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The Visalia Home EXPO is the largest fall home show in Tulare & Kings Counties. This show features everything for the home, including home improvement, decorating, design, home office, technology and much more.
DECORATING & HOME DÉCORR
Fall is the perfect time to update your home décor. Get inspiration for your fall home makeover or find that perfect gift at the Visalia Home EXPO as you browse through fine art, home décor, collectibles and everything in between.
Design experts from Macy’s and JCPenney will preview fall decorating ideas for family get-togethers and holiday gatherings.
At the JCPenney’s booth, show visitors will find exclusive Cindy Crawford Style home fashions including bedding, window coverings and home accessories in the new fall line. Get inspiration for your own individualized touches that exude seasonal spice and warmth, or find the perfect holiday gift. Visitors will also get a chance to learn about Sephora, an exciting new shop inside JCPenney where customers can experience cosmetics, fragrance and skincare and also get the latest make-up techniques.
“We’re hoping EXPO visitors will come and see why JCPenney is America’s shopping destination for discovering great styles at compelling prices,” said Tommy Ramirez, Visalia JCPenney Store Manager.
Macy’s Visalia will showcase its top-of-the-line Martha Stewart Collection of bedding and accessories, including the latest trends for fall home and bedroom décor. Make sure to stop by their booth to experience a bit of “affordable luxury.”
Pam Georgeson, Vice President/Store Manager of Macy’s Visalia, said, “We’ve begun to transform into a community store in the eight months we’ve been open. We have gotten to know many of our customers and community members and look forward to meeting even more at the Home EXPO.
“We are excited to add new product lines this fall and next spring, including Miss Me Jeans, high-end sunglass vendors (Coach, Dolce and Gabbana, etc.) in our Sunglass Hut Shop, and Chanel cosmetics this October, just to name a few,” said Georgeson.
Valley residents won’t want to miss the special Home EXPO discounts that will be available at both the Macy’s and JCPenney booths located just inside the Show Entrance in the Plaza Lobby (#120-122).
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If you’re looking to add a design focal point to your room with a new art piece, check out the many national artists’ pieces on display at the Wooden Indian Gallery booth. The Wooden Indian Galleryis a premier fine art gallery in Visalia that features collectible limited-edition canvases and prints from America’s finest artists. They also offer customized framing, jewelry and collectibles.
If you’re thinking of gift giving, at their booth you will find something for everyone, including Rhythm Magic Motion Clocks®, framed and unframed art, Southwest jewelry, Christmas accents and collectibles, original art objects including Jeff Tragg Boxes®, and a 15% discount for custom framing orders taken at the show.
Gallery consultants can also help with repairing, reframing and upgrading your favorite artwork to match or create a new focus for your décor. Their expertise with in-home hanging and accent lighting will help you design the best display for your artwork, photos, documents and mementos. Stop by the Wooden Indian Gallery booth located inside the Plaza Lobby (#130) where you may just find the perfect piece for your home.
REMODELING & HOME IMPROVEMENTR
The stifling heat of summer is finally coming to an end. School has started, leaves are turning color, and the holidays are just over the horizon. Timing may not be right for buying another house, but a little remodeling can make you feel like you’re enjoying an entirely new, stylish home along with the new season. Upgrade quickly and inexpensively for a fall home makeover that will leave your holiday guests in awe.
ReBath, a bathroom remodeling company, can transform your old, ugly bathtub or shower into a sparkling new one in just two days! Chat with ReBath consultants at their booth about updating the most-used room in your home without a lot of hassle, including tub-to-shower conversions and walk-in or “safety” tubs.
Show visitors will be eligible for free in-home estimates. Whether your bathroom has a leak, black mold you can’t get rid of, or just needs a face lift, determine the best and most cost-effective way to solve your bathroom problem. Consultants will even bring samples of products and help you choose the styles and colors to best fit your home.
“The ReBath crew was so professional, our bathroom was up and running again in a couple of days, just like they promised. The best part about my new bathroom is how easy it is to keep clean!” said Mr. and Mrs. Peterson, two satisfied homeowners.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see a variety of features and options for transforming your bathroom into a luxurious retreat. Make sure to stop by the ReBath booth located at the east end of First Avenue in the Exhibit Hall (#240).
M&B Carpentry & Manufacturing is a one-stop shop whose expert carpenters can help you with a variety of remodeling projects. Update your kitchen cabinets, design custom closets, or tackle that dated room that’s been bugging you.
M&B Carpentry has been in business since 1984 serving the San Joaquin Valley. M&B Carpentry designs, builds and installs custom cabinets for kitchens, baths, media centers, computer desks and much more. The company also supplies exterior and interior doors, moldings, closets, door hardware and bathroom hardware.
EXPO visitors who stop by the booth, located on Third Avenue in the Exhibit Hall (#300), will be able to see sample entry doors, 3’ wide from 6’8” high to 8’ high, stained or painted, available at special show prices. You can also take a close look at custom cabinetry, door hardware, and fiberglass doors that qualify for Energy Star tax rebates. M&B Carpentry even provides professional installation of these products with a 10% discount on a total job with a Home EXPO flyer.
M&B Carpentry’s craftsmen will not compromise the quality of their work in order to save a little time. Each and every custom job done by their master carpentry shop is designed and constructed to meet your specifications.
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The Home Depot – the name you trust in home improvement – now offers the name you trust for quality products, information and outstanding design. Debuting in the fall, The Home Depot introduces Martha Stewart LivingTM products.
“Martha Stewart partners with several retailers on a line of textiles, kitchenware and house wares, and now you will find a line of products that will complement Macy’s at your local Home Depot store,” said Kenny Hahn, Show Coordinator for the Visalia store. “A full list of Martha Stewart Living products are available on our Web site, but as of right now we carry her paint, carpet, and storage options, and quite soon we will be carrying kitchen cabinets and countertops, area rugs, and window treatments.”
In addition to these new products, show visitors will also find displays of Energy Star appliances, try-before-you-buy power tools and in-store installations such as carpet, cabinets and doors. The Home Depot will be located at the east end of Sixth Avenue in the Exhibit Hall.
And if money is the reason you’ve put off that home improvement, let the experts at The Home Depot help you get your home in shape this fall. They will host hourly do-it-yourself seminars on topics including painting, bath and kitchen remodeling, and vinyl flooring. Click Here for a complete list of seminars with dates and times.
HOME THEATER & HOME OFFICER
Homes aren’t just where we eat and sleep anymore. Home is often where we work, entertain, relax and enjoy precious family time together – and since our recent conversion to digital television, a whole home theater/home office technological revolution has begun …
This year – at the Home EXPO – Next Step Communications, Attitude Online/Computer Care, and Gary O. Furniture have teamed up to provide you with a glimpse of what your new television is, can be and will be – and how you can integrate home theater and home office with style, elegance and functionality.
Today’s television in the family room is no longer the old “boob-tube” – now, it’s digital, cellular and interactive. Next Step Communications can help you take advantage of the latest in entertainment and technology from cellular service to DISH Network and more.
Next Step Communications, locally owned and operated for 11 years, has the highest dealer ranking for a retailer with DISH Network, which means you get great service with the most knowledgeable and friendly staff.
Stop by and talk with their experts about the newest innovations including TV EverywhereTM – which allows subscribers to pay once for content, and then remain connected to their TV everywhere. “DISH Network customers will be able to enjoy their favorite live and recorded shows throughout their home and on the go – using the same program guide, menu and navigation they are familiar with on their home TV,” reported Bart Lang, the local dealer. “In addition DISH Network will now offer fully featured remote DVR scheduling for multiple receivers that can be done on your iPod touch, iPhone or laptop.” And, guess what? Soon your smart phone may even replace your remote control.
But let’s not stop there, let Stephen Nessling, owners of Attitude Online & Computer Care, continue your adventure into Tomorrow Land by demonstrating how easy it is to equip your home theater with high-speed DSL.
The living room electronics convergence – promised in the late ’90s – has finally started to materialize. Our video game consoles can now download movies; our set-top cable boxes display our friends’ “Twitter feeds”; DVD players and HDTVs stream Netflix movies and feed our home theater’s YouTube videos. And if that isn’t enough, advanced interactive television is rapidly becoming a reality – so, soon you will be able to order the pizza on that TV commercial by simply pressing a button.
And why choose a local DSL installer? Because you will receive quality service by a trusted, local professional who really cares about your business and who will save you from a lot of wasted time talking to off-shore tech support of the big phone company. Let Stephen at Computer Care help you determine the equipment you need to route your network throughout your home to gain the most from your home electronics and computer networks.
And once you have all of the toys plugged in, it’s time to convert that family room into a home theater movie palace, or create a dual purpose guest room/home office by adding a Murphy wall bed.
Gary O. Furniture has been providing area residents with unique, custom-designed décor for 30+ years. “Straight, clean lines are the trend in home offices now,” said owner Gary Osterberg. “But you can also choose a home office design that best suits your needs and style, including contemporary, modern, eclectic or transitional.”
Conserving space by creating multi-functional rooms is a great way to improve your home without a huge financial investment. Whether it’s a single desk or television console, or you want a three-wall fitted library or home theater, Gary O. Furniture can help you create the piece(s) to fit your room.
Gary O.’s display will feature American-made items. “With our current economic climate, it’s especially important that we support American industry,” said Gary. “We hope guests will stop by and learn about the many options they have available for creating the ideal home office setting or home theater unit.”
Special discounts will be available to EXPO visitors who will also have the opportunity to see samples of various woods, colors, hardware and custom features that Gary O. Furniture offers. When it comes to furnishing your home, you choose your size, your style, and your wood, stain and hardware. Then select from thousands of fabrics to ensure your new sofa or other piece is the perfect creation for your home. From a single item to a complete home, office or theater, Gary O. Furniture can help you design it right!
With football season here and plans underway for those upcoming family holiday gatherings – stop by the Home Theater & Home Office Booths at the east end of Second Avenue in the Exhibit Hall and talk to the design and technical wizards at these three companies. Because, after all, isn’t it time to upgrade the family room – if for no other reason than to impress the kids?
NEW ENERGY-SAVING TECHNOLOGIESR
The Home EXPO proudly acknowledges SolarCity – California’s #1 residential solar service provider – as this year’s Gold Sponsor. “In today’s downturned economy, there’s a real effort by merchants to go where the dollars are flowing – and that means solar,” said Steve Tarter, Show Manager. But one main reason we are quite pleased to feature SolarCity is they are the pioneers of the “Solar LeaseTM” – a concept that helps homeowners go solar for zero down and pay less each month than they previously paid for electricity from the power company.
Thousands of homeowners have turned to SolarCity for affordable solar power, including more than 800 in the greater Fresno area. The company is a one-stop shop that provides financing, custom design and installation, Internet monitoring, and maintenance out of its Fresno office.
“Solar leasing is allowing customers to start saving money immediately and use cleaner power at the same time,” said Dennis Cox, SolarCity’s regional director in the Central Valley.
“Homeowners who have looked at solar in the past and thought it was too expensive should look again. New financing options and falling panel prices have made solar more affordable today than ever before.”
Homeowners and businesses interested in learning more about “save as you go” solar should visit with SolarCity consultants at the Home EXPO located just inside the Show Entrance in the Plaza Lobby, or by calling 888-SOL-CITY (888-765-2489).
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The Valley Innovative Energy Watch (VIEW) Partnership returns to the Home EXPO to present visitors with a wealth of energy-efficiency resources. Southern California Edison’s Mobile Education Unit (MEU) display will promote energy-efficiency solutions and energy management ideas. Simply put, saving energy saves you money, and when you use energy wisely you help the environment too.
The VIEW Partnership, working side-by-side with Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, and the San Joaquin Valley Clean Energy Organization, continues to take the lead in helping homeowners become more efficient and learn about ways to pool resources that offer South Valley residents and businesses incentives and rebates.
Visitors should stop by the VIEW booth – located on Sixth Avenue in the Exhibit Hall – to learn what part they can play!
