Charlotte, N.C. (August 2, 2011) A trip to the SOUTHERN IDEAL HOME SHOW  ~ FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 28TH AT THE PARK EXPO & CONFERENCE CENTER may be just what the house-doctor ordered.  Filled with everything under the sun regarding new home building, remodeling, interior décor, landscaping, gutters and roofing, patios and garages, cabinetry, woodworking, countertops, kitchens and baths, fireplaces (indoors and outdoors,)  and even wine cellars … to say nothing of HGTV’S CURB APPEAL: The Block’s expert host - JOHN GIDDING.

To top things off, interactive demonstrations and expert talks will take place on THREE STAGES, each with a different area of interest and each with an amazing array of topics:

PLANT It Stage:  Presented by “ForSaleByOwner.Com” and featuring the NC Cooperative Extension Service.

Think “green;” think “safe”; think “affordable;” and think “latest and most up-to-date.”  The variety of “How To” presentations and demonstrations on the PLANT It Stage will intrigue and challenge you.  Learn from master gardeners what to do and discover online help by visiting the Digital Café to learn how to fine gardening info and ideas online.
• Planting The Seeds That Lead To A Successful Home Sale ~ how to be the house in the neighborhood that sells fast and frees you to buy another home quickly.  Given by ForSaleByOwner.Com
• Health from the Roots Up ~ discussion on fertilization and pruning for Fall.  Local arborists from AAA Tree Service will guide you on fall planting, tree care and more so that you can preserve the beauty of your yard. 
• HGTV’S CURB APPEAL: The Block  host, JOHN GIDDING, will be at the Southern Ideal Home Show to share ideas on how to make your home the most appealing house on the block - inside and out!
• How To See Green When Selling By Owner ~ presented by ForSaleByOwner.Com ~ words to the wise on selling a house without using a Realtor.  
• TO ADD TO THIS SPECIAL STAGE, ForSaleByOwner.Com will hand out Free Trial Coupons for use when doing business with ForSaleByOwner.Com

WALKER WOODWORKING Cooking Stage:  appliances supplied by Jenn-Air and hhgreggs Fine Lines

From the moment the Southern Ideal Home Show opens there’ll be a full roster of chefs to share recipes, demonstrate techniques, give tips and answer questions.  Favorite chefs from years past will be returning and joined by brand new chefs who will offer their own specialty cooking magic:
• Love sushi but not sure how to prepare and serve it?  Chef David Lucarelli from THE COWFISH will tell all.
• Dying to learn about French cooking?  Chef Charles Semail, of CHEF CHARLES CATERING will not only show “how-to” but “how-to fast.”
• Believe that we should whole-heartily support our local food growers?  We’ll have Lynn Erin Taylor, of “SIMPLY LOCAL” on the stage to share where to buy the finest local food, how best to prepare it, and how to cook it to perfection!
• Intimidated by attempting to create fabulous desserts?  Have we got the sous chef for you … his name is Josh Kielman from PASSION 8 BISTRO and he’ll teach you how to make desserts to die for.
 Check out the stage schedules online for all the other exceptional chefs set to intrigue and excite!

BUILD-It Stage: Presented by: J&S Satellite and Home Theatre

Bring pad and pencil, and pull up a front seat to absorb all the expert advice on home improvement and design you could hope for - and it’s FREE!  An impressive list of seasoned professionals will instruct, demonstrate and counsel, eager to talk to you about all kinds of special projects:
• High-Tech and High-Touch Home Theatres - how to design, what you’ll want, how much it will cost, courtesy of J&S Satellite.
• Designing with Color in Kitchens & Baths ~ presented by the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s top-ranked guru, Ann M. Morris, CMKBD, CfyH.
• Eliminating High Energy bills while not sacrificing comfort ~ we all want to know the secret ~
• Carolinas Home Improvement Pros will have a panel of professionals that will answer all of your questions.
• Update Your Ceiling, Popcorn Ceiling Texture Removal and Painting ~ Jace Gates, CertaPro Painter and experienced ceiling specialist. 
• Do it right or do it twice … How to find and understand the professional you hire.  Don’t make the same mistake your neighbors and friends did.  Check it out! The specialists will tell you what to look for and of what to be wary … thanks to the National Association of Kitchen and Bath panel of experts.

IDEAS YOU CAN USE … EXPERTS YOUR CAN TRUST!  

Show Hours: Friday: Noon-8 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Admission: $9 at door (under 15 free with paying adult); $7 at door for (55+) Friday, Aug. 27 (offer not valid with coupons) and NEW this year:  $5 after 5pm on Friday night with FREE parking!

Sponsors: The Charlotte Observer and National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and WSOC TV9 and TV 64. 
Stage Sponsors are:  Walker Woodworking, ForSaleByOwner.com and J & S Satellite and Home Theatre

For more information: call (704) 376.6594 or visit www.SouthernIdealHomeShow.com.