Products from a diverse range of exhibitors will be complemented by demonstrations, seminars, educational forums and competitions. In addition, there will be qualified industry trade personnel on hand to offer advice on building, renovating, restoring and general DIY jobs. Visitors are invited to bring plans, photos and diagrams to “help the experts help you”.

The Complete Home Show is supported by a number of important industry organisations, which will enhance the event in terms of displays, features and demonstrations. The Master Builders Association NSW, National Trust of Australia NSW, International School of Colour and Design, Chefs On The Run, Building Designers Association NSW, Australian Brick and Block Laying Training Foundation Limited and The Inventors Association of Australia Federal are all contributing to ensure the event is relevant, interactive, informative and exciting.

Features confirmed so far for the Complete Home Show in 2008 include:

• The Master Builders Association NSW, in conjunction with the National Trust of Australia NSW will demonstrate painting, plastering and joinery techniques for period homes
• iscd (International School of Colour and Design) will present on the best ways to use colour in your home and will also be on hand to answer any of your questions on interior design
• Shannon Lush, Queen of Clean, will answer questions on stain removal and cleaning in her seminars
• Chefs on the Run’s cooking demonstrations will showcase the best entertaining ideas for spring and summer
• Toby’s Estate will demonstrate how to make the perfect cup of coffee

Major prizes will be on offer to visitors, including a custom-made dream kitchen from Kitcheners Kitchens valued at $25,000, a $10,000 renovation from The Modern Group and the newly launched Husqvarna Automower valued at $3,000 from GYC. Go to the competitions and prizes tab for full details and information on how visitors can receive a discount on the entry to the show.