Coldwell Banker Home Show 2011

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Friday, February 11 & Saturday, February 12 CEDARBRIDGE ACADEMY Fri. 3PM - 8PM Sat. 9.30AM - 4.30PM

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Impressive line-up of local expertise on show It all happens on Friday from 3pm to 8pm and on Saturday from 9.30am to 4.30pm

BY SUSAN THOMPSON It’s that time of the year again when people spend more time indoors because of the cooler weather and shorter daylight hours, which often leads to “what is there to do?” and/or “what are the things that need done around the house?”

Fortunately, we have answers. Mark your calendar for Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12 for the Coldwell Banker 9th Annual Home Show at CedarBridge Academy.

For the first time ever, the show will be open to the general public Friday afternoon/evening from 3pm until 8pm.

We are hoping that these additional hours will make it easier for individuals who previously were unable to attend the Saturday show to visit on Friday.

Additionally, on Saturday from 9am until 5pm we will have a train running to and from overload parking at Prospect Primary School.

Additionally, on Saturday from 9am until 5pm we will have a train running to and from overload parking at Prospect Primary School.

The first train will leave Prospect Primary School around 9:15am with drop off and collection at CedarBridge at the front roundabout (Green Zone) and the second stop at the back of the school by the cafeteria (Yellow Zone) with the last train leaving CedarBridge around 4:30pm.

The train is expected to leave every 20 to 30 minutes making a complete circuit. Look for signs posted for the train stop and information.

This is Bermuda’s largest single venue where you can visit over 62 local businesses in one day!

Mixed in with our many favourite returning exhibitors this year (see a complete list in this sup-

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: No matter how old you are there will be something of interest as you peruse the 62 local businesses that are exhibiting at the 2011 Coldwell Banker Home Show. plement), we have numerous new companies joining the Home Show for the first time and/or returning after a few years’ hiatus.

These include: iStore Ltd. (Apple computer products); Clear Choice Doors, Windows & Glass Ltd.; Mason and Associates Ltd. (project management/home inspections); A1 Fencing; Baptiste Builder (building supplies); Concrete Works (pre-cast items for homes); Custom Acoustics (audio

systems); Solar Bermuda (solar powered systems); The Collaborative Law Alliance of Bermuda (legal services); Air Care (heating and air conditioning); and BEST Shipping.

Each year the exhibitors generously donate various door prizes (see a page 4) and this year is no exception. Some of the highlights are sure to be a 32inch LCD TV, Kymco Super 150 cycle, reverse air conditioning system, $1,000 term deposit and $500 voucher.

But the crème de la crème for all you HGTV lovers is a bedroom makeover!!

That’s right, one lucky person will have the bragging rights as the first ever winner of the Room Recue makeover.

Unlike the other prizes, this is not a random draw, but in fact a panel voted competition with the winner chosen by the participating companies.

Applications are at the following participating companies: Baptiste

Inside this supplement

How to get around: Floor plans and exhibitors Pages 2-3 Room Rescue and Prizes: Check out the new ‘Room Rescue’ contest Page 4 BAC Group: Entire group of companies are displaying Page 5 Baptiste: Happy to advise visitors on home improvements Page 6 Bermuda Gas: Keen to show how propane gas is an energy-saver Page 7 Joshua Bate: Increased product range featured at booth Page 9 Mason and Associates Ltd.: Relieve the stress of renovating Page 10 PureNERGY Renewables: Aim to make renewable energy ‘affordable’ Page 12 Custom Acoustics: Showcase the latest in 3D technology Page 13 JW Season: Online customers now have a venue to view goods Page 14 Bermuda Pest Control: Free advice on how to keep pests away Page 16

Limited, ESC Limited, Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd., JW Season, OBM Limited, Stafford Flooring and Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty.

A completed application and a photo of your room are required for submission only at the designated Room Rescue booth at the Home Show.

Don’t worry; you can make a complete day of it – CedarBridge Academy will be serving food throughout the Show both on Friday

and Saturday. They will have hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, fish, soda, baked goods, popcorn and more for sale.

So bring your appetite for both great home ideas and good food, as this is one event that you will want to make sure you attend. And as always, entrance is free. ■

SUSAN THOMPSON is agency manager at Coldwell Banker Realty Bermuda.

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Will you be the first winner of the Room Rescue contest?

BY B. CANDACE RAY bcray@bermudasun.bm

Exciting developments are afoot for the Ninth Annual Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty Home Show!

The increasingly popular event begins today and will this year run over two days — Friday and Saturday, February 11 and 12.

The additional period

gives you just enough time, if you hurry, to take advantage of another happy development, the new-thisyear ‘Room Rescue Contest’.

Coldwell Banker invites homeowners to fill out an entry form and submit it with an 8 by 11-inch print photograph of a bedroom in your home that needs help.

Forms may be down-

loaded from the Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty website at www.bermuda realty.com, or collected, today, from the Coldwell office at 11 Par-la-Ville Road or one of six companies kindly donating their products to the winner.

Most of the donor companies are open Saturday, but call first. The companies are Baptiste Limited, ESC Limited, Joshua Bate

Trading Bermuda Ltd., JW Seasons, Stafford Flooring and OBM Limited. These six will not only enable the room rescue, but also help judge the entries.

Free Entry is free in the ‘Room Rescue Contest,’ but forms and photographs will only be accepted at the Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty Home Show on

either one of its two days.

Look for the ‘Room Rescue Competition’ booth, which is set up especially to receive submissions.

Winners will be selected following the show and will be announced early the following week.

Entries without photos will not be accepted.

So pick up or download your entries. Take a pic-

ture of the one bedroom needing help and bring it along to the Ninth Annual Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty Home Show, today from 3pm till 8pm or tomorrow from 9.30am till 4:30pm at CedarBridge Academy. ■

FOR MORE information, call Heather Chilvers at 292-1793, Ext. 249, or e-mail hchilvers@brcl.bm

Check out the generous door prizes on offer at this year’s Home Show Booth #

Name of Company

Prize

Booth #

Name of Company

Prize

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Coldwell Banker

$500 voucher for new product/ service of a Home Show Exhibitor.

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Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Ltd.

Sterling Gas Barbecue

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PureNERGY Renewables, Ltd.

Home Energy Audit

43

Mason and Associates Ltd

‘My Safe Bermuda Home Inspection’ and report ($490 value).

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Norwex

Enviro cleaning cloths; dusting mitt and set of dryer balls.

5&6

Colonial Insurance Company Ltd.

$500 Colonial Insurance voucher.

7&8

Conspec Limited

Bar-B-Q — must fill out entry form to be eligible.

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Marshall Diel & Myers

$150 MEF gift certificate.

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A1 Fencing

Two gift certificates to Face & Body.

10 & 11

GCS Group/Simply Green

Mitsubishi Mr. Slim unit.

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OBM Limited

Home makeover.

13 & 14

Bermuda Brickyard

10 bags of HOTSTICK firewood.

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Baptiste Limited

Home makeover.

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E.S.C. Limited

Home makeover.

15 & 16

Joshua Bate Trading Company Ltd.

Home makeover

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Bermuda Security Group

GPS Tracker and three months’ activation.

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Stafford Flooring

Home makeover.

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thegreenhousebermuda

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Butterfield

$1,000 term deposit.

Selection of energy saving products.

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Bermuda Pest Control, Ltd.

One single-service pest control treatment for home or office.

74

Bermuda Red Cross

Family first aid kit.

CPR/FA course for two.

78 & 79

JWSeason

Home makeover.

82 & 83

Air Care

Daikin reverse cycle A/C system.

27 & 28

iStore Ltd.

4 GB iPod Shuffle

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The Studio Ltd., Architecture and Interior Design

2 hour consultation; 50 per cent off 5 hrs of interior design.

84

BEST Shipping

32” Samsung LCD TV (see Booth 84 for details)

31 & 32

Universal Electric Ltd.

Garden set of low voltage lights.

Courtyard

Bermuda Motors Limited

Kymco Super 150 cycle

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Entire BAC group of companies display at the Show Company keen to show public how all their products and services work together COPY SUPPLIED While Bermuda Air Conditioning are not new to the Coldwell Banker Home Show — they have, after all, participated every year since its inception in 2002 — this year, they plan to showcase the entire BAC Group of Companies: ■ Bermuda Air Conditioning Ltd. (BAC).

■ Energy Management Systems Ltd. (EMS).

■ Bermuda Alternate Energy Ltd. (BAE).

■ Bermuda Insulation Ltd. (BIL).

The Group is taking this opportunity to interact with the public and show how all of their products and services work together and make them the experts in building better indoor environments!

This will be the first year for Bermuda Alternate Energy Ltd. (BAE) to participate and showcase their products and services in the Home Show.

This subsidiary was established by the BAC Group of Companies to provide energy efficiency, energy conservation and renewable energy solutions to residential, commercial and institutional customers in Bermuda.

BAE offers consultation, design, installation, service and maintenance of alternative energy systems, and they can also give you pointers on how to make your home or building more energy efficient.

Some of the products they’ll be promoting are heat pump water heaters that use the humidity around them to create hot water and save you up to 60-70 per cent on water heating costs.

And if you’re looking to find out whether solar or wind-powered energy would work for your home or business, take a moment to chat to one of the renew-

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BAC have participated in the Home Show since its inception in 2002 but this year they plan to showcase the entire range of the group of companies. able energy solutions experts.

Bermuda Insulation Ltd (BIL) provides insulation, sound reduction and fire protection for buildings.

They often work hand-inhand with BAE on energy efficiency, because insulating a building can save a significant amount of energy by keeping your heat or air-conditioning from escaping.

Why not take a moment to find out how you might insulate your home and

further reduce your energy costs?

Energy Management Systems (EMS) uses webbased software and stateof-the-art controllers to provide services such as energy management, alarm management, fire safety, lighting control, security and access control, and indoor air quality for commercial premises and larger residential homes.

Bermuda Air Conditioning (BAC) is the

veteran of the group and will be focusing on their broad range of expertise.

Plumbing service They will have plenty of information and advice available about air conditioning and bathroom supplies from manufacturers such as Kohler and Sanyo, and, this year, they will also be focusing on the plumbing services they offer.

One of Bermuda’s ‘best kept secrets’, BAC is

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS: Whatever your commercial or residential building requirements, BAC Ltd. can provide you with everything you need in the HVAC and mechanical engineering.

equipped to handle any plumbing installation or repair, no matter how large or small, and they are available 24 hours a day for service calls and have very competitive prices.

An added bonus is that you can even schedule a service call on their website, www.bac.bm So, if you’re planning to attend the Home Show this year, make sure you add the BAC Group’s booth to your list – not only will you find out how to improve

your home and your energy costs, but also you’ll have a chance to take part in a raffle and win a $200 gift certificate to spend at the BAC Showroom!

Visit us at the Coldwell Banker Home Show on February 11 ands 12 at CedarBridge Academy, or come to our Showroom on Mill Creek Road and ask to speak to one of our knowledgeable staff. Or call 292-0881 for any further information or help you require. ■

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Baptiste happy to advise on home improvements Renovating a bathroom? Measure the room and the staff will help with the transformation COPY SUPPLIED BY BAPTISTE Starting a home improvement project can be daunting, no matter how big or small the project. Where do you start?

Well, it helps to speak to someone who has done it before – like a friend that may have done a similar project.

Next step, speak to someone who knows what you need, like the friendly staff at Baptiste’s.

Our staff has been helping people with their projects for years and we know what you need to get it done.

Our people are our biggest asset, and we would like you to meet some of them at the Home Show.

For example, that new bathroom: just measure the space, do a simple drawing for us of the layout, and we can calculate the tile you will need, recommend a new tub and toilet, help you choose from one of our stylish vanity cabinets or pedestal sinks, and match it all up with some really great faucets.

The best part? It’s all here, so you can see all of the elements together and decide on a match. Far easier than running from store to store with samples of tile, cabinetry or faucets!

We have tile from several manufacturers in Italy and Spain. Different styles from traditional to contemporary.

Our displays are full-size, so you can really get a feel for how the tile will look in a large space.

Our bathroom cabinetry is out on display in our showroom too. No picking

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TRANSFORM YOUR BATHROOM: Do a simple drawing of your bathroom, add the measurements, and show the layout to the staff at Baptiste who will calculate the tile you will need, help with choosing a new tub and toilet, and advice on vanity cabinets or pedestal sinks and faucets. items from catalogues.

You can see it, open the drawers, view the storage space inside the cabinet, make sure the colour is exactly as you had imag-

ined. There’s dozens of different cabinets in stock in various colours and sizes.

Of course, if there’s something special you want that’s not in our show-

room, we can always order it for you.

We have kitchen designers on hand to help with your larger projects. They can help you choose the layout, cabinet style, species of wood, finish, even give you advice on appliance sizes and countertops. Although we don’t sell countertops, we have several local suppliers samples on hand to help

you match them up with your cabinetry and tile. We also have some great cabinet knobs and pulls.

Wanted a custom shower? Yep, we have someone to help you with that too.

We can go out and measure, give you advice on layout, help you pick hardware, and install it when it arrives.

There are also some terrific in-stock showers to

choose from. Round, square, sliding, swinging, and various finish options.

Doors. Wow, do we have doors, everything from really elegant and inviting entrance doors, to closet doors. We have aluminium, PVC and wood.

Let one of our staff show you our selection of interior doors. How about a frosted glass door between rooms? Privacy and natural light! Or a panel door for your bedroom with a full-size mirror built into the back?

So many options, you must come in and see them.

And then there’s our windows. We’ve always been known for our terrific value in windows. We stock both PVC and aluminium windows in many sizes. Speak to one of our staff about your options; we can custom-order any size and almost any style of window.

And matching aluminium shutters, of course.

The add security from the elements, keep your home safe while you’re away, and they look terrific. Ours look like real wood shutters – no visible screws or seams. All welded and painted in white, black or green. Of course if you can dream up another colour – we can match that too.

With this many choices and truly helpful staff to point you in the right direction, your project will be easy to complete. The prices are excellent and the advice is free. ■

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Bermuda Gas keen to show how propane can save on energy Need a new appliance? Discount voucher winners go in draw for six microwave ovens

BY MICHAEL FAY Bermuda Gas has been highly visible since the arrival of Damon Wade as general manager in 2009.

Since then, many new initiatives have been launched.

Their propane awareness campaign began in May of last year in an effort to educate Bermudians about the cost and environmental benefits of choosing propane-powered appliances for home and office.

It culminated in November, with “The Great Bermuda Gas $50,000 Gas Appliance Giveaway” event.

This was followed by the company’s annual Christmas promotion where customers were not only given a chance to win their purchase, but also walked away with a complimentary voucher for a turkey. This turkey giveaway has become a much anticipated event on the Bermuda retail calendar.

Bermuda Gas has also recently placed a strong focus on making a difference in the community with the formation of a Corporate Contributions Committee and by taking on major sponsorship of the annual Bermuda Gas All Star Weekend basketball event.

In partnership with the S.K.Y. (Serving Knowledge to Youth) Streetball Syndicate, Bermuda Gas will, once again, present this important event in the spring of 2011.

“This is all about the youth of Bermuda,” according to general Manager, Damon Wade.

“We want to deliver a quality sporting event that is suitable for families to enjoy together and we are encouraging Bermudian students to get an education, while also participating in sports.”

The Bermuda Gas team plans to keep its 2010 momentum going well into 2011, adding Whirlpool to their already impressive line-up of appliance brand names.

Along with the full range of Whirlpool electric and gas stoves, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and refrigerators, Bermuda Gas also provides manufacturertrained service technicians and custom ordering options.

Several promotional events are being planned to coincide with Whirlpool’s 100th year of operation, making this new relationship a special one for both organizations.

Bermuda Gas has participated in the Coldwell Banker Home Show since its inception, so this will be their ninth appearance at the Show.

This has historically been an opportunity for Bermuda Gas to answer questions, highlight new products and services, and hand out goodies.

This year, Bermuda Gas hopes to encourage the public to pay a visit to its showroom, as well as continue its informative

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REPRESENTING BERMUDA GAS: Pictured at last year’s Home Show are (from left) David DeSilva, sales manager; Terée Tucker, human resources manager; Eversley Govia, sales consultant; Marie Paul, supply chain coordinator; and Jonathan Boyles, gas department manager.

‘. . . switching to propane gas could reduce your energy costs by as much as 20 per cent’ propane gas education campaign.

Visitors to the booth will find experts on hand to provide any information you may need about new appliances, parts and service for your existing appliances and, of course, propane gas.

Did you know, for instance, that switching to propane gas could reduce your energy costs by as much as 20 per cent? Or that propane is a non-toxic fuel source that is not harmful to soil or water?

Bermuda Gas appliance discount vouchers will be awarded to Home Show visitors who step up and complete this year’s miniputt challenge, and get their names entered into a draw to win one of six microwave ovens.

Bermuda Gas has also contributed a gas barbecue to the Coldwell Banker draw. After all, what would a home show be without prizes? ■

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EVERSLEY GOVIA, sales consultant at the Bermuda Gas showroom.

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CEDARBRIDGE STUDENTS, accompanied by mascot, entertain visitors the the 2010 Coldwell Home Show held at CedabrBridge Academy.

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Increased product range a feature of Joshua Bate booth GeneralElectric appliances now added to trading company’s existing brands

BY B. CANDACE RAY bcray@bermudasun.bm

Gracing the ground floor of the Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty Home Show is six-time exhibitor, Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Limited.

“It’s a great opportunity for our clients to meet us and our U.S. staff, who come down to the Home Show, and it’s a good opportunity to get exposure for the company,” vice president Joshua Bate said.

The newly authorized GE distributor will be promoting General Electric products, according to Mr. Bate, who noted that this came about with the closure of HomeZone.

“We still supply all other brands of appliances,” he said.

The increase in product parallels the introduction to ‘Bate’s, a Joshua Bate Trading subsidiary and new showroom located in the S.E. Pearman Building at 9 Par-la-Ville Road.

What was before just an office outside Hamilton has now transitioned into a city- centred 1,200 square feet of space. The office behind it replaces the former, 19-year long location, according to operations manager, Jill Hanson.

Mr. Bate said: “It’s been a big transition to open a new showroom in town and new retail space, and we’ve been very pleased with the reception that we’ve got.”

Some of Bate’s Energy Star products will be on view, along with descriptive literature.

Energy Star products, according to Ms Hanson, are certified by the Energy Star programme to use less water and less electricity,

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PRODUCT ADVICE: The 2010 Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd. booth was more basic than previous years. This allowed vice president Joshua Bate (left), operations manager Jill Hanson and Sandy Benevides, owner/operator of service and installation company A.I.R.S., to devote more time to interaction with visitors. while running more efficiently. If you check the website www.energystar. gov, you’ll see that Energy Star is a joint effort of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

“Most people ask for Energy Star, and that’s what they look for, especially in laundry units,” Ms Hanson said. “A dishwasher uses water, and a

For more information on Joshua Bate Trading or its participation in the Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty Home Show, call Bate’s Showroom at 236-7866 or log on to www.bate.bm

refrigerator uses water, but a washing machine requires the most water.

It’s great because it saves the earth,” she said. “It helps save money and protects the environment as well.”

And don’t miss the hybrid water heater that Joshua Bate Trading will also have on show.

As Mr. Bate explained: “It’s an electric water heater that uses 40 per cent less electricity than a conventional water heater.”

The repeat exhibitor has toned down its display.

This reflects the greater energy spent on interacting with visitors.

“We try to keep it very basic and simple these days,” Mr. Bate said. “We found it a lot more effective in spending face-to-face time with people who visit the booth.”

He promised: “Visitors will be able to become

REGULAR EXHIBITOR: Joshua Bate Trading Bermuda Ltd.’s booth was photographed at the 2009 Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty Home Show.

familiar with the most efficient way to obtain major household goods… become aware that we are not just appliances. We sell furniture and other products as well.”

This, according to Mr. Bate, has surprised some customers, who will now have the opportunity to learn even more about the company.

Joshua Bate himself will man the Joshua Bate Trading booth, along with U.S.-based Ms Hanson, local office manager Tanya Walker and showroom salesman Shay Furbert, or as Mr. Bate referred to it, “one big happy family”.

And they will be offering lots of giveaways, including mugs, pens, knives and screwdrivers.

“My colleagues really enjoy it,” he said. “It’s an intense couple of days work, but it’s very enjoyable to meet all the Bermudians attending the show.

“We look at it as a warm and social event.”

Mr. Bate has been to kitchen and bath shows in Las Vegas, where sheer size prevents visitors from seeing the whole show in a day or two.

He said of the Coldwell Banker show: “It’s a great show even though it’s very small.

“It’s very impressive; all the energy that businesses put into it… It’s the only opportunity that these businesses have to come together and show their goods to the Bermudian public.”

“We value the effort and time that Coldwell Banker puts into the show. They do a fantastic job,” Mr. Bate said. ■

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Structural engineers take the stress out of renovating Firm specialises in professional inspection, structural design and project management

BY PHILIP MASON, R.ENG. Local engineering firm, Mason and Associates Ltd. will be on hand at the Home Show this year to showcase their three core areas of expertise, namely professional inspection services, structural design and project management.

Bermudian-owned and staffed the company serves both residential and commercial clients.

They are a small, personal consulting firm but client-focused, efficient and professionally responsible to each of their individual clients.

The firm brings over two decades of structural engineering experience and close supervision of projects ranging from kitchen and bathroom remodels to more elaborate home renovations, additions and new builds.

They take a decidedly hands-on approach to advising clients during the conceptual stages of design, listening closely to the client’s needs and developing realistic budgets.

Philip Mason, senior project manager, explains: “Engineers are creative problem-solvers and we will often think outside the box to develop design solutions and a commonsense approach to delivering the client’s end-product in a timely and efficient way.

“On time and under budget is not just a cliché with our firm, it is our driving motivation to represent the client’s best interests with every decision we make, moving them closer to that goal.”

Mason and Associates Ltd will display photos of a recent kitchen remodel project where they not only finished on time but also delivered the finished kitchen $18,000 below budget.

Mr. Mason will be on hand at the show to describe how they can achieve similar results for any homeowners thinking about renovating their own homes or rental properties.

“This was an executive rental property for our clients and although the original kitchen was ‘okay’

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NEED ADVICE ON RENOVATION? Structural engineers Philip Mason (left) and Kelly Harris stand ready to take the hassle and stress out of managing your home renovation projects. the new version is incredibly more appealing to potential tenants and adds resale value to the home. said Mr. Mason.

“Higher rents and instant occupancy are two very attractive benefits to landlords in today’s market.”

Anyone with vacant homes or hard-to-sell property should stop by the Mason and Associates Ltd. booth and talk with their project managers.

They have special offers for anyone who provides simple contact information and commits to starting their project in the next six months using their firm to manage the work.

If you don’t need the services of a hands-on

More information on all of Mason and Associates Ltd professional services can be found at www.mason.bm or by contacting owner, Philip Mason on (441) 331-1961.

project manager but still want the assurance of an independent set of eyes, you can engage Mason and Associates Ltd. to be the “owner’s representative” on site on an as-needed basis.

The firm offers a construction site monitoring service, delivering detailed reports and photographic records on progress, consumption of materials and validation of work completed. Mr. Mason added:

“We make sure that owners (and lenders) get what they are paying for.

The quality of materials, level of workmanship and attention to detail is of critical importance if you want your project delivered on time, to budget and code compliant.”

It’s when details are overlooked, hidden or covered up before an inspection can validate the work that delays and complications set in.

No construction project is perfect, but if the owner engages Mason and Associates Ltd. to provide full project management or construction site monitoring they can be assured that their best interests are being looked after. The

firm has also quickly established themselves as the island’s leading professional inspection service for residential homes.

Structural surveys (home inspections) are performed by Mason and Associates Ltd. delivering detailed written reports to clients within 48 hours.

They will have sample reports on hand at the Home Show and are only too happy to discuss this vitally important step to any potential home buyer.

As a value added service, Mason and Associates Ltd is pleased to extend a 15 per cent Preferred Customer Discount on professional services to all Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty clients. Mr. Mason

will also be on hand to discuss their newly launched My Safe Bermuda Home programme.

It’s an innovative fourpoint insurance inspection designed to help homeowners strengthen their homes against hurricane damage and reduce the risks of fire, flooding and home invasions.

Each home inspected under this programme will receive a unique score using Bermuda’s first Hurricane Resistance Rating system together with recommendations on how to improve the ranking. ■

PHILIP MASON is senior project manager at Mason and Associates Ltd.

BEFORE AND AFTER: The kitchen (left) was recently renovated by Mason and Associates Ltd. who transformed it into the stylish kitchen you see on the right. It was completed on time and came in 20 per cent below budget.

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LIGHTING UP YOUR LIFE: The Universal Electric booth attracted a lot of visitors at the 2010 Home Show

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Company aims to make renewable energy ‘affordable’ PureNERGY Renewables promotes cleaner technologies to suit island conditions COPY SUPPLIED BY PURENERGY RENEWABLES LTD. Knowing that many of Bermuda’s home and business owners consider alternative energy options to be too costly, Bermuda’s own, PureNERGY Renewables, Ltd. has made it a company New Year’s resolution to make these cleaner technologies more affordable than ever before.

A growing number of Bermudians are learning about the myriad benefits of renewable energy, including: ■ Reliable power supply, even during outages.

■ Reduction in electricity costs.

■ Clean fuel source that contributes to a greener Bermuda.

■ Increase in property value.

Despite this knowledge, there has yet to be a mass adoption of these new technologies. That’s where PureNERGY Renewables can be of service.

Since its launch in 2009, PureNERGY has been a leading renewable energy systems provider.

PureNERGY covers the gamut of green technologies best suited to Bermuda and customized to enable each client to maximize their energy objectives.

From harnessing the power of the sun and wind to produce power, as well as advising customers — both residential and commercial — on the best energy-efficiency changes to lower their existing electric bills, PureNERGY is an energy partner and advisor.

“Making renewable energy accessible to all Bermudians has always been a high priority for PureNERGY,” according to Kevon Makell, vicepresident and general manager.

Never more so than now, as demonstrated by

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INTERESTED IN GOING GREEN? PureNERGY staff respond to an enquiry about renewable energy at last year’s Coldwell Banker Home Show.

PureNERGY’s new financing programmes, which offer customers 100 per cent financing with no upfront fees and an agreeable interest rate.

These preferential rates,

along with solar water heating packages starting at around $4,000, genuinely puts renewable energy within reach of any budget.

PureNERGY is eager to

THE PURENERGY TEAM installed this solar photovoltaic system in Hamilton Parish.

spread the word about its exciting new rates, as well as its more affordable than ever renewable technologies, from its booth at the 2011 Coldwell Banker Home Show. This year’s

PureNERGY Home Show booth will launch its campaign to make renewable energy available in every Bermudian home.

The company will offer an extraordinary package

to those who want to make the jump to clean energy as simply and as costeffectively as possible.

Mr. Makell states: “PureNERGY will soon be installing ProPac solar hot water heating systems (integrated into new construction sites or retrofitted into existing structures) to deliver all of the benefits of this renewable power source to Bermudians.

This is an affordable choice in renewable energy, available here and now.”

Home Show visitors will have access to all the details of these exciting new packages, and will even have a chance to win a ProPac residential solar hot water system (up to $5,000 value) of their very own!

For those who don’t want to stop at solar water heating (which can reduce monthly electric bills by as much as 30 per cent), PureNERGY representatives will be dispensing information from their booth at the Home Show on all of the company’s products and services, and they welcome the opportunity to speak with you about taking your first steps toward a cleaner, greener future. ■

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Audio-visual firm showcase Samsung 3D TV at Show COPY SUPPLIED BY CUSTOM ACOUSTICS Custom Acoustics has been in business for 20 years with their main focus on the supply and installation of high-end car audio.

They are responsible for many of the cars with the booming sound systems that rattle your home as they drive by.

In 1995 they became the authorized dealer for Clarion, which supplied car equipment but also had a marine line.

That’s when they started their marine division, although it is seasonal, keeps them busy for at least six months each year.

In the last three years they have been focusing on home audio, which has the potential to be larger than both car and marine combined.

They now supply flat screen TV’s, surround sound systems and distributed audio systems for your home or commercial applications.

At Custom Acoustics they handle every aspect of the installation from electrical, masonry, drywall and paint in order to give a custom appearance.

They also partner with one of the leading suppliers of home electronics giving their customers installation and technical support.

Many of their car customers have now purchased homes and have started families now seek our advice on how they can

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3D TECHNOLOGY: Samsung, one of the first manufacturers to bring 3D to the home, is offering a 3D DVD player and a pair of 3D glasses worth $700 when you purchase one of their 3D televisions. customize their homes with the latest electronic gadgets.

The home division has now become the fastest growing sector of business for them with the potential of being larger than the car and marine divisions combined.

One of the products that

they will feature at the show is the new Samsung 3D TVs. The 3D technology has been around for a long time and most people have experienced a movie in the theatre.

Samsung has been one of the first manufacturers to bring 3D to the home. Once

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ALL DRESSED UP: HSBC staff await visitors to their booth at the 2010 Home Show.

you have viewed a movie on these TVs you can see why this is the future of television.

Since last year Samsung and other TV manufacturers have been offering a bundle package.

If you purchase a 3D TV they will give you a 3D DVD player and a pair of

3D glasses free of charge.

This is a very good value as the DVD and glasses can cost up to $700. The offer has been extended into 2011 but we advise customers who are interested in the 3D technology to take advantage of the savings before the offer ends.

Another product that has become very popular is the Polk Audio instant home theatre surround bar. Flat screen TVs are extremely thin which makes it difficult for the manufacturer to house speakers within the framework of the TV. This results in less than satisfactory sound for the average home theatre enthusiast. The surround bar is a thin speaker cabinet, which contains several small speakers.

The speaker is designed to mount under your TV and has the ability to make sounds appear as if they are coming from behind you.

The surround bar comes with a wireless subwoofer which can be placed anywhere in the room. The two components can in most cases be installed in minutes and comes in two versions depending on room size.

We are also authorized dealers for BDI high performance furniture, which is specially designed to house audio components.

It is not uncommon for them to be doing an installation using the client’s existing home cabinet only to find out that it is too small for the equipment or

there is no ventilation, which results in the components overheating.

The BDI cabinets are not only available in a large variety of styles and colours but they also address the size and ventilation issues as well as provide cable organizers with most having wheels which makes them manoeuvrable for easy access to the components.

At Custom Acoustics they also have a floor division born out of a necessity to find a suitable floor for our own facility. We represent a product called Muscle Gloss, which is an epoxy flooring solution, which can be used in home and commercial garages as well as warehouses. The product is extremely durable, easy to keep clean and comes in nine colours.

Custom Acoustics would like to become a one-stop shop for all of their customers; audio-visual needs whether it is a car, boat or home.

They believe that what sets them apart is the fact that they will come to you and design a system for your budget, make sure that you understand how to use it, and then follow up with service if there is a problem.

In fact many of their clients have never been to our shop because once they choose a system the money is transferred electronically, the product is delivered and installed in their home, and if there are any problems they visit them. ■

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JW Season’s customers now have venue to view goods COPY SUPPLIED BY JWSEASON.COM JWSeason.com, one of the newest home furnishing retailers to the Bermuda market, is delighted to join the Coldwell Banker Home Show for the second time around.

JW Season brings home quality directly to you through an online store front to service your home furnishing needs 24 hours a day seven days a week.

In addition, our local customers have the pleasure of physically viewing and touching the quality of our online merchandise at our recently opened retail/showroom located on Penno’s Drive, St. George’s.

JW Season sells an array of luxury and quality brand bed and bath furnishing as well as home accessories for the entire family.

Our brands specifically

cater to Bermuda's climate and home shopper trend of designer styles, as well as vibrant and warm colour selections.

Our featured product line of goose down bedding offers superior comfort to our customers, while custom and ready-made window blinds and shades add a unique, classy touch to any Bermuda home or office.

We aim to offer a more personalized service with our specialized ordering and consultation services.

JWSeason had the pleasure of participating in the 8th Annual Coldwell Banker Home Show 2010 as first-time participants in the new North Cafeteria section.

The response to our booth was overwhelming and some home shoppers discovered our brand for the first time.

At that time we were an exclusively online retailer.

Therefore the opportunity

QUALITY BRANDS: Luxurious accessories give a bathroom a touch of class.

to display our bedding and bath merchandise for potential customers to physically experience the quality of our brand selection was an imperative marketing move that increased brand awareness and brand loyalty.

Our brand image of offering quality brand home furnishings was made evident through our participation in the 2010 Home Show.

As a result of last year’s customer feedback we were encouraged to open our first retail/showroom location for local customers to experience home quality shopping year round.

Our recently opened retail/showroom in the Hunter Building, on Penno’s Drive, St. George’s (just behind Dowling’s Shell Gas Station) not only offers a venue where customers can see, feel and purchase our online merchandise; but customers can also experience our good customer service first-hand.

This year we have another opportunity to expound on last year’s efforts at the 9th Annual Coldwell Banker Home Show.

Similar to the previous year we will be exhibiting our bedding and bath textiles — with particular focus on our selection of comforters, duvets, throw pillows, shower curtains and towels.

An added feature in this year’s exhibit will be our selection of window treatments.

We offer a wide range of window furnishings for commercial and residential customers alike.

Our window treatment

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JW SEASON sells an array of luxury and quality brand bed furnishing and encourages its customers to visit the new retail/showroom on Penno’s Drive in St. George’s. selection ranges from bamboo blinds, faux and real wood blinds, roman and roller shades and customized Hunter Douglas window treatments. We will also include a selection of our home accessories, including candles.

We are especially excited about the Coldwell Banker’s 2011 Home Show as it marks the launch of Coldwell Banker’s Room Rescue competition.

This is a new opportuni-

ty for homeowners to make application to have their bedroom renovated at the expense of a group of home show participants.

JWSeason.com has the pleasure of sponsoring the bedding and window treatments for the winning applicant.

Visitors to the Home Show are encouraged to attend our booth to not only preview the type of bedding ensembles that can adorn their bedroom

space – if chosen; but also receive applications.

Notably, even prior to the Home Show, interested applicants can visit our retail/showroom in St. George’s to receive applications.

We are open during the winter months on Saturdays only from 11am to 5pm.

We encourage all eligible homeowners to participate, as this is an exciting, most valuable offering. ■

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LOTS OF INTEREST: The Coldwell Banker Home Show creates the environment where people can interact with local companies as this scene from last year’s show demonstrates.

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Bermuda Pest Control’s emphasis is on prevention COPY SUPPLIED BY BERMUDA PEST CONTROL Bermuda Pest Control is pleased to participate in the 2011 Bermuda Realty Coldwell Banker Home Show. We signed on for the very first one in 2002, and have been in attendance every year since except for one, three years ago.

We’ve seen it grow from the initial concept stage to a large and well-attended annual event.

The Home Show represents a great idea on several fronts, and it works well with the culture of Bermuda Pest Control.

It’s a family event that is open to all, which in itself is something that is getting harder to find.

It is beneficial to both parties; the business that is represented and the public looking for products and ideas.

The amount of information — and giveaways — is phenomenal. There are no social barriers, real or imagined, preventing exhibitors wishing to participate nor anyone wishing to come.

There’s food, there’s fun, there’s education…and no admission charge!

Whether you are a homeowner, renter, or simply interested in “what’s out there” for you and your family, you will enjoy the variety found all underneath one roof.

The exhibitors want to show what they have to offer, what’s new, what can save money, and generally, let Bermudians know that “Buy Bermuda” isn’t

‘The main concern we hear is about is termites, because if left untreated, they can eat up your roof, floors, window and doorframes, as well as your furniture.’

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USUAL SUSPECTS: Visitors to the Show will be interested in finding out how to control these two unwelcome visitors to the house: the American cockroach and the Argentine ant. always just a catchy slogan.

As for us, Bermuda Pest Control has been around since 1952, beginning as a practical solution to deal-

ing with pests primarily in homes and restaurants.

We grew during tourism’s heyday, keeping cockroaches, ants and rodents at bay throughout

the island’s hotels, as well as serving the local homeowner and rental market.

With the introduction of tent fumigation for termite control in 1967, the physi-

cal renovations and replacement of roofs and flooring was no longer always necessary. It provides an alternative for only a fraction of the price, saving Bermudians thousands in renovations annually.

As technology became available, we took advantage of what worked for the island and became the first pest control company in the world to offer a seven-year warranty for tent fumigations.

The Home Show allows us to share what we do with the public, and to give them plenty of free advice on what they can do themselves to keep pests away.

Pest Control isn’t always about the products used; it’s really about ways to stop, or at least control, the pests that want entry into our homes and businesses.

The main concern we hear is about is termites, because if left untreated, they can eat up your roof, floors, window and doorframes, as well as your furniture.

Replacement costs are quite high, so “an ounce of prevention” really is

“worth a pound of cure” and is a very wise decision.

Of course, spiders, cockroaches, centipedes, and Bermuda’s ever-present ants are also discussed, with suggested remedies given by our Home Show staff to all who are interested.

Over the past half century, Bermuda Pest Control Ltd. has grown from three to 18 staff, and from only one vehicle to 14. We service the entire island, even by boat. Almost everyone knows our red and blue tarpaulins that we use for termite tenting, as well as our red uniform shirts with our triangle logo.

Since we are quite proud of our friendly, courteous staff, and our insistence upon quality results, we find like-minded service and sales people at the Home Show every year.

If you’re looking for a safe place to bring the kids, a stimulating environment, a gathering of great products and ideas…. then this describes the Home Show, and this is also why you will find Bermuda Pest Control returning each year. ■

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MILLING AROUND: Visitors to last year’s Home Show seemed happy to have a gander and stop where the fancy took them.