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omething for nothing and your tips for free. In the world of home improvement, it’s not often the word free enters the equation. The thirst for complimentary advice from respected experts has become big business, helping to give rise to the popularity of networks like HGTV. It’s the same sort of knowledge that will be on display as some of the most trusted names in Canada’s home improvement industry will be on hand as part of this year’s Calgary Home + Garden Show. Along with 650 exhibitors, the show will bring HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler and Tommy Smythe along with a host of other personalities to the BMO Centre. “I think people love to watch shows on HGTV but they also love to hear stories from the personalities themselves,” says show manager Jill Kivett. “They did the Vancouver show and we had Bryan onstage and his wife actually came as well – and they just talked about themselves and their lives and their business. Bryan’s really great at that. He’s really down to earth and they’re also experts at what
they do. They’re able to offer really good content.” In addition to presentations on the main stage from Baeumler, Smythe and other local experts, those in attendance will be able to seek professional help at the Ask the Expert area. A slight change from past shows, where designers have been featured, this year’s show adds even more expertise. “We’ve done Ask a Designer in the past but we decided to pull all the experts in, which is contractors, renovators and landscapers,” said Kivett. “So if you’re working on a project inside or outside the house, people can bring down their plans and a talk to someone and get a free consultation.” For Baeumler, childhood summers spent helping build the family cottage have segued into an adulthood spent helping build thousands. With shows like House of Bryan, Leave it to Bryan, Canada’s Handyman Challenge, Deck Wars and HGTV’d, Baeumler has become one of the most recognizable faces in home improvement. Normally more than happy to hand out advice, Baeumler admits there are some situations when being one of Canada’s top renovation experts can get a little uncomfortable.
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HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler and Tommy Smythe amongst personalities dispensing wisdom at Calgary Home + Garden Show
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