The South Minneapolis Housing & Home Improvement Fair  
  2008 South Minneapolis Housing and Home Improvement Fair  
Gold Sponsors
Center for Energy and Environment
Coldwell Banker Burnet/Jessica Edawards
Neighborhood Revitalization Program
Orfield Construction
Welna II Hardware
 

Silver Sponsor

Teacher Federal Credit Union

Bronze Sponsors

Greater Metropolitan
Housing Corporation
Home Street
Home Improvements
Otogawa-Anschel
Design-Build
Quarve Contracting
Ryland Homes
Wells Fargo
 

Presented by

South High
Community Education
And the following
Neighborhood Associations:
Corcoran    Nokomis East
Hale Page Diamond Lake
Field Regina Northrop
Longfellow    Lyndale
Seward   CANDO

Standish Ericsson

 

Workshops Seminar.

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Workshop details

 Seminars & Workshops

Keynote: 11 am - 12:15 pm 
Workshops: 1:00 - 2:15 pm 

Keynote Seminar:
Home Security: Learn the 4 D's - Deter, Deny, Delay and Detect
Did you know most burglaries occur when no one is home? Burglars prefer to work unnoticed, and, given enough time, a burglar can enter almost any home. Most home burglaries occur during the day, most garage burglaries are at night.

Home security doesn't have to be expensive. Learn how to provide additional security for your home by taking some inexpensive steps to prevent your home or garage from being burglarized. Presenter is Crime Prevention Specialist Karen Notsch from the 3rd Precinct.

(Keynote seminar: 11:00 am -12:15, Auditorium)

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Wood Craft: a Special Workshop for Kids
Woodcraft in 2005Elpis Enterprises will assist children and parents in building a wooden basket that your child can take home. A parent/adult must accompany each child for this workshop.

(Continuous, Show floor)

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Choosing a Remodeling Contractor
Steve George of Castle Building & Remodeling, Inc. will share information about the process of choosing a professional remodeling contractor. So often, the consumer is only told to get several estimates, and make sure they are licensed, bonded and insured. Find out about the “must have” prerequisites for every remodeler and gain a better understanding of the process through this educational presentation.

(1:00 - 2:15 pm, Room 146)

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Glass Block Windows
Glass block windowsImprove the beauty and security of your home by adding glass block windows in the basement, bathroom or kitchen. Installation can be difficult and challenging. John Neiss with John Neiss Glass Block Window Company will share with you the history of glass blocks, techniques of installation and the tools you’ll need to do the job.

(1:00 - 2:15 pm, Room 149)

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Graffiti: Programs and Removal Information
Learn about the graffiti process from the City’s point of view. Susan Young, Director of Solid Waste and Recycling with the City of Minneapolis, will share information about graffiti prevention and removal. Learn about a variety of products that will remove or paint over graffiti for little or no cost.

(1:00 - 2:15 pm, Room 132)

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Home Electrical Wiring Systems
Learn the basics of your home electrical wiring. We will look at the power distribution or control panel box and different types of circuits. See how to test and check electrical switches; fuses and wires for continuity and wire an actual “live” circuit. Additional topics covered will be: different types of tools and test equipment, including formulas for calculating voltage, amperage and resistance. Presenter is Paul Schwartz, instructor for Adult Community Education classes Minneapolis and St. Paul Schools.

(1:00 - 2:15 pm, Room 128)

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House of Pressure (HOP)
House of PressureThe House of Pressure is a see-through home that helps show how a typical home can operate with respect to safety, comfort, durability and efficiency in housing. Walk in and talk to volunteers from the MN Building Performance Association. In addition to having your questions answered, you’ll be able to view a range of diagnostic tests and building science solutions to common home energy issues. The House has typical air leaks, an operable forced air duct system, dryer, exhaust fans, fireplace, tuck-under garage – and smoke generators for the fireplace, water heater and car exhaust.

(12:30 – 2:20 p.m. NW Corner, Show floor)

How leaded windows are made: Techniques and history
This demonstration will include building a stained glass window with the lead technique. There will be lecture describing the techniques involved in the fabrication and construction of leaded, stained glass windows. During the demonstration John will also discuss the history of stained glass and how the materials in stained glass have evolved in the past 4000 years. Presented by John Zoi with Glass Endeavors.

(1:00 - 2:15 pm, Room 114)

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Kitchen Remodeling and Design Trends
Crystal Kitchen CenterIf you are looking to renovate your kitchen, take a peek at the latest in kitchen trends including "green" products for your kitchen. Gain insight into the remodeling process like what's involved, what to expect and how to get started. There will be tips on planning for maximum efficiency and creativity. Presented by Araya Jensen, certified kitchen designer with Crystal Kitchen Center.

(1:00 - 2:15 pm, Room 133)

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Landscaping with Concrete Block: Walls, Stairs, Patios, Etc.
Vin Molloy from Patio Town will show how to build retaining walls, patios, stairs, decks, driveways and walks using retaining wall units and interlocking pavers. Learn cost effective construction techniques to repair or improve your home and yard. Seminar will include a slide presentation and discussion of tools, technique and site considerations with a question and answer period to follow.

(1:00 - 2:15 pm, Room 126)

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Plumbing Repair Basics For The Home
Randy Lane seminarThis workshop, sponsored by Randy Lane and Sons Plumbing, will show you how to save “big dollars” on home plumbing repairs including fixing leaky faucets and repairing toilets. Free toilet leak detectors will be distributed.

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1:00 - 2:15 pm, Room 131)

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Wood Craft: a Special Workshop for Kids
Elpis Enterprises will assist children and parents in building a wooden basket that your child can take home. A parent/adult must accompany each child for this workshop.

(Continuous, NE corner of show floor)

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Keynote: 11 am-12:15 pm      Workshops: 1:00 - 2:15 pm
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Neighborhood Revitalization Program 2007 Mpls-St. Paul Home Tour Corridor Flats Coldwell Banker Burnet / Jessica Edwards