Features and Events
Highlights of the 2010 show...
Live Cooking Demonstrations Every Day on the
Newport Restaurant Week Culinary Stage!
Chefs courtesy of Newport Restaurant
Week
Find out what our Featured Chefs will be cooking - Samples Served!
CONTEST GIVEAWAY!
1st Prize: Demonstration Kitchen
2nd Prize: 7-Night Mediterranean Cruise
Contest details on the Special Promotions page, where you'll also find offers for discounted admission & parking.
Rejuvenation Nights
De-stress with complimentary mini facials and massages by Renovo! Enjoy tastings from Cabot Cheese, "Coastal Wine Trail" local wineries, and chocolate by Sweet Occasions.
Shape Up RI
Shape Up R I promotes "Healthy Homes" at this years Home Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Shape up RI is a statewide exercise and weight loss challenge. This annual health campaign encourages Rhode Islanders to live healthier lives through exercise and nutrition. Participants compete in teams and track their weight and exercise hours over a 12 week period. Over 35,000 Rhode Islanders have lost thousands of pounds, walked millions of miles in this program.
Patriot Appearances at the Verizon booth!
Saturday from 1-3pm: Alumni Steve Grogan
Sunday from 1-3: Patriot Cheerleaders
SUNDAY IS FAMILY FUN DAY!
Children 12 and under get in Free! Check out the Schedule of Events to plan your visit, and read about the Children's Activities on the Fun For Kids! page.
SEMINARS
Better Use Of Space In Your Home
Is your basement packed full of junk? Do you have a dining room you use
3 times per year? Can’t fit your car in your garage? Shoes & coats
always piled at the door? Are you convinced you need more space in your
home? Don’t be so sure. Learn how to make better use of the space you
already have in
this insightful and informative seminar about how you can get the most out of your house without adding on.
Joe Cracco, CGR, CGP, CAPS - Owner of the award-winning remodeling company, Modern Yankee Builders, Inc. and a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association, co-presented with colleague and Architect, Gary Moyer
How To Hire A Contractor
Whether you’re building or remodeling, there are good resources to
identify contractors in your area. Find out how to interview prospects,
verify a contractor’s background, check references, and narrow the field
by recognizing warning signs. Learn what details should be contained in
your written contract. Doing background work is the key to a successful
project!
Felix
Carlone - Chairman of the Construction Department at New England Tech, a
construction consultant, chairman of the R.I. Contractors Registration
and Licensing Board, and a member of the Rhode Island Builders
Association
New Kitchen & Bath Trends
Kitchens and baths have traditionally reflected the personal preferences
and personalities of the homeowner. Today the trend is to use changes
in color and materials to call attention to specifc focal points or
areas of interest. Using
individual cabinets as furniture pieces also creates an environment
that is unique with a splash of individuality. We are seeing a color
shift from greens to blues, transitioning us to teal as the popular
color for 2010. In addition, whites and off-whites with glazes are
still in the mix, as are the darker stained woods such as wenge and
deeper ebony and mahogany tones. Bathroom trends focus on luxury,
comfort and customization. Look for warmer colors, heated floors, and
multi-jet massaging showers creating a spa-like retreat within the
home. Master baths are incorporating workout areas and even massage
tables in adjacent spaces. Glass and natural stone tiles and surfaces
are continuing to gain in popularity. Tiles are becoming more linear
and a single surface may contain many mixed materials (i.e. stone,
glass and ceramic) rather than being all one material. Many of these
products and ideas are on display at the R.I. Kitchen & Bath
showroom.
Steve St. Onge, CGR, CAPS - Founder and president of R.I. Kitchen & Bath and a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association, co-presented with Prudence Stoddard, CKD, CAPS - R.I. Kitchen & Bath designer and a course instructor in
kitchen and bath design at the Rhode Island School of Design
Green Building
Find out about current national certification processes that are
available for “Green” residential construction in SE New England.
The concept of 1:2 ($2 of energy savings for every $1 of cost) will be explained, and you will learn about opportunities of renewable energy in the form of wind,
photovoltaic and geo-thermal.
Dan Paquette, CGP - Chief Sustainability Officer at Woodmeister Master Builders, Vice-Chair of the US Green
Building Council – RI Chapter, a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association, and Chairman of RIBA's Green Building Committee
Landscape Design
Landscaping enhances the value of your home. Learn simple steps that will make your yard beautiful!
Chuck Carberry, Cleanscape, Inc. - An award winning designer with over 20 years of
experience in the landscape and design industry, Licensed
Landscape Architect; design experience includes over 10 years of master planning and garden designs at Roger Williams Park
Staying In Your Home As You Age
According to a recent AARP survey, the majority of seniors prefer to
remain in their own homes for as long as possible. But their homes,
unless properly designed and equipped, will not be able to accommodate
their changing levels of mobility, vision and needs. Certified Aging in
Place Specialist (CAPS) Steve St. Onge, has seen an increase in
requests for accessibility modifications to allow clients to remain in
their homes. According to St. Onge, “the idea is to create a living
space that looks and feels like home yet has more accessible features.
Steve St. Onge, CGR, CAPS - Founder and president of R.I. Kitchen &
Bath and a member of the Rhode Island Builders Association.
NEW: "How-To" Stage
In addition to our robust seminar schedule, a "How-To" Stage has been added to the floor this year. This special area will allow Exhibitors a place to demonstrate their products, tools and techniques! Attendees can experience first hand the many new and exciting products offered at the show!
You're Home with the Rhode Island Builders Association
Live Broadcast from The Home Show
Saturday @ 3pm - 630 WPRO
Our hosts: Mike Artesani, Tom McNulty, Felix Carlone
Art-A-Thon for Haiti
The Art-A-Thon for Haiti is a National campaign taking place in five
states including RI. Artist's donate their time and talents in an
effort to make a difference for the people of Haiti. At the Home Show,
attendees can watch Artists at work, creating their masterpieces right
before your eyes! For a $5 donation to the Red Cross for Haiti, your
name will be entered for a chance to win one of the pieces of Art being
created at the Home Show. Names will be drawn and randomly matched with
a piece of Art, and the winners will be contacted after the show and
will be able to collect their Artwork at Jerry's Artarama, the national
sponsor of Art -A-Thon For Haiti in Providence, RI.
Donations from Kaleidoscope Theatre performances; Face Painting; and $2 from the sale of each book, "How To Blow Up Animals" by balloon artist Lon Cerel will benefit Builders Helping Heroes - the Rhode Island Builders Association's charity.