Palm Beach County's Home And Garden Show Arrives

Palm Beach County's Home And Garden Show Arrives

October 17, 2008 - 10:40AM Allison Bybee, CBS12.com

It's that time again for Palm Beach County's largest Home and Garden Show. This year it's all about helping you decorate, renovate and make sure you have money to spare.

From cooking demos, dog agility and obedience demos to 500 exhibitors teaching you how to remodel, decorate, and fix your home on a dime. Show Manager, Scott Rossen, says, "That's the great thing about a show of this nature, we are really able to respond to what's going on in the market. We brought people in who can really help people design on a budget."

The tough economy taking everything from our wallets. So, a Fort Lauderdale company showed us how to get a real painting for less. Jared Pond says, "There's no doubt that just its versatility makes it time-efficient and cost- effective than traditional methods."

Whether you're a penny saver or frugal spender, there is something for everyone. Even plenty of "green" products to make your home eco-friendly and cost-efficient. "Design Star" reality guest, Joshua Foss, says, "It will cost a little bit more to swap them out, but think about the long term savings."

While there is no shortage for home improvement gadgets and ideas at the show, one new thing is the Real Estate Resource Center. There to answer your questions about foreclosures, short-sells and the right time to buy. John Mike, with the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches, says, "There are a lot of resources beginning to emerge right now to help a person who's home is threatened by an upside down mortgage situation."

The event goes on all weekend at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Cost: $9 for adults, $4 for kids ages 5-12, if you are under 5 it's free to get in the door.

**Every year we particpate in the Home & Garden Show and it is always a SUCCESS!! This year with the first ever Real Estate Resource Center we will have laptops available for people to go right online and search for properties and then have a Realtor ready to answer any questions. We are always looking for people to "man the booths". This year we have all the help we need but if this is something you would be interested in participating in next year, contact Tracy Dobrie at 561-585-4544 or email at tdobrie@rapb.com