UNIVERSITY PARK — With the start of spring already behind us, homeowners looking to build, renovate and remodel will find all they need to create or update their dream home at the 32nd annual Central Pennsylvania Home Show.
The home show, presented by the Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania and Pennwood Home & Hearth, returns to the Bryce Jordan Center on the Penn State University Campus April 1-3.
The home show not only features seminars, contests, door prizes and more than 130 exhibitors specializing in all aspects of home building and ownership, but it also provides visitors with opportunities to have all their home building or renovation questions answered, while allowing vendors, local contractors and nonprofit organizations to interact with the community on a different level.
The show will be open Friday, April 1, from 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 per person and children ages 12 and under are admitted free. Also, there will be free parking courtesy of Moon Brothers Landscaping.
Several seminars will be featured throughout the course of the weekend. The Seminar Series is presented by local industry professionals and is a great way to learn more while attending the home show. And, through the generous support of Select Security, all the seminars are free with paid admission to the show. The seminars will be presented on the concourse level of the show, allowing for more visitors to have access to these seminars.
“As a technology driven company, we realize how quickly and completely things can change in the many sectors involving the home,” said Dan O’Connell of Select Security. “Select Security wanted to be sure that homeowners have the opportunity to learn about new technologies and products to make their lives easier and better. The best way we can think to help educate the community is to sponsor seminars by the experts from the Builder’s Association of Central PA.”
The seminars are as follows:
* Friday, 4 p.m. – Going for Zero: An Introduction to Zero Energy Ready Homes by Envinity. Zero Energy Ready and Zero Energy Homes are attainable in Pennsylvania. This mini-seminar will help visitors understand how homes can achieve net zero energy through programs like DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Home. This is an introduction to the ZERO program, the requirements for certification and the benefits of joining the race to zero;
* Friday, 5:30 p.m. – Creating a Healthy Home with GoodcoMechanical. The air inside a home can be 10 times higher in pollutants than outside. This workshop will feature information and product solutions to improve the air quality in our homes. Discussions will center around air cleaners, filters, purifiers, ventilators and humidifiers;
* Saturday, 11 a.m. – Upgrading Your Central Heating and Cooling System to Improve Comfort, Indoor Air Quality and to Save Money with Stanley C. Bierly. Discussion will be on available system choices (heat pump, geothermal, high-efficiency furnace or boiler), different fuels, exciting accessories and available rebates and tax credits;
* Saturday, 12:30 p.m. – Mitsubishi Electric Cooling and Heating with Goodco Mechanical. Learn about the Mitsubishi Electric cooling and heating ductless heat pumps and the revolutionary new h2i hyper-heat system that heat down to 13 degrees below zero without additional backup heating sources.
* Saturday, 2 p.m. – What Was Once Trash Can Become a Treasure with the Central PA Institute of Science and Technology. This seminar will teach visitors ideas on re-purposing pallets for indoor/outdoor furniture, wine racks, home signs, etc.;
* Saturday, 3:30 p.m. – Choosing the Correct Floor for Your Project with America’s Carpet Outlet. An overview of various flooring types and applications;
* Saturday, 5 p.m. – Digging in with Geothermal with Remonds Complete Comfort. Learn about the basics of geothermal systems, including the importance of the ground loop design and choosing the right equipment;
* Saturday, 6:30 p.m. – Why Consider the Purchase of Alternative Non-Electric Heating Appliance with Stanley C. Bierly. An alternative non-electric heating appliance provides off-the-grid independence. Discussions will center around the options needed to consider this a fit in visitors’ lifestyles;
* Sunday, 11 a.m. – Recycle. Relove. Upstyle Your Furniture with Chalk Paint. Learn how to transform furniture with Chalk Paint, a decorative paint by Annie Sloan;
* Sunday, 12:30 p.m. – From the Forrest to Your Floor with Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring. Learn why wood from Pennsylvania is the best; and
* Sunday, 2 p.m. – Design Outside the Box with Home Solutions. Explore unique ideas and designs for kitchen and bath projects.
After the home and garden show, thanks to the generous support of EP Henry, many of the pavers and block used to create the “Centre Park” will be donated to a veteran in Centre County. CPI will work alongside members of the Builders Association of Central PA to install a beautiful patio.
Finally, the show wouldn’t be complete without something for the young ones. This year will mark the 12th year for the Children’s Building Contest, which is sponsored by SPE Federal Credit Union. Kids ages 4 to 12 will build their Lego dream home and compete for prizes. Registration is required at www.centralpabuilders.com.
“See the 2016 directory of exhibitors here: https://issuu.com/indianaprintingpublishing/docs/3-31-16_centre_county_gazette/c/sp4wkm0
