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One thousand experts from 250 home renovation, remodeling, building and design companies will be gathering Sept. 26 and 27 at Pheasant Run Resort for the 50th season Old House New House Home Show. The event returns with creative solutions for every aspect of home living, repair, maintenance and enhancement. The Mega Center and Ballroom, 4051 E. Main St. in St. Charles, will be brimming with cutting-edge products and innovative services to help homeowners beautify, restore and transform home surroundings. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p. m. Sunday. Parking is free. Adult admission is $7, seniors, age 62 and older and children, 18 and younger attend free. A portion of the ticket proceeds benefits The Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Great Rates Build A Case For Remodeling With the current economic conditions; homeowners can take advantage of exceptional opportunities to improve their properties affordably. Historically low rates are available for home equity lines of credit, or HELOC's. With good credit, a steady job and home equity of 20 percent or more, homeowners are qualifying for loans.
Inviting Stimulus Package Incentives By replacing windows and doors, adding insulation or installing a new roof, homeowners can qualify for tax credits up to $1,500 for 2009 and 2010. Visit energystar.gov for a complete list of improvements covered in the tax credit.
Meet "Mr. Fix-It," Lou Manfredini. Homeowners will delight in Lou's practical advice, witty insights and his genuine enthusiasm for the building trades. He will present his witty insights at 1 p.m. Sunday. When it comes to D-I-Y, Lou advises "Ask yourself three things: Will I hurt myself? Will I hurt anyone around me? Can I potentially hurt my home? If you answer yes to two out of three, I would hire a professional to do the work."
A Blueprint For Green Building: Eco-conscious home living is an important and growing movement. Innovative green products, such as geothermal heating and air conditioning, tankless water heaters, bamboo flooring, low or no V.O.C. paints, tubular skylights and solar-powered attic fans. Incentive pricing on energy-efficient appliances, windows and HVAC will also be featured at the event.
Kitchen Design Basics A Recipe For Success: Lenore Baigelman of Full Circle Architects will present a helpful overview for well-done kitchen renovations. Important ingredients to consider will be covered, such as new trends in cabinetry, contemporary innovations and green options.
Healthy Home: The Visiting Nurse Association of Fox Valley will host one of the season's first flu shot clinics to keep homes healthy this fall.
The Grand Prize: Homeowners can register to win a $1,000 home show gift certificate to use toward their next home improvement project. No purchase is necessary and some restrictions apply.
This highly anticipated home show gives homeowners a great foundation to make informed decisions for home improvement plans. For a complete list of participants, workshop schedule, directions to Pheasant Run, and a printable $1 off admission coupon visit www.kennedyproductions.com or call (630) 515-1160.