There's plenty of drawing power for this year's Kitchen, Bath & Renovation Show, which takes place Jan. 22-24 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The show runs from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
First, of course, are the exhibitors -- 100 booths to visit on the third floor. Whether you're in the design stage, looking to create more space, restoring a unique feature or committed to a full-scale renovation, everything you need is on display.
There are exhibitors that can help you with your kitchen, bathroom, basement, exterior, bedroom, attic and rec room. Experts are on hand to assist you with not only changing your home but also your lifestyle so you can enjoy your home more. Water and energy-efficiency information is abundant.
Of course, the Kitchen, Bath & Renovation Show has celebrities to present ideas and concepts to you and to answer your questions. Master contractor Jim Caruk will be there to talk about projects he's masterminded over the past 30 years and share stories from his highly rated HGTV shows Real Renos and Handyman Superstar Challenge. Jim will be on the Winnipeg Free Press Lifestyles Stage Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and again on Sunday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
FloForm Countertops is this year's title sponsor of the show and it is proud to present Cambria spokeswoman Cheryl Tiegs. Although Cheryl may be best-known as a supermodel featured in Vogue, Glamour and Sports Illustrated, she's also a 'green living' advocate who is passionate about sustainability.
We urge everyone to meet Cheryl at the FloForm booth Friday from 6-7 p.m. and Saturday from noon-2 p.m. She will also join Jim Caruk on stage at 2 p.m. Saturday.
The final group of stars are the Manitoba Home Builders' Association RenoMark renovators who will be available for free consultations throughout the show. You can book a free 15-minute consultation by going online at www.kitchenandbathshow.com. Representatives of the Canadian Decorators' Association are also available for free 15-minute appointments by clicking on the same site.
So save yourself weeks or months of driving to dozens of locations to see what's available. It's all here under one roof at the Kitchen, Bath & Renovation Show.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association
