Home Show Introduction

Building, Buying, Renovating or Enjoying

The Real Home Show 2013 on March 1, 2 & 3 off ers consumers the ultimate all-for-home experience!

Home Improvements? New Construction?

Whatever your pleasure, dreams or plans, you will fi nd it at the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association’s (NSHBA) Real Home Show 2013. This show is designed and built for homeowners, homebuyers and people who are planning at some point to own their own home.

The Real Home Show 2013 provides an opportunity to fi nd everything you could ever need for your upcoming plans – right

Canadian Forces Day at The Real Home Show

Celebrating the 14th anniversary, the Real Home Show, presented by the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association (NSHBA), we are once again recognizing all members of the Canadian Forces and their spouses. On Friday, March 1st all Canadian Forces members in uniform or with proper identifi cation will be admitted to the show at no charge. This initiative carries over in its seventh year to honour all the men and women representing Canada at home and overseas.

“Supporting our troops in this way is just a small token of our appreciation for all they do for us,” says Paul Pettipas, NSHBA chief executive offi cer. “We invite the members of the Canadian Forces and their spouses to be our guest on Friday at the Real Home Show.”

For more information contact the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association at 450 5554 / 1-800-668-2001. from the actual plans itself to kitchens, bathrooms, windows, siding, lighting, storage, outdoor living spaces – you name it, The heart of every home is the kitchen

odds are, you will fi nd it at the show.

Walk in with a Vision. Walk out with a Plan.

Professional builders, renovators, interior designers, products, samples and displays of the latest and greatest ideas for an upcoming project will be on display for three full days. Inspirations and information are keys to making your plans a success and you will be able to talk to the professionals and gain the knowledge you need to move forward with your plans.

“The idea of the show is to provide options, opportunities and let consumers know what is out there that may be useful $500 in prizes by completing the survey.

in their project,” says Paul Pettipas, chief executive offi cer of the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association. “We want people to get excited about their plans, talk to the professionals, and ask lots of questions so that they will be able to walk away from the show with ideas for their next step.”

Be sure to check out the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association’s display located in the back of the multi-purpose room which will include a display of construction techniques used in today’s building practices.

Enjoying?

and to add to the show this year, Hamachi House returns once again as the offi cial food sponsor to the show. Consumers can visit the onsite Bistro to enjoy their off erings.

The Chronicle Herald Presents

The show is fi lled with a huge mix of products and services, but in addition to that, you can also learn from a variety of the industry professionals at the Chronicle Herald stage throughout the weekend. There will be lots to choose from as the weekend goes on.

Contests

Everyone loves to win and at this year’s show, there will be lots of opportunities to do just that! Enter to win a new kitchen, compliments of Cabinetworks; play at the C100 booth for a chance to win a great prize; or enter for a chance to win up to

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Come be Inspired!

Plan to be at the Real Home Show 2013, March 1 - 3 at the Halifax Forum.

Walk in with a Vision. Walk out with a Plan.

The Real Home Show 2013 is produced by the Nova Scotia Home Builders’ Association and sponsored by Energy Partner: Effi ciency Nova Scotia; Industry Partners: Bell Aliant and Nova Scotia Power Inc.; Media Partners: The Chronicle Herald, C100 and CTV, Event Sponsors:R-2000, EnerGuide for New Houses, Capstone Building Products, Skymark Homes, Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association, RenoMark, viewpoint.ca; Food Sponsor: Hamachi House and Cabinetworks (Kitchen Giveaway Sponsor).

Visit the Home Show page on Facebook

just search /therealhomeshow and watch for coupons, prizes and contest opportunities.

Building or renovating a home?

Nova Scotia Power has a great online resource, including videos with our experts that help make learning about inspections, electrical contractors and wiring much easier.

Follow these 6 easy steps to navigate through the process

1. Give us a call at 1-800-428-6230 2. Find out why site visits are necessary 3. Learn what you should be aware of when choosing an electrical contractor 4. Follow our to-do list to ensure you have covered everything 5. Follow the four step wiring inspection process 6. Connect your power!

Check out your energy effi ciency

options. Before beginning construction on your new home, cottage or renovation, we encourage you to explore your options for energy effi cient home heating solutions, building products and programs. This can help reduce your energy usage and save you money in the longterm. Visit effi ciencyns.ca to learn about energy saving programs available to you. For more information regarding home heating solutions and money saving tips, visit nspower.ca/energysavings.

Step by step videos at nspower.ca/buildingexperts

You expect a warranty on your new car...

Shouldn’t you want the same

on your new home?

450-9000 • 1-800-320-9880 View all registered members on www.ahwp.org

Call Nova Scotia Power and talk to one of our Customer Service Representative to set up your new account, order a meter or schedule an onsite planning consultation.

Determine if a temporary service is

required. During construction, it is sometimes necessary to have a temporary power connection available in order to provide electricity for power tools used on site. Depending on where this temporary power source would be located, a line extension cost may apply.

Wiring requirements. Your electrician will obtain a wiring permit and must coordinate all inspections with Nova Scotia Power. During diff erent stages of your construction or renovation, a wiring inspector will visit your property to perform electrical inspections. • A rough-in inspection: Performed once the wiring has been installed, prior to the installation of wall coverings; such as insulation or gyproc. • A service inspection: Ensures the electrical entrance on the side of your house (or underground) has been safely installed. • A fi nal inspection: Must be completed in order to connect power and in some cases occupancy. Passing fi nal inspections completed after August 2011 will have a sticker attached to property’s panel board, indicating a successful fi nal inspection.

Connecting Power. Following a successful inspection, and once all other steps are complete, a Nova Scotia Power service crew will run the service line from the utility pole to your home and install your electrical meter, completing the electrical connection.

After service connection is

complete. Once you have had your power connected, there are few more things you might want to consider: • E-billing: Want one less bill in your mailbox? Sign up for e-billing at nspower.ca/ebill • Tree Planting/Trimming: Visit our website at nspower.ca/trees to learn which trees work well near power lines.

Taking the Mystery out of Home Heating

Contributed by Nova Scotia Power

Industry Partner

To many of us, heating our homes can seem like a mystery. Furnaces clank and hum in our basements, and our electric baseboards aren’t always suffi cient. It’s a challenge many Nova Scotians face: How do I stay warm and comfortable but keep my home heating bills aff ordable?

One teacher in Cape Breton has solved her mystery: She purchased a home with a heat pump.

“I always know what’s going on with it,” said Sandra Leblanc. “What heats my home isn’t a big mystery. And my bills are never a surprise anymore.”

“When I was shopping for my house in Sydney, I did a lot of research. When I learned more about heat pumps, it really seemed like the right fi t.” Sandra’s heat pump means her home is energy effi cient and easy for her to take care of.

Dave Wilkie of J. Wilkie Mechanical Inc. has been installing heat pumps for almost 25 years. And while heat pumps have been around for decades, they are growing in popularity in the Maritimes. “We’re selling more and more of these units,” said Dave. “People want convenience, and there’s virtually no hassle with a heat pump. And many people save a bundle on their heating costs.”

Heat pumps capture cold air from outside and transform it into heat for your home, and according to Dave, they are one of the most effi cient and eff ective ways to keep your house warm. They provide even, steady heat in the winter and cooling in the summer.

Increasing oils costs continue to impact Nova Scotians, including Sandra and her family. “I’m a single mom, with a son and two teenage Screaming Eagles players staying with me. I need something that’s cost eff ective and comfortable. Having a heat

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pump means I don’t need to worry about my boys turning up the heat. It’s an excellent choice for my lifestyle.”

For more information on heat pumps, visit www.heatpumpssetyoufree.com.

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