Friday, March 8

Saturday, March 9

Sunday, March 10

Noon

Safe, Attractive and Comfortable: Remodeling a Home for Life

With millions of Americans living longer and more active lives, many are looking to remodel in a way that will fit their lifestyle and abilities for decades to come.

The Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist (CAPS) program was developed by the NAHB to teach the technical, business management and customer service skills necessary for building contractors to fully understand the specifics of home modifications for the aging-in-place market.

Holly Harris, along with Jeff Boyd of Coast View Construction, Inc., earned her CAPS designation in 2011. She has been involved in the construction industry for nearly three decades. 

Built-Green 101 & Resilient Communities 

Terra Communities is women owned development team, created out of strategic partnerships with a common goal.  Each of the women brings to the group specialized skills to aid in the development of community-centered collaborative housing projects with an emphasis on sustainability, resilience, affordability & beauty. They share a vision for a sustainable future and value triple bottom line principles in all that they do. Deborah Todd, Rose Lathrop and Colleen Mitchell will be sharing green building strategies through examples from their work with Mill Works Co-Housing, McKenzie Green Commons and Happy Valley Co-Housing.  All three are LEEDap, CSBA and active on the board of Whatcom County Built-Green.

Color for Today’s Style

Each year the Pantone Institute sets the standard for the colors around of our lives. Have you ever wondered where the trends come from and how to use them in your own spaces? Walls & Windows Designer, Jennifer Bullard, will walk you through how color affects our homes and how to best use color in a space. Enjoy a visual journey of how you can use color in your home from floor to ceiling.

From an early age Jennifer Bullard was greatly interested in interior design concepts, and has for more than a decade been cultivating that desire with experience.

Working in Kitchen and Bath Design, Color Specialties, Interior Design, and Window Treatments she has continued to enhance her skills though a passion for gaining new design perspectives.

Beginning with a degree in interior design from San Diego Mesa College she went on to work as a Project Designer for a hospitality design firm coordinating presentations as well as heading up other special projects. Jennifer relocated to Bellingham and immersed herself in the local building industry, primarily focusing for the next five years on custom interiors with an emphasis on progressive kitchen and bath design. Jennifer has recently joined Walls & Windows where her enthusiasm for interior design has been rekindled.

1:00 pm

Deck Safety

Your deck is the perfect place to enjoy the company of friends and loved ones.  Andrew Bleyhl, Operations Manager for Dexperts will give you a guide to areas and components that should be periodically inspected to ensure your deck is safe for you, your guests and not causing harm to the rest of your home.

Ciscoe Morris

MUST HAVE PLANTS FOR THE SPRING GARDEN: Ciscoe will whet your appetite for Spring Gardening with some "Oh La La” plants.  Besides showing off the plants, Ciscoe will give some practical tips on planting and spring garden maintenance.  Questions at the end.

2:00 pm

Affordable Answers to Sustainable Living

 Steve Thomas, Emmy Award-winning television personality and former host of the home improvement shows This Old House and Renovation Nation, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County to help raise awareness about the need for decent, affordable housing. In his presentation, Steve will discuss the affordable and sustainable living solutions that Habitat affiliates are using in these economically challenging times.

Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County is one of several affiliates across the country working to build homes that meet the ultra-energy efficient Passive Home Standard. The organization is currently building a home for a local family in Bellingham which is expected to cost less than $100 per year to heat. 

Steve will talk about the sustainable construction techniques that Habitat for Humanity affiliates are exploring, promote Habitat’s upcoming Women Build project, and discuss how to find treasures at the Habitat Store while re-purposing items that would have otherwise ended up in a landfill. Come hear how Habitat produces lasting value for its volunteers, the low-income families it serves, and our community!

Randy Clark

RECYCLING IN ART: RR Clark/FishBoy (our 2013 Home Show Program artist) and his process of creating contemporary folk art with reclaimed wood and recycled mediums.  Live paint with audience participation.

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3:00 pm

Weatherization 101

Presented by the Community Energy Challenge

Come to this talk to learn how weatherization and energy efficiency upgrades can make you more comfortable, save you money, make your house safer, and add value to your home. We’ll cover quick and easy fixes to get you started on your own and talk about common, cost-effective weatherization measures that can help you take your savings to the next level.

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4:00 pm

Upcycling Interiors

Repurposing materials is not a new concept to northwest living. Our community thrives with various options to reuse, reduce, and recycle the products of our lifestyle. Walls & Windows Designer, Jennifer Bullard, will introduce you to the trends in home interiors and the new culture of upcycling. Be inspired to view common items around you in a new way with her tips and tricks to organizing and redesign for the home.

From an early age Jennifer Bullard was greatly interested in interior design concepts, and has for more than a decade been cultivating that desire with experience.

Working in Kitchen and Bath Design, Color Specialties, Interior Design, and Window Treatments she has continued to enhance her skills though a passion for gaining new design perspectives.

Beginning with a degree in interior design from San Diego Mesa College she went on to work as a Project Designer for a hospitality design firm coordinating presentations as well as heading up other special projects. Jennifer relocated to Bellingham and immersed herself in the local building industry, primarily focusing for the next five years on custom interiors with an emphasis on progressive kitchen and bath design. Jennifer has recently joined Walls & Windows where her enthusiasm for interior design has been rekindled.

Navigating the Construction Process

Are you considering remodeling or building a new home but not sure where to start? Or who to ask for advice? Are you worried about the cost and how much time it will take? In this presentation Ian Rae will walk you through the construction process.  He will give you tips for finding the right architect, designer and contractor; give you suggestions about what questions you need to ask and he will answer questions you have about the construction process.

 Ian Rae is one of three owners of Chuckanut Builders, the premier resource efficient builder in Whatcom County.  Ian worked for many years in the field as a carpenter and site superintendent, and is now in charge of sales at Chuckanut Builders.  Ian has a wealth of knowledge about green building, energy efficiency building techniques, and project management.

5:00 to 8:00

Special Event: Homebrew Talks

Equipment, ingredients and demonstrations on making your own brew.

Presented by the Bellingham Homebrewers Guild and North Corner Brewing Supply

The home show brew starts its processing at 5 pm. View the progress throughout the night.  Short presentations at 5, 6 and 7 pm on how to brew your own beer.

Special Event: Homebrew Talks

Equipment, ingredients and demonstrations on making your own brew.

Presented by the Bellingham Homebrewers Guild and North Corner Brewing Supply

The home show brew starts its processing at 5 pm. View the progress throughout the night.  Short presentations at 5, 6 and 7 pm on how to brew your own beer.