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Fall Home Show and Spa Expo

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Last updated Friday, October 28, 2011 - 4:03pm

OGDEN -- Home improvement is the theme for the 2011 Fall Home Show & Spa Expo sponsored by the Standard-Examiner.

"A lot of people are rethinking their homes instead of buying a brand-new home," said event coordinator Jennifer Thorpe.

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If your entry area is more like a wide hallway filled with doors to front rooms, define the space by putting an area rug a few feet from the front door, then place a round center hall table on top of it.

Entries make great first impressions

Mary Carol Garrity Scripps Howard News Service

Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 1:01pm

Here are some ideas for transforming your entry into a most welcoming space.

If you have a larger entry area in your home, furnish it just as you would any other space, with killer furnishings, artwork, flooring and accents.

For one setting, I placed a console table against the largest wall, then topped it with a huge mirror. This powerful display didn’t gobble up much floor space, keeping the entry hallway open for traffic. Instead of filling the console table with a lot of little accents, I placed one lovely but large urn on top of a riser and filled it with boughs of pine. The accents matched the scale of the furnishings perfectly and made a memorable statement.

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Arnold and Gloria Monk pose for a portrait in their kitchen at their home in Layton.

Making your dream kitchen a reality

Anita Kersey Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 12:59pm

The idea of a brand-new, modern kitchen is exciting to all who live in older homes. Just ask Gloria and Arnold Monk — they’ll tell you.

Gloria says they have lived in their home for more than 30 years, and three years ago they decided they had to have more room in their kitchen.

“We had an outdated kitchen with a bar separating the kitchen area from the dining area, and one day we just decided it was time to remodel.”

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A popular item for any backyard or deck area is the swim spa, which is smaller than a full-size pool, yet allows you to exercise by swimming against a current while providing a good play area for the kids. And with today’s technology, pools, spas and hot tubs are cost-efficient and easy to maintain.

Fall a perfect time to add pool, spa to your yard

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 12:54pm

OGDEN — While a swimming pool probably isn’t on the minds of many people during the cooler months, autumn is actually one of the best times to think about investing in one.

Jon Brady, president of Leisure Pool and Spa in Ogden, said installing a pool during the fall or winter months will usually get you a good deal. Not only that, you’ll probably get the pool built much more quickly.

“We’re really busy during the summer months, and it may take a bit longer to get to your project,” he said. “If you call during the off-season we can usually get it done much quicker.”

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Many homeowners are redoing rooms with everything from simple updates to complete remodels, and the bathroom is a good place to start. Thanks to high-quality, easy-to-maintain materials that can be designed to suit your needs, you can have a “new” bathroom installed in just a couple of days.

Get a new look in your bathroom in just a couple of days

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 12:50pm

OGDEN — With today’s economy, many people are opting to remodel rather than move.

One room in the house that is no longer overlooked is the bathroom. In addition, gone are the days, weeks and months that a remodeling project once required. Today, most companies can be in and out of your house in two days or less.

“After we produce the materials, it takes from four to eight hours to install,” said Rebecca Erdmann, co-owner of Sand & Swirl in Ogden. “We use high quality raw materials and usually only have one person in your home working on the project.”

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Building tips from Lowe’s Home Improvement

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 12:48pm

OGDEN — If you’ve always wanted to build your own home, you might want to stop by the Standard-Examiner’s Fall Home Show and Spa Expo.

This year, experts from Lowe’s Home Improvement will be on hand to show you exactly what you need to get started, whether it’s some of the basics when building a home from the ground up or just making a few simple repairs.

Mandy Masters, assistant store manager for Zone 3 at Lowe’s, said several demonstrations will be given during the two-day event to teach people how to frame and drywall a home as well as how to install wood and tile flooring.

In addition, specialists will show you how to correctly patch up a hole in the wall

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Preserve bright summer shades with design strokes

Rosemary Sadez Friedmann Scripps Howard News Service

Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 12:46pm

If dreary forecasts get your spirits down now that it’s officially autumn, consider taking control by adding cheerful colors to your home. Summer greens and vibrant colors of flowers can be preserved with just a few simple “magical” design strokes. Let’s see how.

Neutral carpets, hardwood floors, tile or marble flooring can be awakened with colorful area rugs. Area rugs or simple throw rugs can transform a room without the expense of remodeling. Once a colorful area rug has been selected, add a few accent pieces of the same colors throughout the room for balance and continuity.

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Bathroom colors and accessories have shifted from the mundane to the marvelous, with rich, warm hues and themes that express a creative, personal touch. The bathroom shown here is a great example of crisp white and soothing blue for a nautical look that works in
any home.

Colors making a splash in today’s bathrooms

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 12:42pm

OGDEN — The bathroom is one of the most intimate rooms in the home, and people are no longer ignoring it the way they did in the past.

Dane Quittner, marketing director for Re-Bath of Utah in Salt Lake City, said homeowners are decorating their bathrooms with a much more personal, creative touch these days.

“There’s been a huge shift in bathroom colors,” he said. “A lot of the warmer colors are very popular. We’re seeing orange, salmon, teal, greens.”

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Remodeling tips, spas, demos and even fun things for children offered at fall show

Jamie Lampros Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, October 24, 2011 - 12:13pm

OGDEN — With the weather cooling off, most people are trimming down their rose bushes and moving on to projects inside the home.

This year’s Standard-Examiner Fall Home Show and Spa Expo will feature some unique home project ideas that include the latest in kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

The show will be held Friday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Weber County Fairgrounds, 1000 N. 1200 West, in Ogden. Admission is $2, with $1 of each admission donated to United Way of Northern Utah.

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