The Cottage Show will have everything to do with Cottage Living. Cottage, Country and Custom home owners get excited about this show due to the high concentration of specialty exhibiting companies showcasing products and services from Alternative Energy, Kitchens and Bathrooms to Custom Home Builders. This 3 day Cottage Show is held in the 2nd week of April and NOW RUNNING CONCURRENTLY is THE BIG BACKYARD SHOW. Both shows are spread over 3 big buildings at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario Canada.

Meet with over 200 companies including Builders, Designers, Boats & Marina’s, Outdoor Living & Environmental Specialists, Plus Exciting Daily Seminars, Live BBQ Demos Great Prizes & much much more!

Friday April 11, noon-9pm, Saturday April 12, 10 am-6pm, Sunday April 13, 10 am - 5pm $10.00 General Admission entry for both shows ( unlimited weekend re-entry, 17 years & under enter FREE).

The Big Backyard Show will showcase everything to do with Pools, Patios, Spas, Backyards and Outdoor Living. This 3 day Big Backyard Show is held the 2nd week of April and both shows are spread over 3 big buildings at Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario Canada.

Meet with Over 200 Companies including Builders, Designers, Boats & Marina’s, Outdoor Living & Environmental Specialists, Plus Exciting Daily Seminars, Live BBQ Demo’s Great Prizes & much much more!

Friday April 11, noon - 9 pm, Saturday April 12, 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday April 13, 10 am - 5 pm $10 General Admission entry for both shows ( unlimited weekend re-entry, 17 years & under enter free )

Now that spring is finally here, here are some things that can be done around the house.

1) Spring is a great time to paint any room or rooms that you would like done. You can open the windows to a nice cool spring breeze and paint your heart away.

2) Get your carpets cleaned. Especially if you have kids, you will understand the NEED of this task.

3) Wash windows and curtains.

4) Get out and plant some beautiful colorful flowers. This time of year, tulips are recommended. They come in a large assortment and are a great way to decorate your outdoors.

Need some inspiration in renovating a room in your home or designing the “perfect” garden this spring? Well, why not attend the National Home Show in Toronto, ON.

Location: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario

Dates: April 4-13, 2008

For more information visit http://www.nationalhomeshow.com/ME2/Sites/.

Take the time when shopping at your local nursery this spring. Landscaping with particular trees and shrubs can help to shade your home and reduce cooling costs.

Contacting a local nursery expert, can help ensure your healthy lawn. This person can help you to choose the fertilizer, compost and other soil treatments appropriate for your area.

Wishing you every happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year.

The HomeCentre Group 

1) The rates are lower than your initial mortgage rate.

2) You may want to consolidate your debts into one monthly payment, making it easier to handle.

3) If you have built up some equity in your home, you may want to refinance, to convert that equity into cash in order to use it for renos in your home.

Most lenders will allow you to refinance and take equity out of your home as long as the mortgage amount does not exceed 75 % of the overall appraisal value of the home.

We are excited to announce that The Home Centre Group now has a discussion group on Facebook.  If you are registered on Facebook, we invite you to log on and join our home and garden discussions today, click here. 

It’s a great way to meet other home owners and share tips and suggestions in home related topics.  In the upcoming months we will be introducing contests and other fun events.   

Hope to see you there!