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Over 180 exhibits! Meet the Industry Experts Under One Roof!
SHOW!
APRIL 1, 2, 3, 2016
Home Improvement and Design Seminars!
see you ou
THERE Create Your Dream Home
FRIDAY
APRIL 1 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SATURDAY
APRIL 2 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
SUNDAY
DESIGN THEATRE THEATRE FEATURING: FEATURING:
FREE ADMISSION POIRIER SPORT AND LEISURE COMPLEX 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
Thoma Doehring of Tri-City Paint & Design Port Coquitlam
Award Winning Designer
Ronnie Vanstone of Design Alley Interior & Renovations Inc appearing all 3 days!
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ri-City’s premier show of the year starts on Friday! See the newest and the best of everything for homes, gardens & outdoor living at one location in three big action packed days! On behalf of Evergreen Exhibitions and over 125 exhibitors, I would like to welcome residents of the TriCity area to the 15th Annual Tri-City Spring Home Expo. You‚ll be stimulated, inspired, and entertained...all for free! Meet local experts to help Darcy Hope Show Manager you with kitchens, bathrooms, Evergreen Exhibitions Ltd. countertops, heating, roofing, windows and more! They are on hand to provide advice and assist you with all of your home projects! There are prizes to be won and in-booth demonstrations all weekend. This show emphasizes the finishing touches that make a house a Œhome‚ and the resources to make your home a Œmasterpiece’! Show visitors will be entertained by a series of seminars with Thoma Doehring of TriCity Paint & Decorating Port Coquitlam and Ronnie Vanstone of Design Alley Interiors & Renovations in the DESIGN THEATRE. Continuous FREE shows all weekend! Come to the Tri-City Spring Home Expo, April 1-3 at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street. Create your dream home. Admission is FREE all weekend!
HIGHLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS 2016 Colour Trends with Thoma Doehring
Simple and impactful tips to update your outdoor living space
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SATURDAY 2:00 PM | SUNDAY 1:15 PM
Have you ever wondered how Colour Trends are determined? Who makes up these combinations that influence our personal spaces for years to come? Join Thoma Doehring, local Colour & Paint Expert from Tri-City Paint & Design in Port Coquitlam as she discusses the top trends for 2016 and how they came to be. She will show you how to layer whites, or build them into your existing colour scheme to create striking contrasts, bold lines and definition. Bring your colour or paint questions for an open Q&A to follow the presentation.
Simply White with Ronnie Vanstone FRIDAY 6:30 PM | SATURDAY 12:30 PM & 3:30 PM | SUNDAY 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM
The last time you saw an all-white room did you feel comfortable or did you feel timid and afraid to relax? White is one of those colours that many homeowners shy away from, as they are nervous about making an allwhite room feel comfortable and welcoming. White can be the most refreshing colour of the spectrum. It can evoke purity and cleanliness, but also confidence and sophistication. Before you decide that your home could never “do white”, join Ronnie Vanstone as she talks about the many options homeowners have ˆ you may be surprised how easily comfortable white can be in your interiors!
re you looking for simple ways to refresh your backyard? Spring is the perfect time to tackle projects and get your outdoor living space ready for sunny days and starry nights. Debbie Travis, Canada’s lifestyle expert, who recently launched a partnership with Sears Canada, shares her tips on how to easily create a functional outdoor living space with a luxurious ambiance. Do a full spring sweep: Put away everything and decide what you really like. Create a mixture of one or two high quality items or vintage pieces that carry sentimental value. “It’s important to be ruthless when eliminating items that don’t work,”shares Travis.“Right now, it’s all about being minimalistic, so starting with a clean slate will help you achieve the look.”Get rid of many smaller items and use fewer, larger pieces to keep it simple.”
Think functionality: Multi-functional furniture is a necessity.“Innovative materials and exotic forms promote dualpurpose design in furniture and accessories. Think ottoman coffee tables and reversible pillows. It’s all about items that make our day-to-day lives easier,”she says.“Fast-drying patio cushions are one of my favourite multi-purpose pieces. They make it easy to get back outside quickly after a sun shower.” For the perfect combination of style and performance, Travis suggests her fast-drying reversible accent or highback cushions at Sears. The pièce de résistance: Adding an outdoor carpet, serving trays or portable lanterns are simple and affordable ways to redefine your backyard.“Accessories like cheerful cushions and tableware give you the opportunity to play around with different texture and colour combinations,”says Travis. This year, try adding a water-resistant bar cart topped with outdoor friendly barware, such as tumblers, pitchers and goblets to elevate your space and impress your guests.
WE’LL SEE YOU AT THE SPRING 2016
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HOME EXPO!
COME TALK TO STAFF FROM THE CITY OF COQUITLAM FOR INFORMATION FOR YOUR HOME, GARDEN AND FAMILY! TRI-CITY SPRING 2016 HOME EXPO - APRIL 1-3 - FREE Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, BC Friday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
GARDENING & TREE CARE >
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Personal emergency preparedness for you and your family.
Information on the City’s curbside collection program and upcoming events.
Enter to win a personal preparedness kit.
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URBAN WILDLIFE
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How to co-exist and stay safe with Coquitlam’s wildlife.
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Tips and tools on conserving water at home.
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Managing the European Chafer beetle.
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Tri-City Spring Home Expo 2016 Design Theatre Schedule
Is White Right for You! Home Makeover Showcase 2016!
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he last time you saw an all-white room did you feel comfortable or did you feel timid and afraid to relax? White is one of those colors that many homeowners shy away from, as they are nervous about making an allwhite room feel comfortable and welcoming. White can be the most refreshing color of the spectrum. It can evoke purity, cleanliness, but also Ronnie Vanstone confidence and sophistication. Before you decide that your home could never“do white”consider my points below. You may be surprised how easily comfortable white can be in your interiors. Are you worried that all white is hard to clean? Think about the rooms in a home you see most often all white, if you’re like me, Kitchen and bathroom come quickly to mind. I would say those are the two rooms in a house most likely to get dirty, but yet we accept all white in these rooms with little concern, right? Why because white surfaces in those areas are cleanable products, floors in tile, countertops etc. Why not bring the same philosophy to other rooms in the home, another words, it’s not about the colour of the products you choose for other
rooms but the product itself..You may be thinking that white upholstery and carpet is harder to keep clean or it shows dirt quickly. While this may be true, consider what product would suit the room you wish to use it in. In living and family rooms with busy traffic – consider using , tile or hard surface flooring and consider fabrics such as faux leather and faux suede’s for easy clean ability, washable white slipcovers are ideal for homes with pets and active kids. Don’t shy away from white because of the color – instead use products suitable for your home, family and lifestyle.
Ronnie Vanstone
Design Alley Interiors & Renovations
Instead of getting intimidated by white, look at white as a fresh start to do whatever you want and go wherever your creativity will take you! White rooms are a great way to find out what inspires your room. Do you have a killer view of the ocean, trees, mountains or city? White is a beautiful canvas to use as a backdrop for your gorgeous vistas or maybe gorgeous art?. Instead of engulfing your whole room in a color, try white and see what speaks to you. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of shades of white and all of them do not look like versions of beige! Every color in the spectrum has a white version. From pinks and yellows to greens and purples, there are underlying faint hints of color in a variety of whites. Choose the undertone best suited to furniture and decor your home has already. Look to kitchen cabinets, flooring, countertops and tile in your bathroom for color cues on how to choose the best underlying colored white. There are several ‘perfect whites’ for every home. Use tone on tone white in varying shades, patterns and textures to create interest and depth.
Thoma Doehring
Tri-City Paint & Decorating Port Coquitlam
Friday, April 1 Time
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6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Ronnie Vanstone
Simply White
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12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Ronnie Vanstone
Simply White
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Saturday, April 2
Thoma Doehring
Ronnie Vanstone
2016 Colour Trends
Sunday, April 3
Simply White
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12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Ronnie Vanstone
Simply White
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Thoma Doehring
Ronnie Vanstone
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Multi Flooring Inc 604-475-7600
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Pacific Living Furniture 604-942-8885
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Royal Lepage Sterling Realty 604-306-5300
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Kitchen Cabinets for Less 604-941-5377
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Moore & Russell Heating Ltd 604-526-8155
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Knowledge First Financial Inc. 604-276-0500
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Coleman Heating & Air Conditioning 604-466-5895
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Investor’s Group 604-941-4697
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Color By Amber 604-512-3583
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Super Skylights Inc. 604-360-0353
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Student Works Painting 800-665-4992
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Alma Roofing & Chimney Services 604-763-4221
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JW Sales & Marketing (Massagers) 604-307-3129
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Therma - Relief Inc. 604-764-0818
#230,231 Y & Y Oil Painting Art 403-689-9969
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Atlas Pest & Wildlife Control Ltd 604-503-5444
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I Love Homes / Re/Max Sabre Realty 778-241-8946
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Phantom Screens 604-854-2955
City of Coquitlam - Emergency Programs 604-945-1578
#234,235 RetroTeck Window 604-618-1990
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Granite Transformations 778-873-0675
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Damiani Fine Foods 778-706-0409
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Pro Image Gutters Ltd 604-533-7325
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Canadian Home Improvement Centre Ltd. 604-436-6200
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#104 EZ-Riser MobilityHome Helper Create Your Dream 604-460-1278 #105
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Centra Windows Ltd. 604-455-2110
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McMann & Sons Roofing & Contracting Ltd. 604-816-6442
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Expert tips for picking the perfect paint for any project L
ife is hectic and your home is there to play host to all of it. Your walls must be prepared for anything; from big family get-togethers or kids’ play dates, to days of furniture rearranging and room makeovers. A good coat of paint is necessary to help your home stand up to wear. Beyond just colour consider these key factors when selecting the right paint that meets the needs of your home.
By Brian Baemler 1. Washable Look for a paint that is durable and withstands repeated washing. You want the peace of mind that a quick wash will leave your walls looking as fresh as the day they were painted.
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2. Stain resistance When the kids decide to turn your living room wall into a colouring board or when things get a little messy in the kitchen you want to feel confident that the crayon, spills and scuffs aren’t permanent. 3. Time saver Painting can be easier and quicker than you think. Learning the proper technique for cutting in will save a lot of time because it will eliminate the need for tape on baseboards and trim. Also finding a paint and primer all-in-one will save you a few coats and valuable time. 4. Lasting colour
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Even with a few time savers, you want your colour to last. If you find your colour losing its vibrant hue over time, fading or yellowing, look for a higher quality paint with technology built in to prevent discoloration, such as HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams which features the Precision Colour Promise.
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Today’s paint technology has come a long way and HGTV Home’s Showcase line features all the above features with ResiStain Technology, paint-and-primer in one and Uniform-Flow technology making it easy to apply with better coverage and easy clean up. Once you have picked the perfect colour, choose a paint that can withstand the daily stains and scuffs that come with kids and pets so your home looks beautiful for years to come.
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How to ensure a successful basement renovation C
anadians continue to fuel renovation spending across the country, driven by upward growth in real estate prices and the rising cost to trade up to a larger home. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, basement renovations are expected to be a hot trend in 2016, as buyers look to maximize available living space rather than move and as young buyers look to offset the cost of homeownership with potential income suites. While finishing a basement can be a great alternative to moving––especially if you love your neighbourhood––there are some challenges homeowners must be aware of when tackling below-grade living spaces. Choosing the right products is vital to the comfort, safety and function of your new living area. Look for ones that help to maximize energy efficiency and protect against moisture, fire and noise. Here are the top points to consider to ensure a successful basement renovation: Waterproof it. Check the interior foundation and floors to make sure there are no existing moisture issues, water damage or mould problems. Address any primary moisture issues before finishing the space. Examine grading to ensure water runs away from your foundation. Insulation is key. It plays a critical role in making your basement feel comfortable, while keeping it safe and dry. For the best results, install a rigid board insulation, like Roxul ComfortBoard IS, against the concrete foundation before you stud the wall. The board is mechanically fastened or adhered to the concrete foundation wall, which prevents thermal bridging through the studs, pro-
viding better thermal performance. Finish with a moisture-resistant and dimensionally stable insulation between the studs, like R14 Comfortbatt, to protect against common basement issues such as mould, mildew and rot. Choose a functional design. Draw out plans, carefully taking into consideration any low ceilings or small windows. Try to incorporate structural features into your design, such as attractive wood beams. Keep the space as open as possible. Select lighting that provides a bright, airy feel. Don’t forget to soundproof it. Soundproofing is the ultimate solution to maximize your basement’s quiet and privacy. Whether your newfound space will function as a home theatre, music room, home office or playroom, it will benefit from quality acoustic insulation, like Roxul Safe ‘n’ Sound. Not only is it highly effective, but it’s also easy to install. Consider Fire Safety. Since many basements are now being renovated as income suites, fire protection is also a vital consideration. Whenever possible, select building materials with a high fire-resistance rating and look for products that will not off-gas or contribute to toxic smoke in the event of a fire. Include additional exits in your renovation plan and educate yourself on your local fire code. Before you start your renovation, be sure to check with your municipality to secure the right permits and to ensure that you’re complying with local bylaws and building codes. Finishing a basement can be a smart renovation, if done properly, adding to a home’s value, increasing its function and providing greater enjoyment or income potential.
5 tips for waking up your yard this spring T
he first sign of spring brings the anticipation of barbecues with friends and playing outside with your kids, all while admiring the beauty of your backyard. Lawn and garden maintenance can be challenging for some homeowners, but with a good head start before the season awakens creating the perfect backyard oasis is achievable. Below are a few tips from the pros at Husqvarna, the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products, to help you prep and maintain your yard this year. Invest in the right tools: Having a shed full of gadgets isn’t necessary for growing a healthy lawn and garden. Stick to the high-quality necessities to get the results you’re after. A quality lawn mower with all-wheel drive makes it easier to maneuver across slick and hilly terrain, while a lightweight trimmer that is compatible with multiple attachments minimizes the number of tools you’ll need. Aerate the lawn and loosen the soil: Grass and plants grow best in a moist and fertile bed. After a tough winter, to alleviate soil compaction which prevents proper circulation of air and nutrients, take the time to aerate the lawn and loosen the soil. Be sure to moisten the soil – aerating is best done the day after watering or rainfall. Clean up the beds: Get rid of annuals and plants from your garden that aren’t growing well or are overgrowing other plants. This is the perfect time to start a compost pile if you don’t already have one and to remodel your landscape. Trim the hedges: The way to get a good-looking hedge always starts with the hedge cutters. Today, hedge trimming can be smooth and easy. Trimmers that are ergonomically balanced and lighter in weight are the perfect addition to any tool shed. Clear away the weeds: Get rid of any weeds as early as possible. Also be sure to cut away withered leaves and grass from cultivated parts of the garden bed.
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