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DeKalb's Walter Reeves to Speak and Broadcast at the Fall Home Show
This fall, Georgia’s premier home show
celebrates three decades of offering homeowners the latest innovations in home
remodeling products and services. The 30th
Annual Fall Atlanta Home Show will open its doors Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6, 2013
at the Cobb Galleria Centre with hundreds of exhibitors, exciting speakers,
product demonstrations, giveaways and experts on every aspect of home and
landscape improvements. DeKalb resident
Walter Reeves, the Georgia Gardener, will speak Friday, Oct. 4 at noon, and
will broadcast his WSB Radio show, The
Lawn & Garden Show live from the Show floor Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6-10
a.m. HGTV’s
Chip Wade, star of Elbow Room, will
bring his remodeling expertise and craftsman carpentry skills to the Show, and
will speak Saturday, Oct. 5, at 1 and 3 p.m.
General Admission tickets are $10, and may be purchased online at www.AtlantaHomeShow.com or at the
Show’s entrance.
Wade will speak on Appealing Spaces: Lessons Learned from TV Makeovers. The personable star of Elbow Room earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Georgia
Tech and a certification in residential construction. TV audiences will recognize him from his
appearances on Oprah and CNN as well as HGTV’s Designed to Sell, Curb Appeal: The Block, Showdown,
and Design Star, in addition to Elbow Room.
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“Home buying, selling, building
and remodeling have all been on the increase this year,” said Michael
Schoppenhorst, director of the Fall Atlanta Home Show. “Whether you are fixing up a home to sell,
customizing a new home to suit your family or starting a home remodeling
project, you’ll find the products and experts to help you succeed at the Fall
Atlanta Home Show. Our featured speaker,
HGTV’s Chip Wade, will have lots of good tips for remodeling and expanding your
home, and since he lives right here in the metro Atlanta area, he’s familiar with local market
conditions and homebuilding trends. Many
exhibitors offer special savings to Show attendees, and with so many exhibitors
in one location, it’s easy to comparison shop.”
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Additional highlights of the Show
include:
- The popular SeeThru House – This
3,000 square foot structure demonstrates what’s under the floor, behind
the walls and above the ceiling in a typical home. ConsultAHomePro.com experts in
construction, plumbing, electrical work, roofing, security and much more
are on hand daily to answer questions. - The Red
Hare Backyard
Beer Garden
– Designed by Landscape Plans Plus, this outdoor oasis is the setting for
adults to taste some of the specialty beers and ales brewed by Marietta’s Red Hare
Brewing Company. A $5 donation
admits those 21 and over to the tasting, with proceeds benefitting Hope
Atlanta, the programs of Traveler’s Aid. - Fire Safety Area – This
life-saving exhibit teaches adults and children how to stay safe in case
of a home fire. Presented by the
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services and Georgia Firefighters Burn
Foundation, this exhibit is a must-see for all families, and will include
Fire Engine 343, donated to the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund of Ga. in
memory of the 343 firefighters who gave their lives during the Sept. 11,
2001 attack on the World Trade Center
in New York. - A Home for All Ages – This area
will feature the latest universal design products and ideas including
kitchen and bath design, furniture and safety devices designed to help
adults comfortably live in their homes longer. - Door Prize, Samples and Giveaways --
One lucky attendee will win a Kamado Joe Classic Joe Grill from Builder
Specialties. Many exhibitors offer
giveaways and samples to attendees.
Walter Reeves will kick off the presentation schedule at
noon on Friday, Oct. 4. Other favorite
speakers throughout the weekend include HGTV’s Tonya M. Williams and Joe
Washington.
Saturday will begin with two live radio broadcasts. First, Walter Reeves will take the air with The Lawn and Garden Show, followed by
Dave Baker, host of The Home Fix-It Show,
both on FM 95.5 and AM 750 News/Talk WSB.
See the full schedule at www.AtlantaHomeShow.com.
Show hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – 7
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 and noon – 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. General Admission tickets are $10 and may be
purchased in advance at www.AtlantaHomeShow.com
or at the Show’s entrance. Children age
12 and under and adults age 65 and older (with I.D.) are admitted free. On-site parking is free. The Cobb Galleria Centre is located at Two Galleria Pkwy., Atlanta, Ga., 30339. The Fall Atlanta Home Show’s 24-hour
information line is 770/798-1997.
Sponsors and promotional partners include Reliable Heating
& Air, Window World, Country Financial, Atlanta
Journal-Constitution, 95.5 and AM 750 News/Talk WSB, Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine, AT&T Digital Life, ConsultAHomePro.com, Red Hare Brewing
Company, HOPE Atlanta and National Association of the Remodeling Industry
(NARI).
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