Our Presenters

Denis Villeneuve,  Studio 'S' Interiors - Southam Design

Join Denis Villeneuve from Studio ‘S’ Interiors, for an extensive tutorial on what your bathroom renovation can be; if you plan carefully.  With the perspective of many years experience in bathroom renovation design, Denis will illustrate the importance of selecting the right design for your needs, creating a viable project plan, and paring these components with compatible professionals.

Bathroom Remodelling: Your Place Your Space

Norm Lecuyer, Just Basements

Norm Lecuyer from Just Basements will be presenting some truly inspiring design builds for livable basement spaces.  It is time to start envisioning your basement as a comfortable, well-functioning space in your home. Norm’s design work can be seen in the basements of hundreds of homes throughout the city.  Just Basements is a member of the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association and of the trusted RenoMark™ renovator program. 

The Well-Designed Basement

Chaba Sabo, Westend Bath and Kitchen

Start the New Year right by planning your kitchen renovation journey with confidence.  Get the facts and information you need to avoid a bumpy renovation.  Join Chaba for this educational seminar and learn how to make your kitchen functional as well as beautiful. Chaba will be engaging his audience in a Q & A in the final segment of his presentation.

Practical Approach to a Seamless Kitchen Design

Penny Southam, Southam Design Studio

Award winning, registered interior designer, Penny Southam, ARIDO, IDC and co-host of W and Own Networks, All For Nothing talks about lighting.
All lamps are not created equal nor do they have the same impact – and I’m not talking about the fixture but rather the bulb. How much light do you need?
What type of light do you need?  Where should the fixtures go? Do you have to think about style? How to light architectural features…How can you avoid costly mistakes and do it right the first time? What’s a reflected ceiling plan? What about dimmers and home automation? Finally – don’t forget exterior lighting!  If you don’t light it, you can’t see it!

Lighting: A Designer's Perspective

Rodney McInnis, DelphiTech LED Lighting

Rodney McInnis is the inventor of LED lighting for home exteriors and has been involved in lighting designs and manufacturing of this product in Eastern Ontario for over 10 years through DelphiTech LED Lighting.  This presentation will give you information on how to do your own residential exterior LED lighting designs and will include tips for both design and installation, a general understanding of LED lighting, and a portfolio presentation of Rodney’s design work.

Do-It-Yourself Exterior Residential LED Lighting Designs

Amelia Yap, Jazz Solar Solutions

How can the sun’s energy offset your renovation budget? Find out how hassle free solar installs can prolong the life of your roof.

Jazz Solar Solutions brings you valuable information on Solar Energy Systems design in Ontario, the Solar FIT program and green technology. This seminar is designed to educate homeowners about solar energy, and energy efficient home solutions. The central theme of this presentation is based on making a difference in reducing the carbon footprint, and saving money through smart living solutions.

Straight Talk on Solar for Home Renovation

Jeremy Bertrand, Tax Advisory Specialist for the Ontario Ministry of Finance

Attend this seminar to learn about Ontario’s new Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit.  The seminar will discuss the purpose of the credit, who qualifies for it, what qualifies as eligible expenses, and how to receive the credit.

Jeremy has worked for the province of Ontario for more than 25 years and currently specializes in outreach activities related to Ontario’s personal income tax credits and benefits.

Joining Jeremy will be Stephen Puddister, Public Education Advisor, Ministry of Consumer Services
He will be providing helpful tips on how to protect your investment when hiring a contractor to do your home renovation. 
 

Healthy Homes Tax Credit Program

Wanda Sequin, Wanda Woman Home Renovations

Wanda Sequin, aka Wanda Woman has more than twenty five years experience in community development and home renovations.  Wanda sees women as natural problem solvers.  As a contractor, she is a natural advocate for teaching women that these skills can be applied to DIY projects.  In her seminar, Wanda will concentrate on how to identify your skill set, choose what projects to tackle, and the preparation of a project plan.  She will also demonstrate practical tips in plumbing, electrical, window and door installations, and how to approach the miter saw with confidence!

Empowering the Do-It-Yourselfer

David Skinnner, We Do Closets

Closet driving you crazy? Transform a closet nightmare into your dream closet. Building a new home? Ensure your new home’s closet is fabulous and not frustrating.  Moving to a condo? A well designed space eases the transition.
No matter what’s in your closet, this comprehensive presentation will provide you with all the information you need to create a well-functioning dream closet that works for you.   David will address every design component of a closet to ensure your ultimate success.  Careful consideration will be taken to allow for future additions or deletions from the closet inventory. Choices abound between materials, accessories, and designs, and David will provide you with a structured plan to follow.

Unlock Your Dream Closet