I’ll be speaking at Canada’s largest home and garden event, the National Home Show, running March 6–15, 2026 at the Enercare Centre in Toronto.
If you’re already planning to attend the show — or even thinking about it — I’d love for you to join me at the Main Stage on Friday, March 13 at 1:00 PM.
You’re coming for the inspiration, the ideas, the experts, and the scale of it all. Come by the stage and spend an hour getting steady about your own home.
The Session
Owning a home for the first time comes with a learning curve.
- A breaker trips.
- A toilet keeps running.
- You notice moisture where there shouldn’t be any.
Your brain goes straight to: This is going to cost thousands.
But most of the time? Your house isn’t breaking — it’s communicating.
In this practical and steady main stage presentation, Tammy Watson — Home & Farm Editor at Harrowsmith Magazine and founder of Canadian Handywoman — walks you through what new homeowners actually need to understand first.
With a background in consumer protection and years as a professional handywoman, Tammy teaches you how to move from panic to perspective.
What You’ll Learn
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The essential “Big Three” systems every homeowner should understand
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How to tell the difference between normal maintenance and a true emergency
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The early signs your home gives before small issues become big ones
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Where to draw the line between a confident DIY repair and calling a licensed professional
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How to think clearly before making expensive decisions
This session is not about memorizing complicated mechanics.
It’s about learning how your home works — so you can respond instead of react.
Who This Is For
- First-time homeowners
- Recent condo or house buyers
- Anyone who skipped a deep dive during the purchase process
- Homeowners who want confidence without becoming full-time DIYers
Whether you’ve just moved into a downtown condo or a suburban classic, this talk will help you feel more grounded in your own space.
What You’ll Walk Away With
You’ll leave with:
- A simple 30-day homeowner checklist
- A clearer understanding of your home’s logic
- The confidence to pause before panicking
- A practical framework for handling the unexpected
No overwhelm.
No scare tactics.
Just clear, calm guidance.
Use promo code HARROWSMITH5 for $5 off general admission tickets online. Get your tickets here: https://www.tix123.com/tickets/?code=NHS26&disc=HARROWSMITH5
Event Details
- Event: National Home Show, March 6–15, 2026
- Location: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto ON
- Presentation: Before You Panic: What Every New Homeowner Should Know
- Stage: Main Stage
- Time: 1:00 PM
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
If you’re heading to the show, pop by the Main Stage and join me.
