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CCommunity 15th Annual North Metro Home & Garden Show Saturday, February 23, 2013 • 9:00 am to 3:00 pm National Sports Center’s Schwan Center, Blaine, MN www.northmetrohomeandgarden.com Seminar Schedule (Seminars are approximately 30 minutes in length) 9:30 Pruning Dos and Don’ts Kim Sullivan, University of Minnesota Extension Service-Master Gardener Program-Anoka County Learn from an experienced Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor on pruning techniques for your trees and shrubs. Proper timing is key in the success of good pruning practices. Kim Sullivan has been a Master Gardener since 2002 with special interests in low-maintenance lawn and tree care. She worked for the University of Minnesota for 2 years as a research assistant studying organic weed control, and enjoys translating technical research into user-friendly information. 10:10 Avoid Overgrown Landscape Syndrome Diana Grundeen, Trio Landscaping How do know when your landscape is overgrown? Is it because the plants got too large and are hiding your house, or is it because the wrong plants were chosen? We will go over common mistakes people make that cause landscapes to become overgrown. Diana Grundeen, owner and designer with Trio, has been in the industry since 1995, and a certified Landscape Professional since 1999. As an award-winning landscape designer she has also been featured on HGTV’s Curb Appeal and participated in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. 10:50 Finance Your Next Home Improvement Chris Allen, Minnesota Housing Minnesota Housing’s Home Improvement loan programs, delivered by the agency since 1976, have been recognized as the most successful home improvement loan program offered by a state housing finance agency anywhere in the country. Minnesota Housing is dedicated to preserving homes in our neighborhoods by helping homeowners fix-up and make improvements to their current home. Learn about our variety of financing options and features, including secured and unsecured loans, and how they can help you accomplish your home improvement projects. 11:30 Q&A: Common Yard & Garden Problems Steve Schack, Greenery Schack Landscaping Do you have burn spots, Creeping Charlie or crab grass in your lawn? Any problems with moles or other pests? The experts from the Greenery Schack will provide common household solutions to these and other yard and garden challenges in this completely interactive session. 12:10 Kitchen Cabinets David Drenckpohl, The Home Depot Store #2803 (Coon Rapids) Whether you intend to completely Replace your kitchen, Reface it without a major remodel, or Renew your existing wood cabinets, our expert from the Home Depot can help! He will talk about project timelines and general ideas of planning for each project, and will show some helpful before-and-after photos. 12:50 Update Your Home's Décor Amber Schafer, Sherwin Williams Are you looking to switch things up in your home? Then you should plan to attend this seminar, where Sherwin-Williams’ Decorative Product Specialist Amber Schafer will be talking about the newest color trends for 2013. She will explain the newest colors we will be seeing this year and how you can use them in your home. She will also be informing you on how you can refinish your popcorn ceilings by applying a faux finish. 1:30 Design on a Dime Becky Chudek, Inspired Design Landscapes, Inc. Would you like some simple and budget-friendly ideas on how to improve the look of your yard? Don’t miss this seminar, where you’ll learn about some small projects you can do yourself, from plants to painting to updating! 2:10 The Naked Truth about Plumbing Terry Overacker, Terry Overacker Plumbing, Inc. Is it time to replace your water heater – before it leaks? What can be done to determine if you have a major problem in your sewer line, and what products should you use to keep the lines clean of debris and roots? What are the signs that you need to have your toilet repaired? Is it better and more economical to replace or repair a faucet? Find out the answers to these questions from a qualified professional plumber.