Showing posts with label OKC. Show all posts
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Jan 12, 2016
The
Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show is partnering with Rebuilding Together OKC to help homeowners
who need an extra hand with maintenance and repairs. The organization works
with low-income homeowners in the metro area to make free, critical house
repairs and updates such as patching leaky roofs, fixing broken stairs and
installing grab bars.
“While
inspiring homeowners to revamp their own homes and gardens, we also want to
encourage people to learn how they can help others in our community by
supporting local charities,” said RaeAnn Saunders, Oklahoma City Home + Garden
Show manager. “Rebuilding Together OKC does valuable work in neighborhoods all
over central Oklahoma, and we want visitors to learn how they can help.”
Visitors
to the show will get a chance to learn more about Rebuilding Together OKC as
well as see their impact through interactive displays and fun projects for
children, including painting birdhouses for a small donation. Representatives
will be on hand to answer any questions and provide more information about the
organization.
Rebuilding
Together OKC will also be one of several presenters on the Lifestyle Stage throughout the
weekend. Experts in home safety and renovation will discuss “Fire Prevention,”
“Dry, Safe & Warm” and “Aging in Place”.
“Years
of deferred home maintenance can lead to major problems that impact homeowner
health as well as community well-being,” said Mike Edmison, executive director
of Rebuilding Together OKC. “We want visitors to the Home and Garden Show to
learn how simple home repairs can make a big difference in the lives of their
families, friends and neighbors.”
Since
1992, approximately 50,000 volunteers have helped Rebuilding Together OKC update
and refurbish more than 3,000 homes, 30 non-profit facilities and eight public
school buildings – a value of more than $20 million to the community.
Enter
the promo code RTOKC to save $3 when purchasing Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show tickets online.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to donate to the organization. Learn
more about Rebuilding Together OKC by visiting their booth in the Modern Living
building.
STATE FAIRGROUNDS OF OKLAHOMA
JANUARY 15-17, 2016.
Jan 11, 2016
As HGTV’s newest stars, mother-daughter duo Karen Rominger and Mina Starsiak has learned a thing or two about home renovation. Here
are five things you can learn from the spunky pair about creating a pretty
home.
Q:
What’s your least favorite chore when it comes to home maintenance or
housekeeping?
Karen: Cleaning the gutters. It’s time-consuming and dirty.
Mina: Sweeping! I have a pitbull and a shepard mix that seem to shed
non-stop.
Q:
Landscapes can look great in spring and summer but dead in winter. What are
your best tips to help homeowners with curb appeal year-round?
Karen: Keep the front of your house clean and tidy. Sweep the walk, keep
the mulch in the beds, remove dead plant material and mow the grass.
Mina: Decorate for the seasons, even if it’s small. When
flowerbeds are bare, you can still add color. A stack of pumpkins on the porch
is festive while containers brimming with colorful flowers and plants can
easily be moved indoors in a freeze. And put a wreath on your front door, but
think beyond Christmas. Consider the other holidays and seasons like Easter and
spring, or hang one just because it’s pretty.
Q:
What’s one simple thing homeowners can do to improve their landscape or garden?
Karen: Mow high, at least 3".
Mina: Put fresh mulch down…it makes everything look new again.
Q:
Not all homeowners are DIYers. What should they look for when it comes to
working with a contractor or interior designer?
Karen: Interview multiple contractors. Pick someone whose price is not at
the top or bottom of the price range for services in your area.
Mina: Pick someone based on referrals. And don’t always go for the
cheapest. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
Q:
It’s holiday season. What’s your go-to hostess gift?
Karen: Wine and a candle are always festive and helpful.
Mina: Definitely a bottle of wine. It helps
the hostess with the menu and puts everyone in the holiday spirit.
Karen and Mina will take over the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show Lifestyle Stage on Friday, January 15th at 4pm and 7pm and Saturday, January 16th at 3pm and 7pm. Join them for home improvement tips and advice as well as project ideas.
Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 when you connect with us on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to the show. We'd love to see you there!
STATE FAIRGROUNDS OF OKLAHOMA
JANUARY 15-17, 2016.
Jan 8, 2016
Attendees
at the 2016 Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show will have the chance to enter
special contests to win cool prizes. From dropping your name in a jar to taking
a selfie with coveted home and garden decor, entering - and winning - couldn’t
be easier.
Cooking in the Great Outdoors – Country Leisure is building an outdoor kitchen on the Lifestyle Stage that will be raffled after the show.
Sign up at their booth 734 in the Centennial building or at the Lifestyle
Stage. The kitchen is valued at $10,000.
A Super Feast – Head
Country Foods is taking their smoker to one lucky winner’s Super Bowl party to
prepare catering onsite. Up to 40 guests will be treated to ribs, smoked
chicken, pork tenderloin and sides. This yummy, fun-filled party is valued at
$1,200.
Screened In – Phantom
Screens
is giving away three standard sized patio screens valued at $10,000. The
winner’s home must already have a covered patio, be planning a remodel or under
new construction. Sign up at the show office in the Cox Pavilion or online.
Make your own wish list – Find something in a vendor’s
booth that you want for your home or backyard. Then post a picture on social
media using #OKCHomeShow. You may win a gift certificate from a participating
vendor to help your home and garden wishes come true!
The show is
open Friday 12 to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Admission is $12 at the door, or attendees can receive a discount by
purchasing tickets online or at Buy for Less stores.
Children under 12 are free.
STATE FAIRGROUNDS OF OKLAHOMA
STATE FAIRGROUNDS OF OKLAHOMA
JANUARY 15-17, 2016.
Jan 5, 2016
In HGTV’s Vacation House for Free MattBlashaw uses his
love for construction and renovation to show how anyone can add value and
beauty to their home.
“Making mistakes in home design is ok; it’s the best way to learn how to do it yourself,” Matt says. “But the biggest mistake homeowners can avoid is starting too big. Start with a small project you can finish and be proud of. Then you’ll be inspired to keep going to create more beautiful additions to your home or landscape.”
“Making mistakes in home design is ok; it’s the best way to learn how to do it yourself,” Matt says. “But the biggest mistake homeowners can avoid is starting too big. Start with a small project you can finish and be proud of. Then you’ll be inspired to keep going to create more beautiful additions to your home or landscape.”
When Matt isn’t building and reconstructing on HGTV and DIY Network, he’s…well, he’s building and reconstructing. But it’s who he’s doing it for that makes his
work with Build for
Love so special. Matt created the non-profit to provide support to children struggling
or recovering from an illness or disability. With a team of volunteers, Matt helps turn their home and outdoor living areas into fresh, fun, and safe places.
From new flooring, accessible ramps, and furniture to projects specifically
designed for each child, every makeover is unique and special.
Even after more than 100 television episodes of creating dream spaces for homeowners of Vacation House for Free and Yard Crashers, Matt never tires of seeing the joyful reactions during makeover reveals. He thought it would be amazing to bring that same sense of delight to children.
Recently Matt and his team created a play area for siblings with cystic fibrosis. Once confined to a boring corner of the room while receiving breathing treatments, they now have their own space where they can watch television, read books, and play with toys that are all within reach.
"When I was a child, I cherished the times I was able to run and play and learn from my own space," explains Matt. "Those experiences helped shape me into the person I am today, and I want children to be able to have that same opportunity."
He'll be bringing that passion and design know-how to the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show, where he share tips and tricks of the trade to create amazing spaces for your own family to gather and enjoy.
The Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show takes over the State Fairgrounds of Oklahoma January 15-17, 2016. With hundreds of home improvement experts, (including Matt!), ready to help with your next home project, this is a must-attend event for Oklahoma homeowners.
Don't have tickets yet? Save BIG when you buy online! Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets when you connect with us on Facebook. Click here to take advantage of this exclusive offer.
STATE FAIRGROUNDS OF OKLAHOMA
Even after more than 100 television episodes of creating dream spaces for homeowners of Vacation House for Free and Yard Crashers, Matt never tires of seeing the joyful reactions during makeover reveals. He thought it would be amazing to bring that same sense of delight to children.
Recently Matt and his team created a play area for siblings with cystic fibrosis. Once confined to a boring corner of the room while receiving breathing treatments, they now have their own space where they can watch television, read books, and play with toys that are all within reach.
"When I was a child, I cherished the times I was able to run and play and learn from my own space," explains Matt. "Those experiences helped shape me into the person I am today, and I want children to be able to have that same opportunity."
He'll be bringing that passion and design know-how to the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show, where he share tips and tricks of the trade to create amazing spaces for your own family to gather and enjoy.
The Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show takes over the State Fairgrounds of Oklahoma January 15-17, 2016. With hundreds of home improvement experts, (including Matt!), ready to help with your next home project, this is a must-attend event for Oklahoma homeowners.
Don't have tickets yet? Save BIG when you buy online! Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets when you connect with us on Facebook. Click here to take advantage of this exclusive offer.
STATE FAIRGROUNDS OF OKLAHOMA
JANUARY 15-17, 2016.
Dec 16, 2015
We're excited to have Grace Allen Blinds joining us at the 2016 Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show. This Oklahoma based business is committed to providing its clients with comprehensive window treatment designs and helping them create the space of their dreams. Along with their preferred vendors and contractors, they create beautiful window treatments that reflect the people that use them - saving clients time, money, and costly mistakes.
Grace Allen Blinds services the greater Oklahoma City metro area, offering an extensive range of the finest quality and beautiful roman shades, roller shades, solar shades, woven wood shades, wood blinds, and more. Visit them in Booth 536 at the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show to learn more.
But before you see them at the show, we caught up with Heather Langhofer, the proprietor, to see what she's got planned for this year's event. See what you can expect from Grace Allens Blinds below!
Please describe your products.
"Let me help make your inspiration boards from Pinterest and Houzz a window treatment reality! My goal is to provide comprehensive window treatment designs for you. Creating a total solution for light control, privacy, functionality and style - all within the dollar amount you want to invest, whether large or small. Offering blinds, shades, drapery, shutters and more!"
What is your best home decor tip for this season?
"If you're building, pay attention to the light in each room throughout the building process. As the sun changes location throughout the day and year, many people find they have sun issues in places they didn't expect. Understanding how the sun impacts your space throughout the day and year will put you in a better position to make good decisions on your window treatments needs."
What is your biggest home design pet peeve?
"'Stock White'. That means nothing in the home interiors industry."
What is the strangest client request you've ever received?
"Quite frequently I'm asked for 'those shades you can see through during the day but can't see through at night'. That's not quite possible! Once I explain how that product works we usually find the right solution for the space - but so many people are confused by today's solar shades."
What is your favorite part of the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show?
"The energy! It's an exhausting few days, but it is a great kick off to the new year. Holiday season is over and people are itching to get to work on home improvement projects."
The Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show takes over the State Fair Park of Oklahoma January 15- 17, 2016. This one-stop-shop for homeowners will feature the stars of Two Chicks and a Hammer and Yard Crashers, as well as hundreds of local home improvement experts.
Don't have tickets yet? Save $2 when you buy them online! Click here to get yours now!
STATE FAIR PARK OF OKLAHOMA
Grace Allen Blinds services the greater Oklahoma City metro area, offering an extensive range of the finest quality and beautiful roman shades, roller shades, solar shades, woven wood shades, wood blinds, and more. Visit them in Booth 536 at the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show to learn more.
But before you see them at the show, we caught up with Heather Langhofer, the proprietor, to see what she's got planned for this year's event. See what you can expect from Grace Allens Blinds below!
Please describe your products.
"Let me help make your inspiration boards from Pinterest and Houzz a window treatment reality! My goal is to provide comprehensive window treatment designs for you. Creating a total solution for light control, privacy, functionality and style - all within the dollar amount you want to invest, whether large or small. Offering blinds, shades, drapery, shutters and more!"
What is your best home decor tip for this season?
"If you're building, pay attention to the light in each room throughout the building process. As the sun changes location throughout the day and year, many people find they have sun issues in places they didn't expect. Understanding how the sun impacts your space throughout the day and year will put you in a better position to make good decisions on your window treatments needs."
What is your biggest home design pet peeve?
"'Stock White'. That means nothing in the home interiors industry."
What is the strangest client request you've ever received?
"Quite frequently I'm asked for 'those shades you can see through during the day but can't see through at night'. That's not quite possible! Once I explain how that product works we usually find the right solution for the space - but so many people are confused by today's solar shades."
What is your favorite part of the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show?
"The energy! It's an exhausting few days, but it is a great kick off to the new year. Holiday season is over and people are itching to get to work on home improvement projects."
The Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show takes over the State Fair Park of Oklahoma January 15- 17, 2016. This one-stop-shop for homeowners will feature the stars of Two Chicks and a Hammer and Yard Crashers, as well as hundreds of local home improvement experts.
Don't have tickets yet? Save $2 when you buy them online! Click here to get yours now!
STATE FAIR PARK OF OKLAHOMA
JANUARY 16 - 17, 2016.
Dec 9, 2015
We're excited to have Guardian Security joining us at the 2016 Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show. For over 40 years they've offered homeowners a comprehensive list of security services, using the best equipment and knowledgeable installers, at an affordable and reasonable cost.
Guardian Security is honored to serve hundreds of thousands of customers across Oklahoma, providing wireless security and innovative home automation solutions. Based on the commitment to service they made over 40 years ago, they continue to evolve and are ready to help you with your home security needs.
Visit them in Booth 2313 at the show, but before you say hi to the Guardian Security team, get to know them a little better in our brief interview.
Please describe your services.
"We at Guardian take pride in offering the latest technologies available for securing and improving lifestyles with home automation. We take security seriously and provide the fastest response time in the industry along with quick and reliable service. We want to make sure that our customers get what they need and want to be secure...all at a very competitive price."
What are your best home tips for the season?
"With it getting dark earlier, install outdoor motion detector lights. Or better yet, install light switches that are controlled by your alarm panel/phone app, that will turn on automatically when you are approaching your home. Never come home to a dark house again!
Also, install a deadbolt that will unlock with your key chain remote that also disarms your alarm with the same button. Arm your system at night, and the doors automatically lock. Ever woke up to find that you left a door unlocked all night? No more!"
What are your home or garden pet peeves?
"Bushes or plants that block the view from the street of windows. This is a perfect scenario for burglars to take their time unseen to make entry into a home. Also, it may be convenient to have your car keys by the door so that you can grab them on the way out, but so can anyone that may have access (invited or not) to your home. I recently had a neighbor that had their car stolen out of their driveway overnight. They had remodeling done about a week earlier and noticed that some keys were missing... hmmm!"
What's the strangest client request you've ever received?
"That would be for space alien detectors in the attic. Those darn space aliens...slippery devils...hard to detect!"
What are your featured items this season?
"Everybody wants and should have cameras in and around their homes. They are exploding in popularity and we have the latest HD Video technology available for homes and businesses with our Alert360 Video systems. Complicated recording devices are being replaced with easy to use, affordable cameras that record in the cloud where live or recorded video can be viewed from any computer or mobile device from anywhere."
What is your favorite part about the Philadelphia Home Show?
"I really enjoy the interaction with the crowd and hearing the feedback from our existing customers that pass by. It reassures me that we are providing a service that is truly appreciated in our community."
Is there anything else you think folks should know about your company?
"The expansion that is now available from our Alert360 system is truly amazing. We frequently provide free updates to the firmware when new services become available. One such service on the not too distant horizon, is a GPS dog collar. Imagine being alerted by your home alarm and/or your phone that your pet has left the premises and a map pops up to show you where it is. These are the kind of innovations that Guardian has and continues to seek out for our customers. It is truly an exciting time to be in the security industry."
The Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show takes over the State Fair Park of Oklahoma January 15-17, 2016. With hundreds of home and garden experts ready to help you with your next home improvement project this is a must-attend for Oklahoma homeowners!
Don't have tickets yet? Save $2 when you buy them online! Click here to get yours today!
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR GROUNDS
Guardian Security is honored to serve hundreds of thousands of customers across Oklahoma, providing wireless security and innovative home automation solutions. Based on the commitment to service they made over 40 years ago, they continue to evolve and are ready to help you with your home security needs.
Visit them in Booth 2313 at the show, but before you say hi to the Guardian Security team, get to know them a little better in our brief interview.
Please describe your services.
"We at Guardian take pride in offering the latest technologies available for securing and improving lifestyles with home automation. We take security seriously and provide the fastest response time in the industry along with quick and reliable service. We want to make sure that our customers get what they need and want to be secure...all at a very competitive price."
What are your best home tips for the season?
"With it getting dark earlier, install outdoor motion detector lights. Or better yet, install light switches that are controlled by your alarm panel/phone app, that will turn on automatically when you are approaching your home. Never come home to a dark house again!
Also, install a deadbolt that will unlock with your key chain remote that also disarms your alarm with the same button. Arm your system at night, and the doors automatically lock. Ever woke up to find that you left a door unlocked all night? No more!"
What are your home or garden pet peeves?
"Bushes or plants that block the view from the street of windows. This is a perfect scenario for burglars to take their time unseen to make entry into a home. Also, it may be convenient to have your car keys by the door so that you can grab them on the way out, but so can anyone that may have access (invited or not) to your home. I recently had a neighbor that had their car stolen out of their driveway overnight. They had remodeling done about a week earlier and noticed that some keys were missing... hmmm!"
What's the strangest client request you've ever received?
"That would be for space alien detectors in the attic. Those darn space aliens...slippery devils...hard to detect!"
What are your featured items this season?
"Everybody wants and should have cameras in and around their homes. They are exploding in popularity and we have the latest HD Video technology available for homes and businesses with our Alert360 Video systems. Complicated recording devices are being replaced with easy to use, affordable cameras that record in the cloud where live or recorded video can be viewed from any computer or mobile device from anywhere."
What is your favorite part about the Philadelphia Home Show?
"I really enjoy the interaction with the crowd and hearing the feedback from our existing customers that pass by. It reassures me that we are providing a service that is truly appreciated in our community."
Is there anything else you think folks should know about your company?
"The expansion that is now available from our Alert360 system is truly amazing. We frequently provide free updates to the firmware when new services become available. One such service on the not too distant horizon, is a GPS dog collar. Imagine being alerted by your home alarm and/or your phone that your pet has left the premises and a map pops up to show you where it is. These are the kind of innovations that Guardian has and continues to seek out for our customers. It is truly an exciting time to be in the security industry."
The Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show takes over the State Fair Park of Oklahoma January 15-17, 2016. With hundreds of home and garden experts ready to help you with your next home improvement project this is a must-attend for Oklahoma homeowners!
Don't have tickets yet? Save $2 when you buy them online! Click here to get yours today!
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR GROUNDS
JANUARY 15-17, 2016.
Mar 20, 2015
The OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show can give you ideas for the inside and outside of your home. Plaza Palooza, an outdoor living event, will feature live cooking demonstrations at the Grill-It Stage, with local chefs and celebrities, live music from local bands, featured gardens, and a garden market.
The Grill-It Stage will feature grilling demonstrations and free samples to inspire you to try new things on the grill. Demonstrations will take place all three days of the show. Local teachers, radio personalities, and accomplished grill masters can give you ideas for quick meals and give you the inside scoop on entertaining a hungry crowd.
Relax at the Bandstand Stage and enjoy the cool sounds of regional and local bands, like Dante & the Hawks and Signs of Warning. We'll have bluegrass, country, and rock music playing all weekend long. Check out our stage schedule so you can see who'll be playing, when.
The Garden Market will feature an outdoor water feature by Perry Landscaping, pergolas to provide shade, and other plants and garden accessories to create an outdoor space you and your family will enjoy all season.
Celebrate spring, get inspired, and find new ideas for your outdoor living space at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show. The home and garden event of the season takes over the Oklahoma State Fair Park March 20-22, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to a fun day at the show!
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
The Grill-It Stage will feature grilling demonstrations and free samples to inspire you to try new things on the grill. Demonstrations will take place all three days of the show. Local teachers, radio personalities, and accomplished grill masters can give you ideas for quick meals and give you the inside scoop on entertaining a hungry crowd.
Relax at the Bandstand Stage and enjoy the cool sounds of regional and local bands, like Dante & the Hawks and Signs of Warning. We'll have bluegrass, country, and rock music playing all weekend long. Check out our stage schedule so you can see who'll be playing, when.
The Garden Market will feature an outdoor water feature by Perry Landscaping, pergolas to provide shade, and other plants and garden accessories to create an outdoor space you and your family will enjoy all season.
Celebrate spring, get inspired, and find new ideas for your outdoor living space at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show. The home and garden event of the season takes over the Oklahoma State Fair Park March 20-22, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to a fun day at the show!
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK
Mar 19, 2015
Looking to stretch your home improvement budget? There's no better place to get ideas, inspiration, and a little DIY know-how than the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show. Check out our list of the top four things to do and see at the show to help you become a DIY darling.
1. Stop by the U Build It and Be Your Own Builder booths to get information about doing your own construction or renovation on your home or office.
2. Learn how to reduce and re-use when it comes to water consumption. SqueezeEveryDrop.com will share ways to use less water outdoors and in with drought-tolerant landscape materials, proper irrigation, and leak solutions. Register to win a rain barrel and other cool irrigation tools.
3. Make your home safer. Did you know most accidents in the home are due to slips and falls? Rebuilding Together OKC will share information on increasing safety within the home by implementing a few simple fixes.
4. Catch these DIY presentations at the show:
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
1. Stop by the U Build It and Be Your Own Builder booths to get information about doing your own construction or renovation on your home or office.
2. Learn how to reduce and re-use when it comes to water consumption. SqueezeEveryDrop.com will share ways to use less water outdoors and in with drought-tolerant landscape materials, proper irrigation, and leak solutions. Register to win a rain barrel and other cool irrigation tools.
3. Make your home safer. Did you know most accidents in the home are due to slips and falls? Rebuilding Together OKC will share information on increasing safety within the home by implementing a few simple fixes.
4. Catch these DIY presentations at the show:
- "Design Tips to Flip For" and "Undercover DIY: Secrets to Becoming a Do-It-Yourself Guru" are fun, interactive presentation by John and Whitney Spinks of HGTV's Flipping The Block fame.
- "What to Plant When" by Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge, stars of the Cooking Channel's The Fabulous Beekman Boys, will inspire you to grow more of what you eat.
- "Container Gardening - Anyone Can Do It" by Julia Laughlin, former Oklahoma State University Horticulture Professor is ready to help folks discover this innovative gardening style.
- "DIY Home and Office Building Projects" by Bob Braudrick of U Build It will give attendees insight into a variety of DIY projects, from small ones to 50,000 square feet.
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK
Mar 18, 2015
Win the grill pictured below at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show! Purchase a raffle ticket from Rebuilding Together OKC, in Booth #1035, for a chance to win a new 5-burner, stainless steel grill. Tickets can be purchase for $5 each or 3 for $10. The drawing will take place on the evening of Sunday, March 22 - attendees need to be present to win.
Guests at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show can learn how to make homes safer when they watch the Rebuilding Together OKC presentation, "Slips, Trips, and Falls - Preventing Accidents in Your Home". Rebuilding Together OKC will also teach guests how the organization helps improve homes through modification and emergency repairs for the disadvantaged and elderly. The non-profit will be presenting on the Little Projects Stage, on Friday March 20th and Saturday, March 21st. Check out our Stage Schedule to learn more.
Since 1992, Rebuilding Together OKC has repaired over 2,000 homes, 30 non-profit facilities, and 8 public school buildings with the help of 50,000 volunteers. These repairs represent a value to the community of more than $20 million.
In addition to the year-round work on homes in the Oklahoma City area, they also host an annual "Rebuilding Day" program each April where hundreds of volunteers come together to make homes warm, safe, and dry for homeowners who need a little help. This year's event is scheduled for April 19 - click here to find out how you can help! Professionals in the home repair trade and handy citizens are instrumental to the success of Rebuilding Together OKC.
Come support Rebuilding Together OKC at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show. The home and garden event of the season takes over the Oklahoma State Fair Park March 20-22, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and use your savings to buy a raffle ticket! Good luck!
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
Guests at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show can learn how to make homes safer when they watch the Rebuilding Together OKC presentation, "Slips, Trips, and Falls - Preventing Accidents in Your Home". Rebuilding Together OKC will also teach guests how the organization helps improve homes through modification and emergency repairs for the disadvantaged and elderly. The non-profit will be presenting on the Little Projects Stage, on Friday March 20th and Saturday, March 21st. Check out our Stage Schedule to learn more.
Since 1992, Rebuilding Together OKC has repaired over 2,000 homes, 30 non-profit facilities, and 8 public school buildings with the help of 50,000 volunteers. These repairs represent a value to the community of more than $20 million.
In addition to the year-round work on homes in the Oklahoma City area, they also host an annual "Rebuilding Day" program each April where hundreds of volunteers come together to make homes warm, safe, and dry for homeowners who need a little help. This year's event is scheduled for April 19 - click here to find out how you can help! Professionals in the home repair trade and handy citizens are instrumental to the success of Rebuilding Together OKC.
Come support Rebuilding Together OKC at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show. The home and garden event of the season takes over the Oklahoma State Fair Park March 20-22, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and use your savings to buy a raffle ticket! Good luck!
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK
Mar 17, 2015
Josh-Kilmer Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge are stars of the Cooking Channel's hit series, The Fabulous Beekman Boys. But things weren't so fabulous in upstate New York when they lost their "city-slicker" jobs in 2008 and had a mortgage on the Beekman Farm. They turned their story of job loss and debt into one of success and sharing.
The Beekman Boys worked with a neighbor to learn about goat farming. Their first lifestyle products were soaps and cheeses made from goat milk. As they were working to make the farm profitable, Josh and Brent won CBS' Amazing Race. It allowed them to pay off the mortgage on the farm; however, their aspirations were higher. They wanted to give back to their community. They created a pasta sauce made from heirloom tomatoes called Mortgage Lifter. The pasta sauce is now carried in large retail locations and part of the profits go to help other farmers pay off their mortgages.
Through it all, the Beekman Boys learned a lesson on how to live. Sustainability became part of their lifestyle. They learned to delay gratifications so that the first tomato of the season tastes like a dream after growing them from seeds and not having tomatoes for months.
During the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show, Josh and Brent will share their story and encourage others to live off what they "grow" and give back to the community. Hear The Fabulous Beekman Boys present "What to Plant When" Saturday, March 21st at 12pm and 4pm, and Sunday, March 22nd at 12pm and 4pm. The OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show takes over the Oklahoma State Fair Park March 20-22, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and come enjoy the show!
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
The Beekman Boys worked with a neighbor to learn about goat farming. Their first lifestyle products were soaps and cheeses made from goat milk. As they were working to make the farm profitable, Josh and Brent won CBS' Amazing Race. It allowed them to pay off the mortgage on the farm; however, their aspirations were higher. They wanted to give back to their community. They created a pasta sauce made from heirloom tomatoes called Mortgage Lifter. The pasta sauce is now carried in large retail locations and part of the profits go to help other farmers pay off their mortgages.
Through it all, the Beekman Boys learned a lesson on how to live. Sustainability became part of their lifestyle. They learned to delay gratifications so that the first tomato of the season tastes like a dream after growing them from seeds and not having tomatoes for months.
During the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show, Josh and Brent will share their story and encourage others to live off what they "grow" and give back to the community. Hear The Fabulous Beekman Boys present "What to Plant When" Saturday, March 21st at 12pm and 4pm, and Sunday, March 22nd at 12pm and 4pm. The OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show takes over the Oklahoma State Fair Park March 20-22, 2015. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and come enjoy the show!
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK
Mar 16, 2015
When HGTV's John and Whitney Spinks were on Flipping The Block, they had to do a major condo renovation on a limited budget, much like real life. The Spinks learned some tricks to help keep costs down, create high-end style, and get projects completed quickly.
One such life hack is creating home accessories that look high-end, but don't come with a huge price tag. For instance, the Spinks will show audiences at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show two light fixtures and ask them which one costs five times more. The majority of people will not be able to tell the difference!
Another way to cut down on decor costs is by using items already found in your house. The Spinks take ordinary picture frames and spray paint them navy blue; their favorite color for 2015. The impact of multiple frames in such a striking color can create an interesting focal point and draw more attention to a grouping of pictures.
John and Whitney are good at spotting trends, inserting the latest design elements on their current projects. They'll share what is trending for 2015 while on stage at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show. Catch them Saturday, March 21st at 1pm and 6pm, and Sunday, March 22nd at 1pm and 3pm. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to some DIY tips and a fabulous time at the show!
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
One such life hack is creating home accessories that look high-end, but don't come with a huge price tag. For instance, the Spinks will show audiences at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show two light fixtures and ask them which one costs five times more. The majority of people will not be able to tell the difference!
Another way to cut down on decor costs is by using items already found in your house. The Spinks take ordinary picture frames and spray paint them navy blue; their favorite color for 2015. The impact of multiple frames in such a striking color can create an interesting focal point and draw more attention to a grouping of pictures.
John and Whitney are good at spotting trends, inserting the latest design elements on their current projects. They'll share what is trending for 2015 while on stage at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show. Catch them Saturday, March 21st at 1pm and 6pm, and Sunday, March 22nd at 1pm and 3pm. Don't have tickets yet? Get 2-for-1 on Facebook and treat a friend or family member to some DIY tips and a fabulous time at the show!
MARCH 20 - 22, 2015.
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK
Jan 13, 2015
Even gardening enthusiasts can fall into the trap of common gardening myths, which can make even the most well-intentioned gardening efforts counterproductive. Don Engebretson, The Renegade Gardener™, is a popular speaker and nationally recognized authority on gardening and landscape design. Don shares his top 3 gardening myths below.
1. Shredded Wood Mulch Attracts Termites & Carpenter Ants - Myth.
Carpenter ants don’t eat wood, a simple fact that surprises many (do carpenters eat wood?). Carpenter ants can bore through solid wood, however, and do so for the sole purpose of building a nest. They will nest in live and dead trees and fresh or rotting logs and stumps. And since a telephone pole, fence or porch post or the wood frame of your house look and act a lot like dead trees to them, they will sometimes build their nests in these man-made structures.
2. Weed Barrier Fabric Is Good To Install Because You Won't Have Any Weeds - Myth.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Few products foisted on homeowners by landscapers and the gardening industry are as worthless as weed barrier fabric. The barrier can mask the weeds growing underneath, but eventually, the weeds make their way through.
3. Organic Gardening Products Are Good Because You Aren't Using Harmful Chemicals - Myth.
Just because you are using an organic gardening product doesn’t mean you aren’t using chemicals. It may just be an organic chemical rather than a synthetic one. "Organic" means the chemical is derived from the earth, its deposits or its plants. "Synthetic" means the chemical is made by someone in a lab coat. Either way, the product is still a chemical used to kills bugs. However, Don believes organic fertilizers are superior and uses them exclusively on his plants because they are gentler on the soil and plant root systems. Using organic fertilizers also means you are adding organic matter to the soil.
The Renegade Gardener™ will be appearing live at the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show, January 16-18 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park. Homeowners can learn the latest trends, innovative ides, and expert remodeling and gardening tips. Don's presentations include "Common Gardening Myths - and the Mayhem they Cause" and "Top 10 Gardening Blunders - and How to Avoid Them". Don't have tickets to the show yet? Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets as part of our Facebook Ticket Deals. Treat a friend to the show - we can't wait to see you there!
JANUARY 16- 18, 2015
1. Shredded Wood Mulch Attracts Termites & Carpenter Ants - Myth.
Carpenter ants don’t eat wood, a simple fact that surprises many (do carpenters eat wood?). Carpenter ants can bore through solid wood, however, and do so for the sole purpose of building a nest. They will nest in live and dead trees and fresh or rotting logs and stumps. And since a telephone pole, fence or porch post or the wood frame of your house look and act a lot like dead trees to them, they will sometimes build their nests in these man-made structures.
2. Weed Barrier Fabric Is Good To Install Because You Won't Have Any Weeds - Myth.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Few products foisted on homeowners by landscapers and the gardening industry are as worthless as weed barrier fabric. The barrier can mask the weeds growing underneath, but eventually, the weeds make their way through.
3. Organic Gardening Products Are Good Because You Aren't Using Harmful Chemicals - Myth.
Just because you are using an organic gardening product doesn’t mean you aren’t using chemicals. It may just be an organic chemical rather than a synthetic one. "Organic" means the chemical is derived from the earth, its deposits or its plants. "Synthetic" means the chemical is made by someone in a lab coat. Either way, the product is still a chemical used to kills bugs. However, Don believes organic fertilizers are superior and uses them exclusively on his plants because they are gentler on the soil and plant root systems. Using organic fertilizers also means you are adding organic matter to the soil.
The Renegade Gardener™ will be appearing live at the Oklahoma City Home + Garden Show, January 16-18 at the Oklahoma State Fair Park. Homeowners can learn the latest trends, innovative ides, and expert remodeling and gardening tips. Don's presentations include "Common Gardening Myths - and the Mayhem they Cause" and "Top 10 Gardening Blunders - and How to Avoid Them". Don't have tickets to the show yet? Right now you can get 2-for-1 tickets as part of our Facebook Ticket Deals. Treat a friend to the show - we can't wait to see you there!
JANUARY 16- 18, 2015
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK
Mar 18, 2014
You don’t have to live on an expansive
piece of property in the country to experience a little piece of the prairie
atmosphere. Olthia - Urban Prairie Garden Design
wants to give homeowners an alternative to the typical run of the mill
landscape and will demonstrate how to make a “pocket prairie garden” at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show.
The pocket prairie garden concept
incorporates plants indigenous to the state including native grasses and
wildflowers that thrive in Oklahoma
Jamie Csizmadia, owner of Olthia, says you
may spend about $100 in seeds and materials for a prairie garden compared to
the $2,500 you might spend purchasing more developed gallon-sized plants. And
while there isn’t immediate gratification that comes with planting fully
developed plants, the native grasses and flowers in a prairie garden develop
quickly because they thrive in Oklahoma
The plants used in a prairie garden aren’t
just aesthetically appealing. Many plants used in a prairie garden encourage
pollination like the milkweed which is host to Monarch butterflies. The prairie
garden concept is great way to bring us all a little closer to nature.
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Fly over to the prairie garden at the OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show to experience winged beauties take flight in the unique and exotic Butterfly House. Visitors can walk through the large clear structure and experience more than 500 butterflies. Enjoy the beautiful creatures as they flutter around you in this amazing feature and learn how to recreate this beautiful landscape in your own backyard.
MARCH 21-23, 2014
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK
Red Cross Central and Western Oklahoma Region Helps Visitors Plan for Storm Season
Springtime is Mother Nature’s way of waking up from a long winter’s
nap. But spring’s severe weather events can also remind us of her wrath. At
this year’s OKC Home + Outdoor Living Show March 21-23, the Red Cross Central and Western Oklahoma Region will help visitors prepare for
unpredictable weather disasters this season can bring. Visit their booth to
learn valuable information such as:
Making an
Action Plan
The Red Cross recommends that everyone Be Red Cross Ready by completing three easy
steps:
- Get a kit.
- Make a plan.
- Be informed.
At the Show, Red Cross volunteers will be available to
help you develop an effective action plan for you and your family. Get
information about assembling a disaster preparedness kit, creating a list of
emergency actions and putting together a contact list of helpful resources.
Tornado Mobile
App
The Red Cross has created several free mobile apps,
including the official Tornado
App, to put disaster preparation in the palm of your hand. Real-time severe
weather information, simple step-by-step advice and interactive quizzes help
make disaster preparation easy. Download the app directly from the iTunes or Google Play app stores.
Disaster
Recovery Help
The Red Cross has partnered with several organizations
to form The Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Project. This collaboration helps people
navigate the disaster recovery process by identifying community resources that
can help meet emergency, immediate and on-going needs.
For more information about The Oklahoma Disaster
Recovery, visit the Red
Cross website or call 1-866-477-7276.
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While the changing season offers beautiful flowers and warmer temperatures, don’t be unprepared for wild weather events that Mother Nature can also bring. Visit the Show and stop by the Red Cross exhibit to learn how you and your family can be weather aware. You can also stroll through the Storm Shelter Feature to shop and compare nearly 20 storm shelter companies. And if you are a resident of Moore, just show a valid driver’s license with your Moore address for free admission all weekend.
MARCH 21-23, 2014
OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK
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