Some days, homeownership can be so harmonious. Everything is flowing and cooperative and lovely. On those days, I’m making homemade pesto, from my home grown basil, nurtured with soil from my composter and water from my rain barrel. Step aside Martha Stewart.
Then there are the days, when Lucille Ball and Jerry Lewis are conducting the orchestra and discord prevails. On those days, I am staring at the frozen rain barrel I forgot to drain before the winter freeze. The awkward, listing mass is clearly unstable, even dangerous. Attempting to shore up the frozen, hulking mass, I accidentally loosen the bracket connecting the barrel to the downspout and in an instant; my downspout is falling into my neighbor’s evergreen.
Those are the days when I am truly grateful for the experts. The truth is, my home improvement know-how can only take me so far. There is clearly a gap between my vision and my abilities. Hearing a specialist say, “We can handle this” is music to my ears, and with a little help from the professionals, my home is in-tune once again.
Since 1984, The Old House New House Home Show has been connecting homeowners with the capable contractors, proficient architects, accomplished designers, talented landscapers and skilled craftsmen to help translate your vision into the finished product. We welcome you to imagine the home of your dreams, create your own composition and enjoy the sweet sounds of a successful home improvement.
This outstanding event returns for its 27th year, February 11, 12 and 13 to Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 East Main Street (North Avenue) in St. Charles. Since 1984, award-winning contractors, distinguished designers and creative craftsmen have gathered to present industry trends as well as traditional home improvements. Show hours are Friday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adult admission is $7; senior admission (62 and up) is $4, and children (under 18) attend free. Parking is free. A portion of the ticket proceeds benefits The Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley.
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