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Home Products Show - Seminar Schedule

2008 Home Products Show Seminar Schedule

Admission to seminars is included with your ticket purchase to the Show. Thanks to Madison, Gas & Electric Co. for supporting the seminars through sponsorship of Seminar Room F.

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Friday, February 29

All You Need to Know About Tankless Water Heaters

2 p.m., Seminar Room F

Learn about the seminar speaker’s experience in deciding whether a tankless water heater was a viable choice for his home. In the process, learn the pros and cons of tankless water heaters, their construction, and the requirements for a proper application and installation.

Geothermal Heat Pumps for Your Home

4 p.m., Seminar Room F

The session will cover the basic science and principals of how ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) work, new and retrofit applications for your home, the benefits of using GSHPs and sample residential cases.

Home Security and Surveillance for Your Future

5 p.m., Seminar Room B

Learn general home security/basic home security tips in this seminar, as well as installation of security systems and available options for securing your future. Also get answers to your home security and surveillance questions.

Designing a Kitchen that Works for You

5 p.m., Seminar Room D

Kitchen design is a critical component of building or remodeling projects. While yesterday’s kitchen was simply a place to prepare meals, today it’s a gathering place for the family. With so many choices to consider, find out how to sort through the process and design a kitchen that works for you.

So You Want to Remodel: Bathrooms and Beyond

5 p.m., Seminar Room E

This seminar will take you through the steps of a remodeling project, whether it is a simple bathroom remodel or a major home renovation. The speaker will discuss budgets, average costs, selecting a contractor, design, product selection, subcontractors, proposals, schedules, change orders, and more.

Buying or Selling Your Home in an Ever-Changing Market … Are You Prepared?

5 p.m., Seminar Room A

Spring fever is coming and you’re wondering when is a good time to buy or sell. Is now that right time? How much should I sell my home for … how much should I offer the seller to buy their home? How long will my home take to sell? What are all the things I need to consider in today’s market? Yes, lots of questions! Whether you are a buyer or seller, our panel of local real estate professionals will share their insights on how to navigate the waters of today’s ever-changing real estate market. Attend this information-packed seminar and get answers to these and many other questions. Also discussed will be mortgage lending, title insurance and home warranties. If you are contemplating making that spring move … start here!

Creating Outdoor Living Spaces

5 p.m., Seminar Room C

Learn about the newest products and design techniques that will make your yard a true oasis. From decks and pergolas to patios and more, you'll find a variety of expert ideas in this seminar.

Saturday, March 1

How to Make Older Homes Cozy and Warm

10 a.m., Seminar Room D

Because older homes present unusual challenges, they require individual scrutiny and evaluation to make them more energy efficient. During this seminar, you will learn about the diagnostic equipment and procedures that professional energy consultants use to evaluate and test building shells.

Buying or Selling Your Home in an Ever-Changing Market … Are You Prepared?

10 a.m., Seminar Room A

Designing Rooms for Kids

10 a.m., Seminar Room E

Looking to give your child a unique place to grow? Learn about how to create a stellar children's room with the use of color, furniture, themes, accessories, decorative painting, murals and more.

Tankless Water Heaters

10 a.m., Seminar Room F

This seminar will show you how to determine your savings and save water and energy with tankless hot water heating and reduced flow fixtures.

Home Audio, Automation and More

11 a.m., Seminar Room B

This class will cover home audio control, lighting control, home theater control, and heating and air conditioning control for new or existing homes. Systems are affordable and can be controlled from remote locations.

Beautiful Hardscapes for Your Home

11 a.m., Seminar Room C

This seminar will give you an overview of available hardscaping materials, including retaining walls and patio pavers.

Better Living Through Green Building and Remodeling

12 p.m., Seminar Room F

Think green building is only for new homes? Think again. Anyone looking to buy, build, or remodel a home can benefit from the reduced energy and maintenance costs, increased comfort and safety, and reduced environmental impact of green building and remodeling.

Eco-Friendly Flooring

12 p.m., Seminar Room D

This seminar will explore a variety of flooring products and their relationship to our environment. Learn about manufacturing practices currently being employed that address environmental impact and green flooring products.

Window Design for Aesthetics and Energy Savings

12 p.m., Seminar Room E

Windows are essential to good home design, and they impact aesthetics of exterior elevations and interior space, as well as light and ventilation. However, increased attention to green design and energy savings need to be considered, and this seminar will examine a number of factors that affect both design and energy performance, including sorting through window data relating to energy issues such as glass choices and design pressures.

Home Sweet Loan: Finance Options for Purchase, Construction and Improvement

12 p.m., Seminar Room A

During this seminar you will learn the different financing options for home purchase, new home construction and home improvement. First-time homebuyers can also learn from this seminar as speakers will cover zero percent down payment loans, 40-year mortgages and more.

Creating Outdoor Living Spaces

1 p.m., Seminar Room C

Learn about the newest products and design techniques that will make your yard a true oasis. From decks and pergolas to patios and more, you'll find a variety of expert ideas in this seminar.

Designing a Kitchen that Works for You

2 p.m., Seminar Room D

The Homebuilding Process—Homework to Home

2 p.m., Seminar Room A

An experienced panel, including a builder, Realtor®, lender, and supplier, will provide a broad base of information and advice about all aspects of the home building process. The format of this session will include an open and interactive question and answer opportunity.

High Performance Homes: Design Essentials for Energy Efficiency

2 p.m., Seminar Room F

Designing a high performance home in northern climates begins with a basic understanding of the environmental influences of the site and climate, the impact that it has on the building geometry and the details of energy movement as it relates to the exterior thermal shell design. But it doesn’t end there. Summer cooling, lighting, electrical and domestic hot water are all part of the energy consumption pie. This seminar will guide you through the basic principles behind designing an energy efficient house and will help you sort through the seemingly endless amount of information available on products, materials and technologies.

Increasing Your Home’s Curb Appeal

3 p.m., Seminar Room C

Learn how to present year-round interest and increase the curb appeal of your home. This seminar will show you how to complement your home with the use of hardscapes, lighting, ponds and plantings.

Going Green with Flooring

3 p.m., Seminar Room E

We will discuss the products and trends that are environmentally friendly and look at wood, cork, linoleum and carpet. There will be a variety of products and samples to view. Green is a main stage in the flooring industry today. Presenters will discuss products in detail, and what makes them green. They will also show how manufacturers are taking the initiative to become a leader in the green process.

How to Plan a Successful Remodeling Project

4 p.m., Seminar Room D

Thinking of remodeling or adding a room? Attend this seminar for valuable information about the remodeling process and timeline. Learn about how your selection of design and products will impact the cost of your project, and how to complete your project smoothly and within budget.

Geothermal Heat Pumps for Your Home

4 p.m., Seminar Room F

Buying or Selling Your Home in an Ever-Changing Market…Are You Prepared?

4 p.m., Seminar Room A

Sunday, March 2

Designing from the Inside Out: Space Planning the Interior of Your Home

10 a.m., Seminar Room D

Planning how you will use the interior space of your home is crucial to functional and satisfying long-term results. It will benefit your quality of life while you live in your home, and be a major selling factor when you decide to move on. This seminar will cover needs assessment, establishing key areas of living, determining focal points and traffic flow, making the most of what you have, and working with parameters.

Is a Condo Right for You?

10 a.m., Seminar Room A

Learn the most important aspects in finding the best condo for you, and find help answering these questions: What are the pros and cons of condos? What should I consider when buying a condo? Is a condo a good investment? What should I look for to maximize resale value?

Increasing Your Home’s Curb Appeal

11 a.m., Seminar Room C

Learn how to present year-round interest and increase the curb appeal of your home. This seminar will show you how to complement your home with the use of hardscapes, lighting, ponds and plantings.

Getting the Most Out of Your Garage

11 a.m., Seminar Room E

If you're looking to make the most out of your garage, this is the seminar for you. Learn about the evolution of the garage, approaches to garage organization and products to help you enhance your garage.

Home Audio, Automation and More

11 a.m., Seminar Room B

So You Want to Remodel: Bathrooms and Beyond

12 p.m., Seminar Room E

Home Sweet Loan: Finance Options for Purchase, Construction and Improvement

12 p.m., Seminar Room A

During this seminar you will learn the different financing options for home purchase, new home construction, and home improvement. First-time homebuyers can also learn from this seminar as speakers will cover zero percent down payment loans, 40-year mortgages and more.

Going Solar for Your Home

12 p.m., Seminar Room F

Solar water heating and solar electric systems are a great way to reduce costs and the environmental consequences of home energy usage. Solar water heating systems can meet 60 percent of home hot water needs. Solar electric systems can meet 100 percent or more of a home’s needs. Join us to learn more about solar systems, incentives, site assessments, etc.

Designing Kitchens: New Trends & Real Costs

1 p.m., Seminar Room E

When considering a new kitchen or bathroom, homeowners are faced with many decisions. Navigating today’s trends and understanding the true costs of designing kitchen and bath spaces can make the decisions even harder. How do you know what is right for you and right for your home and what are the real costs? Learn what today’s hottest trends are, how to make those trends your own and begin to understand in dollars what it all means.

Decorative Concrete for Your Home

1 p.m., Seminar Room C

This seminar will discuss different types of decorative concrete and how they apply to individual projects. Learn about: stained concrete--what it is and its applications; and learn about stamped patterned concrete--different patterns, colors and applications. From simple budget applications to high-end detailed work, learn about concrete applications including fireplaces, countertops, sinks and vertical stamping.

Decorative Glass Options: Using Decorative Glass in Your Building or Remodeling Project
1 p.m., Seminar Room B
Learn about the various types of decorative glass options for your home or business. This seminar will discuss the advantages of decorative glass, using decorative glass for a variety of solutions, decorative glass basics and types of decorative glass. Learn how to beautify your environment with a wide array of glass, including: stained and leaded glass, stained glass overlays, etched and sand-blasted glass, textured glass, glass films, slumped and cast glass, laminated glass, decorative iron and faux iron with glass, hard roc glass, and back-painted glass. See examples and ideas for application that are both beautiful and functional. Explore solutions for added privacy, safety, sanitation and light transmittance.

Designing Your Dream Fireplace

2 p.m., Seminar Room D

Learn about fireplace styles, finishes, accessories and how to create balance with the rest of your home. This seminar will also show you how to accessorize to give your fireplace a perfect look. This is a great seminar for someone looking to update an existing fireplace or design one.

Transitioning to a Smaller Home for Retirement

2 p.m., Seminar Room A

What is a condominium and how are they different from single-family homes? Are you a good candidate for condominium ownership? What makes a condominium development worthy of your investment? What are issues you, as a buyer, need to know about and be aware of prior to buying a condominium? How to protect your investment if you are buying in a new construction condominium development. Get answers to these questions and get valuable information about governance by a condominium association.

Geothermal Heat Pumps for Your Home

2 p.m., Seminar Room F

The session will cover the basic science and principals of how ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) work, new and retrofit applications for your home, the benefits of using GSHPs, and sample residential cases.

Trends in Paints and Finishes

3 p.m., Seminar Room E

Inspire your creativity with this seminar. Explore how texture effects the depth and overall perceptions of color; learn about basic design techniques that enhance special features or walls; see how glazing techniques enhance paint colors and examine the impact of wall coverings, including photo murals and more!

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