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Going Green |
DALLAS HOME & GARDEN SHOW ATTENDEES LEARN HOW TO SAVE SOME GREEN BY GOING GREEN
High temperatures, fuel and utility costs having consumers seeing red! The Dallas Home & Garden Show, September 5-7, is coming to their rescue. The show will help homeowners save some green by reducing the fuel they would otherwise spend driving to several different locations to learn how they can make their homes more energy efficient and reduce utility bills. Show attendees will learn about a large variety of green products, services and home landscaping tips at the Green Living Stage, NARI New Products Showcase, Dallas AgriLife Master Gardeners and other exhibitors.
GREEN LIVING STAGE:
New this year is the Green Living Stage where show guests can meet the experts and learn about the advantages of various home projects just in time to save some green on utility bills.
Schedule:
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Presenter |
Presentation title |
Company |
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6-Sep |
10:30 a.m. |
Dennis Roberts |
Making Windows More Energy Efficient |
GoldenLook of |
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11:30 a.m. |
Chris Miles |
Retrofitting Your House for Energy Efficiency...Save Some Green |
GreenCraft Homes LLC |
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12:30 p.m. |
Kimyla Guise Stegall |
The Greenovative Home |
Dallas Home Improvement Magazine |
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1:30 p.m. |
Chris Gerstner |
Choosing Radiant Barriers |
Radiant Barrier Specialists |
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2:30 p.m. |
Beth Young |
Insulation, Environments Best Friend |
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3:30 p.m. |
Andrea Ridout |
Do-it-yourself home energy audit |
Author: If I Had a Hammer: More Than 100 Easy Fixes and Weekend Projects |
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4:30 p.m. |
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The Energy Efficient Home |
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7-Sep |
12:30 p.m. |
Michael Bohdan |
Low Impact and Non-Chemical Products for the Do-It-Yourselfer |
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1:30 p.m. |
Chris Miles |
Retrofitting Your House for Energy Efficiency...Save Some Green |
GreenCraft Homes LLC |
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2:30 p.m. |
Chris Gerstner |
Choosing Radiant Barriers |
Radiant Barrier Specialists |
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3:30 p.m. |
Beth Young |
Insulation, Environments Best Friend |
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4:30 p.m. |
Joe Hamacher |
Low VOC Coatings to Replace Paint |
Superior Coatings/ GoldenLook of |
SAVING GREEN AT DALLAS HOME & GARDEN SHOW
NARI NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE:
Being green is easy with more than 16 new products exhibited by NARI. Show goers can see and talk to the representatives about:
- Kohler Persuade Dual Flush Toilet – uses 33% less water than a traditional toilet
- Jetta “Green” Tub – manufactured with 100% wind power and low VOC insulation
- Lutron Eco-Dim Dimmers – allow for a 15% energy savings, guaranteed, compared to standard switches.
- Pro-Source
- Millwork & More – energy efficient vinyl windows
- Metro Heating & Cooling – Mitsubishi Mr Slim split-ductless A/C and Heat Pumps Systems using earth friendly refrigerant
- Unique Designes & Cabinetry – Wellborn Cabinetry with KCMA ESP Green seal of approval
- DFW Pipe Restoration: ACE DuraFlo ePIPE – member of U.S. Green Building Council
- NRG Star spray-foam insulation – made of 20% renewable products
- Custom Wood Products - wood uses the least energy to manufacture
- First Impression Glass - Wedi Shower Drain with recycled parts and VOC safe
- Granite Transformations - a Trend glass product made up of recycled glass
- June's Window Decor - offering solar shades and non-toxic drapery fabrics
- Sherwin Williams Paints - low VOC paints
- Stairway Creations - with recycled iron balusters and water base varnish
- Faux Effects International – water-based and non-toxic faux finishing paints
These other exhibitors have products and information to help attendees have healthier homes that consume less electricity and gas:
· Diversified Thermal
· Efficient Attic Systems
· Southwest Skylights – light homes using the sun
· Statewide Remodeling with Anderson “Green Seal” windows
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· GoldenLook of
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Members of the Dallas County Master Gardeners will conduct a variety of seminars talking about plants and techniques to be earth-friendly and water-wise at the Master Gardener Stage.
Tel: 713.529.1616 or 1.800.654.1480