Home & Remodeling Show Oct 12-14 at the St. Charles Convention Center has Free Admission & Parking

Sept. 20, 2012 - PRLog -- The 32nd Annual Builders Home & Remodeling Show, produced by the Home Builders Association, runs October 12-14 at the St. Charles Convention Center. Attendees can visit 250 companies in 350 booths on two levels. The show saves you time and money and is the place to find information, products and services for your home.

As summer winds down, it’s time to start thinking about those fall and winter home projects. The Home & Remodeling Show is the place to see, learn about and buy the latest home products and services from reputable companies you can trust. Save time by visiting multiple manufacturers in one day. Save money by taking advantage of show specials and learning about the latest energy-efficient products and technologies.

Grilling Gurus, Mad Dog & Merrill, present grilling spiced with humor in seminars that demonstrate their motto, “If you can cook it, you can grill it.” Television celebrities and grilling experts, they have traveled the country for more than 32 years entertaining and educating backyard enthusiasts about the finer points of grilling. They also host the popular TV series, Mad Dog & Merrill’s Midwest Grill’n, an educational, entertaining show featuring recipes, tips, tricks and techniques.

Mad Dog and Merrill will share common mistakes people make when grilling. For example:
• When you put meat on the grill dry, that’s the way it’s going to come off. The solution is to use some kind of oil.
• Many people grill their food with the heat on too high.
• You need to clean your grill before cooking. Flare-ups usually mean that you have grease on the bottom of your grill. Eliminate that grease and you get rid of those flares.

You’ll learn a lot, and laugh while you’re doing it. Attend this fun seminar for great grilling tips and techniques, as well as fantastic, mouth-watering recipes.

Shop for hand-made local goods at the Show’s first-ever Craft Market. Items may include:
• Jewelry, barrettes, and purses
• Clothing, aprons, wraps, and scarves
• Soaps, candles, and towels
• Bird houses, bird feeders, butterfly houses, dish gardens, and much more.

Improve your home, inside and out, with help from national and local celebrity experts. Attend a variety of seminars at the Home Idea Stage. Jeff Holper, The Mole Hunter, will help you rid your yard of moles and other pesky creatures. KMOX Home Answer Man, Scott Mosby, will talk about kitchen and bath remodeling on a budget. Tay Farrelly, Horticulturist, Master Gardener and owner of Cullivour Landscapes and Cullivour Construction will present a seminar on landscaping tips and techniques to enhance your home’s curb appeal.

Attend floral design seminars full of fun, innovative ideas presented by Walter Knoll Florist’s world-class design team at the Walter Knoll Holiday Floral Stage. Learn how to create fantastic floral decorations for the fall and winter holidays that will impress your guests and make your home festive and attractive. You could even be chosen to have a hands-on floral experience!

The Home & Remodeling Show is always a fun destination for the whole family. Don’t miss the 4th Annual Mills Apple Festival, presented by Mills Apple Farm, for fun fall festivities. Enjoy FREE samples of apples, apple pie and cider. Purchase “made from scratch” apple pies, turnovers, cookies and other delicious treats – plus a variety of apples fresh from the orchards in Marine, Illinois. There will be FREE pumpkins and pumpkin painting for kids 12 and under while supplies last – as well as games and temporary tattoos! The Mills Apple Festival is sponsored by Window World and Suburban Journals.

Shop for great bargains at the Building Products Sale. Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County will sell new and used home improvement merchandise at deeply discounted prices. The merchandise is great for the average home owner, rental property owners and contractors of all levels. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County.

Do you have questions about your project or your home in general? Visit the Mosby Solution Center and get answers to those nagging questions from a variety of home improvement companies. And visit the Home Advice Stage, where guest speakers will present useful information to help homeowners maintain, improve, and live safely in their homes.

The Home & Remodeling Show is your chance to talk to home improvement experts and visit 350 booths featuring the latest products and services for your home all under one roof! More than 250 companies can help you find what you need to get those home projects done.

Show hours are 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 and 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14. Admission and parking are FREE. For more information, visit www.STLHomeShow.com.