Fall Into Autumn At Long Island's Favorite Home Show

The Long Island Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo returns with inspiration, excitement, industry-leading advice and celebrities to help Long Islanders jazz up their homes this Fall. With more than 38 percent new exhibitors, Long Islands favorite Home Show will take place from Friday, September 17 to Sunday, September 19, at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

(PRWEB) September 3, 2004 -- The Long Island Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo returns with inspiration, excitement, industry-leading advice and celebrities to help Long Islanders jazz up their homes this Fall. With more than 38 percent new exhibitors, Long Islands favorite Home Show will take place from Friday, September 17 to Sunday, September 19, at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Fall traditionally marks the beginning of the school year and regular routines, but there is nothing routine about this Falls Home Show. The lovable and creative Frank Bielec from the popular TLC program Trading Spaces will be appearing at the Show and offering attendees a special glimpse into his style and behind-the-scenes information from one of Americas favorite home makeover programs.

September is also a time when people start spending more time in their homes, and no one better is better qualified to show Long Islanders the hottest products and gadgets for home and entertainment than Dr. Gadget, a.k.a. Dave Dettman. Soon to appear in the November release of 20th Century Foxs motion picture Mr. and Mrs. Smith, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the funny and energetic Dr. Gadget regularly appears on television programs and is a noted expert in consumer products. He will be demonstrating the hottest consumer products and giving more than $5,000 worth of them away to lucky Home Show attendees. With more than 300 exhibitors, how-to sessions, new product giveaways and contests, this is the one Home Show that will help consumers fall in love with their homes all over again.

Long Island home owners continue to make improvements to their homes at an unbelievable pace. Our last Home Show alone accounted for an estimated $22.8 million in home improvement activity alone. With the continuing popularity of Frank Bielec and his TV program Trading Spaces, we see this trend continuing and growing stronger. We are pleased that our Show is bringing ideas, information and industry experts to the people of Long Island," said Show Manager Karen Marconi.    

A Place to Shop and Learn How to Jazz Up Your Home
The Show offers attendees the unique opportunity to shop, compare and save on a wide array of products and services relating to home improvement, decorating and renovating. The Show is a great source of inspiration and information, and many new and innovative products will make their first appearance at the Show. Both local and nationally recognized companies will be exhibiting at the Show and providing expert advice so that consumers can make informed decisions about home improvements.

Ask the Celebrity
During his demonstrations, Frank Bielec will show off his flare for crafting unique pieces for homes and provide attendees with tips for adding color that will keep the look of any room fresh and new. Regularly featured on Trading Spaces, Frank is always challenging guests with arts-and-crafts projects that test their creativity, teach them new techniques and give them inspiration. He will bring these experiences to Long Island and share them with Show attendees.

Dr. Gadget is a nationally recognized television and radio personality, author, inventor, marketing expert and consumer product specialist. During the Show he will showcase dozens of products and give away more than $5,000 worth of the hottest gadgets and tools to Show attendees. Dr. Gadget is a regular on the Wayne Brady Show and other TV shows including the new Tony Danza Show, premiering on ABC, September 14, 2004.

New Product Showcase
Dr. Gadget will not be the only one with new products to display for Long Islanders. For the first time ever, the Show will feature a New Products Showcase in the main lobby. More than a dozen local companies will be displaying and demonstrating the latest appliances, home entertainment products, amenities and luxury items. Items that will be displayed include refrigerator with built in TV and stereo, magnetic cooking technology, the latest in wireless technology and plasma televisions.

Art is in Season This Fall
The Show is the place to go to find artists and artisans who can add color and life to any home. The Shows Artisan Ally will feature muralists, sculptors, painters and other crafts people who will be demonstrating their techniques and displaying their works.

Show Offers Many Chances to Win
Every home owner needs a little renovation occasionally, but some need it more than others. For this reason, the Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo, Alure Home Improvements, KJOY 98.3 FM and Newsday.com will be hosting the Ugly Bathroom Makeover Contest. To enter, consumers can obtain applications at www.kjoy.com, www.alure.com, www.longislandhomeshows.com or www.Newsday.com. Applications and photos of bathroom entries can be submitted at the Show. Winners of this contest will receive a complete bathroom makeover, courtesy of Alure Home Improvements.

In addition, Dr. Gadget will provide the Q Vision Electric Chariot, with a retail value of more than $3,000 and other prizes for the New Products Prize Bonanza sponsored by the Home Show and B-103 FM totaling over $5000. The futuristic Rad2go Q Electric Scooter is a battery-operated scooter with a range of 18 miles. The state-of-the-art Q allows riders to stand up while cruising at speeds in excess of 10 miles per hour. To enter, listen to B-103 FM or visit www.B103.com. The prize package will be awarded at the Show by Dr. Gadget and B-103 FM on Sunday, September 19 at 3:00 p.m.

The House That Food Built
The Fall Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo is supporting a food drive for Long Island Cares during the Show. Those who bring food donations will receive $1 off admission to the Show, and the food will become part of the House That Food Built" display. This display will be constructed by Kevin Wrynn Carpentry, Inc. of East Meadow and representatives of NARI.

Following the Show, all the food will be donated to Long Island Cares, an organization dedicated to bringing together all available resources for benefit of the hungry on Long Island. The organization provides emergency food where and when it is needed, sponsors programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency and educates the general public about the causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island. For additional information about Long Island Cares, go to www.licares.org.

Show Details
Show hours are Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission to the Show is $8, plus a $1.50 Nassau County surcharge. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Discount coupons are available at local businesses and participating 7-Eleven stores, or go to King Kullen for your BEST ticket deal. Individuals who bring a nonperishable food item for Long Island Cares will receive $1 off admission. The Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo is handicap-accessible and can be reached by public transportation. Additional information about the Show and program schedule can be found at www.longislandhomeshows.com or by calling (516) 775-2403.

The Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo is presented by Newsday and is endorsed by the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the Long Island Builders Institute.
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