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Provided by Meg James, Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association

Springtime is here and if you’re anything like me, the home “to do” list is getting longer by the minute. Tasks like laying down fresh pine straw, power washing the house and finally updating those drab, worn out kitchen cabinets and appliances with a fresh coat of paint and bold new colors, just seem to take over my every thought as the temperatures continue to rise and I come out of my not-so-wintery hibernation. Sound all too familiar? Well, I have a simple suggestion… don’t miss the upcoming Lowcountry Home & Garden Show!

Whether you’re a prospective homebuyer or a homeowner in search of ideas to spruce up your home, the annual Lowcountry Home & Garden Show is the place to start for ideas, inspiration and the local professionals who know how to make it all come together!

Featuring a number of exhibiting home and garden experts, community partners, Master Gardener workshops, the latest in home technology for your outdoor or indoor living spaces will just a few of the highlights at this year’s 36th Annual Lowcountry Home & Garden Show. You spoke and we listened, Billy Wood Appliance is sponsoring our Cooking Demos so be sure to join us for a few hours or the whole weekend as each day will have something different to offer. The Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association’s premier annual event will take place outdoors March 25-27 at the Tanger 1 Outlet in Bluffton.

Admission to the Lowcountry Home & Garden Show is FREE for all to attend, all weekend long. Free parking on-site. Complimentary open-air shuttle services to the show entrance courtesy of Bluffton Bike Taxi.

Decorators, flooring specialists, kitchen and bath experts, landscape and hardscape professionals, paint experts, as well as builders and remodelers are just a handful of the offerings at this popular show. Bring your floor plans, measurements and ideas with you and sit with a professional kitchen and bath designer or architect and get free design advice! Tap into the many local experts who will be on hand throughout the show to answer the toughest home improvement questions and explain how their products and services work. Plus,

save money by taking advantage of the special show discount rates offered by many of the exhibitors on display and complimentary

show giveaways from sponsors like Dean Custom Air, Lowcountry Paver, ShelfGenie, More Space Place, Lifestyle Screens, and more!

Free Workshops for All Interests

Attend one of the many free do-it-yourself workshops and demonstrations being offered by local experts each day of the show. Become the envy of your entire neighborhood! Be sure to stop by the workshop and cooking demonstration area sponsored by Billy Wood Appliance. Meg James, Executive Officer The zealous gardener will not want meg@hhahba.com Photo by Oceano Blue to miss out on daily gardening and Photography landscape workshops presented by Taylor’s Landscape Supply & Nursery. Plus don’t miss your opportunity to get expert tips from the folks at Lowcountry Master Gardener Association and Clemson Extension. For all the foodies out there, this year’s show will feature daily cooking demonstrations by some pretty special local chefs, Food Trucks and product demonstrations by exhibitors. Learn everything from how to pick the right types of flowers and plants for your landscape to choosing the best menu for your spring soirée. Check the programming schedule on page 14 for daily workshops and times. Looking for a career change? Our WorkForce Development Task Force will be on hand to accept resumes and share the great opportunities available by vendors at the show. In addition, students can learn about different programs in the construction industry available to them through their local high school, ACE or dualenrollment at TCL. Check out the article on page 30 for more information about apprenticeship opportunities in the Lowcountry.

Bring the kids! Saturday at the show there will be lots of activities for the kids to enjoy, come early and catch Jevon Daly’s Kidz Concert at 10AM, Complimentary Face Painting from 11AM until 3PM, Kidz Crafts with The Sandbox Interactive, Juggling entertainment and so much more! Check the programming schedule on page 14 and visit LowcountryHomeandGardenShow.com for more information. continued on page 4

More to the Show than Ever Before!

The Lowcountry Home & Garden Show has something in store for everyone! In addition to the annual exhibits, and the do-it-yourself workshops, attendees will enjoy live music daily and a chance to check out the Be Pro Be Proud Semi Tractor Trailer with over 11 modules giving students an interactive experience and hopefully new found interest for a career in the skilled trades. Do not miss out on daily offerings from The Naked Pig, Momma Mikki’s, Rolling Cow Creamery, Sunset Slush and more. Be ready to fill your trunk up with colorful goodies from the spring gardening sale being held by Taylor’s. If Sunday is your day to attend, bring your market bags to fill with fresh fruits, veggies and local treats offered by the Farmers Market of Bluffton. That’s right, South Carolina’s #1 Rated Market will host a special market at Sunday’s show, 12PM until 4PM! Three days, so much to see, so much to do! Get out to the show, enjoy the beautiful spring weather and get inspired to make your annual home “to do” list come to life!

It is with great pride and satisfaction that the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association brings you this exciting annual event, as we work to help residents throughout the area attain and maintain the home of their dreams. Enjoy the Show!

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In the appliance world, everything is hot and cold (both literally and figuratively in these unique times). Fortunately, induction cooking is one of the hottest AND coolest trends of the year.

What is induction cooking and how does it work?

At Billy Wood Appliance, our knowledgeable sales team receives questions about induction cooking but the main question we still hear is…what IS induction?

Induction cooking was first displayed in the United States at the National Association of Home Builders Convention in 1971. Induction cooking has been popular in Europe for decades where gas is not always available and energy efficiency is king in German engineering.

Induction cooking takes place on a cooktop or on the surface of your range. Unlike radiant electric cooking, the induction cooking process creates friction between the cooking surface and your pots and pans to create precise heat on cookware rather than your cooking surface. As a result, when the pot and pan is removed from the induction cooking surface, the heat dissipates almost immediately which means you never have to worry about burnt food adhering to a hot surface after you’ve switched off your appliance. How cool is that? Literally!

The instant friction created by placing a properly sized pot and pan on an induction cooking surface also helps create a fast boil so you and your family can sit down to your delicious Sunday dinner faster than with gas or radiant electric cooking. If you’ve found yourself frustrated with the temperature control on a gas or radiant electric cooktop, you’ll love the responsiveness of induction which can help maintain lows and highs more easily due to consistent temperatures.

What would I need to install an induction cooktop or range in my home?

As with any appliance, you will want to learn more about the electrical requirements needed to install induction in your home by reviewing the specifications on the product you are interested in purchasing.

Beyond making sure that your kitchen has the required power to serve your new induction appliance, you may need to invest in a new set of pots and pans. To test your current set of pots and pans, take your favorite refrigerator magnet and see if it sticks to the bottom of your cookware. Clad pots and pans from brands like All-Clad or Demeyere can be used on induction but many cookware brands will list induction-ready as a feature.

If you don’t already have gas established at your home, the expense of adding a buried liquid propane tank at your home can be considerable if you live in many neighborhoods throughout the Lowcountry that do not offer natural gas as an option.

Although induction can require a bit more upfront product investment and might cost you a new set of pots and pans, installing induction in your kitchen can save you money down the line because it will never require you to refill an LP tank.

Stay hip to one of the hottest trends in cooking by contacting the BWA Sales Team at 843-681-8441 (HHI) or 843-707-2332 (Bluffton) to set up an appointment to discuss induction today!

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