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2010 Home and Remodeling Show

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:45:06 -0800

Start: 03/12/2010 - 13:00

End: 03/14/2010 - 17:00

New this year....Admission is FREE!
Varied Industries Building - Iowa State Fairgrounds

HOURS:
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 1 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11 am to 5 pm

Preservation of Historic Masonry Workshop

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:15:48 -0800

Start: 03/26/2010 - 09:00

End: 03/26/2010 - 16:00

A workshop on the preservation of historic masonry will be held in Ames and Mount Vernon, Iowa. “Mortar Matters” will feature presentations by David Arbogast and John Speweik, two nationally-recognized authorities in historic masonry. Identical sessions will be held in Ames on Friday, March 26 and Mount Vernon on Saturday, March 27. Choose the location that works best for you.

The registration fee of $35 includes lunch, refreshments, and a resource CD. Register by Friday, March 18 to guarantee lunch and your CD!

Natural Living Expo

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:43:06 -0700

Start: 03/27/2010 - 10:00

End: 03/28/2010 - 16:00

The Des Moines Rehabbers Club is excited to be part of the fifth annual Natural Living Expo! Mark your calendars, plan the carpools and grab your reusable tote for a weekend that celebrates all the aspects of natural living.

The Expo takes place at the Polk County Convention Complex (501 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA) on Saturday, March 27 from 10–6 and Sunday, March 28 from 11–4. Parking and admission are FREE!

Rehabbers Club Monthly Meeting - Postponed

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:25:15 -0700

Start: 04/03/2010 - 09:30

End: 04/03/2010 - 11:00

Postponed - Stay Tuned!

DSMRC monthly meetings are free and open to the public! They are typically held on the first Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 11:00 in the morning. Each meeting is at a different location and covers a different topic. We welcome people of all skill levels whether you are a professional general contractor, exploring options for redoing a bathroom, or simply want to talk about renovation with other interesting people.

Please contact Steve Wilke-Shapiro at swilkeshapiro@gmail.com or 515-710-3484 for more information.

Stockdale Double House Walkthrough

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:52:06 -0700

Start: 04/10/2010 - 15:00

End: 04/10/2010 - 16:30

Can you save one of Des Moines' most "endangered" buildings?

Renovation as a Green Building Solution - FREE Lecture

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:06:08 -0700

Start: 04/13/2010 - 19:00

End: 04/13/2010 - 20:00

Part of the FREE "What is Green Architecture" lecture series sponsored by the Iowa Architecture Foundation.

When: April 13, 2010
Where: AIA Iowa
Capitol Square
400 Locust Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309

How Historic Buildings are Green - FREE Lecture

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:09:22 -0700

Start: 04/20/2010 - 19:00

End: 04/20/2010 - 20:00

Part of the FREE "What is Green Architecture" lecture series sponsored by the Iowa Architecture Foundation.

When: April 20, 2010
Where: Living History Farms
2600 111th Street
Urbandale, IA‎ 50322