KICK OFF FALL AT 2019 VISALIA HOME EXPO

With over 250 exhibits the 18th annual Home EXPO continues to be the place to go to great ideas and quotes for remodeling and redecorating.  This year, we have added many new products and our exhibitors will continue to offer lots of excitement and inducements -- including discounts, show specials, and great prizes!  Here are some of the highlights of this year’s show:

The 2nd annual STREET of DREAMS returns showcasing Inspirational Room Displays including:

• Ranch House Bedroom Suite

  Expert Interior Designer, Michelle Lewis of Elements Design Center will showcase a “must see” ranch house style Bedroom Suite.  This year she teams up with Rob LaDue, home remodeling expert and owner of Rusti'k Works, and Bryan Wallace, owner of Coulter’s Flooring America in Tulare.  Together they plan to display stylish home furnishings staged against a backdrop of rustic walls and door - all constructed from pallets and other recyclables.  

• Studio Ideas from the ReStore

  The crew at Habitat for Humanity of Tulare/Kings Counties plans to display donated and refurbished furniture in a conjoining living room, bedroom, and dining room.  Stop by and find out how what treasures have arrived at the Restore.  It’s a great place to save money, learn easy techniques to refurbish or restore furnishings and to help support low-cost housing in the South Valley.

•  Family Room Entertainment

  Did you ever notice how the family has now evolved to a place where we are together, but each of us has a different cyber device… streaming programs, playing X-Box, posting to Facebook, and watching a ball game?  Jesse Martinez of Premier A/V Designs will team up with Billy's Creations and construct an innovative Room displaying all types of family entertainment gadgets.  Billy plans to use his unique construction materials for a little creative fun!  Let them help you extend Wi-Fi signals, see how the latest home automation gadgets like wireless thermometers, home-kit-enabled ceiling fans, shading and security systems – can all be controlled with mobile devices.    

•  The Ultimate Garage – Fall Organizing

  This year we are delighted to have Tuff Shed build a garage on our Street of Dreams… AND inside Optimal Garage Storage Solutions will show you how to utilize totally wasted space in the center of your garage's ceiling and maximize the wasted wall space in with heavy duty wall shelves.  And, they will

  Install overhead garage racks and wall shelves that create extra storage space at a very affordable cost. 

  You will have organized space for holiday decorations, sports equipment, office supplies, bicycles, children’s toys and [more…]

HOME DEPOT SOLUTIONS: The Team at the Visalia Home Depot will help homeowners with everything from answers about small home repairs, tor professional help to replace windows, restore roofing, or protect appliances. No need to look through over 1 million products on their website – when they will be waiting to see you at the show! [more…]

OUTDOOR LIVING: Check out unique backyard bars, sunset swings, patio covers, artificial turf, misting systems, outdoor fountains and more. Talk with professional landscapers, like family-owned Gowin Green to get help with everything from weekly maintenance - picking up those pesky Fall leaves - to customized designs featuring water-wise irrigation and innovative water features.  [more…]

HOME IMPROVEMENT & MAINTENANCE: This year LeafFilter joins the Home EXPO to can help you prevent damage caused by clogged gutters including roofing damage, rotting wood & fascia, basement flooding, and even the home’s foundation. If it's time to replace those old windows or any glass piece, talk with Dan the new local owner at Glass Pro. And as the winter approaches, take time to have Hickox Roofing restore broken tiles, replace water-damaged wood, and perform gutter cleaning and leak repairs.[more…]

HOME THEATER, & SOLAR TECHNOLOGY:  Elite Satellite Services will show you how to save money when you sign up for Direct TV deals, like the new AT&T wireless packages or an NFL Sunday Ticket. One Sun Solar Solutions debuts a solar charger that juices your electric vehicle off the grid. Solar Maintenance Pros offer professional panel cleaning to help you get the most out of your solar panels. [more...]

CRAFTS & HOME-BASED RETAIL:  Shop with local crafters, like Dab of Paint who makes whimsical, fun-filled wood cutout holiday decorations. Golden Canyon Candles who will feature candles, fresheners, and home décor accessories. And try on the latest fashions from Lularoe of their very popular leggings and comfortable women’s dresses and skirts. For children’s books, toys, gadgets see discounted items from Collective Goods [more…]

KIDS ACTIVITIES: On the Plaza Courtyard, children are invited to paint tiles at Home Depot’s Kids Clinic, and if they need a new activity this fall, sign them up for the classes with Central Valley Martial Arts (CVMA) [more…]

PETS: Support the Valley Oak SPCA and adopt a rescue dog while you are at the show! And enter to win a “Ruff House” (provided by Tuff Shed) with proceeds benefiting the shelter.[more…]

DELICIOUS FOOD:   Our food line features great BBQ – including Smitty's Smokin Brisket & BBQ and southern BBQ by Sadie Mae’s Catering. Looking for something to munch as you stroll the show, there will be Gourmet Nuts, Popmaster Kettle Korn, and great desserts from Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. [more...]

SHOW PRIZES:  Coulter’s Flooring America will be presenting on lucky winner a $2500 store certificate to us for new carpeting or window treatments; Rusti’k Works will give away a barn door (which can be transferred to a friend), Premier AV Designs will also giveaway an Alexa – to help you household routines with the sound of your voice. And, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, SunRun will provide recyclable bags to the first 100 show visitors.  Be sure to look for the RED STARS for all “Enter To Win” locations [more…]

COMMUNITY MATTERS:  If you are interested in learning about another culture and perhaps event another language, the EF High School Exchange Year debuts at the Home EXPO introducing exchange programs that give young adults the chance to experience America as a native, rather than a tourist. Host families provide safe and secure homes in typical US communities for our high school students choosing to study for a year abroad. And sign up as a volunteer at the Walk to End Alzheimer's booth and register for the two-mile walk happening on October 12th [more...]