HOME Improvement and Design EXPO
Mar. 24, 2012, 10am-5p

Ready to start your home construction/improvement project? Then come and see the Twin Cities’ Best builders, remodelers, designers, landscapers and other home improvement professionals!  See the latest products and services and gather free tips, ideas and information to start your project off the RIGHT way!

EXPLORE up to 150 Exhibitors
~ Aisles and Aisles of NEW PRODUCTS!
~ Make Your Home a MASTERPIECE!
~ Enjoy LIVE Entertainment!
~ FREE Seminars and Demonstrations, ALL Day!

Architects • New Home Builders/General Contractors • Additions and Remodeling • Design Consultants • Kitchens and Baths • Windows, Siding and Doors • Spas, Pools and Supplies • Landscaping and Gardening • Interior Décor • Cabinets and Countertops • Entertainment Centers • New Home Builders • Decks and Gazebos • Home Improvement • Yard & Garden • Moldings and Wood Trim • Floors • Safety and Preparedness • Storage • Lighting • Driveways, Patios, Walks, Steps, Stairs • Interior and Exterior Products and Services • HVAC • Green Technologies • Healthy Home Resources • Security • and MUCH, MUCH More!

The Home Improvement & Design Expo is for you, the practical home owner who’s ready to tackle that next big home improvement project. The show emphasizes the key elements that will help you make your home a "MASTERPIECE." Local and national experts in construction and architecture cover everything from A-to-Z for your home improvement needs. If you're serious about your investment in your home, then you owe it to yourself to come to the EXPO, and stop, shop, and compare. Find the home improvement specialist who’s just right for you.

At the Home Improvement & Design Expo, you can:

• Sit down with a professional and get answers/tips for your next home project.
• See the newest products/innovations in the Twin Cities.
• Shop and compare prices and services. Get your best bid. Bring your ideas!
  
• Gather ideas and learn product/service benefits and advantages first-hand.
  
• Choose from hundreds of home improvement professionals competing for your business

The HOME Improvement & Design EXPO features many UNIQUE exhibitors and NEW PRODUCTS, plus FREE on-going speaker presentations, demonstrations and entertainment!

Special “Door Buster” Goodie Bags to the first 50 people in line EACH DAY! On-going prize drawings and give-a-ways ALL DAY! Come early - Stay late!

Admission: Adults $6; under 17 admitted FREE with adult. Get FREE Tickets by joining our Attendee VIP Club.  Get a newsletter of attractions and a free Ticket just before every show!

WHY SHOP A MEDIAMAX SHOW?
MediaMAX has now produced over 40 Home Shows. We consistently attract many home improvement experts for our shows, as well as companies representing new products and services. Experience a fun environment filled with the latest innovations in the home improvement industry! The housing market has been down and contractors are eager to bid. There has not been a better time to find skilled professionals at the lowest prices in years! WHY PAY BIG CITY PRICES? Shopping at a MediaMAX event is SMART!

SEMINARS

11:00 - Jarrod Peterson
TOPIC: Real Estate Pictures that Are Worth a $Million Bucks

DESCRIPTION: Come and be ready to laugh as we show you some of the most ridiculous real estate photos imaginable. You will see why professional photography and videography is helping homes sell for full price!

PRESENTER: Jarrod Peterson

BIO: Jarrod Peterson is a leading Real Estate Professional, and sought after real estate expert in the Twin Cities market. Jarrod and his team have been featured on HGTV and DIY network channels, and voted 5x Receipient of the prestigious Super Real Estate Agent Award.

12:00 - Dave Klutch
TOPIC: New Homes: The Last Look before YOU Buy.

DESCRIPTION: Are new homes exempt from errors? How does a buyer gain huge benefit from a qualified inspection - before signing the papers? How do our services bring peace of mind - for your next step?

PRESENTER: Dave Klutch

BIO: Dave is entering his 10th year as an inspector in the Great Twin Cities, and has just received the Angies List Super Service Award (2011)from a long list of satisfied clients. A long-standing member of the BBB (A+ Rating), Dave is committed to excellence through accountability:
*ASHI (MN Heartland Chapter-and Nat'l.): Member, ACI #250162
*NAHI (MN Chapter - and Nat'l.): Member, Former NAHI MN V.P., CRI #10-15448
*INFRASPECTION INSTITUTE: Level I Certified Thermographer #8360
*MSHI: Member
*United Infrared: Member, EQUINE & MOISTUREFIND - Authorized Contractor

1:00 - Jarrod Peterson
TOPIC: Real Estate Pictures that Are Worth a $Million Bucks

DESCRIPTION: Come and be ready to laugh as we show you some of the most ridiculous real estate photos imaginable. You will see why professional photography and videography is helping homes sell for full price!

PRESENTER: Jarrod Peterson

BIO: Jarrod Peterson is a leading Real Estate Professional, and sought after real estate expert in the Twin Cities market. Jarrod and his team have been featured on HGTV and DIY network channels, and voted 5x Receipient of the prestigious Super Real Estate Agent Award.

2:00 - Al Coleman
TOPIC: Five Steps to a Mistake-Free Mortgage

DESCRIPTION: A good learning opportunity to discover how the mortgage world has changed in both the refinance and new purchase mortgage markets. This overview will help answer questions on how to get to closing successfully.

PRESENTER: Al Coleman

BIO: Al Coleman is a MN Mortgage Specialist. Less the 1% of MN Loan Officers have this unique designation. Al was also voted Best Mortgage Loan officer by the Maple Grove/Osseo Press in 2010 and 2011.

3:00 - Hiram Stratton
TOPIC: Floors that don't snore: Trends that add Style and Value

DESCRIPTION: We will cover the main flooring materials and give brief overviews of developments in the products and style trends as well as developments of services available to help with the purchase decisions. We will cover what materials have a positive return on the investment and what actions should people do to make their homes ready for faster and more profitable sales.

PRESENTER: Hiram Stratton

BIO: I have 5 yrs of expertise in the flooring industry and over 25 years in professional positions in sales and management in the IT industry. My partner and wife, Sandy has over 25+ yrs of Interior Design and Architectural Engineering experience.

4:00 - Jim Andrews
TOPIC: Getting the most value for your home insurance dollar

DESCRIPTION: A talk about the who, what, where, why and how of home insurance; including why rates are trending higher, why does my home insurance value keep going up?, what are some options to reduce costs while maintain adequate coverage.

PRESENTER: Jim Andrews

BIO: Jim Andrews has over 25 years experience in the insurance business as both an agent and agency owner. Jim has taught classes on insurance for various organizations.

SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS

11a to 1p RED ROCK RADIO Remote say hello to Janey Raven the air talent - Spin the prize wheel and win prizes!

11a to 1p KYMN LIVE at the show, listen while Ned “The Horse Farmer” interviews exhibitors/experts in the home improvement industry. Fool the guesser and win fabulous prizes!

12 noon to 2p KS95 Radio Host Shannon will be at the show with the wheel of fun! Spin and be a winner! Many prizes given away bring your camera.