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 2011 Expo News ReleasesApril 11, 2011 Home Improvement Draws Thousands Tips, “trends” and facts learned at the Expo
Chicago (April 11, 2011): Rain barrels. Wood refinishing. Do-it-yourself design. On Saturday, April 9th, thousands showed up to the 8th Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo to learn how to preserve, renovate and green their home, while saving money. The information gleaned from the event is useful in today’s economy and the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association is sharing its notes.
“The point of the Expo is two-fold—we wanted to provide workshops that help attendees make economical and green choices in their home, and we also wanted to build a sense of community between the local businesses and homeowners,” said Mary Ellen Guest, Executive Director, Historic Chicago Bungalow Association.
One of the popular workshops, “Smart Plants, Smart Gardens”, led by Jackie Riffice of Prairie Godmothers, prepared attendees for spring landscaping. Riffice explained that being green is “not difficult, disruptive, uncomfortable or expensive. It is intentional and doing one thing—big or small—counts.” She recommended native plants and shrubs, as they are hearty, uncommon and healthy for the planet.
For those looking redesign or spruce up their home, Kelly Edwards of HGTV and the Style Network, suggested downsizing. Edwards added that simple accents, such as wallpapering a staircase or refurnishing old furniture would add spice to a room.
“Don’t worry about trends because they change,” said Edwards. “If you like it and you love it, it’s all yours.”
Reuse was a popular feature, showcasing local Chicago companies such as An Orange Moon, the self-proclaimed “hippest vintage furniture store” around, Horigan Urban Forest Products, Inc and Peter’s Wood Refinishing.
Exhibitors and workshops provided myriad tips for attendees, including:
The Expo proved that all that is shiny and new is not necessarily trendy, better for the planet or your bank account. For expert Do-it-Yourselfers, beginners or the eco-conscious, these tips can make a difference in your home.
For a list of exhibitors or workshops, please visit www.chicagobungalow.org. For more information or a synopsis of a workshop, please call (312) 675-0300 x. 14.
Launched by Mayor Richard M. Daley in September of 2000, the Historic Chicago Bungalow Initiative is designed to foster an appreciation of the Chicago Bungalow as a distinctive housing type, encourage sympathetic rehabilitation of Chicago bungalows, and assist bungalow owners with adapting their homes to current needs, which in turn helps to strengthen Chicago bungalow neighborhoods.
The Historic Chicago Bungalow Association is the non-profit organization that administers the Initiative. The program offers a variety of financial resources, from grants to loans, and technical resources, from special permit assistance to "how-to" seminars. Certifying your bungalow with the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association is the first step in accessing these financial incentives and benefits.
XXX. March 11, 2011 (Download this release)Contact: Annie Grossinger Historic Chicago Bungalow Association (312) 675-0300 x. 14 agrossinger@chicagobungalow.org
HGTV and Style Network’s Kelly Edwards, HouseSmarts TV and WGN 720’s Lou Manfredini and “The House Doctor” Bob Yapp to Headline Expo! Nationally renowned experts to lend their expertise to Chicago homeowners
CHICAGO (March 11, 2011)—Home improvement aficionados, bungalow owners and eco-conscious homeowners will be treated to free workshops and one-on-one consultations with Kelly Edwards, of HGTV’s “Design on a Dime” and Style Network’s “Tacky House”, Lou Manfredini, of HouseSmarts TV and WGN 720, and “The House Doctor” Bob Yapp at the 8th Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo on Saturday, April 9th from 10 am to 4 pm.
Edwards is TV’s “do-it-yourself darling” offering innovative, distinctive ideas to turn simple spaces into unique interiors on a budget. For her workshop titled “Tips, Tricks and Trends”, Edwards will offer homeowners her tips and tricks of the trade and dish about 2011 design trends. It will focus on DIY projects, design ideas for every home and why downsizing is the new modern.
Manfredini is WGN 720’s “Mr. Fix-it” and a regular contributor to NBC’s “Today Show” and USA Weekend Magazine’s “HouseSmarts” column. His workshop, titled “Green Alternatives for your Home”, will discuss the benefits of household green products and the recommended types, from CLF lights to eco-friendly cleaners.
Yapp, the former host of PBS’s “The House Doctor” is leading a workshop titled “Preservation IS Energy Efficiency”, where he will address common misperceptions about energy efficiency and old homes and bungalows. Yapp will dispel the notion that new is better by discussing how cost-effective, energy-efficient and sustainable products can be coupled with preservation techniques to preserve the character of a house while making it energy efficient. For 37 years Yapp has been rehabbing old and historic houses with these outcomes.
More than 15 additional workshops, ranging from landscape ideas to financial planning, will be held throughout the day, including:
Created in 2002 as the Historic Chicago Bungalow Expo and expanded in 2006 to include green home renovation resources, this event is continually evolving to meet the changing needs of bungalow owners. Vendors and workshops address the needs of anyone looking to preserve, update, or improve energy efficiency in their home.
As in past years, more than 8,000 attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and view the offerings of more than 100 vendors and service providers, offering everything from arts and crafts furniture and tiles to energy efficient appliances, from restoration services to great deals on financing renovations or fundamental repairs.
Admission is free, street and lot parking are available, and the Merchandise Mart can be easily reached by public transportation, with a Brown Line CTA stop immediately in front of the building.
For more information on the 2011 Expo, please visit the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association at www.chicagobungalow.org. Expo attendees are strongly encouraged to take public transportation.
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Contact: Annie Grossinger, HCBA (312) 675-0300 x. 14, agrossinger@chicagobungalow.org
The Return of the Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo Preserving Your Home for a Green Future: April 9, 2011
CHICAGO – Chicago’s largest and most popular home restoration, preservation, and energy-efficient renovation exposition, the Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo, has been scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 10am to 4pm at the Merchandise Mart. The 2011 Expo will feature a diverse lineup of exhibitors, services, and products for Historic Chicago Bungalows and eco-conscious homeowners.
Created in 2002 as the Historic Chicago Bungalow Expo and expanded in 2006 to include green home renovation resources, this event is continually evolving to meet the changing needs of bungalow owners. Vendors and workshops address the needs of anyone looking to preserve, update, or improve energy efficiency in their home.
As in past years, more than 8,000 attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and view the offerings of more than 150 vendors and service providers, offering everything from arts and crafts furniture and tiles to energy efficient appliances, from restoration services to great deals on financing renovations or fundamental repairs.
In order to meet popular demand, this year the Expo is increasing the workshops offered and will have workshop tracks for bungalow owners, those interested in home preservation, home renovations and energy efficiency, as well as specialty workshops on grants and special loans available, interior restoration, and much more. One of the most popular workshops, “Working with an Architect,” will return this year, giving homebuyers and homeowners the chance to meet one-on-one with American Institute of Architects professionals to discuss their ideas and plans at no cost. Also available will be similar sessions held by non-profit and City agencies for those who seek advice on programs available to finance home purchases or renovations.
“We are excited to be expanding the Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo to include all of the resources Bungalow owners and others need to preserve and renovate their homes, as well as make them more energy efficient,” said Mary Ellen Guest, Executive Director of the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association. “Homeowners and potential homebuyers will find the event to be even more comprehensive than past Expo events.”
Admission is free, street and lot parking are available, and the Merchandise Mart can be easily reached by public transportation, with a Brown Line CTA stop immediately in front of the building.
For more information on the 2011 Expo, please visit the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association at www.chicagobungalow.org. Expo attendees are strongly encouraged to take public transportation.
The non-profit Historic Chicago Bungalow Association and the City of Chicago Departments of Community Development, Planning, and Environment produce The Historic Chicago Bungalow and Green Home Expo. Mayor Richard M. Daley launched the Bungalow Initiative in 2000 to celebrate and ensure the longevity of Chicago’s historic bungalow neighborhoods. By offering owners and potential buyers financial and technical resources to aid in the preservation and acquisition of Chicago bungalows, this program has helped more than 10,000 homeowners throughout the City to purchase, restore, and modernize bungalows for today’s lifestyles and energy needs. ###
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