You're itching to get outside and get your home ready for summer, but it's still a little too cold to get a proper start on your list.
There's work to be done on the yard; you've been thinking about a pool or a hot tub; the deck needs work; painting, roofing and insulation checks need to be made; and you've also got some work on the inside of the house that you didn't want to start until you were able to get some fresh air into the house.
Well, this weekend at the Winnipeg Convention Centre is perfect for you.
Saturday and Sunday are the final two days for the 2012 Home Expressions Home and Garden Show. Over 20,000 people annually visit this must see event and this year's crowds will be no exception.
All three floors of the Convention Centre are filled with the latest innovations for the home and garden. There are more than 500 booths of exciting products and information to help you upgrade your current home or to give you ideas for the design and finish of a new home.
The how is open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. It's a tremendous way to spend a weekend as there is no shortage of things to see. In addition to the various exhibitor booths, there are informative stage presentations on the hour.
There are also a number of feature attractions this year. Steven and Chris, stars of their own entertaining hit CBC show, dazzled the crowd Friday and will be in town for one more show today at 1 p.m. St. Mary's Nursery and Barkman Concrete present another spectacular Garden Court.
At no other time and no other place can you do this much comparison shopping. All of the best suppliers and manufacturers in Manitoba are under one roof, presenting options for your home. Others may say that they are presenting 'show class specials', but there is only one true place where the real show specials exist -- the Convention Centre this weekend.
Whether you are home renovating, home decorating, home designing or home dreaming, everything you need is at the show. The possibilities are endless.
Drop by Saturday or Sunday to see the best and newest trends for your home and garden. Tickets are available on-site.
Mike Moore is president of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association.
