Shop and Adopt Dog Corral special guest Roman McConn shares his mission with television, radio audiences

Roman McConn of  Project Freedom Ride,  along with his four-legged friend “Winnie,” made quite an impression yesterday while visiting with the folks at FOX13’s “Studio 13 Live” and WARM106.9.

Roman, who founded his non-profit organization with his parents when he was just 5-years-old, joined Studio 13 Live’s  Carly Henderson and guest host Ian Furness in-studio, sharing his mission of “giving every dog more than a life in a kennel.” Roman, along with several dogs available for adoption, will be on hand at one of the show’s newest attractions – the Shop and Adopt Dog Corral. Homeowners can also learn more about pet-friendly floor coverings from Carpet Liquidators, Invisible Fence Brand’s products and services and Wet Noses Natural Treat Company’s “human grade” food and treats.

Roman also paid a visit to WARM 106.9 where he was interviewed by popular host Seth In the Morning, appearing this Saturday at his station’s booth in the Shop and Adopt Dog Corral. Don’t forget: Saturday is “Bring Your Dog Day” at the show and you can pose for selfies with your furry companion at the WARM 106.9 booth!

It’s never been easier to visit the show. Here’s how:

 

The 80^th annual Seattle Home & Garden Show runs this Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25; Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at Seattle’s Lumen Field Event Center. Ticket prices are adults, $15; seniors (60+), $10; military ($9), and juniors (ages 7-15), $3. Children under 7 are admitted free. And with Too Much to See – Come Back for Free™ attendees are invited to return for a second day with free admission by simply registering while at the show (I.D. required).

 

E-ticket purchasers get $5 parking at Lumen Field Event Center Parking Garage, Lumen Field North Lot and Mariner’s Parking Garage. Simply present your paper ticket or phone to the parking attendant. And vehicles with four or more occupants can take advantage of “Four or More Park Free™” in designated parking areas.

 

Take your pick of transit choices, too. Lumen Field is accessible by Link light rail, ST Express buses and several Metro routes. The stadium is a short walk from the Link Stadium and International District/Chinatown stations as well as numerous bus stops. Use the online trip planner to find your best option.

And don’t forget, Saturday, Feb. 24 is “Bring Your Dog Day” at the show. Your furry friend will be admitted free.

See you at the show!

Sure to start tails wagging, put your bid in for a custom-built doghouse - all for a great cause

Benefiting dog rescue non-profit Project Freedom Ride, local builders and designers have created unique custom doghouses for a special silent auction at the show. Participants include Aurora Quality Buildings, Better Built Barns, International Homes of Cedar, Irons Brothers Construction and PCF Construction. Stop by Booth #1611 to view and bid on these crafted beauties. Bidding closes at 3 p.m. on the last day of the show. And of course, it’s all for a great cause!

Adding to the fido-centric fun, Saturday, Feb. 24 is “Bring Your Dog Day” at the show and you can pose for selfies with your furry companion in the “Shop and Adopt Dog Corral” at the WARM 106.9 booth. The station will be broadcasting live from the show throughout that day.

Bow…WOW! The new “Shop-and-Adopt Dog Corral”

The “Shop-and-Adopt Dog Corral” is the newest feature at the Seattle Home & Garden Show with dog adoption opportunities plus products and services for our four-legged best friends.

The show welcomes the nationally known dog rescue non-profit Project Freedom Ride and its founder, 12-year-old Roman McConn. Since 2016, when he was just five, Roman and his family have found “forever” homes for more than 4,900 dogs. He has been featured on Disney XD’s Roman to the Rescue and has appeared on The Ellen Show and Animal Planet, among others. Showgoers can meet Roman and share his mission of “giving every dog more than life in a kennel” and learn about upcoming adoption opportunities during Project Freedom Ride’s visits to the Puget Sound area.

Whether you’re preparing for a new arrival or already have a loving canine on the home front, be sure to visit other participants in this shop-and-adopt attraction, including pet-friendly floor coverings from Carpet Liquidators, Invisible Fence Brand’s products and services and Wet Noses Natural Treat Company’s “human grade” food and treats.

The popular “Yard to Table” display “buzzes” with a slew of trends

Whether it’s a window planter in your high-rise apartment or a full-fledge beehive operation in your backyard, the Seattle Home & Garden Show spotlights hobby gardening and urban farming trends at the popular “Yard to Table” showcase.

If you are looking to get started or seeking more ways to take advantage of the space you have to work with, this 6,000-square-foot feature is packed with idea-generating features and educational displays.

Presented by Small Farm and Garden, a local non-profit for the education of sustainable gardening and community gatherings, “Yard to Table” features Northwest gardening legend Ciscoe Morris sharing his latest tips in two presentations 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 (“Ciscoe’s Favorite Plants”) and 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 (“Stump the Chump”), exhibits spotlighting vertical gardening for small spaces, raised bed gardening, greenhouse growing and soil-less hydroponic gardening products.  And show attendees can take a “little bit of spring home” with them at the display’s Flower Sale.

Urban farmers - and those who are just curious – can check out small farm animals, a chicken coop for egg-laying friends and a variety of bee farming accessories (including a live beehive) and honey products.

"Check out" local tool lending trends through REconomy’s tool library demo area at the show

When you begin your next D.I.Y. project and realize you need a tool, but don’t want to purchase it for one time or limited use, REconomy may offer a solution. This local non-profit is attracting national attention and a growing number of members who can “check out” more than 11,000 at tool libraries in NE Seattle and Shoreline. It is a terrific way to save money, space and the environment.

 

Tool lending is rapidly expanding, and in addition to REconomy’ s locations there are 11 other “tool libraries” in the Seattle-Tacoma area. REconomy comes to the show sharing its mission promoting sustainability and a sharing community through access to a variety of tools including saws, drills, mowers, pressure washers – even catering and party supplies. It also offers a variety of classes covering home improvements, energy-saving solutions, gardening and other useful topics.

 

Add this new attraction to your “go-to” list of things to see at the show. The REconomy activity area will include “how-to” demonstrations, information on classes, memberships and tool donation opportunities. Come and spin the "Wheel of Tools" to win a free hand tool and a discount coupon for reused building materials. More information on REconomy here

We’re turning “80”: celebrating four generations fresh ideas and professional know-how for homes and gardens

 

It’s our 80^th anniversary and the Seattle Home & Garden Show has plenty to celebrate this year as the oldest and largest home and garden event on the West Coast.

We have been family-owned since 1939 when President Franklin Roosevelt commissioned the McDonald family to produce “Back to Work” events as the country emerged from The Great Depression. With the theme “Things Look Fine for ’39,” the first show was a big success, attracting celebrities including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and publisher William Randolph Hearst.

 

Four generations later, we are proud of our legacy of spotlighting forward-looking trends, products and services from hundreds of local businesses.

Trash or treasure? Join the fun at the “Antiques Appraisal Comedy Show” events with celebrity appraiser Dr. Lori

The Seattle Home & Garden Show welcomes celebrity antiques appraiser Dr. Lori as she returns to share her extensive knowledge of potential treasures, heirlooms and thrift store finds. Always informative and entertaining, Dr. Lori will host her “Antiques Appraisal Comedy Show” for showgoers at Stage One on Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24 at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. both days. Free with admission to the show, it’s an opportunity to have items identified and valued while learning about objects other attendees are bringing to the show.

 

Showgoers wishing to participate in Dr. Lori’s special appraisal events should arrive approximately 30 minutes beforehand and sit in the front row of the stage holding their item. No pre-registration required nor accepted, and the free appraisals at Dr. Lori’s events are first come, first served (limited). She can make appraisals from photographs of oversized items.

 

An award-winning media personality and TV talk show host with a Ph.D. in art history, Dr. Lori has been a guest on the History Channel’s The Curse of Oak Island, Pawn Stars Do America, Netflix’s The King of Collectibles and many more. The appraisal “guru” is the director of the art and antiques resource, www.DrLoriV.com and her YouTube channel @DrLoriV has more than 39 million views and counting.

 

Trash or treasures? Join us for the fun and find out!

Meeting multiple needs, versatile “tiny home” models gain in popularity

Call them a “tiny home” or ADU, smaller dwellings are finding their way into our lives. Their versatility makes them an attractive option for a variety of needs:  vacation getaway, starter home alternative, detached home office or studio and more. And if you’re thinking about adding Accessory Dwelling Unit, local cities and counties are embracing ADU’s as an option to meet growing housing demands.

At the forefront of these trends, award-winning DeTray’s Custom Housing is presenting a 587-square-foot design at this year’s show. “The Ridgewood” spotlights an idea-generating floorplan and outstanding built-in cost savings features, including the NEEM Energy Star rating. For information click here

Complementing the display, Kairos Outdoor Living has created an inviting landscape with a paver patio feature, artificial grass, seating walls and outdoor lighting.

If you have a smaller space footprint but still have a need, Seattle Tiny Homes, Inc. is displaying a 192-square-foot model with a nifty loft design. Visit here to learn more.