CMBA HomeShow Seminars
Seminars are one hour long in the Opportunity Suite of the Civic Center.
CMBA HomeShow is open Friday, 12-8• Saturday, 10-8• Sunday, 10-4

Friday, March 5, 2010

3:30 to 4:30 Blooming Creation
  Arranging a master center piece from your garden flowers
5:30 to 6:30 Growing Old with your Home, Certified Aging-In-Place Builders
  Whether they live in a house or apartment, senior citizens want their freedom. People are choosing to adapt their homes. This seminar will offer tips,   
techniques and home modifications for aging-in-place.
6:30 to 7:30 Kitchen Wows and Wonders
  See all of the newest features in functional kitchen design and concepts.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

10:30 to 11:30 Small Fry ~ Kids Grilling Seminar
Excited about grilling summer food? Kid friendly specialties, make your own grilling apron and get a t-shirt too! Kid's 5 - 10 years.
Seminar Sponsors

Berscheid Builders, Inc.
Denny & Kathy's Ace Hardware
Ehlinger Lawn Service Inc.
Great River Federal Credit Union
Mathew Hall Lumber Co.
People's Security Company
Quarry Title & Closing
Schreiner Appraisal, LLC
Sherwin Williams
Stearns Electric Association
Tri-County Abstract and Title Guaranty, Inc.
Westwind Woodworkers Inc.


10:30 to 11:30 Green Living
  Green living is the wave of the future in construction, remodeling and daily living. Panel will share their expertise in living green.
11:00 to 12:00 Geothermal 101 - Mechanical Energy
  How geothermal systems work and the benefits to homeowners, building owners and the environment.
11:30 to 12:30 Decorating in Hard Times
  You don't have to spend a fortune to achieve the look that will make your house a home. Learn proven decorating techniques and tips that will help you create the home environment you've always dreamed of, without breaking the bank.
12:30 to 1:30 Remodeling the Good, the Bad, The Ugly - Remodeler Council
  We will show you what to look for in a remodeling contractor and how to set realistic expectations for your remodeling job from start to finish.
12:30 to 1:30 Design Your Dream Home! - Noble Custom Homes, ProBuild
  You can ask specific questions and get answers on how to design yoru ideal home plus have the opportunity to dit face to face with oe of the area's top builders anddraft your plan for FREE! Bring you ideas along - complimentary follow-up consultations offered.
1:00 to 2:00 Home Buying 101 - Workshop for First Time Home Buyers - Premier Real Estate Services, Noel Johnson
  Want to buy a home but don’t know where to start? Or have you purchased a home before, but would like current information on today’s Real Estate Marketplace?
1:00 to 2:00 Residential/Commercial Wind Energy System – K. Johnson Construction, Inc.
  Renewable energy providing energy solutions for Residential and Commercial application.
2:00 to 3:00 Raised Patios using Retaining Walls & Pavers by Willow Creek Concrete Products
  Do it yourself hardscape installation
2:00 to 3:00 "LIFETIME" WINDOW & DOOR LINE – Minnesota Home Improvements/Leafguard Gutter, Inc.
  Inexpensive new construction & replacement windows & doors of the FUTURE available today.
2:30 to 3:30 Healthy Homes … Do you have one? - Mold Solutions of Minnesota with Microbe Guard
  Is the indoor environment in your home healthy? Learn ways to improve it by.
2:30 to 3:30 Geothermal Heating And Cooling Systems, Introduction And Overview - Strandlund Refrigeration, Heating and Cooling
  This seminar will explain how geothermal systems work and the benefits to homeowners, building owners and the environment.
3:30 to 4:30 Control the Clutter- Closet and Storage Ideas
  Get practical advice on different ways to organize your closet and storage areas. “Do-it-yourselfers” welcome!
3:30 to 4:30 Cancer and Fire: Building Codes Response
  This seminar will address the fire sprinklers and Radon in your home.

Sunday, March 7, 2010
12:00 to 1:00 Blooming Creation
  Arranging a master center piece from your garden flowers
12:30 to 1:30 Design Your Dream Home! - Noble Custom Homes, ProBuild
  You can ask specific questions and get answers on how to design yoru ideal home plus have the opportunity to dit face to face with oe of the area's top builders anddraft your plan for FREE! Bring you ideas along - complimentary follow-up consultations offered.

1:00 to 2:00 ‘Little’ Builder / ‘Big’ Builder - Remodeler Council
  Your child will love this fun, creative environment and will go home with their homemade bird house, and a T-shirt and coloring book. The “little” builder in your life, children ages 5 to 10, will partner up with a “big” builder from the CMBA using real tools of the trade.

CMBA HomeShow is open Friday, 12-8• Saturday, 10-8• Sunday, 10-4