Old House New House Home Show News

February 2017 Lineup of Events, Workshops & Attractions

Live Broadcast with Lou

Saturday from 7-10 am

Enjoy a fun-filled live broadcast of the WGN Radio Mr. Fix-It show with Lou Manfredini on Saturday from 7-10 am. This entertaining, knowledge-packed program is sponsored by Perma-Seal. Following the broadcast, Lou Manfredini will meet and greet fans in

The Old House New House Home Show Returns with the Latest Trends in Home Improvement

Fresh ideas for updating, renovating and beautifying home surroundings will be in abundance at the 33rd annual Old House New House Home Show, February 10 – 11 – 12. Since 1984, this one-of-a-kind event has been

Old House New House Event Returns with Idea-Sparking Inspiration for Homeowners

Since 1984, The Old House New House Home Show has been bringing together 300 award-winning contractors, talented designers, national brands, creative craftsmen and industry innovators with an audience of 10,000 project-driven homeowners in a celebration of home transformation.  The Old

Enjoy this downloadable version of The Old House New House Home Show’s Fall Event Guide. Join us this weekend at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL and be among the hundreds of home show exhibitors and thousands of home improvement-focused attendees. Our event guide showcases the full exhibitor list,

Event Founder Reflects on the Home That Inspired a Tradition

I remember seeing it high upon the snow-blanketed hill, set back from the street, knowing instantly that this classic English Tudor was the house for us.  The deep red and blackish brown bricks covering the L-shaped façade, the steeply pitched roof,

French Toast Casserole: From the Kitchen of Sally Boland

Ingredients:

•   1 long loaf French bread

•   8 large eggs

•   3 cups whole milk

•   4 teaspoons sugar

•   3/4 teaspoons salt

•   1 tablespoon vanilla

•   2 tablespoons

Home Show Exhibitor Spotlight: WolffHager Contracting and Development

1.  Selecting the right contractor for your project is integral.  Focus on someone who communicates well, responds to e-mails and calls in a timely manner, helps with design, game plan and execution, and has extensive experience along with trustworthy referrals.  Make sure they

February 12 – 13 – 14, Chicagoland’s Premier Home Show Returns to St. Charles

Explore the latest in remodeling, renovation, building and repair at The Old House New House® Home Show. We research and recruit hundreds of quality companies to participate and display top-notch products and cutting-edge services. Gather fresh ideas,

February 2016 Home Show Workshops & Attractions

Decorating Trends

11 AM Daily

New this year, join the award-winning Deb Goetz of Deb Goetz Interiors, based in St. Charles.  Explore new trends in colors and styles with this savvy, delightful designer and give your home a fresh new look.
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Landscaping for Curb Appeal

Noon Daily

Stephen Carlin

20 Minute Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup diced white onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup masa harina or corn flour
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
1 1/4 cups (or 10-ounce can)
red enchilada sauce
1 (14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juices (fire-roasted)
1 (4-ounce) can chopped