Parade of Homes

LAGIMODIÈRE BLVD. ELIZABETH RD. MAGINOT ST. SPEERS RD. Star Building Materials – Winnipeg 16 Speers Road (Lagimodiere & Maginot) Winnipeg, MB R2J 1L8 Tel: (204) 233-8687 Toll Free: 1-888-782-7974 CONTRACTOR AND RETAIL SALES FULL FLEET OF DELIVERY TRUCKS DECK DESIGN AND MATERIAL TAKE-OFFS HUGE SELECTION OF CUSTOM ORDER PRODUCTS MANITOBA'S LARGEST FULLY-STOCKED LUMBER YARD BECAUSE EVERY PROJECT NEEDS SOLID SUPPORT STARBUILDING.CA InspIratIon GallerIes Find more bright ideas at consumer shows >> The Parade of Homes provides a great opportunity to check out the latest and greatest innovations in home build- ing and design, and there's more inspiration to come. Chase away the winter blues at the 2015 Kitchen, Bath & renovation show, on Jan. 9-11 at the RBC Convention Cen- tre Winnipeg. Then, kick off spring at the home expressions home and garden show, on March 27-29 at the convention centre. You'll find hundreds of fresh ideas for gourmet kitchens, home offices, master bedrooms and more at both shows, which are managed by the Manitoba Home Builders' Association. Manitobans are big on renovations, particularly in Winni- peg, which has the third-oldest housing stock in Canada. The Kitchen, Bath & Renovation Show offers opportunities to talk to top renovators about projects you have on the go — and to spark ideas for new projects, ranging from upgrades to make your home more energy efficient to designing the spa bathroom of your wildest dreams. Past shows have introduced new bath products ranging from tubs equipped with underwater sound systems to toilets with lids that open automatically when you approach. Homeowners, cottagers and budding interior designers will want to plan on spending quality time at both shows. See the latest trends in flooring, doors, windows and countertops. Cruise for cool garage upgrades and crafty storage systems and find out what's new in furniture, home decor, smart electronics and appliances. And don't forget about your yard. It's never too soon to start planning next summer's garden, landscaping design and outdoor living spaces. B o o k m a r k w w w. k i t c h e n a n d b a t h s h o w. c o m a n d www.homeexpressions.ca and check back often to keep tabs on exhibitors and show highlights. 140 Parade of Homes Fall 2014

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