It was a homeowners’ paradise this weekend as the National Home Show launched its 10-day run at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto.
The home show—the largest and longest-running of its kind in Canada—remains true to its name, featuring over 700 exhibitors, a series of 50 celebrity workshops, home and garden specialists, and an expected attendance of 150,000 over the 10 days.
Weekend highlights included a special appearance on Friday by spokesperson Ty Pennington, host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
It was a busy day on Saturday for Elaine Hickey who came from Newfoundland to see it for the first time. “I love it. Awesome,” she said.
Hickey is building a new addition to her house, and she was particularly interested in the selection of windows and doors. But she was also impressed by the many new ideas at the show.
“There are so many different things here,” she said. Indeed, the show features everything from leather treatments to home and garden accessories and tools to three model homes.
The size of the show can be daunting at first—the gardens alone span 25,000 square feet—and it’s easy to get lost in the maze of products. For those who have something specific in mind, it’s good to plan ahead to take full advantage of what the show has to offer. Take note of the workshop schedule, the sections you want to visit, and pick up a map on your way in.
Don’t forget to check out the Dream Gardens and Dream Home. But be prepared to wait in line to see the Dream Home, this year a modular, eco-friendly model home designed by Richard Librach Architect Inc and built by Eurodale Development. The home has already been sold and will be shipped to Caledon after the show.
Even for those who don’t have something particular in mind, there is certainly never a dull moment at the show. Toronto resident Nghiep comes every second year. This year, he and his wife left with a bagful of baked goods, cleaning products, and other items. “It’s good,” he said, smiling.
Bryan Baeumler, host of the HGTV series Disaster DIY and House of Bryan, hosted a workshop on Saturday. He shared numerous useful renovation tips coloured with many of his TV show experiences.
The home show—the largest and longest-running of its kind in Canada—remains true to its name, featuring over 700 exhibitors, a series of 50 celebrity workshops, home and garden specialists, and an expected attendance of 150,000 over the 10 days.
Weekend highlights included a special appearance on Friday by spokesperson Ty Pennington, host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
It was a busy day on Saturday for Elaine Hickey who came from Newfoundland to see it for the first time. “I love it. Awesome,” she said.
Hickey is building a new addition to her house, and she was particularly interested in the selection of windows and doors. But she was also impressed by the many new ideas at the show.
“There are so many different things here,” she said. Indeed, the show features everything from leather treatments to home and garden accessories and tools to three model homes.
The size of the show can be daunting at first—the gardens alone span 25,000 square feet—and it’s easy to get lost in the maze of products. For those who have something specific in mind, it’s good to plan ahead to take full advantage of what the show has to offer. Take note of the workshop schedule, the sections you want to visit, and pick up a map on your way in.
Don’t forget to check out the Dream Gardens and Dream Home. But be prepared to wait in line to see the Dream Home, this year a modular, eco-friendly model home designed by Richard Librach Architect Inc and built by Eurodale Development. The home has already been sold and will be shipped to Caledon after the show.
Even for those who don’t have something particular in mind, there is certainly never a dull moment at the show. Toronto resident Nghiep comes every second year. This year, he and his wife left with a bagful of baked goods, cleaning products, and other items. “It’s good,” he said, smiling.
Bryan Baeumler, host of the HGTV series Disaster DIY and House of Bryan, hosted a workshop on Saturday. He shared numerous useful renovation tips coloured with many of his TV show experiences.
