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POWER TRIP ENERGYďšşSPIN YOUR METER BACKďšş WARDS WITH SOLAR POWER Grid tied PV (photovoltaic solar electricity) is appropriate for any home or business connected to the utility grid with good solar exposure. There never has been a better time to make your own clean electricity from the sun due to price decreases in solar equipment, federal tax credits, state production incentives and local ďŹ nancing options. Andy Cochran, founder of Power Trip Energy, will cover the basics of site assessment, equipment choices, system cost, and performance estimates using projects here on the Olympic Peninsula to illustrate.

Area 2 – 9:30- 10:30

Area 2 - 12:00-1:00

AGING IN PLACE IS STAYING IN PLACE We all plan. We plan for our child’s birth, graduation, we even plan our funerals. None of us plan to grow old on a daily basis. In these economic times, it is important to make your home more adapted to your needs as you age. Join Paul Herek from by Design Group to learn about how to make your home barrier free by widening doorways, adding grab bars or installing a roll-in shower or walk-in tub. Plan for the future and live independently,

by Design where “Aging in Place is Staying in Place.�

Area 1 - 12:15-1:15

PAVERS AND RETAINING WALLS IN A SNAP Jimmy Domaschofsky of Western Interlock and Jordan Pavlak of Blake Tile & Stone will show some photos and discuss various design ideas, as well as walk you through the basics of using concrete pavers. Learn lots of tips and tricks to turn any old yard into a beautiful outdoor living space. Come prepared with project speciďŹ c questions, or just come to learn some tricks for your next project.

FINANCING OR APPRAISAL QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS! If you are looking to reďŹ nance, purchase, remodel or build a new home, then bring your list of questions where you can get answers about you project from local lenders. Jo’El James of Area 2 - 1:15-2:15 1/$ .PSUHBHF +VMJF .ZFST PG 'JSTU 'FEFSBM ,FMMZ 3BZNPOE PG HOW TO SELECT A BUILDER Sound Community Bank, Debbie Rutherford of Eagle Home We all look forward to the day when we can build that dream Mortgage will be there to answer any questions you may have home we’ve been thinking about for so many years. We have about products and the lending process. the home site, somewhat of an idea of the oor plan, and understand what our budget is, so now is the time to think about Area 1- 10:30-11:30 how you will choose your builder. It’s the most important ďŹ rst BACKYARD COMPOSTING decision you will make about one of the largest expenditures Organic wastes make up 18-25% of the waste going to the of your life. Join Nell Clausen of Estes Builders, where she landďŹ ll. Why ship it o the Peninsula when it could be rewill guide you through 13 very important questions to ask your cycled in your backyard? Composting yard waste and kitchen prospective builder, with the goal of comparing those answers scraps is one of the easiest thing you can do to reduce waste and so in the end, you can make an informed decision. build soil for your backyard. Helen Freilich, Waste Reduction Specialist for Clallam county and the city of Port Angeles, will Area 1 - 1:30-2:30 teach you how to compost yard waste in piles, bins, and turning DOWN AND DIRTY GARDENING; systems. You will learn how to compost food waste using worm DO LESS, GET MORE bins, food digesters, and by garden burial. Participants receive a Ever look up at the mountains and admire the beauty Mother copy of the book Home Composting Made Easy.

Nature has provided for us to look at, and wish your yard could

Area 2 - 10:45–11:45

ONE SIMPLE STEP TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE COMFORTABLE AND SAVE MONEY A home energy audit will provide homeowners with energysaving techniques and will look at sources of air leakage, the eďŹƒciency of the building’s heating and cooling systems, and common air quality and energy issues found. This will also help educate homeowners about energy eďŹƒciency opportunities that will save money on utility bills, take advantage of utility rebate opportunities and prevent greenhouse gas emissions. Join the professionals, Dustin Halverson & Jeanne’ Sparks from All Weather Heating & Cooling to learn how pressure, moisture, heat ow and air quality can make your home frail and uncomfortable, and what can be done to ďŹ x it!

look the same. Wanda is here to tell you your yard can look just as pretty and green as these beautiful mountains. Learn about the important role bacteria and fungus play in your soil, and to plant growth. Learn how to use natural, chemical free, fertilizer and compost, protect our water supply by controlling your water runo, and much more. Wanda Horst is with Earth CPR Supplies and she has come to teach you how to breathe new life into your garden, grass, or landscaping; the natural way.

Area 2 - 2:30-3:30

HEATING YOUR HOME MADE SIMPLE Anyone who’s spent a bit of time in the great PaciďŹ c Northwest knows that it is two things, beautiful, and cold. Terry McCartney, president of Everwarm Hearth and Home is here to discuss how to heat up your living space. Whether you prefer

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the charm of a good old fashioned wood stove, or the convenience of gas or pellet, there is a solution for you. Visit this demonstration to learn the pros and cons of each, as well as safety issues, venting, and popular problems that are usually easy to ďŹ x, if you know what to look for.

Area 1- 2:45-3:45

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POWER TRIPďšşSPIN YOUR METER BACKWARDS WITH SOLAR POWER Grid tied PV (photovoltaic solar electricity) is appropriate for any home or business connected to the utility grid with good solar exposure. There never has been a better time to make your own clean electricity from the sun due to price decreases in solar equipment, federal tax credits, state production incentives and local ďŹ nancing options. Andy Cochran, founder of Power Trip Energy, will cover the basics of site assessment, equipment choices, system cost, and performance estimates using projects here on the Olympic Peninsula to illustrate.

Area 2 - 10:30-11:30

NOXIOUS WEEDS AND YOU! Learn about the top 10 Noxious Weeds in your area, why they’re bad and what you can do about them. Join Cathy Lucero, Clallam County’s Noxious Weed Control Coordinator, in learning how to identify some of the worst weeds in our area, some of their impacts and how to avoid choosing beautiful ornamentals that turn in to monsters. Bring weeds you’d like identiďŹ ed and ďŹ nd out about tools that you can borrow.

Area 1 - 11:30-12:30

THE DESIGN HOUR What are your design options this year? It’s time to start thinking about the many ways you can upgrade and personalize your home! No matter your budget, ďŹ nd out how to incorporate timeless design into your home, one step at a time.

Alicia Brewin and Elle Hakala of Alicia Interiors, recipient of the 2012 NW Design Award, are here to discuss the many wall ďŹ nish options available to maximize your existing dĂŠcor, as well as update you on new colors, design schemes, and space planning options for your space. Whether an existing or new construction, design really does make the dierence in making your house a home- so be sure to bring your design challenges so we can show you your options!

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BUILD A BETTER BIRD HOUSE Okay, well maybe not better. But in the bird house world, good, is good enough. Join Bliemeisters with your little ones to construct your very own birdhouse. Take it home, decorate it, and hang it your front yard to beautify your garden even further with a little natural wild life. Birds aren’t just fun to watch, but they can be a natural and very eective means of pest control!

Area 1- 1:00-2:00

AGING IN PLACE IS STAYING IN PLACE n plan our funerals. None of us plan to grow old on a daily basis. In these economic times, it is important to make your home more adapted to your needs as you age. Join Paul Herek from by Design Group to learn about how to make your home barrier free by widening doorways, adding grab bars or installing a roll-in shower or walk-in tub. Plan for the future and live independently, by Design where “Aging in Place is Staying in Place.�

Area 2 - 1:15-2:15

AROUND AGAIN Join Gavin Wuttken President of Around Again a non-profit used building material supplies and home furnishing store here in Sequim.

See examples of highlighted repurposed items and get “green� advice with your with your own designs. Old windows to cold frames, hollow core doors to shelves, toilets to potty pebbles, the only limit is you!

Only 1% of the stu we buy is recycled. Come ďŹ nd the joy of imagination and pride when you reuse and repurpose stu and end the waste.

Area 1 - 2:15-3:15

LANDSCAPING WITH NATURE Learn how to create a landscape environment; not just another ower bed. Permaculture based landscape designs are intended to be self-suďŹƒcient and sustaining, which means less work for you. Joe Holtrop of the Clallam Conservation District will be here to discuss the many added beneďŹ ts to this type of landscaping, such as food production, storm water management, wildlife habitat, and many others in addition to the natural beauty they add to your home.

Area 2 - 2:30-3:30

WHY DUCTLESS? Upgrade your electric heat. Homeowners ďŹ nally have other options!

A ductless heat pump is a highly eďŹƒcient and easily installed primary heating and cooling system for electrically heated homes. These systems are safe, quiet and heat rooms evenly at a fraction of the cost of baseboards or wall heaters.

With utility rebates of up to $1,500 and low cost installation, it’s easy to see why ductless is making such a huge splash on the Peninsula. Come and ďŹ nd out if it’s for you! All Weather Heating & Cooling is the premier ductless heat pump installation team on the Peninsula and was recently awarded the -BSHFTU 3FHJPOBM %JBNPOE %FBMFS TUBUVT JO UIF HSFBUFS ,JUTBQ 0MZNQJD 1FOJOTVMB SFHJPO BOE FBSOFE UIF UJUMF PG i,JOH of Ductlessâ€?!

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DO’S AND DON’TS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES If you have ever owned or lived in a manufactured home you know that they are not quite the same as a stick built house.

As with anything else there are advantages and disadvantages to both, but knowing the right Do’s and Don’ts can go a long way. John McMillan from the department of Labor and Industries will be discussing popular additions and customization’s to manufactured homes, as well as the issues commonly encountered with these projects. He will also cover what instances might require a permit, and specialized ďŹ nancing for manufactured homes. Weather you live in one now, or believe you might purchase one in the future, these are things you need to know.

Area 2 - 11:45-12:45

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