY EFFICIENCY Earth Energy & Water Systems, Inc. .................1035 Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. .....................1071 GreenLight Systems................................... 165-166 Reliable Energy Solutions, Inc. .............................58 WaterFurnace International................................213 EQUIPMENT Acme Tools ................................................ 193-195 Bobcat of Mandan....................................... 79 & 91 Northern Plains Equipment Co., Inc. . 147-148 & 160 RDO Equipment, Inc............................... 1073-1075 Titan Machinery........................150-151 & 162-163 FENCING AMCON Block & Precast ..................................1089 Dakota Fence............................................. 167-168 Hidden Fence of Bismarck .................................211 Mastel’s Country Estate Fence ...........................15A FIREPLACES & STOVES Burning Desires .................................. 1014 & 1015 Hebron Brick & Block..................................... 23-24 Heim Granite, Inc. ................................... 152 & 164 Keller Hearth ‘n Home Products 105-108 & 117-120 Sculpture by Design, Inc ............................ 190-191 FLAG POLES Hazelwood Enterprises - Flag Poles, LLC............146 FLOORING Carpet World.................................................. 59-60 House of Color, Inc. ..............................................55 Imperial Flooring, Inc.................................. 110-112 Keller Hardwood Floors, Inc.................... 1084-1085 Magi-Touch Carpet One Floor & Home ... 1041-1042 Rodgers Hardwood Floors, Inc............................161 Roughrider Hardwoods ..........................................9 FOOD PRODUCTS Sam’s Club 4934 .............................................1105 Sun Companies / D’Marie ..................97, 101 & 109 Tastefully Simple ...............................................19A FOUNDATION REPAIR Rapid Foundation Repair, Inc. ............................222 GARAGE DESIGN - INTERIOR Blast Pro Contracting .........................................215 Midwest Doors Inc./Garage Pro.103-104 & 115-116 GARAGE DOORS/OPENERS CS Doors, Inc................................................. 53-54 Midwest Doors, Inc./Garage Pro103-104 & 115-116 GENERAL CONTRACTORS GR-8 Builders, Inc............................................1052 Granite Creations, Inc............................. 1060-1062 L/B Homes, Inc. ...............................................1117 Paramount Builders, Inc......................... 1130-1131 Schaff Construction .............................................20

GLASS CONTRACTORS Haider Glass Specialties............................. 177-179 Red River Glazing, Inc. ........................... 1090-1092 GLASS DECORATIVE Haider Glass Specialties............................. 177-179 Red River Glazing, Inc. ........................... 1090-1092 GRANITE COUNTERTOPS Fabricators Supply.............................................135 Fabricators Unlimited.........................................136 Heim Granite, Inc. ................................... 152 & 164 GUTTER TOPPERS Gutter Topper Of ND, Inc................................. 43-44 GUTTERS ABC Seamless, Inc................................. 1004-1009 Ressler Siding & Windows ........129-130 & 141-142 Yanish Custom Exteriors....................25-26 & 37-38 Western Products .....................175-176 & 187-188 HEALTH Amazing Life Products .....................................1059 Discover Health Chiropractic ...........................1096 Gossett Ciropractic Arts....................................1036 Great Plains Rehabilitation Services ........... 218-219 Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab .158 Nagel Family Chiropractic & Wellness ..............1049 ND Department of Health ...................................18A HEATING & HVAC A-1 Heating & Air...............................................149 Automated Awnings & Heaters...........................17A Comfort Zone Heating & Air..................................72 Northern Plains Plumbing, Heating & Air...............19 Reliable Energy Solutions, Inc. .............................58 HOME BUILDERS (CUSTOM) Diversity Homes, Inc. .........................................214 Golden Eagle Log Homes ...................................186 Great Northern Woodworks ..............................1099 Hopfauf Custom Builders ........................... 113-114 L/B Homes, Inc. ...............................................1117 Lindal Cedar Homes & Sunrooms.....................1070 Linwood Homes...................................................35 Mitzel Homes............................................. 155-156 MK Home Builders, Inc............................... 208-210 Nodak Construction .............................................96 Paradise Properties................................ 1125-1126 Paramount Builders, Inc......................... 1130-1131 Pearson Home Builders, Inc................................216 Prairie Outpost Log Homes....................1-2 & 13-14 Precision Builders............................................1102 Red Door Homes..............................................1106 Redford Signature Homes ....................................84 Rudnick Construction, Inc........................ 121 & 133 Schaff Construction .............................................20 Schlomer Construction.........................................56 Sparling Construction, Inc. ................28-30 & 41-42 SSS Construction, Inc...........................................67 Tobias Marman Construction LLC.........................71 Vance Vetter Homes............................ 1076 & 1086 Wisconsin Log Homes......................................1111 Continued on page 31

2012 HBA HOME SHOW Convenient Pull-Out Section EXIT ONLY DOORS CONCESSIONS Automated Awnings & Heaters #17A ND Dept. of Health #18A Tastefully Simple #19A

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EXHIBIT HALL ENTRANCE Matrix Design #6A

Community Builders #20A

Best Buy #10A-12A

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How to Tile Your Backsplash with Glass Saturday, March 10 • 3 p.m.

Overview:

If you’re looking for backsplash inspiration and installation tips for glass tiles, make sure to attend this seminar. Josh will demonstrate how best to cut and install glass tile. By the end of the seminar, you’ll know which adhesive, grout and caulking are needed to achieve the look you want and you’ll even get some design inspiration for your backsplash project. Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Josh worked as a tile installer before joining Magi-Touch Carpet One Floor & Home, so he has first-hand experience!

Presented by:

Josh Horner Magi-Touch Carpet One Floor & Home

2012 HBA HOME SHOW Convenient Pull-Out Section Rapid Advanced Facelift Harters Foundation Kitchen & Truss LandscapRepair, Fabricators Bath ing Inc. #220 #221 #223 #222

Prairie Outpost Log Homes #1-2, & 13-14

Budget Blinds #3

Klemetson Woodworks Company #4-5

Concrete Mudjacking Service #15

Building Block Forms, Inc. #217

Yanish Custom Exteriors #25-26 & 37-38

American Lung Mr. Squeegee Association #39 #27 Insulation-NCoatings #40

Capital Credit Union #16-17

The Window & Door Store #6 & 18

OVERHEAD

Great Plains Rehabilitation Services #218-219

Sparling Construction, Inc. #28-30 & 41-42

Pearson Hidden Fleck’s Blast Diversity Home Fence Pro Homes, WaterFurnace Furniture Builders, Contracting of & Inc. International Inc. Bismarck Appliance #215 #214 #213 #216 #211 #212

ProBuild #49-50 & 61-62

Whispering Bay Corporation #73

Geothermal Hydronic Drilling #85

Prairie Supply, Inc. #74

G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc. #86-87 Ziegler Family, LLP #75

Creative Wood Designs #51-52 Leingang Home Center #63-66 CS Doors, Inc. #53-54

Leingang Home Center #76-78 & 88-90

2012 Exhibit Hall Dakota Impressions Landscape & Design, LLC #7-8

Northern Plains Heating & Air #19

Montana Dakota Untlities Co. #31

Schaff Construction #20

Dakota Caulking #32

Roughrider Hardwoods #9

Bismarck Landscaping & Services #21

Mind Over Material #10

BNC National Bank #22

Plant Perfect #33-34

Linwood Homes #35

Versa-Lok #11 Hebron Brick & Block #12, 23-24

Gutter Topper of ND, Inc. #43-44

Integrity Landscaping #45-46

House of Color, Inc. #55

SSS Construction #67

Schlomer Construction #56

Verizon Wireless #68

ServiceMaster Professional Services #57

Apple Creek, LLP #69

Insulation Reliable Energy Solutions, Inc. Systems, LLP #70 #58

US Bank #47

Century 21 Dakota Sound Systems, Inc. Morrison Realty #48 #36

CONCESSIONS

Carpet World #59-60

Tobias Marman Construction, LLC #71 Comfort Zone Heating & Air #72

Bobcat of Mandan #79 & 91 Rocks & Blocks Landscaping, LLC #80-81 Gate City Bank #82

D&M Industries #92 Inline Designs, Inc. #93 Kutzer Construction #94

Electro Gregg’s Reline Watchman, Inc. Services #95 #83 Redford Signature Homes #84

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Nodak Construction #96

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MK Home uilders, Inc. #208-210

The Insulation American Bank Place of Bismarck Center #206 #207

Sun Companies/D’Marie #97 & 109

Sun Companies/ D’Marie #101

Rudnick Construction, Inc. #133

Farmers Union Oil Co./Cenex #122

All Seasons Roofing #134

Asoociated Pool Builders #123-124

Hopfauf Custom Builders #113-114

Northland Financial #125 Pro-Foam Insulation #126

Fabricators Supply #135 Fabricators Unlimited #136

One Source Lighting, Inc. #137-138

Midwest Doors/ Garage Pro #103-104 & 115-116

Ressler Siding & Window #129-130 & 141-142

Martin’s Decorative Stone #157

Health Source Hazelwood Enterprises, LLC Chiropratic & Progressive Rehab #146 #158

Lowe’s Home Improvement #159

Front Street Millwork, Inc. #131-132 & 143-144

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Builders Supply #169-172 & 181-184

Northern Plains Equipment Co., Inc. #147, 148 & 160

A-1 Heating & Air #149

Rodgers Hardwood Floors #161

Heim Granite, Inc. #152 & 164

Truss Systems, Inc. #153 SERVPRO of Bismarck #154

Mitzel Homes #155-156

GreenLight Systems #165-166

Dakota Fence #167-168

Capital Electric/ Touchstone Energy #173 & 185 ND Living Magazine #174

Golden Eagle Log Homes #186

Western Products #175-176 & 187-188

Dakota Wall Systems #189 Haider Glass Specialities #177-179

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Heartland Pella Windows & Doors #127-128 & 139-140

Keller Hearth N Home #105-108 & 117-120

Superior Window Coverings #145

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Brendel’s Lawn Sprinkling, Inc. #102

American Bank Center #121

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Imperial Flooring, Inc. #110-112

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Northern Plains Bath & Kitchen Consulting & Design, Inc. #180 & 192

Acme Tools #193-195

Miller Insulation Co., Inc. #196-197

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A+ Sunrooms, Awnings & Decks #1002-1003

J&R Vacuum & Sewing, Inc. #1033 & 1043

Earth, Gossett Real Deals Energy & Chiropractic On Home Water Arts Decor Systems, Inc. #1036 #1034 #1035 Holyoak Incorporated #1044

RDO Equipment #1073-1075

Burning Desires #1014-1015

Keller Hardwood Floors #1084-1085

Allied Building Products #1093-1094 Your Home Improvement Company #1103-1104

Kirkwood Bank & Trust #1040

Nagel Family Northern Chiropractic Sky Lights & Wellness #1050 #1049

Hass Custom Amazing Woodworks Life & CounterProducts tops, Inc. #1059 #1058

Fargo Glass & Paint Co. #1053-1057 & 1063-1067

Jack Chivers Realty #1083

Anyleaks, Inc. #1039

RRC Specialties #1046

ABC Seamless #1004-1009

Structural Stahl Materials Architects #1010-1013 #1011-1012

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Magi-Touch Carpet One Floor & Home #1041-1042

Scentsy #1051

GR-8 Builders, Inc. #1052

Paramount Builders #1130-1131

Prime Property Inspections, LLC #1129 Granite Creations, Inc. #1060-1062

Hoffman Brothers Sod, Inc. #1128

Lindal NorthernExtreme Redi-Rock Cedar Air Panel Today’s of North Rainbow Homes & Technolo- Homework Dakota Vacuums Sunrooms gies, Inc. #1072 #1068 #1070 #1069 #1071

Vance Vetter Homes #1076 & 1086

Great Discover Plains Health Security Chiropractic Systems #1096 #1095 Sam’s Red Door Club 4933 Homes #1105 #1106

BEK Communications #1079 AMCON Block & Precast #1089

Amish Country Furniture #1127 Paradise Properties #1125-1126

City of Bismarck Inspections #1080

Recycling Fire Dept. #1081 #1082 Precision Concrete CuttersEgress Window Systems #1122-1124

Red River Glazing, Inc. #1090-1092

Great Northern Woodworks #1099

Total Basement Finishing #1100-1101

Best Buy #1109

Wheatland Wisconsin Hills Log DevelopHomes ment II #1111 #1110

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Innovative Basement Systems #1113-1114

Luxury Baths & Beyond #1115-1116

L/B Homes, Inc. #1117

Alliance Concrete #1118-1119

Kupper Chevrolet-Subaru #1120

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HOME DESIGNING Inline Designs, Inc................................................93 HOME FURNISHINGS Amish Country Furniture ..................................1125 Fleck’s Furniture & Appliance.............................212 House of Color, Inc. ..............................................55 Magi-Touch Carpet One Floor & Home ... 1041-1042 Real Deals on Home Decor...............................1034 Scentsy ...........................................................1051 Sun Companies / D’Marie ..................97, 101 & 109 HOME THEATERS GreenLight Systems................................... 165-166 Premier Audio ..................................................106A INDUSTRIAL COATINGS Insulation-N-Coatings ..........................................40 INSULATION Blast Pro Contracting .........................................215 Insulation Systems LLP........................................70 Miller Insulation Co., Inc............................. 196-197 Pro-Foam Insulation...........................................126 The Insulation Place of Bismarck .......................207 INTERIOR DESIGN Fleck’s Furniture & Appliance.............................212 House of Color, Inc. ..............................................55 Magi-Touch Carpet One Floor & Home ... 1041-1042 INTERNET BEK Communications.......................................1079 Verizon Wireless ..................................................68 KITCHEN/BATH REMODEL & DESIGN Creative Wood Designs .................................. 51-52 Facelift Kitchen and Bath ...................................220 Northern Plains Bath & Kitchen Consulting & Design .................................................................. 180-192 Sparling Construction, Inc. ................28-30 & 41-42 LANDSCAPING/LANDSCAPE PRODUCTS All Seasons Landscaping ............................. 98-100 Bismarck Landscaping & Services .......................21 Dakota Impressions Landscaping & Design, LLC ............................ 7 & 8 Harter’s Landscaping .........................................223 Hebron Brick & Block..................................... 23-24 Integrity Landscapes LLC............................ 45 & 46 Plant Perfect .................................................. 33-34 Rocks & Blocks Landscaping, LLC ................. 80-81 LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT Acme Tools ................................................ 193-195 Bobcat of Mandan....................................... 79 & 91 Farmers Union Oil Co./Cenex..............................122 Hoffman Bros. Sod, Inc.....................................1128 Northern Plains Equipment Co., Inc. . 147-148 & 160 RDO Equipment, Inc............................... 1073-1075 LAWN CARE Bismarck Landscaping & Services .......................21 LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS Brendel’s Lawn Sprinkling, Inc. ..........................102 LIGHTING One Source Lighting Inc............................. 137-138 Reliable Energy Solutions, Inc. .............................58 LOG HOMES Golden Eagle Log Homes ...................................186 Prairie Outpost Log Homes....................1-2 & 13-14 Wisconsin Log Homes......................................1111

MASONRY/BRICK/STONE Burning Desires .................................. 1014 & 1015 Hebron Brick & Block..................................... 23-24 Martin’s Decorative Stones ................................213 Redi-Rock of North Dakota...............................1068 Rocks & Blocks Landscaping, LLC ................. 80-81 Structural Materials ............................... 1010-1013 MILLWORK D & M Industries..................................................92 Front Street Millwork & Lumber, Inc. ........................ .................................................131-132 & 143-144 MOLD REMOVAL ServiceMaster Professional Services....................57 SERVPRO of Bismarck........................................154 NON-PROFIT American Lung Association..................................27 Feeding Families Committee/ND Farm Bureau .....7A PAINT/PAINTING SERVICES Fargo Glass & Paint Co......1053-1057 & 1063-1067 Sparling Construction, Inc. ................28-30 & 41-42

RETAIL GARDENING CENTER Plant Perfect .................................................. 33-34 RETAINING WALLS AMCON Block & Precast ..................................1089 Dakota Wall Systems .........................................189 Redi-Rock of North Dakota...............................1068 Rocks & Blocks Landscaping, LLC ................. 80-81 Versa-Lok ............................................................11 ROOFING All Seasons Roofing ...........................................134 Allied Building Products ......................... 1093-1094 The Insulation Place of Bismarck .......................207 Today’s Homework...........................................1072 Western Products .....................175-176 & 187-188 SECUIRITY SYSTEMS Electro Watchman, Inc. ........................................95 Great Plains Security Systems .........................1095 Montana Dakota Utilities Co. ................................31 SEWER RELINE Gregg’s Reline Services .......................................83

PATIO SUPPLIES Versa-Lok ............................................................11

SEWING MACHINES J & R Vacuum & Sewing, Inc. .............. 1033 & 1043

PHONE BEK Communications.......................................1079 Verizon Wireless ..................................................68

SIDING ABC Seamless, Inc................................. 1004-1009 Leingang Home Center ......... 63-66, 76-78 & 88-90 Ressler Siding & Windows ........129-130 & 141-142 Today’s Homework...........................................1072 Western Products .....................175-176 & 187-188 Yanish Custom Exteriors....................25-26 & 37-38 Your Home Improvement Company ........ 1103-1104

PLANNER/DESIGNER Matrix Design ......................................................6A PLUMBING Anyleaks, Inc. ..................................................1039 Gregg’s Reline Services .......................................83 Northern Plains Plumbing, Heating & Air...............19 PROPANE Farmers Union Oil Co./Cenex..............................122 PROPERTY INSPECTIONS Prime Property Inspections, LLC.......................1129 REAL ESTATE/DEVELOPERS Apple Creek LLP ..................................................69 Century 21 Morrison Realty..................................48 GR-8 Builders, Inc............................................1052 Jack Chivers Realty .........................................1083 Mitzel Homes............................................. 155-156 Nodak Construction .............................................96 Paradise Properties................................ 1125-1126 Wheatland Hills Development 2, LLC................1110 Whispering Bay Corporation.................................73 Ziegler Family LLP ...............................................75 REMODELERS Hopfauf Custom Builders ........................... 113-114 Kutzer Construction, Inc. ......................................94 Schlomer Construction.........................................56 Sparling Construction, Inc. ................28-30 & 41-42 Tobias Marman Construction LLC.........................71

SKY LIGHTS Northern Sky Lights .........................................1050 SOD Hoffman Bros. Sod, Inc.....................................1128 SPAS/POOLS Associated Pool Builders............................ 123-124 Keller Hearth ‘n Home Products 105-108 & 117-120 Martin’s Decorative Stone ..................................213 STAINING - TRIM Creative Wood Designs .................................. 51-52

TOOLS Acme Tools ................................................ 193-195 Lowe’s Home Improvement................................159 TRUSSES Advanced Truss Fabricators ...............................221 Truss Systems, Inc.............................................153 VACUUMS J & R Vacuum & Sewing, Inc. .............. 1033 & 1043 Northern-Air Rainbow Vacuums .......................1069 WALL SYSTEMS Dakota Wall Systems .........................................189 Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. .....................1071 WATER SYSTEMS Earth Energy & Water Systems, Inc. .................1035 WINDOW CLEANING Mr. Squeegee.......................................................39 WINDOW COVERINGS Budget Blinds ........................................................3 Superior Window Coverings ...............................145 WINDOWS ABC Seamless, Inc................................. 1004-1009 Builders Supply Co....................169-172 & 181-184 D & M Industries..................................................92 Fargo Glass & Paint Co......1053-1057 & 1063-1067 Front Street Millwork & Lumber, Inc. ........................ .................................................131-132 & 143-144 Heartland Pella Windows & Doors ........... 127-128 & 139-140 Leingang Home Center ......... 63-66, 76-78 & 88-90 Northern Sky Lights .........................................1050 ProBuild............................................49-50 & 61-62 Ressler Siding & Windows ........129-130 & 141-142 The Window & Door Store ............................. 6 & 18 Today’s Homework...........................................1072 Western Products .....................175-176 & 187-188 Yanish Custom Exteriors....................25-26 & 37-38 Your Home Improvement Company ........ 1103-1104

STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. .....................1071

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RESTORATION ServiceMaster Professional Services....................57 SERVPRO of Bismarck........................................154 RETAIL Hazelwood Enterprises - Flag Poles, LLC............146 Sam’s Club 4935 .............................................1105 Scentsy ...........................................................1051 Sun Companies / D’Marie ..................97, 101 & 109 Tastefully Simple ...............................................19A

SUNROOMS A+ Sunrooms ........................................ 1002-1003 Lindal Cedar Homes & Sunrooms.....................1070 Sparling Construction, Inc. ................28-30 & 41-42

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2012 HBA HOME SHOW Convenient Pull-Out Section BOOTH LISTINGS BY EXHIBITOR Company Booth(s) A+ Sunrooms.......................................1002-1003 A-1 Heating & Air............................................. 149 ABC Seamless, Inc................................1004-1009 Acme Tools ...............................................193-195 Advanced Truss Fabricators ............................. 221 Alliance Concrete LLC...........................1118-1119 Allied Building Products ........................1093-1094 All Seasons Landscaping ............................98-100 All Seasons Roofing ......................................... 134 Amazing Life Products ................................... 1059 AMCON Block & Precast ................................ 1089 American Bank Center ..................................... 206 American Lung Association................................ 27 Amish Country Furniture ................................ 1125 Anyleaks, Inc. ................................................ 1039 Apple Creek LLP ................................................ 69 Associated Pool Builders...........................123-124 Automated Awnings & Heaters......................... 17A BEK Communications..................................... 1079 Best Buy........................................................ 1109 Bismarck Landscaping & Services ..................... 21 Blast Pro Contracting ....................................... 215 BNC National Bank............................................. 22 Bobcat of Mandan......................................79 & 91 Brendel’s Lawn Sprinkling, Inc. ........................ 102 Budget Blinds ...................................................... 3 Builders Supply Co..................169-172 & 181-184 Building Block Forms, Inc................................. 217 Burning Desires .................................1014 & 1015

Capital Credit Union ......................................16-17 Capital Electric / Touchstone Energy ......173 & 185 Carpet World.................................................59-60 Century 21 Morrison Realty................................ 48 City of Bismarck ...................................1080-1082 Comfort Zone Heating & Air................................ 72 Community Builders......................................... 20A Concrete Mudjacking Services........................... 15 Cook’s Warehouse, Inc................................... 1121 Creative Wood Designs .................................51-52 CS Doors, Inc................................................53-54 Cutting Edge Custom Etching........................... 13A D & M Industries................................................ 92 Dakota Caulking ................................................ 32 Dakota Fence............................................167-168 Dakota Impressions Landscaping & Design, LLC.... ......................................................................7 & 8 Dakota Sound Systems, Inc................................ 36 Dakota Wall Systems ....................................... 189 Discover Health Chiropractic ......................... 1096 Diversity Homes, Inc. ....................................... 214 Earth Energy & Water Systems, Inc. ............... 1035 Electro Watchman, Inc. ...................................... 95 Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. ................... 1071 Fabricators Supply........................................... 135 Fabricators Unlimited....................................... 136 Facelift Kitchen and Bath ................................. 220 Fargo Glass & Paint Co....1053-1057 & 1063-1067 Farmers Union Oil Co./Cenex............................ 122 Feeding Families Committee/ND Farm Bureau ... 7A

TO AR W IN O H EM S The Essential Keys to Homeownership Saturday, March 10 • 4 p.m.

Overview:

Do you have the “American Dream” of homeownership and don’t know where to start? Whether you are looking at purchasing an existing home or building, you will find that being prepared can make the home buying process enjoyable and virtually stress-free. This seminar is designed to give you the guidance through the home buying process from start to finish. You don’t have to be a first-time homebuyer to benefit from this informational seminar.

Presented by:

Tammy Skogen & Dennis Kraft, Mortgage Loan Officers at Gate City Bank

Fleck’s Furniture & Appliance........................... 212 Front Street Millwork & Lumber, Inc. ...................... ...............................................131-132 & 143-144 G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc. .........................86-87 Gate City Bank................................................... 82 Geothermal Hydronic Drilling, Inc. ...................... 85 Golden Eagle Log Homes ................................. 186 Gossett Ciropractic Arts.................................. 1036 GR-8 Builders, Inc.......................................... 1052 Granite Creations, Inc............................1060-1062 Great Northern Woodworks ............................ 1099 Great Plains Rehabilitation Services ..........218-219 Great Plains Security Systems ....................... 1095 GreenLight Systems..................................165-166 Gregg’s Reline Services ..................................... 83 Gutter Topper Of ND, Inc................................43-44 Haider Glass Specialties............................177-179 Harter’s Landscaping ....................................... 223 Hass Custom Woodworks & Countertops, Inc. 1058 Hazelwood Enterprises, LLC............................. 146 Health Source Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab ........................................................................ 158 Heartland Pella Windows & Doors ......... 127-128 & 139-140 Hebron Brick & Block........................... 23-24 & 11 Heim Granite, Inc. ..................................152 & 164 Hidden Fence of Bismarck ............................... 211 Hoffman Bros. Sod, Inc................................... 1128 Hopfauf Custom Builders ..........................113-114 House of Color, Inc. ............................................ 55 Imperial Flooring, Inc.................................110-112 Inline Designs, Inc.............................................. 93 Innovative Basement Systems ..............1113-1114 Insulation Systems LLP...................................... 70 Insulation-N-Coatings ........................................ 40 Integrity Landscapes LLC...........................45 & 46 J & R Vacuum & Sewing, Inc. .............1033 & 1043 Jack Chivers Realty ....................................... 1083 Keller Hardwood Floors, Inc...................1084-1085 Keller Hearth ‘n Home Products105-108 & 117-120 Kirkwood Bank & Trust Co.............................. 1040 Klemetson Woodworks Co..............................4 & 5 Kupper Chevrolet - Subaru........................... ..1120 Kutzer Construction, Inc. .................................... 94 L/B Homes, Inc. ............................................. 1117 Leingang Home Center ........63-66, 76-78 & 88-90 Lindal Cedar Homes & Sunrooms................... 1070 Linwood Homes................................................. 35 Lowe’s Home Improvement.............................. 159 Luxury Baths & Beyond.........................1115-1116 Magi-Touch Carpet One Floor & Home ..1041-1042 Martin’s Decorative Stone ................................ 213 Mastel’s Country Estate Fence ......................... 15A Matrix Design .................................................... 6A Midwest Doors Inc./Garage Pro103-104 & 115-116 Miller Insulation Co. Inc.............................196-197 Mind Over Material ............................................ 10 Mitzel Homes............................................155-156 MK Home Builders, Inc..............................208-210 Montana Dakota Utilities Co. .............................. 31 Mr. Squeegee..................................................... 39 ND Department of Health ................................. 18A ND Living Magazine......................................... 174 Nodak Construction ........................................... 96 Northern Plains Equipment Co., Inc. 147-148 & 160 Northern Plains Plumbing, Heating & Air............. 19

Northern Plains Bath & Kitchen Consulting & Design .................................................................180-192 Northern-Air Rainbow Vacuums ..................... 1069 Northern Sky Lights ....................................... 1050 Northland Financial.......................................... 125 One Source Lighting, Inc...........................137-138 Paramount Builders, Inc........................1130-1131 Nagel Family Chiropractic & Wellness ............ 1049 Paradise Properties...............................1125-1126 Pearson Home Builders, Inc.............................. 216 Plant Perfect .................................................33-34 Prairie Supply, Inc. ............................................. 74 Prairie Outpost Log Homes..................1-2 & 13-14 Precision Builders.......................................... 1102 Precision Concrete Cutters - Egress Window Systems .............................................................1122-1124 Premier Audio ................................................ 106A Prime Property Inspections, LLC..................... 1129 ProBuild..........................................49-50 & 61-62 Pro-Foam Insulation......................................... 126 Rapid Foundation Repair, Inc. .......................... 222 RDO Equipment, Inc..............................1073-1075 Real Deals on Home Decor............................. 1034 Red Door Homes............................................ 1106 Red River Glazing, Inc. ..........................1090-1092 Redford Signature Homes .................................. 84 Redi-Rock of North Dakota............................. 1068 Reliable Energy Solutions, Inc. ........................... 58 Ressler Siding & Windows ......129-130 & 141-142 Rocks & Blocks Landscaping, LLC ................80-81 Rodgers Hardwood Floors, Inc.......................... 161 Roughrider Hardwoods ........................................ 9 RRC Specialties, Inc....................................... 1046 Rudnick Construction, Inc.......................121 & 133 Sam’s Club 4933 ........................................... 1105 Scentsy ......................................................... 1051 Schaff Construction ........................................... 20 Schlomer Construction....................................... 56 Sculpture by Design Inc ............................190-191 ServiceMaster Professional Services.................. 57 SERVPRO of Bismarck...................................... 154 Sparling Construction, Inc. ..............28-30 & 41-42 SSS Construction, Inc......................................... 67 Starion Financial ............................................ 1112 Structural Materials ..............................1010-1013 Sun Companies / D’Marie ................ 97, 101 & 109 Superior Window Coverings ............................. 145 Tastefully Simple ............................................. 19A The Insulation Place of Bismarck ..................... 207 The Window & Door Store ............................6 & 18 Titan Machinery......................150-151 & 162-163 Tobias Marman Construction LLC....................... 71 Today’s Homework......................................... 1072 Truss Systems, Inc........................................... 153 US Bank............................................................. 47 Vance Vetter Homes...........................1076 & 1086 Verizon Wireless ................................................ 68 Versa-Lok .......................................................... 11 WaterFurnace International.............................. 213 Western Products ...................175-176 & 187-188 Wheatland Hills Development 2, LLC.............. 1110 Whispering Bay Corporation............................... 73 Wisconsin Log Homes.................................... 1111 Yanish Custom Exteriors..................25-26 & 37-38 Your Home Improvement Company .......1103-1104 Ziegler Family LLP ............................................. 75

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Ease into spring projects with these simple steps Now, while the winter is still around, is the best time for homeowners to get a jump start on planning and prepping for their spring and summer home and garden projects; so when the weather really does warm up, it takes little effort to get the projects underway. In addition to fine-tuning home improvement and gardening plans, it is also a good idea to make certain the required tools are in tip-top shape, so the projects are not delayed.

Here are some ways to prepare for the spring and summer seasons with just a few simple steps:

Plans

Sketch out those garden plans, and pick the plants that can be purchased or grown from seed. Plans don’t need to be drawn to scale, but they’ll provide great background information for a shopping list. Research how early seedlings should be started, so they’ll be ready for transplant when the time arrives.

Also create plans for any home projects that need to be accomplished. The depth of those plans depends on how complicated the project is. Make certain all permits are in order, if required by the community; and if a contractor is needed, a formal agreement and timeline is in place prior to work commencing.

Lawn tools

Check pruning shears for sharp blades - and either sharpen or replace them

All square footage is not created equal.

if they don’t easily cut through a small stem of plant material. Also, review lawn mower blades. Check the oil, gasoline and starters on all gardening machinery to ensure they’ll run correctly when needed.

House tools A review of all home tools helps to determine if any new purchases - or replacements are needed. This is the perfect time to head to the store and purchase missing tools, add new blades to saws or replenish the sandpaper stash - eliminating wasted time running back and forth to the store.

Materials As the project season gets closer, start purchasing the materials needed ahead of time. This helps to spread the cost out, and can give an idea of how much time and effort the project will take to be completed. Get started now in matching colors, finding the perfect accessories and even comparing prices between different suppliers to help save money.

For homeowners who haven’t experienced the warm-weather-project itch quite yet, it’s still a good idea to start thinking about those items on to-do lists to help yourself be prepared and ready to go when the season arrives. It doesn’t take a lot of energy to have a successful spring and summer project season.

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When your redecorating project is done, you want everyone who sees it to think it looks like a million bucks. But woe to your wallet - and possibly your credit - if you overspend to achieve that look.

Smart ways to use credit

Credit can be a good tool to help you fulfill your decorating dreams, provided that you use it wisely. The last thing you want is to rack up redecorating debt that outlives the stylishness of your room’s new look.

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Before you give your bank card a workout, or sign up for a new credit card with your local home improvement store, take these credit-conscious steps:

1. Assess your current credit status

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Whenever you’re considering a significant credit expenditure - like financing a remodel - it’s important to understand your credit and how your spending might impact it. Websites like freecreditscore.com allow you to see your credit score, and provide information on how it’s calculated, what factors affect it and even when is the best time to apply for new credit. Understanding your credit could mean the difference between using credit wisely to fund your redecorating project, or opting to wait until your

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2. Estimate the cost of your project

Spending without a plan is one of the surest ways to overspend, especially when it’s a home improvement project. In order to create a plan, you need to know the likely cost of your redecorating project. Online cost estimators can help you get an idea of how much you’ll need to fund your redecorating dreams. You’ll need to consider all aspects of your project, from paint and carpeting to curtains and accessories in order to get the most accurate cost estimate.

3. Determine what you can do yourself

If you can do some of the home improvement work yourself, you’ll not only save some money, you’ll get the added bonus of pride in doing it yourself. Be honest with yourself and think about which tasks you’re skilled enough to tackle (painting, hanging curtains) and which ones you’ll need to leave to a professional (laying carpet or placing tile).

4. Establish a budget

Once you have a cost estimate, and know where you can find DIY savings, you’ll be able to establish a budget for your remodeling project. To prevent overspending, pad your budget as much as 10 percent to cover cost overruns.

When your budget is set, you’re ready to begin. Keep a running log of all expenditures and refer to your budget frequently to ensure your project is staying on track and within costs.

Redecorating can be a fun, rewarding home improvement project. With advanced planning and careful consideration of your credit, you can use credit wisely to help make your vision a reality.

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Get an A+ on Your Landscape Design with Accent Plants & DÊcor Sunday, March 11 • 1 p.m.

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Marcy, landscape designer at Plant Perfect, will teach you how to combine wrought iron accessories, vibrant colorful pots or statuary with the perfect accent plants to make a real impact on your landscape. At this seminar, you’ll quickly learn that just a few stand-out pieces added to your garden or yard can make a world of difference.

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Make indoor mold growth a distant memory Homeowners who have had prior issues with mold know just how pesky a mold problem can be. When mold spores land on surfaces that are wet, mold may begin to grow indoors. And the growth of mold takes just a matter of hours. According to the National Association of Home Builders, all it takes is 48 hours for a moist environment combined with room temperature to produce mold growth.

When mold does begin to grow, homeowners will notice a less-than-welcoming aroma often characterized as musty.

In addition, mold growth, which is most common in areas of the home like the

kitchen, bathroom and basement where humidity and moisture levels are higher, can be unsightly and unhealthy. In 2004, the Institute of Medicine linked indoor exposure to mold with upper respiratory tract symptoms, cough and wheeze in people who, prior to exposure, were healthy. The IOM also found exposure to mold can exacerbate asthma conditions for people who already have asthma and even linked respiratory illness in otherwise healthy children to exposure to mold.

What such research highlights is the emphasis homeowners must place on removing mold from their homes. While

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mold is a natural part of the environment that is impossible to eliminate entirely, homeowners can take steps to stop mold growth in their homes and protect themselves and their families along the way. When addressing a mold problem, keep in mind the potentially negative impact mold can have on your health and dress accordingly. Wear long sleeves, gloves, protective goggles, and even a mask or respirator that covers the nose and mouth to reduce your risk of developing a respiratory illness.

N Fix leaky pipes and additional water problems. Mold growth can cause cosmetic damage that can never be repaired. But fixing leaky pipes and addressing other water problems, including leaky windows, is a good way to stop future mold growth and prevent further cosmetic damage to the home.

N Scrub and dry moldy surfaces. When addressing moldy surfaces, scrub them hard with detergent and water. Once finished, dry the surfaces thoroughly.

Going forward, routinely clean areas of the home that have had mold growth in the past.

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N Do not mask the mold problem.

Painting or caulking over mold won’t work. When applied to moldy surfaces, paint typically cracks. Instead of wasting paint and time, scrub and dry the surfaces, making sure all the mold is gone, and then paint or caulk.

N Leave big jobs to the pros. Smaller mold growths can be addressed by the average homeowner. However, when mold growth is especially large or mold has grown on valuable items, including heirlooms, it’s best to hire a professional. When doing so, try to find one a friend or neighbor can recommend, as not all mold-removal specialists are created equal. If it’s hard to find a recommendation, look for a specialist who is affiliated with a professional organization.

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N Discard certain materials that fall victim to mold. Porous or absorbent

surfaces will likely need to be discarded once they have been victimized by mold growth. Ceiling tiles and carpets, for example, are especially difficult to rid of mold once it’s settled in because the mold finds cracks and crevices in which it essentially hides from cleaning. In such cases, it’s best to simply discard the items and have them replaced.

The Endless Use of Glass:

Creative ways to incorporate glass in your home or office and what you need to know about windshield safety

Sunday, March 11 • 2 p.m.

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From glass shower doors to tempered glass shelves to car windshields to mirrors, Paula and Courtney will help you figure out which products are the best to suit your needs and keep you and your family safe. By the end of this seminar, you will leave with knowledge of how you can use glass in creative ways in your home and business and what you need to know about windshield products to keep you and your family safe in the case of a crash.

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addition, stepping on the grass while the ground is still wet can compact the soil, which can slow drainage and block the lawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots from breathing.

Patience should prevail with regard to mowing the lawn as well. A lawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots will not start to grow until the average everyday temperature routinely reaches 40 F, so mowing too early is both unnecessary and potentially harmful to the lawn. When the temperatures regularly reach 50Ë&#x161; F, then homeowners will likely start to see their lawns growing.

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can accumulate in a yard, putting those who spend time in the yard at risk of injury once the warm weather returns.

For instance, bits of twigs and pebbles that are blown across the yard during a windy winter can be embedded in the yard, making the yard less of a haven and more of a hazard. Once the grass is dry enough to walk on, walk around the property and remove any debris thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piled up over the last few months.

N Employ a pre-emergent weed killer. Homeowners who routinely spend their summers agonizing over weeds throughout their yard should consider applying a pre-emergent weed killer around the beginning of spring.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to do so around the end of March or early April, when the weeds have not yet had a chance to grow. When applying, follow the dosage instructions provided by the productâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manufacturer. Such instructions often recommend a second application right before summer begins.

N Remove thatch. Once the grass has dried, you can begin to remove thatch thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s built up over the winter. Thatch is potentially very harmful to soil, block-

ing sunlight, air and moisture the soil needs to ensure a lawn looks lush and healthy. Thatch removal does not necessarily need to be an annual task.

If thatch buildup is insignificant, then it can be done every other year. Just use a dethatching rake to make the job much easier.

N Aerate, particularly if the yard is a heavy traffic area once the warm weather arrives. If your yard transforms into a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wonderland upon the arrival of spring and summer, you might want to revive the soil by aerating. When the yard gets heavy usage, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy for soil to become compacted, which makes it hard for air and water to reach the lawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roots. That can eventually make for a less-than-appealing lawn. So if your yard is the place to be come the warmer months, aerate in the spring to loosen the soil and make it easier for the lawn to withstand the months ahead.

No matter how harsh the winter months might have been, spring is a great time for homeowners to restore the property around their homes.

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Hard Surface Flooring Installation Basics Sunday, March 11 â&#x20AC;˘ 3 p.m.

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Hard surface flooring is making a major comeback. If you want to add elegance, durability and style to your floors by installing hard surface flooring, this seminar is the place for you. Josh will review the different flooring options and give you the information to determine which type is right for you. Then he will walk you through the steps to installing it yourself and give you some tricks of the trade to make the whole process easier.

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of your home this spring As the days get longer and things get a little brighter inside your house, it becomes easier to notice the places that could use a little extra TLC. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the perfect time to work on simple home improvement projects as you wait for warm weather to come.

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Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a checklist you can work on now so your home will be vibrant and welcoming once long summer days roll around.

One of the easiest ways to fill your rooms with warmth is to give them a fresh coat of paint. Increased sunlight will help you choose the color that works best with your room, and you can finish painting before the weather gets really nice and you want to spend more time outside.

Floors

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Once the light begins to reflect off your floors, you really start to notice some imperfections. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been waiting to screen and recoat your hardwood floor to give it a new shine, nowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect time to do it. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re replacing tile, vinyl or linoleum flooring, a heat gun is a great tool to help soften the

Spring is a great time to take a look at your window treatments and see if they could use a little love. Cleaning your blinds and washing your curtains can give your indoor space a little extra life. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re repainting, you may also want to consider repainting or re-staining your window frames. You can use

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that heat gun from your flooring project to help you remove old paint or varnish from your frames as well.

Deck As the weather warms up and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re ready to use your deck again, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably notice plenty of debris thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collected over the winter. Start by giving it a good spray with the hose to clear away everything. If you plan on staining or repainting your deck, mild temperatures are ideal. If you get it done in the spring, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have plenty of time to enjoy it throughout the year.

Bathrooms Since youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re freshening up the rest of your house, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the bathrooms.

Besides simply scrubbing your tub, cleaning bathroom tile and regrouting is an easy way to get your bathroom looking clean and bright. This project can be done over a weekend and is simple enough for most homeowners to handle.

By taking some time to tackle these projects now, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give yourself a whole summer of relaxing in the warmth of your newly refreshed home.

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Surviving Life in the Modern Day Jungle Sunday, March 11 â&#x20AC;˘ 4 p.m.

Overview:

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s world is very different from the lives we as humans once lived. We discuss how to keep you on top of your game by maximizing productiveness, stamina and consistency by making stress work for you rather than against you. With its fast paced, constantly on the go atmosphere, combined with more chemical, physical and emotional stressors than ever before, the 21st Century has become the most important time to learn how to proactively keep yourself healthy, productive, and most of all, at the top of your game.

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Turn your first home into a

decoratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showcase Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve signed a lease agreement or purchased a house, moving into your first home is an exciting time.

For many people, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their first opportunity to express their personal style by decorating their own space.

Whatever your taste - contemporary or classic, modern or rustic - you want your first homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior decor to look polished and put together. And youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d probably rather not spend a bundle achieving that look.

Do-it-yourself home decor is popular for exactly those reasons. By doing the design and implementation yourself, you can save a lot of money. Plus, many people find that doing it themselves makes decorating their homes an even

more personal and rewarding experience.

So where do you start if you want to turn your first home into a decoratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s showcase? Focusing on a few key areas can yield high-impact results.

Start with the walls; theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the largest design element in any room, and repainting them is an easy, high-payoff way to begin redecorating. Choose colors that not only speak to you, but that also make sense with key furniture pieces you already have. For example, if you have a great sofa that you love, consider choosing a color or two from the pattern and using that on the walls.

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three walls in a restful, neutral color and then spice things up with a more vibrant hue on a fourth â&#x20AC;&#x153;accentâ&#x20AC;? wall.

Whatever color you choose, remember to buy the best quality paint you can afford. It will last longer and look great.

Carpet tiles are also a great way to get the look and feel of new carpet without the expense and installation challenges of wall-to-wall. And bathrooms and kitchens can both benefit from a new flooring of easy-to-install vinyl tiles.

Another option for dressing up your walls is to use removable murals. Wall murals are a favorite design trick of interior decorators. Repositionable murals make it easy to decorate with a mural - minus the commitment or expense of having one professionally painted. The moisture-resistant murals can be placed and then repositioned anywhere in the house, even the bathroom or kitchen (where Mediterranean wall murals are hugely popular).

Finally, accessories are the icing on the cake when it comes to your interior decor. Even if your furniture is mature, you can make it look young again with new accent pillows and slipcovers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible to find reasonably priced artwork to fit nearly every design theme these days, whether you look online or hit one of the big box home design stores.

Once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gussied up your walls, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to look down and think about the floor. Flooring is the second largest design element in a room and it forms the foundation for your other design decisions.

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Window treatments are another accessory that will give you more bang for the buck. You can get a designer look for less when you dress up cheap, storebought panels with some personal touches.

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Besides beautifying our homes and gardens, plants play a vital role in our health and well-being. They elicit powerful positive emotions, revive neighborhoods, and influence everything from what we eat to lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s milestones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plants are no longer a luxury, but a necessity for our lives,â&#x20AC;? says Susan McCoy, trendspotter and outdoor living expert. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plants can live without us, but we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live without plants.â&#x20AC;?

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Gen X and Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, recycling, repurposing and upcycling is now a lifestyle.

Dr. Charlie Hall, professor of horticulture at Texas A&M, says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gen Yâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are embracing a connection with plants based on economics, environmental impact, health and wellness.â&#x20AC;?

These rural and urban curators are planting home and community gardens and renewing urban spaces with an eye toward functionality and artistic design.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what McCoy and her team of Garden Media Group trend spotters see for gardening in 2012: 1. Urban knights. A growing army of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;urban knightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are creating oases wherever they can find a patch of earth.

Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planting shrubs, flowers, edibles and pop-up gardens on balconies, in alley ways, and on street parklets - even in abandoned buildings.

From yard sharing and raising chickens to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;step gardeningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and harvesting rain water, urban knights are finding a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;new good lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by getting grounded with the earth.

2. Eco-scaping. From rocks in the garden to rocks in the living room, natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s influence can be found both indoors and out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Borders are blurring between indoors and out as nature becomes more important in our lives,â&#x20AC;? says Bobbie Schwartz, president of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people want their gardens and their homes to be sanctuaries of tranquility, reflecting their ideal concept of nature.â&#x20AC;?

Beauty and sustainability are key. Liskey says that people want the â&#x20AC;&#x153;beauty and romanceâ&#x20AC;? of a garden with less work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gardeners want easy, lowmaintenance plants that give plenty of

color.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Herbs are popular as cooking shows and healthy eating habits grow,â&#x20AC;? says Briscoe White, head herb farmer at The Growers Exchange. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to pot up herbs indoors and out for fresh ingredients year round.â&#x20AC;? He recommends planting containers of herbs de Provence for beauty and cooking or edging a landscape border with lavender.

3. Occupy local. People are â&#x20AC;&#x153;occupyingâ&#x20AC;? local farmers markets and joining CSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Community Supported Agriculture) for fresh produce, plants and products. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers markets are our new backyard veggie gardens and are becoming our local grocery store,â&#x20AC;? says McCoy. According to the U.S. Dept of Agriculture, sales of â&#x20AC;&#x153;locally produced foodâ&#x20AC;? reached $4.8 billion in 2008.They project that locally grown foods will

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4. Conscious consumption. According to the 2010 Cone Survey, 83 percent of consumers still want to see more brands, products and companies that support worthy causes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve finally moved from â&#x20AC;&#x153;meâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;? and consider our earth and each other when we purchase,â&#x20AC;? says McCoy. 5. Water watchers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no single issue greater than water,â&#x20AC;? says Dr. Hall. Recent drought and regional water restrictions are causing us to grow plants, flowers and vegetables with less water.

Soil amendments like the new SoilReef biochar are considered by many scientists to be the â&#x20AC;&#x153;black goldâ&#x20AC;? for gardening. Its high carbon content and porous nature help soil retain water and nutrients, saving gardeners time and money.

Hydroponic gardening is hot, allowing plants to grow year-round in nutrient rich solutions that actually use less water.

6. In living color. Neon colors, pop art and color blocking are influencing

fashion on the runways and fashion in the garden. From Tangerine Tango, the new Pantone color of the year, to deep purples and soothing greens, colors are all over the landscape.

7. Inner gardening. Decorating our inner gardens with houseplants for better, healthier lives is now the norm. These natural oxygen machines clean indoor air while bringing life to any room.

Whether you want ferns, peace lilies or palms, bring nature in and green up your spaces. To learn more about the benefits of indoor houseplants check out www.O2forYou.org.

8. Techno-gardening. With the rise of smartphone technology, consumers are able to go directly into the buying experience. According to TrendWatching, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dealer chicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is on the rise where securing the best deal is not just accepted - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s admired.

9. Seedlings. From the White House to the neighborhood schools, kids are learning how to grow their own food and take care of the planet.

McCoy says weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ignored two generations of gardeners and need to get kids back to having fun growing things. She

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N Ground cover: Homeowners who still desire the look of green can choose among different types of ground cover that will quickly fill in the landscape. Clover, low-growing evergreen plants and ivy are some of the more popular ground cover alternatives.

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Upgrading and redecorating a house can be done in small steps, or in one overhaul, depending on your available time and finances, and the upgrades you want to do. For example, redesigning your kitchen with new appliances, cabinetry, flooring and wall color will require a lot more time, money and decision making on your part than redecorating a bedroom with new linens, wall color and rearranged furniture.

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As you anticipate what exciting things this year will bring, you might notice your home decor has been left behind.

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Ethereal

Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the search for enlightenment or just the best cup of organic coffee within 20 miles, the path is about more than the ground covered. The Ethereal collection floats above other color palettes, airy and atmospheric with tea-stained and faded hues evocative of the lightness of the sky under the midday sun. Light colors from this palette include Epidermal, Faded Mint and Feather Lite.

Primitive

A meandering path through the forest takes us past colors only to be found in nature. Deep barks, shocking citrines and raw earth inspired the natural colors of this palette. The Primitive colors are as mysterious as the shaded canopy of the woods that inspired them. Suffused with energy, they speak to growth, regeneration and life. This natural palette includes Raw Garnet, Symbiotic Green and Indigenous Teal.

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Pastimes

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for a road trip back in time to motels boasting refrigerated air, a gallon of gas that cost a dime and the game of miniature golf that was every familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obsession. The Pastimes color palette is filled with exuberant shades reminiscent of lazy summer days at a lake house without a television, or the intensity of the circus coming to town.

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Bright Pastimes hues include Clownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nose, Kiddie Pool and Orangesicle.

Compose

A street of dreams with a focus on soft femininity and vintage 1930s floral fashions are at the heart of the Compose color palette.

Rich, dark hues are offset by bright pops of color that despite their origin in an earlier era, look fresh and new. This is a collection that worships the creative being in all of us, and encourages self-expression through home decorating. This inspired palette contains shades such as Purple Pencil Skirt, Lip Stain Pink and Theatrical Teal.

Choose any path to fit your home, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a light, shimmery mint from the Ethereal palette, or a natural natural green from the Primitive palette.

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N Comfort: The whole idea behind an outdoor entertaining area is to have a relaxing place to spend time outside. So be sure to choose furniture thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfortable and can handle the elements. Metal furniture, for example, might be durable, but such furniture can also get very hot if out in the sun.

N Versatility: Many homeowners enjoy changing their homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior decor from time to time, and it can be just as enjoyable to do the same to a homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exterior decor. That said, look for furniture that can be accented with a variety of accessories, so you can change the look of your outdoor entertaining area

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N Protection: Protecting exterior furniture from the elements should be a priority. When shopping for outdoor furniture, figure out if protective covering is available or if it will need to be custom made. The latter alternative can be quite expensive, so you might want to consider more generic furniture that comes with standard protective coverings to make it more affordable.

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