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SSeptember to me means new begin-nings. Maybe it’s the fact that I’vespent too many years sending thekids back to school, imagining whatgood fortune (or misfortune)would befall them (or me).Without fail, I would obsessivelyflashback to this time last year intheir little lives (and mine) hum-ming Auld Lang Syne and lookingforward to the future and what thisnew school year might bring: novelactivities, a first home run hit, oldfriends moving on. It was as if theball were dropping atop TimesSquare: I marveled at how muchmy precious treasures had grownand matured, pondered the statusof our over-scheduled family lifeand made a few quick new school-year resolutions for all of us. As Iwatched my bleary-eyed threeblend in with the others at the busstop, there were mixed feelings, butno tears.

Ta-dah! No matter where Iworked or how busy I was, this wasthe time to begin my fall homeproject! Choose a room, and go forit was the mantra I lived by eachSeptember. It didn’t matter howsmall my makeover project was(decorative pillows, fresh paint, apendant lamp), it simply was theideal time for an update. Andinstantly, a plan unfolded.

Coincidentally, our Septemberissue is chock full of timely ideas forhome remodeling projects; likewise,it is fitting that I begin my new roleas editor with this issue.

We, at HOUSE & HOME, makeit easy for you to mull over theunending options that exist andthen make a decision, along withthe helpful guidance of the expert

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Whether you plan to update anarea with some much-needed newchildren’s furniture, or the time hasfinally come for a larger redo in theway of a kitchen or basementremodel, H&H remains at yourservice providing informationalpieces on freshening up your homeand beginning anew.

Happy September! It’s out withthe old, and in with the new. Start atradition. Go ahead: get that fallhome project started.

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BUCKS COUNTY EVENTS

Through September 28TOTALLY TERRIFIC TREEHOUSES

AT TYLER ARBORETUM

Imagination goes out on a limb atthis wondrous presentation oftreehouses crafted by local artisans.From whimsical to educational, eachexhibit is designed to appeal to thechild in all of us while inspiringappreciation for trees. Students joinedprofessional architects, carpenters,landscapers, potters, metalworkersand furniture makers to create thesetreasures set in the arboretum’sancient woodlands.Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday and Sunday throughSeptember 28Fee: $5 adults; $3 ages 3 to 15; freemembers and under 3Location: 515 Painter Road, MediaMore details:www.tylerarboretum.org or 610-566-9134

Through September 28HAMMONTON INVITATIONAL DESIGNER

SHOW HOUSE

A 1900s Dutch Colonial-style homeblends its natural beauty andcharacter with 21st century appeal.Rooms have been transformed bytalented interior designers andlandscapers, who worked hard tocreate one of the best show housesever presented by the HistoricalSociety of Hammonton. Don’t missthe basement, which is the location ofthe popular annual boutique.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; 11a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and FridayFee: $20; $18 in advanceLocation: 332 Central Avenue,HammontonMore details:www.hammontonshowhouse.com or609-561-3934

Through October 26ANNUAL PEDDLER’S VILLAGE

SCARECROW COMPETITION AND

DISPLAY

It is great fun every year to discoveran array of creative, thought-provoking scarecrows scatteredthroughout the village. Everyone isurged to vote for their favorites.Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Fee: FreeLocation: Routes 202 and StreetRoad, LahaskaMore details:www.peddlersvillage.com or 215-794-4000

Through October 31MICHENER ART MUSEUM AND PEARL

S. HOUSE DISCOUNT TICKET

Longtime friends, Bucks Countyresidents and Pulitzer Prize-winningnovelists Pearl S. Buck and James A.Michener are united once again as“Novel Neighbors” with theintroduction of a special alliancediscount program. Visitors to eithervenue will receive $2 off generaladmission. To participate, individualsmust show their admission receipt atthe ticket office of the site they

visited.Hours: Vary at each siteFee: VaryLocation: 138 Pine St., Doylestownand 500 Union Square Drive, NewHope, Michener; 520 Dublin Road,Perkasie, Pearl S. BuckMore details:www.michenermuseum.org orwww.pearlsbuck.org

September 18MUSICAL TOURS OF THE PEARL S.BUCK HOUSE

Once a month, Pearl S. Buck’s Allenorgan will fill the house with aselection of her favorite music.Limited to 15, tours will include acomplete view of the historic house,an organ concert and lightrefreshments.Hours: 2:30Fee: $15 adults; $12 seniors andstudentsLocation: 520 Dublin Road, PerkasieMore details: www.pearlsbuck.org or215-249-0100

September 26 – 28 SUGARLOAF CRAFTS FESTIVAL

One of the most popular arts andcrafts events presents 250 fine artistsand craft designers on the beautifulriverfront. Highlights includeentertainment, demonstrations,children’s projects and food.Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday andSaturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SundayFee: $8Location: Chase Centre on theRiverfront, Wilmington, DEMore details:www.sugarloafcrafts.com

September 27TINICUM POLO CLUB BENEFIT

Bring family and friends to watch thesport of kings and help HeritageConservancy’s preservation of theCabin Run region. Enjoy wonderfulfood and wine and musicalentertainment by Mardi Hub & theSprockets.Hours: 1 to 5 p.m.Fee: $35 in advance; $50 at the door;$25 studentsLocation: Tinicum Park, River Road,ErwinnaMore details:www.heritageconservancy.org

September 27 – 28PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM PLAY PATROL

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Please Touch Museum in Philadelphiahosts a play patrol booth at theannual New Hope Outdoor Arts &Crafts festival. The entire family willenjoy the interactive fun, such as artsand crafts projects, self face-painting,bubble games, story times andathletic activities. It is a greatopportunity to see a travel-sizedversion of the museum. The festival,which features works of more than130 premier artists and artisans, is aGreater New Hope Chamber ofCommerce fundraiser to supportbusiness and tourism throughout theriverside community.Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday;10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SundayFee: FreeLocation: Downtown New HopeMore details:www.NewHopeChamber.com or215-862-9990

October 4Fall Open House at HortulusNurseryExperience fall splendor at this newly-greened native plant nursery. Featuresinclude sustainable seminars andworkshops, native plant sale, localfood and a rare opportunity to takeself-guided tours of the private 30-acre formal and woodland gardens.Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Fee: FreeLocation: 60 Thompson Mill Road,WrightstownMore details:www.heritageconservancy.org

October 11 – November 9DOGHAUS 2008 DESIGNER HOUSE

It’s time for local designers to go tothe dogs at the annual designer housebenefit for the Pennsylvania SPCA.Edgcumbe (side of hill) features 25makeovers to be conducted by someof the area’s foremost designers. Asthe exclusive DogHaus Paint sponsor,Benjamin Moore Paints usesinnovative and eco-friendly Aura™

in its spaces. Since its inception in2003, DogHaus has become one ofPhiladelphia’s largest and mostanticipated design homes unitingdesigners and animal lovers in aneffort to help abused and neglectedanimals. A preview party is scheduledfor October 10 before the homeopens to the public.

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Expect an apple bakery and much more at Peddler’s Village apple festival.



Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday; noon to 4 p.m.Saturday and SundayFee: $25; $175 preview partyLocation: 8860 Norwood Ave.,Chestnut HillMore details: www.pspca.org or 215-426-6304 ext. 227

October 12FALL FOR THE ARTS FESTIVAL

Chestnut Hill is transformed into anoutdoor arts and crafts marketplacewith a fabulous array of choices forhome and gifts. Stroll up and downthe avenue and discover oils,watercolors, etchings, photography,sculpture, pottery, jewelry, accessoriesand more. Enjoy live music and dinealfresco. Children can create theirown works of sand or wood art andhave fun on rides in a specialamusement park.Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Fee: Free; $5 per car all-day lotparkingLocation: 8000 to 8700 blocks ofGermantown Avenue, Chestnut HillMore details:www.chestnuthillpa.com or 215-247-6696

October 18 – 19CRAFT SHOW

The Highlands craft show waslaunched in 1982 to raise funds tosupport the restoration of thebeautiful walled garden at the eastside of the mansion. More than 60artists are scheduled to display andsell their works. Fine furniture,clocks, handmade sweaters, hats,scarves and handbags along withbeautiful jewelry, pottery, carvedfigures, garden ornaments and

birdhouses are some of the treasuresyou’ll find.Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday;10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SundayFee: $8Location: Highlands Mansion andGardens, 7001 Sheaff Lane, FortWashingtonMore details:www.highlandshistorical.org or215-641-2687

November 3 – 4PEDDLER’S VILLAGE APPLE FESTIVAL

Dig into favorite apple dishes fromcrisp fritters and warm pie todumplings and fresh-pressed cider.Old fashioned fun includes pie-eating contests, entertainment andcooking demonstrations.Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Fee: FreeLocation: Routes 202 and StreetRoad, LahaskaMore details:www.peddlersvillage.com or 215-794-4000

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ARTS & ANTIQUES EVENTS

Through September 28PENN IN THE WORLD: 12 DECADES ATTHE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAMUSEUMMaterial from the museum’s ownarchives, as well as the ArchitecturalArchives come together to tell theuniversity museum’s story. It featureshistoric photographs, originaldocuments, architectural drawings anda selection of artifacts from some ofthe museum’s most renowned historicexpeditions. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. SundayFee: $8 adults; $5 seniors andstudents; under 6 and Penn studentsand staff freeLocation: University of PennsylvaniaMuseum, 3260 South St.,Philadelphia More details:www.museum.upenn.edu or215-898-4000

Through October 6NEW HOPE: ART AND THE RIVERCelebrate the iconic influence ofBucks County’s waterways, theDelaware River and the DelawareCanal, by some of the region’s favoritelandscape artists. More than 50 worksof art from nearly 40 artists are ondisplay.Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough SundayFee: $5 general admission; $4 seniors

age 60 and over; $2 children ages 6 to18; under 6 freeLocation: James A. MichenerMuseum, 500 Union Square Drive,New HopeMore details:www.michenerartmuseum.org or215-862-7633

Through October 26JAMES FUHRMAN: OUTDOORSCULPTURE PROGRAMPhiladelphia artist James Fuhrmanuses cedar, oak and painted steel tocraft sculptures that createcontemplative spaces. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. SundayFee: $6.50 adults; $6 seniors 60 plus;$4 students and members; under 6freeLocation: 138 S. Pine St., DoylestownMore details:www.michenermuseum.org or 215-340-9800

Through October 31AMERICAN FOLK PAINTINGFROM THE COLLECTIONPaintings from a diverse range of folkartists working in the northeasternUnited States during the late 18th and19th centuries are featured in thisexhibit. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday; Friday until 8:45

p.m.Fee: $14 adults; $12 seniors; $10students and ages 13 to 18; under 13freeLocation: Philadelphia Museum ofArt, Benjamin Franklin Parkway at26th Street, PhiladelphiaMore details: www.philamuseum.orgor 215-763-8100

Through October 31NATIVE AMERICAN STONE TOOLSThis exhibit showcases NativeAmerican tools discovered in the areaaround Neshaminy Creek, BucksCounty.Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. SundayFee: FreeLocation: Peter Wentz Farmstead,2100 Schultz Road, WorcesterMore details:www.peterwentzfarmsteadsociety.orgor 610-584-5104

Through October 31TREASURED MEMORIES: SCRAPBOOKS,KEEPSAKES AND SOUVENIRSA variety of scrapbooks and otherfamily treasures kept within the Mills’family for many years are highlightedduring this exhibit. Other keepsakesinclude diaries, valentines and hairknots, among many other historicitems.Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. SundayFee: FreeLocation: Pennypacker Mills, 5Haldeman Road, SchwenksvilleMore details: 610-287-9349

Through November 2INTERTWINED: CONTEMPORARY BASKETSFROM THE SARA AND DAVID LIEBERMANCOLLECTIONThis Michener Art Museum collectionfeatures more than 70 works byregional, national and internationalartists who have manipulated a rangeof materials, such as fish skins,porcupine quills, postcards and more.Their creations push the boundaries oftraditional basket-making. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. SundayFee: $6.50 adults; $6 seniors 60 plus;$4 students and members; under 6freeLocation: 138 S. Pine St., DoylestownMore details:www.michenermuseum.org or 215-340-9800

Through November 2CALDER JEWELRY

This exhibition focuses on the jewelryof artist Alexander Calder, whichfunctions as pieces of sculpture on asmall scale.Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday; Friday until 8:45p.m.Fee: $14 adults; $12 seniors; $10students and ages 13 to 18; under 13freeLocation: Philadelphia Museum ofArt, Benjamin Franklin Parkway at26th Street, PhiladelphiaMore details: www.philamuseum.orgor 215-763-8100

Through November 7A PAINTER’S JOURNEYOriginal paintings and photographs byartist Pat Wilson-Schmid are thesubject of this exhibit. Her workcaptures local landscapes, her travelsand the rugged shapes of the coast ofMaine.Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.SaturdayFee: FreeLocation: Mennonite HeritageCenter, 565 Yoder Road, HarleysvilleMore details: www.mhep.org or215-256-3020

Through December 6THE HISTORIC HOUSESTHROUGH ARTISTS’ EYESWorks by Andrew Wyeth and BarclayRubincam from the Chadds FordHistorical Society along with 30 otherartists and craftsmen showing theirpersonal interpretations of the JohnChads and Barns-Brinton houses areon display during this exhibit. Theshow includes a variety of mediums,such as oil and watercolor paintings,pencil sketches and pottery.Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdayand SundayFee: FreeLocation: 1736 N. Creek Road,Chadds FordMore details:www.chaddsfordhistory.org or 610-388-7376

Through January 4CUBA: CAMPO ADENTROPhiladelphia-area photographer SusanS. Bank has produced a series ofdeeply poetic black and whitephotographs which depict ordinarypeople who live in “campo adentro,”or deep within the country in Cuba’sPinar del Rio Province. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.



Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. SundayFee: $6.50 adults; $6 seniors 60 plus;$4 students and members; under 6freeLocation: 138 S. Pine St., DoylestownMore details:www.michenermuseum.org or 215-340-9800

September 16PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN TEXTILESHistorian Alan Keyser presents anillustrated program on the history andartistry of handwoven PennsylvaniaGerman textiles.Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.SaturdayFee: FreeLocation: Mennonite HeritageCenter, 565 Yoder Road, HarleysvilleMore details: www.mhep.org or215-256-3020

September 16 – December 14GEE’S BEND: THEARCHITECTURE OF THE QUILTThis exhibition takes a fresh look atthe quilting tradition in Gee’s Bend,AL, introducing new artists and newmotifs. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday; until 8:45 p.m.FridayFee: $14 adults; $12 seniors; $10students and ages 13 to 18; under 13freeLocation: Philadelphia Museum ofArt, Benjamin Franklin Parkway at26th Street, PhiladelphiaMore details: www.philamuseum.orgor 215-763-8100

October 4HARVEST MARKET FAIR ANDINVITATIONAL FINE CRAFT SHOWThe day will feature arts and crafts,plants, scarecrow-making and more.Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: FreeLocation: John James AudubonCenter at Mill Grove, 1201 PawlingsRoad, AudubonMore details: 610-666-5593

October 7ARTS GALAThis event will feature a showcase oflocal artists, both visual andperformance.Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Fee: FreeLocation: Generations of IndianValley, 259 N. Second St., SoudertonMore details: 215-723-9472

October 10ART-ON-TAPJoin the Abington Art Center for anevening of brews, food and fun. Therewill also be a silent art auction as partof the evening. The event will raisemoney for the AAC’s programs andexhibitions. Hours: 7 to 10 p.m.Fee: $65 in advance; $75 at the doorLocation: Abington Art Center, 515Meetinghouse Road, JenkintownMore details:www.abingtonartcenter.org or 215-887-4882

October 19ECO ARTFESTArt and the environment are honoredduring this full day of activities,which include Sculpture Park tours,artist presentations, bird watching andmore. Local environmentalcommunity organizations are alsoscheduled to share their specialties. Hours: 1 to 5 p.m. Fee: FreeLocation: Abington Art Center, 515Meetinghouse Road, JenkintownMore details:www.abingtonartcenter.org or 215-887-4882

Information compiled by LindseyGetz. Confirm information beforemaking your plans by calling the listednumber or visiting the Web site.Information for inclusion should besubmitted to arts&[email protected] or fax details toArts & Antiques at 215-689-4999 atleast two months before its scheduleddate.

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Geraldine Westbrook (American, b.1919), Housetop 16-block variation,1982, is on display at the PhiladelphiaMuseum of Art as part of the Gee’sBend quilt exhibit. Corduroy and Cotton;collection of the Tinwood Alliance. Photocourtesy of Stephen Pitkin, PitkinStudio, Rockford, IL.



HIDE-A-HOSE NAMED ONE OFPCBC’S COOL PRODUCTSThe Hide-A-Hose Retractable HoseCentral Vacuum System, featured inthe April edition of HOUSE &HOME, earned a Cool Productsaward at the PCBC® PremierBuilding Show, San Francisco. TheCool Products honor recognizesitems that have a “cool” factor thatmakes builders and buyers takenotice.

The system eliminates the need forhose storage since up to 50 feet ofhose is concealed in the wall inside thesystem’s vacuum tubing. At this year’sshow, 20 winners were selected by apanel of 7,000 builders, architects, realestate professionals and marketingexperts. Hide-A-Hose, which debutedin 2003, recently introduced theH3000, which is a third smaller thanthe original and features a sleeker,more contemporary design. Visitwww.hideahose.biz for more information.

HOMESOURCE DAILY EXPO OPENS INKING OF PRUSSIAHomeSource Daily Expo, located at660 Allendale Road, King of Prussia,offers thousands of products and awide variety of vendors for any homeimprovement project. Admission isfree everyday, so there’s no need toplan your project around an annualshow and you can visit the show-room at your convenience. Vendorsinclude bathroom and kitchenremodelers, ceiling products, closetorganizers, concealed sound systems,custom millwork and cabinetry, fauxpainting, floor refinishing, garageorganization systems, granite andmarble products and installation,new home builders, painting con-tractors, siding, sunrooms, slate roof-ing and window replacement sys-tems.

Because you never know when anemergency project may arrive, HDEis open seven days a week, all yearlong. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday through Tuesday andThursday through Saturday; anduntil 9 p.m. Wednesday. For moreinformation, visitwww.homesourcedailyexpo.com orcall 610-644-8138.

COUNTDOWN TO GREATERPHILADELPHIA EXPO CENTEROPENING CONTINUESSince Pennsylvania-based American

Expo Corp. announced that theGreater Philadelphia Expo Center inOaks will open in January 2009,event-goers and MontgomeryCounty leaders have been eagerlyanticipating the opening of the newvenue.

According to Chris Welch, generalmanager, “It is a dream facility, withmore than 210,000 square feet ofexhibitor-friendly space plus all theamenities essential for hosting suc-cessful trade and consumer events.”

High-profile events will christenthe new exposition halls of the ExpoCenter, which can be partitioned toserve multiple shows simultaneously.The Great Train Expo on January 3-4 is scheduled as the debut of thenew facility, followed by the CustomCar Show and Philadelphia GiftShow.

The Expo Center is located off ofthe Oaks exit of Route 422 in theMarketplace at Oaks, which featuresTarget, Lowe’s, The Dump and RegalStadium 24. A five-story, 135-roomHilton Garden Inn, located adjacentto the Expo Center will open in early2010. On-site parking for 5,000 carsis available. Visitwww.phillyexpocenter.com for moreinformation.

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CARLTON POOLS OPENS NEW RETAILLOCATION IN NEW BRITAINCarlton Pools, founded in 1973, hasopened a new location at NewBritain Village Square, Route 202and County Line Road. The newretail location features a wide selec-tion of pool supplies and accessories,patio and pool furniture, as well as atrained staff who can guide prospec-tive pool owners through the poolbuilding process.

Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Monday through Wednesday; 9 a.m.to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more informa-tion, visit www.carltonpools.com,email [email protected] call 215-822-1301.

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Having a finished basement addstremendous resale value to a home,but you don’t want to build it forsomeone else, so consider your goalsand plan accordingly. Case in point:a poorly designed basement can be aliability versus an asset when itcomes time for resale. Homeownersactually ask us to come in and teardown a basement that just doesn’twork for them.

The next step is compiling theinformation collected and takingmeasurements to accommodate as

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TV shows to watch? Then, there’s nogetting around it, it’s time to reclaimthe first floor of your home and fin-ish your basement. Where do youbegin?

HOUSE & HOME contactedBrad Boucher, owner of Spacements,Inc., to offer practical advice forhomeowners who are about to finishtheir basements. Boucher has beendesigning and building basementsfor over 17 years.

Following is Boucher’s firsthandprofessional advice.

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Today, finished basements havebecome an essential need for mostfamilies. Homeowners should thinkof this project as adding an entirenew floor to their home.

Upon initial consultation, Idevelop a profile, establish a family’swants and needs and help prioritizegoals. I ask homeowners to fill out a

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The use of 3-D CAD software allows avirtual walk-through to view designdetails and layout prior to construction.

DDoes your formal living room lookmore like a TOYS-R-US® show-room? Do you wake the house whenwatching Monday Night Footballbecause the acoustics in your familyroom are more like an amphitheateror stadium? Wouldn’t it be great notto hear the children battling overwhich video games to play or which



many requests as budget allows. Afloor plan is designed, eithersketched by hand or by using state-of-the-art CAD programs.Computer-aided design is a power-ful tool that is helpful to owners inunderstanding the spatial planningthat is underway. By viewing a 3-Dvirtual walk-through of a particularlayout, people can actually experi-ence in great detail how the endresult will look and feel. This type ofinsight illustrates the proportion andscale of furniture, walls, pool table,etc., and how it will look whenstanding in the middle of the fin-ished basement.

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Make sure that the space is “finishready.” This means all water, mold,leaks and cracks are sealed andrepaired properly prior to construc-tion. Often, a very common waterproblem is caused by downspoutsdraining too close to the home. Thiscan be easily fixed by simply addingdownspout extensions to drain water

In this Spacements, Inc., design, keeping the play area near the action allows kids tofeel connected to the family.

Areas can be defined with half walls, false beams, flooring and shades from the samecolor palette.

away from the house.More practical advice: make a

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Spacements offers some uniqueservices that include removing orrelocating support columns, rerout-ing duct work, moving water heatersand relocating pre-plumbed bath-rooms that were poorly placed, aswell as adding new egress windowsor doors. Tackling these jobs with alittle repositioning can make a vitaldifference in opening up the space.

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wish list can crowd your floor spaceand take away from how well youroverall floor plan works. • Prioritize goals and needs. If theNumber One goal is to create a suc-cessful family room/TV area, don’tcompromise it by building a homegym to accommodate old exerciseequipment that may never get used. • Think like a kid. A small child can’tverbalize or explain what he or sheneeds for play space. Careful consid-eration is key to creating an awesomeplay area that your children will loveto use. Themed murals, artwork, col-orful walls and rugs, novelty lightingand small-scale seating are greatinvestments that inspire playful chil-dren and make them feel special.Toddlers need to feel connected withthe family. Locating the playroom ina remote area or in a separate roomwith doors is a setup for toy storageand not a place where young chil-dren will want to be.

Keep “whole floor mentality” inmind, and understand that now isthe time to make changes, not afterthe basement has been built. It’s eas-ier to add a wall than take one away.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN ACONTRACTOR

Beware of jack-of-all-trades and gen-eral contractors. Ask the contractorwhat his or her last three or four jobswere. If they were all basements,that’s a good sign. If one was a base-ment, you might want to find acompany with more experience.

Check current references. A base-ment specialist should have ten totwenty available projects that you

material choices: focus on ceilings

The crucial elements of a new basement are the ceiling,

walls, flooring, plumbing and electricity.

This month Rich Wiley, associate manager, residential

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Decorative and traditional suspended ceiling products

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tems that often run in-between basement ceiling joists,

are the best choices.

One such option is Armstrong’s HomeStyle® line of min-

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HomeStyle Raised Panel pattern from ArmstrongCeilings is a classic choice for any basement.

Open floor plans create an inviting space for the whole family to enjoy.

can visit. Ask to see a finished proj-ect firsthand. Don’t rely on photos ofcompleted projects; experiencing awalk-through is sensory. How invit-ing does the basement feel? Wheredo your eyes go? How does thespace flow? Does it feel open andwelcoming or confined and closed-in? Establishing distinct areas with-out using walls can be achieved byusing color palettes, flooringoptions, architectural details, ceilingdesign, specialty lighting, etc., and isone of Spacements’ design trade-marks.

Through the years, Spacements,Inc., has learned to change flaws intofeatures. This works like a charm inturning unused dingy basementsinto much-needed functional livingspace.

Brad Boucher, owner of Spacements,Inc., Kimberton, PA, has been featuredon national television and in publica-tions. Boucher is regarded as an indus-try leader in basement design and fin-ishing.

Spacements, Inc., offers a completedesign and build service, as well asproject management, consultation,home theatre systems and custom bars.For more information, visit the com-pany’s website at www.spacements.comor call 610-469-6564.

HOUSE & HOME’s 3-Part BasementSeries is sponsored by Armstrong® andSpacements, Inc., Kimberton, PA.

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Designer Home Office, Jacqueline Epstein of Jacqueline’s Interior Design Studio, wasfaced with a creative challenge: Turn an ill-used living room into a functional home officewhile retaining a cozy meeting and living space. At the end of the show, this designerroom will become an enviable home office of a New Jersey business woman.

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compiled by the Staubach Company and Wharton GIS Lab, the Philadelphia market may beproviding an early signal of a possible housing rebound. Although residential transactions are down 16percent from a year ago, local Realtors® suggest that prices are up 3.5 percent.

For those of us watching the crisis from the comfort of our own homes, there’s no time like thepresent to enhance your home and enjoy the results while building long-term value. The PhiladelphiaFall Home Show, coming September 26 – 28 to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1100 ArchStreet, Philadelphia, is the perfect place to find decorating and renovation resources to suit everywallet.

According to producer Joyce Mockus of South Jersey based D & D Expositions, “We’re bringingthe best in the region under one roof! Our exhibitors will showcase most everything needed for homerenovations, decorating and landscaping.” With more than 700 exhibits, this is the largest fall homeevent in the tri-state region. Find the latest home improvement products and services, includingwindows and doors, kitchens and baths, paving, landscaping, furniture, pools and spas, decks, windowtreatments, interior design, security systems, art, flooring, lighting, cabinetry, countertops and more.

Entertaining features make it a fun and memorable experience for the entire family. PresidentialFest offers an opportunity to experience firsthand the inspiring power of the US Presidency: Have apicture taken sitting at the desk in the Oval Office! Climb aboard Air Force One for a ride intohistory!

An entire section, Parents Express Baby & Family Expo, will be devoted to goodies just right forkids. Artisans' Row presents a juried selection of fine art, antiques and crafts for sale culled by SLS Productions. Admission is $10, $3for children 6-12. Ages 5 and under are admitted free. Show hours: Friday, September 26, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Saturday, September 27,10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday, September 28, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call 856-782-2222 or visit www.phillyexpos.com for details and to buydeeply discounted admission tickets.

Sit behind an an exact replica of the“Resolute Desk”) used by mostPresidents in the Oval Office sinceRutherford B. Hayes, made from thetimbers of the H.M.S. Resolute.




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2 Days Bath, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .539A.T. King Jr., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .627Advancing Home Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1006Air Tight Sprayfoam of SE PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404Alexanders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1138Allure Home Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1033American Kitchen Refacing, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538Ameriprise Financial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Amish Country Shed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1035Andre Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BAngie's List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .613Appleby Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1210, 1212Aquatic Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .629Arnold’s Family Fun Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Artesano Iron Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507, 509Artscapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415ARW Specialists, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904Augustine-Schwartz Design/Bldr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .628Avalon Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BAwnings In Motion & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1008B101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121, 123, 220, 222Babies R Us . . .101, 103, 105, 107, 200, 202, 204, 206Basement Living Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225, 227Basement Systems USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .730Bath Fitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1027, 1029, 1031Blue Haven Pools & Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .938BQ Basement Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1114Bright Light Design Center . . . . . . . . . . . .605, 607, 609Brinks Home Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712C. H. Briggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606, 608Cardinal Wood Cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312Caribbean Clear of PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215Carpet Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1039 Champion Windows of Delaware Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .455, 459, 554, 558

Children’s Home of Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110Cipriani Builders, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412Closet & Storage Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811Cold Stone Tile & Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812Compass Ironworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701-705Concrete Services International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905Country Floor Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .611Cristine Handler’s Craftworks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1124Cunningham Piano Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501Custom Craft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BCustom- Lite, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .814Custom Woodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500, 504Cutco Cutlery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .738Dan Eldredge Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .510Deck Craft LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .808, 810DeFinis & Sons Window & Door . . . . . . . . . . . 943-1042Design Works, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .734DGM Installations, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .635Discovery Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406Door Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .626Dreifuss Fireplaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .900Driveway Impressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309, 311Duralee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BEgress Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .506Electrolux/SNJ Floor Care, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .439Elisio Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .515Elite Landscaping, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .901-1000Energy Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1108-1110Enhanced Concrete Design by Wagner Contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1112

En Masse Mktg. Corp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .858Enviropure Paint by MAB . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BEP Henry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601, 700Everclear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .929, 931Final Coat Exteriors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .438Five Star Home Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .433-435For Your Garage, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .809Four Seasons Sunrooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201-300Garage America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527Guardian Protection Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .913Guida Builders Enterprises, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .732Gutter Helmet Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .542 Health Craft, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .739-838Hi Fi Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .914 & Designer Rm. BHollandia International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .643, 742Home Crafters of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1020Home Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343, 442Homes Servicesusa.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1113Home Smart Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .821-920Home Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908Home Vantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .839HPK Property Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301, 400Install America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .733, 735Interiors by Mara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. AInternational Housewares, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359-959Irrigation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .410ISC, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610J. Reckner Associates, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Jacqueline’s Interior Design Studio . . . .Designer Rm. BK Group, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. AKingdom Billiards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1021Kitchen Directions Group Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229Kitchen Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .915Kitchen Tune-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612Knight Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704, 706, 708Kravet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BKushner Drapery & Upholstery . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BLF Creative Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BL. T. Stone & Kitchen Supply Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 728LVFVE-Love Your Fruits & Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . .114Little Giant Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1038Linrene Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BLog Home Erectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .724-726Lumber Liquidators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1115-1214MAB Paints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BMajesty Marble & Granite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .921Marmelstein's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505Marriott Vacation Club, Int . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .631Mary Kay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Matthew Ryan Home Improvements . . . . . . . . .743, 842melange Home Décor & Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710Metal Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713Metro Public Adjustment Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .720Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .513Niagara Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001-1007, 1100-1106Nicholas P. Santoleri, Artist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .600Nitelites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .912North East Precast/Verti Crete Fence . . . . . . . . . . . .1004 Nuss Construction Co., Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707Old Stone Tile & Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812Overhead Door Chester & Delaware Counties . . . . . .910Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems . .421-520P.J. Fitzpatrick, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1015Painted Pastimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BPassanante Bros. Home Food Svcs. . . . . . . . . . .933-935

Patio Enclosures, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .939Please Touch Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 102Philadelphia Newspapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1111PM Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .532-534, 925-927Power Window & Siding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338Ram Jack of the Tri State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .638Rapid Refill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009ReBath of Pennsylvania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .820ReMax & Action Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409,411Renewal by Andersen of Delaware . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413Rethink Solar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310Robert Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Designer Rm. BRobert Stevens Scratch & Dent Outlets . . . . . . . . . .1014Rocky Ridge Cedar Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213Royal Prestige Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .559-658Sand Free, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604Sculptured Carpet Creations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .615Select Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221,320SGO Designer Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508Show Me Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .339SJ Water Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .511SJ Window Tinting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .639Sleepy’s . .1101,1105,1107,1109 1200, 1204,1206,1208Slide-Lok of Delaware Valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .630Slomins, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414SLS Productions, Inc. . . . . . . . . .1121-1139, 1220-1238Society Hill Kitchens & Custom Interiors . . . . . . . . .800Solano’s Furniture Restorations, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .806Solar Reflections, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .625Sole Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1032, 1034Steelway Cellar Doors & Precast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .849Suburban Water Technology, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .813Summerdale Mills Fabric & Design Center . . . . . . . .401Sun King Pools & Spas . . . . . . . . . . . .843,847,942,946Sunbeam Window & Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714-815Table Pad Lady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906Temp-Rite LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .543,642The Basement Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1011The Environmental Home Store . . . . . .Designer Room AThe Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106The Homesteader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .328TheaterLift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714 Thermal Shield Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443Thomas Furniture Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .512Timbertech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315Top Shelf Closet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .621Total Basement Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305-307Total Maintenance & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .633Touch of Purple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1025Touchstone Kitchens & Baths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .711Unique Indoor Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .514United Home Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801, 805USA Carpet Wood Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .804Value Dry Basement Waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911VK2 Window Fashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .709Vulcan Basement Waterproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 807Water Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1012Waterloo Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231, 233, 235Weil Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .614West Chester Spas, Inc . .321, 325, 327 - 420, 424, 426Wholesale Window Fashions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314Wilson Safe Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721Windowizards, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .521-525, 620-624YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

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The Green Designer Room by

In this economy, when more of us are taking “staycations” instead of traveling, it’s the perfect time to begin a renovation project.And with rising energy costs, it’s both wise and responsible to consider using green resources when approaching any home project, bigor small.

The Environmental Home Store has been providing green building solutions toarchitects, builders, designers, millworkers, contractors and homeowners since 2005. It isone of the region’s best resources for responsible, sustainable, “green” building materials,design and installation services. Whether for new construction or a rehab, one room or anentire building, The Environmental Home Store aims to help its customers make smart,educated, “green” choices.

This year at the Philadelphia Fall Home Show, The Environmental Home Store willshowcase innovative ways to green your kitchen, bedroom and bath, from the floors to thewalls, bed, counters and cabinets. There are solutions for each that are not just green andsustainable, but beautiful and affordable!

The Environmental Home Store helps make going green easy and convenient with itstwo locations in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia and its new location in Doylestown.Visit www.environmentalhomestore.com/for more information.

Working with The Environmental Home Storeon this project are Interiors by Maraand Alex Keating of K Group Philly.

Suppliers and Categories used include:Suppliers CategoryAFM Safecoat Solvent-Free Zero VOC PaintAmerican ClayEarth Plaster Natural Interior Earth PlastersEarthweave Carpet Mills Natural, Chemical-free CarpetingEcoTimber Responsible, FSC-certified FlooringEcoTop by KlipTech Recycled Paper & Bamboo CountertopsExpanko Cork FlooringIvy Coatings Solvent-Free Zero VOC Paint (Manufactured on the East Coast)Natura Organic BeddingPaperStone Recycled Paper Countertops

Family Fun Starts Here!Parents Express and Montgomery Media are proud to bring

the Baby & Family Expo to the Philadelphia Fall Home Show.This special section of the show is geared to families withbabies, toddlers, tweens and teens throughout the GreaterPhiladelphia area, providing education, entertainment and fun.

Look for daily activities ranging from the adorable DiaperDerby to informative seminars and demonstrations. Watch yourchild enjoy complimentary face painting and caricatures, alongwith vendors specializing in a wide range of family-friendlyproducts and services.




SLS Productions, Inc. has been selected to produce a unique section withinthe Philadelphia Fall Home Show showcasing juried professional fine artists andartisans, as well as a diverse selection of quality antiques and accessories forinterior design.

Artisans’ Row features traditional and contemporary creations: custom-madedecorative tiles, furniture, floor coverings, murals, paintings, metal sculptures,fountains, stained and art glass, sculpted clay items, fabric accessories, Europeanand topiary floral displays, garden decor pieces, and outdoor furniture.

Artisans’ Row reflects the special touch that characterizes SLS Productions:pure excellence, uniqueness and style. Visit www.slsshow.com for moreinformation.

American Presidential Experience

Top left: Walk through a life sizereplica of Airforce One, a Boeing 707

circa the Nixon era, authentic down tothe chairs and carpeting used in theExecutive Cabin during that period.

Bottom Left: Historic chairs favored byPresidents Roosevelt, Jefferson, andWashington and JFK’s rocking chair

will be on display at Presidential Fest.Though it couldn’t be called a

favorite, see the chair that heldLincoln in the Ford Theatre.

Imagine your child sitting behind the desk in the Oval Office.

Picture yourself climbing aboard Air Force One for a ride into history!

American Presidential Experience offers the publican opportunity to experience firsthand the inspiringpower of the Presidency with replicas of theseAmerican icons and amazing Presidential photographsand memorabilia on display at the Home Show.

This touring exhibition has thrilled millions ofvisitors across the United States and is now on displayat the Philadelphia Fall Home Show, September 26to 28, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Rita F. Marasa hasreceived national

recognition for herunique one-of-a-kindcustom stained glass

designs. Neverrepeating a design

and using onlycathedral-quality

glass in her work.Rita's work is on

display and for salealong with other fine

arts and crafts atArtisan's Row in the

Phialdelphia FallHome Show.

Artisans’ Row ...Antiques, Fine Arts and Crafts!




Designer Home Office At the Philadelphia Fall Home Show, you’ll find a fully-furnished room, which, at the end of the show, will become the home

office of a business woman residing in Southern New Jersey.

Jacqueline Epstein, of Jacqueline’s Interior Design Studio, was faced with a creative challenge: Turn an ill-used living room into a

functional home office while retaining a cozy, conversational meeting and living space. The layout provides for a working office but

does not give up conversation areas and the look of a non-commercial home setting. Now this space is multifunctional and her client

will be happy to have a comfortable space to conduct meetings and complete paperwork at home.

A custom wall unit made of cherry with a light fruitwood

stain was crafted by Jim Billbee of Custom Craft in Elkins Park.

The window treatments are fabricated by Kushner Draperies.

Furniture is from Linrene Upholstery and Andre Furnishing. All

products can be purchased through Jacqueline’s Interior Design

Studio in Cherry Hill, NJ. You’ve got to see the windows! Jim

McGloughlin of Painted Pastimes handpainted a faux outdoor

scene for each window. Electronics are courtesy of Dave Gilbert

from Hi-Fi House. Fabrics are from Duralee, Kravet, Fabricut

and Robert Allen.

Jacqueline has participated in many show houses, including

the RNS Show House at the Shore, the Deborah Show House

and the Lourdes Show House. She has also won numerous

People’s Choice Awards for her designs. Articles applauding

Jackie’s talents have appeared inThe Philadelphia Inquirer, the

Courier Post and the Atlantic City Press.

Former projects include:

Residential:

Sienna in Cherry Hill, NJ

Hidden Acres in Voorhees, NJ

Pemberton Road in South Hampton, NJ

Legacy Oaks in Richboro

Covered Bridge in New Hope

Commercial:

Cherry Hill Pediatrics in Cherry Hill, NJ

Echelon Orthopedics, Voorhees, NJ

Lucien’s Grand Ballroom, Berlin, NJ

The Stone Grill Sports Bar & Restaurant, Clementon, NJ

Ocean Club Condominium – Main Lobbies, Atlantic City, NJ

Barclay Condominium, Ventnor, NJ

Call2Recycle… A simple way to be greener!

We urge visitors to bring old cell phones, cell phone batteries and other rechargeable batteries that no longer function to drop boxes

located at the Home Show. Call2Recycle will properly dispose of theses items that can leach harmful chemicals into the nation's solid

waste stream.

To date Call2Recycle has collected and recycled more than 42 million

pounds of rechargeable batteries and cell phones.



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King had worked with Georgeand Nancy Starr before and theyvalued his expertise. The couplehad lofty aspirations. They wantedto convert their 15-year-old rarelyused barn into a state-of-the artentertainment center for their

growing family. “We actually didn’t know what

to do with the barn for manyyears,” George says. “We finallyrealized it was the most optimalspace for a media/party roombecause of the high ceilings.”

Brett King, CR, owner, BrettKing Builder-Contractor Inc., drewup the designs and did all the workinhouse. The project transformedthe aging barn from a cracked,

A newly-constructed cupola and red painted ship lab vertical sidingupdated the structure while maintaining the classic barn feel.

an aging barn is convertedinto a multimedia hub

best seat in the house

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Above: The original windows and doorswere removed, one entrance was elimi-nated and the other was replaced withmultiple glass units.

Left: The black glass droplet light fixtures contrast nicely with the warm wood tones above.

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leaky, drafty structure into a one-of-a-kind multimedia hub. The designteam managed to preserve the char-acter of the barn with a contempo-rary flare. “They were looking for awow factor,” King says.

The existing structure appearedto be sitting too high on a hill. Theplans redesigned the exterior,extending the roofline and adding aconcrete porch with broad stonesteps to give the illusion of a lowerappearance. The team regraded thelandscape and used matching stoneto hide newly exposed foundationblock. They also removed the frontsteps to create a more approachableentrance. A steppingstone pathwayadds to the inviting appearance.

King used Tyvek wrap to seal theexterior, preventing cracks andleaks. They replaced the barn’s orig-inal exterior boards with ship labvertical siding painted classic barnred and trimmed in antique white.A redesigned copula, constructedon the ground and then hoistedatop the barn with a crane, was thefinishing touch to the exterior.

BRINGING THE OUTSIDE INIn the main space, King gutted theinterior and used urethane foam to

reinforce the walls to maximizesoundproofing. Massive horizontalsupport beams were installed,allowing the removal of the verticalsupport posts and creating anunobstructed view for moviewatching. The brackets werepainted the same color as the wood,so they blend with the beam struc-

ture. Cherry hardwood floors

warm the space. “Sky bluewalls simulate the openoutdoor expanse and greenand brown earth tonesmimic the view of naturehighly visible through theglass windows of manyshapes,” King says.

A low-profile minikitchenette was subtlylocated in the northeastcorner of the barn, com-

plete with a refrigerator, microwaveand custom-designed glasswarestorage drawer. The project alsoincludes a side addition, completewith a bathroom and anaudio/visual equipment controlroom.

Attention to detail did not endthere. A rough-cut marble vanityand unique flooring in the bath-room complement the striking con-trast already established throughoutthe entire renovation. Custom edg-ing and brushed stainless steel fix-tures add to the design. In the glass-enclosed shower, tiny stainless steelsquares were inlaid in the woodveneer walls.

The new design called for remov-ing one door and replacing theexisting entrance with multipleglass units. The original windowswere also removed. Lighting thebarn was no easy task for the designteam.

“An additional challenge involvedfilling the barn with light whilehaving the ability to completelydarken the space for optimal movieviewing,” King says. “A state-of-the-art electronic shade system,installed to remain virtually unde-

tectable when not in use, allows forthe total blackout desired.”

The window placement increasesnatural light while enhancing theproperty’s aesthetics. The team leftthe north wall windowless and leftthe symmetrically placed windowson the facing wall without grills tocomplement the contemporary

Original vertical support beams broke up the spaceand obstructed the view.

“The project is totally reflective ofBrett King’s creativity.”

-George Starr, homeowner

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design. “The windows dramatically

brighten the space, offering agreater view of the property’s peace-ful expanse,” King says. In addi-tion, multi-directional track light-ing with recessed wiring shines

from above. An artistic circularframework sports black glassdroplet lights that seem to dripfrom the ceiling.

STATE OF THE ARTElectronic shades, from LutronElectronics Co. Inc., are just thebeginning of the high-end electron-ics used in the project. Lutron alsoprovided the RadioRA lighting sys-tem. A 106-inch movie screen iscentered on the barn's west gablewall. A powerful Sunfire 7.1speaker system with subwooferscompletes the sound system, whilean Atlantic Technology home the-ater personal computer efficiently

runs the entire system. The design incorporates these

elements seamlessly, with a fauxbeam installed to suspend a high-tech movie projector and anotherconcealing the movie screen onceretracted. Even the window shadesare hidden, with only a vertical 3/8-inch gap filled with a filamentguide. The motorized units areembedded into the wall cavityabove each frame.

One press of a button lowers thewindows' blackout shades andmovie screen, turns out the lightsand starts the projector. “When thebutton is pushed and the hiddenshades slowly descend seeminglyout of nowhere, all stand amazed asthe space becomes totally dark,”King says.

CREATIVE CONTROLThe barn renovation garnered local,regional and national accolades.The finished project won theRegional Contractor of the Year(CotY) award from the Bucks-Mont National Association of theRemodeling Industry (NARI) andthe National CotY award, both inthe category Media Rooms over$150,000. Both King and the Starrsare thrilled with the outcome. “Theresulting wow factor is spectacularand extremely gratifying,” Kingsays.

The homeowners love watchingmovies and sporting events in theirnew media center. “The project istotally reflective of Brett King’s cre-ativity,” George points out.

The couple gave King total cre-ative and architectural control.“We’ve used many contractors andwe will never use another one,”George says, due to King’s “creativ-ity, honesty, attention to detail andhis uncompromising devotion tohis clients.”

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“Sky blue walls simulate the openoutdoor expanse and green andbrown earth tones mimic the viewof nature highly visible through the

glass windows of many shapes.”-Brett King, CR, owner,

Brett King Builder-Contractor Inc.

Symmetrical windows flood the room with natural light and allow an expansive view ofthe property.

Brett King Builder-Contractor Inc.,located at 7843 Richlandtown Road,Quakertown, is a member of NARIand the Better Business Bureau. Call215-536-1145 or visitwww.brettkingbuilder.com for moreinformation.

Editor’s note: The homeowners’names were changed at their request.

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GarageTek’s patented wall systemconsists of Class A fire-rated PVCpaneling that is installed on the walllike tongue and groove flooring. Itcontains grooves that allow any oneof the company’s more than 100storage accessories, including vari-ous types of baskets, bins, racks,hooks, etc., to hang on the walls.The grooves are set just 3 inchesapart, which allows for great flexibility when placing devices and accessories.

“The goal is to get everything upoff the floor and onto the walls,”says Cordillo. “Accessories can all bemoved very easily. Garages tend tobe in a state of flux, so this allowsyou to modify your space as yourlifestyle changes.”

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Cordillo says the main differencebetween GarageTek’s system andtraditional garage storage systems isflexibility. “Instead of trying to fitstandardized storage units into anon-standard space, we come inand design a system that’s just rightfor your garage,” he says. Our sys-tem allows you to use every possibleinch of space on the walls, fromfloor to ceiling. We even use thespace right under the ceiling forstorage.” The company’s wall sys-tem is also strong enough to hold

several hundred pounds.Hungerford is an avid gardener

and do-it-yourselfer who uses hergarage to store tools and outdoorequipment and supplies, as well ashousehold overflow. She likes thatcabinets now hide boxes of nuts,bolts and small tools, creating aneater image and making thingseasier to access. Another cabinetand shelving holds extra boxes ofcat litter, paper towels, bottledwater and other household prod-ucts. “Hooks for rakes, shovels and

other tools make everything look somuch neater than before,” she says.

Even the ceiling got a makeover.GarageTek added electric wiring toprovide more lighting and installedits own ceiling system to coverHungerford’s vaulted garage ceiling.The new ceiling is made of a vinyl surface that will never have tobe painted.

The company provides storagesystems that also attach to the ceil-ing, providing easy hideaway spacefor seasonal items like storm orscreen windows, sleds and coolers.The goal is to use every possibleinch to create more room in thegarage for homeowners to moveand work.

For Hungerford, that extra spaceis a major asset. While her garage istechnically designed for two cars, itis really only big enough to holdone comfortably. “Before, I didn’thave much space to even walkaround the one car,” she says. “NowI can park my car and have plentyof room to work.”

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Hungerford also chose one ofGarageTek’s polypropylene floors, astain-resistant, durable materialthat is easy to clean. The gray tilefloor with a design pattern adds tothe aesthetic appeal of the newspace. The white walls also help tobrighten the garage.

“Friends have said that it lookslike I’ve moved into a new house,”

she points out. “They walk aroundwith their mouths open and say it’sso clean and bright in there. I’m avery tidy person, so this spacefinally matches the rest of the house.”

Cordillo says that many home-owners aren’t sure where to startwith their garage makeover. Somechoose to simply install one or twowall systems, while others want acomplete makeover. “We walkthem through the process, showthem the design on the computer

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-Alice Hungerford, homeowner

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Hungerford was also impressedwith GarageTek’s customer service,timeliness and professionalism. “Ihad to reschedule the job twice andit wasn’t a problem at all,” she says.

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Woodworking dates back to primi-tive times when Neanderthalscarved wood with stone tools tocreate, among myriad basic uses,hunting spears. The progression ofcivilization closely corresponds tothe advancement of skill in work-ing with wood and other materials,such as stone, mud and animalparts.

As depicted in historic drawings,ancient Egyptians used woodwork-ing for the purpose of furniture.

Stools, chairs, beds and tables fromthis time period have also been pre-served in tombs. Axes, chisels, pullsaws and bow drills were com-monly used as woodworking tools.Ancient Egyptians created veneer-ing and used varnishes as well.

Now in the 21st century, muchhas evolved in the art of wood-working; namely, furniture andother creations that aren’t limitedto native woods. Woodworkerstoday have the option of workingwith hardwoods (typically decidu-ous trees), softwoods (often ever-greens) and manmade materials(like plywood).

worksofart: from classic to contemporary

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This maple basement bar with solid wood countertop was custom built by T.L. KingCabinetmaker.

This family room’s Prairie-style home theatre is made of tigermaple. It houses the equipment and has a built-in sideboard, full-height pull-out columns for storage and remote control guillotinedoors that hide the TV. Designed by Signature Gallery



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Woodworking has evolved, butthat doesn’t mean designs fromcenturies past are out of style. Infact, Dan Callahan, cabinetmakerand owner, CallahanWoodworking, says most of thecustom furniture he creates isperiod reproductions. Most of hishandmade, solid wood furniture isbased on 17th- and 18th-centurystyles, such as Queen Anne,

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Hidden compartments are incor-porated into almost every piece, aswas done on most period furniture.All surfaces are hand-planed for adistinctive, one-a-kind look andfeel.

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Below: All pieces of thisentertainment wall, includingthe matching fireplace, arecherry with ebonizedaccents. George Robert PlattArtisans designed the angledcolumns for CDs and DVDs;the center cabinet includesfans for the electronics.


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removed,” he says. “Therefore, theavailability is generally based onthe type and size of the logs I find.Currently, I have cherry, maple, ashand hickory in sizes up to 20-plusinches. Customers can also providetheir own wood. A turned bowlfrom your own special tree is a nicekeepsake and conversation piece.”

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Custom woodwork can run thegamut from reproduction furnitureto audio video cabinetry andlibraries that incorporate electroniccomponents into the design.Edward and Sherrie P. Schoen,owners, Signature Gallery, offer thelatter.

“We specialize in home theatercabinetry and have been doing sofor 20 years,” says Sherrie. “Weincorporate large screens, in-wallspeakers and other components ina neat and attractive package. Eachdesign is done with the client’sneeds in mind,plus we workwith the audiovideo installersto make it alleasy for theclient.”

E d w a r ddesigns eachpiece to fit theclient’s spacerequirements, afeature muchappreciated byS i g n a t u r eGallery’s clients,says Sherrie.Along with cus-tom cabinetryand home the-aters, they offer acomplete line offurniture forevery room ofthe house.

“We incorpo-rate mechanismsinto our cabi-netry that canlift TVs out ofthe cabinet withthe touch of a

button or remote control doorsthat move side to side or up anddown. We include speaker andsubwoofer space in our designs tohouse all the electronics,” saysSherrie.

Custom cabinetry for the officeis another one of SignatureGallery’s best-selling designs due toits ability to fit into the spacerequired. The cabinets house all ofthe electronic pieces as well as thelarge amounts of files and otheroffice supplies.

Some unique products thatSignature Gallery offers are exoticveneer-like quilted maple, tigerand bird’s eye maple, and lace-wood. They also provide clientswith numerous options of doorstyles, crown moldings and panel-ing made in-shop.

“We approach cabinet designswith a furniture maker’s sensibil-ity,” says Sherrie. “Our attention todetail includes grain matching,“I can build exactly what you

desire, fit space constraints, usewhatever wood you want and

personalize it.” -Dan Callahan,

cabinetmaker and owner, Callahan Woodworking

This original design fliptop table was custombuilt at The FurnitureWorkshop in Manayunk.

Made of solid wood,the top of this unique table swivels 90 degrees and unfolds to double its size. Using the wood, leg, finish, and size of your choice, this table, or any other piece of furniture, becomes truly your own.

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Callahan Woodworking’s custom four-poster full-sized bed, made of poplar, was finishedwith acrylic paint and clear polyurethane to match the existing bedroom furniture.

you’re looking to fill a uniquespace. You may have found exactlywhat you want, but it’s too big ortoo small, the wrong type of woodor cheaply made. You may loveantiques, but can’t findor afford a

usable one. I can build exactlywhat you desire, fit space con-straints, use whatever wood youwant and personalize it.”

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Authentic Gothic-style hammer beam trusses and wainscotpanels give a massive scale to this dining room. HalkettWoodworking has done many types of room interiors, includinglibraries, recreation rooms, and theaters, as well as all types ofbuilt-ins and moldings that add the feeling of warmth and qual-ity to any home.



proportions and functionality. Wefinish and install all of our work,which ensures the cabinetry will fitand be completed with the utmostcare. She believes a vast selection ofwood species, finishes, styles andfunctionality, all of whichSignature Gallery offers, givesclients exactly what they ask for.

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If you’re deciding whether to buy abuilt-in or portable cabinet, con-sider these words of wisdom fromT.L. King Cabinetmakers.

Built-in cabinets become part ofyour home. The piece meets thesurrounding walls and sometimesthe ceiling. The moldings arejoined to existing moldings in yourhome. They are not designed to bemoved to another room or anotherhouse, according to its website.Built-in cabinets are typically usedfor library walls and setback spaces.

On the contrary, freestanding, orportable, cabinets can be relocatedto a different room after installa-tion. “Our unique portable designresembles a ‘built-in’ but is moreversatile. It’s constructed of severalseparate pieces that are joinedtogether with special features sothey appear as one large piece ofcabinetry,” states its website.

To keep wood furniture fromlooking shabby, the AmericanHome Furnishings Alliance offers afew care tips. When cleaning, use alint-free, soft cloth to dust. Soapand water is never recommended.Make sure to stick to the same pol-ish each time you shine. If oil- andwaxed-based polishes are mixed, itcan leave streaks on furniture. Usea circular motion when polishing.This will loosen old polish.Remember to keep and follow themanufacturer’s instructions as well.

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Travertine, sometimes called traver-tine limestone or travertine marble, isnot truly either. It is a type of lime-stone that formed near mineral-richhot springs. It’s a younger form ofmarble that is more closely related tothe stalactites found in caves.

Bubbles rising through the water asthe stone forms give travertine itscharacteristically pitted surface, whilemineral impurities create the uniqueveins of color. These earth tone colorsmight vary from pale ivory and creamto walnut and gold. No two piecesare alike.

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Despite its elegant appearance,travertine is a surprisingly durablematerial. Rome’s Colosseum is clad intravertine, which is thought to havebeen quarried in nearby Tivoli, Italy.Travertine derives its name fromTivoli, formerly known as Tibur,where it was originally known asTibur Stone.

It’s more widely available than mar-ble, making travertine one of themost frequently used building mate-rials in modern architecture, too. It’sused to clad some of the most famous

Outdoor rooms, outdoor furniture and outdoor kitchenshave all become common terms in landscaping, butanother familiar indoor material is also ideal for outdooruse. The same travertine stone seen in beautiful kitchensand baths is a versatile product with a proven history ofdurability outdoors.

travertine,a classic beauty

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Top: Travertine can be used on a varietyof surfaces, including the tile details onthe counter top and back splash of thisoutdoor kitchen.”



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It requires little or no mainte-nance. Travertine is a porous calciummaterial and may stain. Sealing thestone can prevent stains and willbring out the color. If used in a dry-laid application though, with no filleror sealant, the rain will flush out anystains to the porous stone.

Its porous character makes traver-tine a natural insulator too, keeping itcool even in full sun and giving it anon-slip surface. These qualitiesmake it an ideal surface for patios andpool areas. In fact, because it absorbswater, its traction even increaseswhen wet.

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TBy Susan I. Shiber

The desire to own a fine antiqueOriental rug is strong. Consider whathappened at Christie’s auction houselast June. A silk Persian, circa 16th or17th century, sold for a record $4.5million or $729.87 per square inch.According to The Associated Press, itwas expected to go for $1.5 million.

The fascination Americans havewith Oriental rugs began in the 1700s.At that time, the few that arrived inthe United States were held in awe.Considered too precious for floors,they were draped across tables.Industrial Revolution wealth served asa catalyst for increased demand forhand-woven rugs in Asia and Europe.

In 1942, a group of New YorkOriental rug aficionados formed theHajji Baba Club. As the country’s old-est and most prestigious organizationof its kind, the group celebrated its75th anniversary by holding an exhibi-tion of exotic rugs and textiles at theNew York Historical Society. Thisshow, which travels to The Textile Museum in New York in October, continues through March 2009.

ANCIENT ALLURE

An Oriental rug is more than a workof art for a floor or wall. It’s an experi-ence. People who specialize in sellingthese grand pieces prefer calling themrugs, not carpets. “Carpets are wall towall and manufactured products,” saysMehmet Hiz, president, MemosInternational.

Tom Kashi, president, PTKOriental Rugs, wants clients to under-stand why an Oriental rug is animportant purchase. His commitmentto share knowledge stems from thePTK name, which signifies “promisesto keep,” a phrase coined by poetRobert Frost. These promises revolvearound honesty, loyalty and integrity.

“All our rugs are handmade,” saysKashi. “We have antiques from Persia,Russia and India. Prices range from$50 to $250,000. Traditional rugsalways maintain value, but antiquereproductions look very much thesame today. Makers use vegetable dyesand other techniques to replicateantiques.”

Kashi suggests that consumers feelthe wool and investigate foundationsto determine if a potential purchase iswhat it appears to be. “An antiquerug’s fibers are more open and not twisted. The surface feels smooth. A reproduction is rougher tothe touch.”

“Look at the edging,” continuesKashi. “There is unevenness and someareas may be worn. Don’t miss fringes.A reproduction has straight cleanfringe, while antique is uneven.”

When evaluating Oriental rug qual-ity, knot count is important.Handmade rugs are knotted and thereverse side should be identical.“Generally, the more knots per squareinch, the better the rug,” says Kashi.“Think of it this way. If you use a thickmarking pen to create a drawing, you

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won’t have much detail. A thinner penmakes a more elaborate picture. Inrugs, thicker threads make biggerknots and fine threads, tighter.Usually, more finely-knotted rugs arehigher quality.”

Hiz agrees with Kashi, “Oriental rugshoppers should be careful. Be wary ofspecial sales and liquidation offers.Look for a store with history, a goodreputation and solid customer base.”

Hiz eschews Internet shopping.“You can’t tell quality, origin or crafts-manship by looking at a picture. Youhave to feel the rug, turn it over. Is thewool handspun? Is it fine quality fromsheep or goats? What about dye and

knots? You just don’t know if you can’tsee and examine the rug.”

Ayfer Tnin, corporate officer,Memos International, explains thatsome rugs are referred to as wool andwool. “This means that not only therug, but the foundation as well, iswool. When you hear double-knotted,that indicates that one knot is made,then another is hidden in ground weftthat is connected to the first. This typeof rug is very durable,” she says.

Hiz visits Turkish and Caspian Seavillages twice annually seeking unusualone-person made antique, semi-antique, new and hope chest rugs. Thecollection ranges in size from 3 by 5feet to 11 by 16 feet. Difficult to find,old and new runners are as small as 2by 6 feet and as large as 3 by 18 feet.Prices, which begin under $1,000 forroom-size Kilims and Sumaks, rangefrom $1,200 to $8,500 for handmaderugs.

An old Anatolian with portal designfeatures dragons, fish and birds of par-adise that are quickly discerned whenstanding back from the rug. A Turkishrug made from very good woolrequires a trip around the perimeter toappreciate its distinction. Because ofthe design and type of loom used, it

recipes for rug cleaningAras Rug Cleaning & Restoration provides stain andspot removal instructions for care at home.• For coffee, mustard, tea, soft drinks, beer, wine, vomit,urine or excrement, mix one tablespoon mild detergent, 1/3cup white vinegar and 2/3 cup water. Remove excess ofstain material, absorbing liquids and scraping semi-solids.Apply solution, blot carpet and gently brush pile. Applymany layers of toweling over affected area, weight downand leave until dry.• For egg, milk, blood, candy, ice cream, chocolate,sugar and salad dressing, mix one cup water, two tea-spoons ammonia and one tablespoon mild detergent.Follow above instructions and when dry, apply a non-flammable dry cleaning solvent, dry the carpet and gen-tly brush pile.• For gum, oil, tar, inks, wax, butter, grease or householdcement, remove excess material, apply a nonflammabledry-cleaning solvent, blot dry and gently brush.• For chewing gum, press ice cubes against spot, wait untilit is brittle, and then break off. Use spot remover to elimi-nate last traces.

• For ballpoint pen ink, saturate the spot with unscented

hairspray. Allow to dry and brush gently with a solution of

water and vinegar. Blot dry.

appears to change tone from light todark depending on where you stand.

ARTISAN RESPECT

Quality goes hand-in-hand withartisan fairness, says Diedre Leister,rug event coordinator, Ten ThousandVillages. “We specialize in one-of-a-kind pieces and artisans have fulllicense to choose designs and colors. Inaddition, with the looms locatedinside the artisans’ village homes, itallows both men and women to workon the loom from beginning to end.This gives them full ownership of thedesign, making it truly original.”

Based in Lahore, Pakistan, the arti-san group has more than 750 familiesfrom 100 villages involved in hand-knotted rug production.Artisans are assured a fair wage, and nochildren work on looms. Fibers usedare wool, cotton and silk. Customerscan count on fairness in concert withdedication to art for art’s sake andquality of materials.

Ten Thousand Villages holdsannual rug events at selected storesthroughout the country, includingSouderton. The Ephrata location car-ries more than 1,500 Oriental rugs,from runners to room-size.

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FASHION APPROACH

Kashi, Hiz and Tnin concur that theOriental rug market has changed inthe past decade. Adam Corson, man-ager, Knots & Weaves DecorativeRugs, sees a different market, too.

“People ask for color, style and pre-cise dimensions,” says Corson. “I’vehad to change the way I sell rugs.Decisions are cyclical based on colorsand styles that are currently popular.Right now, that includes earthy tones,chocolate brown and sky blue.”

To cater to trends, Knots & Weavesoffers in-home design consultation. “Ifsomeone wants to do a room anddoesn’t know where to begin, we’llcome to their house, measure, andevaluate furnishings, window treat-ments and colors. We return withselections and if we don’t have whatthey envision, we’ll find it within twodays,” says Corson.

Knots & Weaves carries more than1,000 wool and silk rugs from Turkey,Pakistan, Iran, Egypt, Nepal andIndia. Sizes range from 1 by 1 foot to20 by 40 feet and prices are $20 to$250,000. Corson’s measure of a goodOriental rug is high-quality fibers andthe best natural or Swiss chrome dyesthat won’t fade or bleed.

“The rug must have a tight weave,”says Corson. “A high knot count does-n’t always correlate to quality. It’s ameasure of how labor intensive the rugwas to produce. Finer designs require ahigh knot count to impart clarity.”

“Most important is positive emo-tion,” he points out. “The rug shouldmake you feel happy. It should looklike it belongs in the home from acolor, design and style viewpoint.”

Maurice Azizi, owner, Galina RugGallery, stocks an abundance of 3,000or more handmade wool and silkantique, semi-antique, contemporaryand a group of tufted and Karastans

for affordability.Myriad choicesfrom Persiainclude Kaskan,Tabriz, Habriz,Bidjar andSarouk. There arerounds fromPersia, China andIndia.

“Our buyersspend time inMiddle and FarEastern villageshandpicking rugsfor us,” says Azizi.“We also have a

quality control agent whose sole job isto ensure that everything chosen meetsour strict standards.”

Azizi has witnessed the sea change inhis industry noted by his peers.“Everyone has different preferences instyle and color and that will probablychange in a few years. Peshawar repro-ductions are popular right now.Reproductions are also reasonably-priced. An old Oushak can cost $30,000,but a reproduction may be as low as$3,000. If customers are looking forantique, reproduction or 21st-centuryOriental rugs in a particular color, size orshape, we have it.”

CARE COUNTS

To ensure that a treasured Oriental ruglasts a lifetime, proper care is essential.Leister was astounded that she success-fully cleaned and deodorized her pet-stained rugs with dish detergent andwater. “I would never have believed it,but our rug fibers are very high inlanolin, which makes the difference.”

Corson cautions Oriental owners tovacuum rugs on low suction and toavoid the fringe. “Rotate every fewyears for even wear.”

When the time comes for profes-sional cleaning, consider Aras RugCleaning & Restoration. The full-serv-ice facility specializes in cleaning andrestoring Oriental and domestic rugsby combining modern techniqueswith traditional methods. “All work iscompleted by hand,” says Jayne Aras,president. “Each rug is individuallywashed and cared for by one of theowners. That makes a difference. Wepride ourselves in personal attention.”

If you’re ready to add an Orientalrug to your home, spend a gloriousautumn day studying rich colors, mag-ical designs and luxurious styles fromfaraway lands. Ask lots of questions

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Memos InternationalLahaska (main showroom)

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This contemporary Tibetan rug from Knots & Weaves blends bold hues and strikingpatterns.

A Bokhara rug from Ten Thousand Villages has a fine repetitivegeometric pattern on a solid jewel-toned background and is sur-rounded by intricate borders.

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YBy Jere Bradwell

Yellow hues range from yellow-greens to deep golden yellows.Yellow mixes easily with most othercolors, making it a great tone to usefor a home with an open layout.

Yellow is also the color of flow-ers, lemons and sunshine, offeringfresh appeal in each of its manyvariations. Much of my inspirationfor design comes from nature.There is no better example than thecolor yellow. It is amazing howmany beautiful yellows abound innature. I think my favorite is yellowroses.

YELLOW WARMS SPACESYellow is uplifting when used inlight-filled rooms and with comple-

mentary hues. Richer yellows witha touch of gold, inspired by regions,such as Tuscany and Provence, adddepth and a European elegance totoday’s interiors. Incorporating rus-tic woods, such as walnut or oak,develop even more provincialcharm and a healthy dose of style.

Yellow also gives the appearanceof light, even in rooms withoutmuch natural light. I often use softshades of yellow on ceilings to coor-dinate with the room’s wall colors.It’s like having eternal sunlightshining into the space.

WINDOW TREATMENTSSoft yellows, mustards and goldenhues unite with the outdoors,

lightenandbrightenroomswith thecolor yellow

INTERIOR DESIGN

The soft yellow glow of this room suggests eternal sunlight.



bringing in sunshine and radiatinga sense of warmth to rooms. Yellowcaptures the joy of sunshine andcommunicates happiness. The useof a pale yellow sheer behind atreatment will add a glow to theroom.

Yellow is also useful inside darkerareas of homes. I like to use it inhalls, entries and small spaces likelaundry rooms. Yellow often feelsexpansive and welcoming.

YELLOW AND BLACKGive yellow décor an edge withblack. Black touches serve toanchor the scheme and providepleasing contrast to lighter hues.Soft buttery yellows and clearlemon yellows work well with thestrength of black.

Black adds a decorative touchand substance to any room. Blacknot only works well with yellow,but with any color in a decoratingscheme.

OLD WORLD COMBINATIONSCreate an Old World contrast withcrimson. For inspiration, look atmedieval tapestries that incorporate

the sophisticated gold and crimsoncombination. Often known as thecolors of kings and queens, red andgold were widely used in Europeancastles and country chateaus.

LIVING GOLDENWhile we are on the subject of gold,golden touches can make a roomglow. From gilded ceilings to deco-rative accessories, mirror frames

and golden-hued furniture, thetouch of gold can bring a vastamount of elegance to any room.These accents look good in anyroom, but combined with the yel-low palette, they truly bring a feel-ing of golden living to a space.

Another golden technique isadding gold to ceiling medallions,dental molding or any other deco-rative molding in a room. A hand-some chandelier or beautiful lamp

The red walls in this room work well with the golden fabric often used in regalEuropean homes.

This elegant yellow room benefits from golden accents in the chandelier and the trimon the grand buffet hutch.

with golden-toned fittings will addthe final touch of elegance to aspace.

OTHER COLOR COMBINATIONSMany other colors blend well withyellows, including green, orangeand blue. A yellow, green andorange decorating scheme can givea room a bright citrus-inspired feel-ing. Combining yellow and blue

can give a space a light, airy cottageappeal often found in country-stylethemes and Scandinavian coun-tries.

Yellow, like green, always workswell with many other colors. Yellowis also an ideal and common colorto add friendly warmth to the exte-rior of a home. Again, just like theinterior of a home, combining yel-low with black accents works wellon the exterior.

Got a Question?Jere Bradwell is a senior designer atEuropean Home Collection, locatedat 5222 York Road, Buckingham. E-mail design questions to him [email protected] Design Question in the sub-ject line. For a personal consultation,call 215-794-4443.

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organize your basement before remodelingBy Debbie Lillard

At one time, basements were the lastfrontier with regard to sprucing up ahome. They were often damp, grayand only used to do laundry andstore things that couldn’t possibly fitin your living space.

Nowadays, basements are often thefocal point of a family’s living space.Newer homes are built with theintention that at least some portionof the basement will be used for a liv-ing, play or work area, but it’s oftenup to the homeowner to make it thatway. If you find yourself in the posi-tion of wanting to refinish your base-ment, you must first organize what’sdown there before bringing in aremodeler to do the job.

SORT ITThe first step in any organizing proj-ect is sorting. That means looking ateverything in your basement and put-ting it into a category. Depending onthe amount of clutter in your base-ment, this could be an all day event,so engage the help of all family mem-bers.

Make sure you have big trash bags,empty boxes or plastic storage bins onhand to help you move things out ofthe basement. If you need to createsome space to work, start with thebiggest items first. For instance, youmay have to make a decision aboutold furniture, exercise equipment, bigtables, etc. Are you going to usethem, donate them or sell them at ayard sale?

My rule of thumb for any clean-ing-out project is to only keep whatyou use. If you’re not using it, some-one else can. Take these big items andmove them either outside or into thegarage. Then continue to sortthrough all your other items, creatingcategories and purging as you go.

Don’t take too long on one item. Ifit’s obviously trash, then throw it out.If you have to think about it, put itinto a category and move on. If there

is paperwork in the basement, don’tget bogged down with reading everypiece of paper. Put papers in theirown category and go through themin detail at another time. The goalwith the first step is to significantlyorganize, clear out trash and createspace.

After moving out large items, clearout anything you have at the centerof the basement floor. Next, sortthrough everything you have storedagainst the walls. To keep focused,pick a starting point and move clock-wise around the room.

Typical categories of items foundin basements include toys, laundryproducts, dry food, holiday decora-tions, tools, paint, big game tables,arts and craft supplies, memorabiliaand old furniture. Everyone’s cate-gories will differ, but make sure youlabel the box or area you are sortinginto, so you don’t mix them up andhave to redo the sorting. This is alsohelpful if several people are workingtogether. What looks like a pile oftoys to one person might actually bea donation pile.

When sorting, there are certainno-brainers you can throw out, suchas expired food, games and toys thatare broken or have missing pieces,broken furniture and anything that ismoldy. Most people throw awaymore than half of the stuff they’vebeen saving. It’s like the basementwas a holding zone and these itemswere given one more chance to makeit, but didn’t.

NOW, IT’S TIME TO PURGEAfter you’ve sorted everything, it’stime to purge. That means removeeverything from the basement thatwon’t belong in a newly-refinishedbasement.

One couple who refinished theirbasement said they could easily deter-mine that everything they had storeddown there was trash, so they simplyrented a dumpster and that was theend of their organizing. If this is yoursituation, you can rent a small dump-ster or 10-yard container which holdsabout three tons of trash from aplace, such as Accurate Recycling forabout $375 a week. If you go over thetonnage, there is a $78 per toncharge.

Another alternative to getting ridof a lot of junk quickly is to try 800-GOT-JUNK. This company will pickup unwanted items and sort throughthem to donate what is usable andtrash the rest for a fee. To calculatehow much this will cost, first put allitems in one spot and measure thecubic feet. Then go to the company’swebsite and calculate your charge. Afull truck is about 400 cubic feet andwill cost about $600.


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This is a good option if you wantto get rid of everything quickly oryou can’t physically move all dispos-able items yourself.

DISPOSE ITFor most of us, it’s not that simple.Trash and donations can also be bro-ken down into categories. Here aresome suggestions for disposingunwanted items:

Clothing and linens: Find a drop-offpoint in your area for Goodwill, St.Vincent DePaul Society, LeukemiaSociety or any charity. These usuallylook like dumpsters permanentlyplaced in busy parking lots.Arts and crafts materials: Donate to aretirement home, senior center,church, children’s hospital or school.Big household items or furniture: Finda thrift store or consignment shopthat offers pick-up. Old paint cans: Let latex paint dry upand harden first before you put it inthe trash. Speed up the dryingprocess with Waste Paint Hardener™.

Broken or outdated electronics:Contact your municipality’s solidwaste authority for places to drop offthese items. Some even hold drop-offevents a couple of times a year.

REARRANGEAfter you have purged all unwanteditems, take a step back and look atwhat remains. It’s time to rearrange.Is there any category of items else-

where in the house? For instance,tools and paint may move to thegarage, holiday decorations to theattic and toys to bedrooms. Movethose items and remember to keeplike things together. Only keep thingsin the basement that will serve thenew function of the room.

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If this is not possible, you mayhave to store these bins in a sparebedroom, attic or garage. Be carefulnot to put anything in the attic thatwill be damaged by extreme tempera-tures.

If your house is completely full,your last option is to rent a portableon demand storage (PODS®) con-tainer which will cost approximately$350 per month. This is a walk-incontainer, and although it’s not themost attractive thing to have in youryard, it will prevent basement itemsfrom cluttering up your whole house.

Once you have cleared and catego-rized your basement, you’re ready tostart planning your new room!

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Before you begin the process ofhaving your basement finished,there are a few things to consider.Taking the necessary steps fromthe start will ensure that your fin-ished basement is the best it canbe.

Having a clear idea of exactly


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has worked on many basementprojects. “Will it incorporate aplayroom for the kids, or is itstrictly a media room or bar areafor adults? Decide what you wantus to create.”

Osborne Builders, a companyspecializing in custom basements,as well as additions and homeremodeling, has a special 3-DBlueprints program that actuallyallows customers to see a layout oftheir finished basement inadvance. “I have computer soft-ware that designs their new base-ment so that the client can get avirtual walk-through before weeven start working on it,” saysRick Osborne, owner. “This waythe homeowner gets a look at howit will come together and canmake any changes before we begin

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what you want is importantbefore starting any plans. “Figureout what you’re going to use thebasement for,” says Brian Zeldes,president and owner, BKZContractors Inc., whose company

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ner, Steelway Cellar Doors. “Thecode has changed dramaticallysince then. Now any basementmust have a way out. Dependingon the basement, that could eithermean a set of stairs or an oversizedwindow.”

“When homeowners are finish-ing a basement, they are improv-ing it, and that means bringing itup to code,” Williams explains.“Adding an egress is not onlyrequired, but it’s the smart thingto do for safety. If you’re going tospend time in your basement, youwant it to be a safe place.”

PREVENTING PROBLEMS

Another item to address beforeany major work is done is makingsure any water problems are fixed.“When I go out to bid a job, thefirst thing I’ll do is look at thewalls and see if there are any leaksand cracks,” says Osborne. “Ifthere’s a thick crack, and waterhas come through, I always advisethe homeowner to get it fixedthrough a waterproofing com-pany that can seal the concrete.”

“It’s crucial that a basement is

dry and will remain dry or you’llhave put in a lot of time, moneyand effort only to have your newbasement ruined by water,” addsCharles Levine, president, Mid-Atlantic Waterproofing, a com-pany that offers free inspections.“If you’ve had any signs of a waterproblem in the past, you need aninspection by a waterproofingcompany.”

Levine adds that waterproofinginspectors should inspect both theinside and outside of a basement.“Companies that only inspect the



interior aren’t doing a thoroughjob,” he explains. “Inspectionsshould involve the inside and out-side of the basement’s founda-tion.”

“We tell clients that we gettheir basements carpenter-ready,”adds Monica Manco, marketingcoordinator, BQ BasementSystems. “We handle waterproof-ing and moisture prevention.These are important steps beforebringing in drywall or carpet. Notevery basement has a groundwaterseepage problem. Some just havehumidity, moisture or smells, andwe can take care of that with ourENERGY STAR®-rated dehu-midifier which can handle an areaup to 3,000 square feet and drainautomatically.”

BQ also carries a line of morethan 30 patented products fromsump pumps and drainage systemsto floor and wall systems. “Ourproducts are made of non-organicmaterial, making it impossible formold or mildew to grow on them,”says Manco. “These products haveour patent, so you won’t find themanywhere else. We completely

install them as well.”Once an inspection is finished,

you’ll have a better idea of whatwill be involved in the process.“Every home is different,” addsLevine. “Time and the type ofrepairs can vary per basement, butwe offer a variety of solutionscatered to the individual home.”

HOUSE & HOME’s 3-PartBasement Series is sponsored byArmstrong® and Spacements,Inc., Kimberton, PA.

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“Waterproofing inspectors should inspect both the inside and outside of a basement.”

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