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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day at the National Home Show
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be at Canada’s largest home and garden event — the National Home Show — and on Sunday\, March 8\, I’ll be joining the International Women’s Day panel on the Enbridge Main Stage. \nThis special day celebrates women in design\, renovation\, and the skilled trades with a full lineup of inspiring conversations and industry leaders. \nI’m honoured to be part of a panel alongside: \nSherry Holmes\, TV Personality & Contractor \nand \nSarah Keenleyside HGTV’s The County\, A-List Designer & TV Personality \n…and additional speakers to be announced. \nTogether\, we’ll be talking about building careers\, breaking barriers\, and what it really looks like to work — and lead — in spaces that haven’t always made room for women. \nIf you’re attending the show that weekend\, come by the Enbridge Main Stage and join us. \nThe full schedule and speaker lineup will be released in February 2026. \n\nEvent Details\nEvent: National Home Show \nDates: March 6–15\, 2026 \nLocation: Enercare Centre\, Toronto \nInternational Women’s Day Panel:  \nSunday\, March 8\, 2026 \nEnbridge Main Stage \nUse promo code HARROWSMITH5 for $5 off general admission tickets online.  https://www.tix123.com/tickets/?code=NHS26&disc=HARROWSMITH5
URL:https://canadianhandywoman.com/event/international-womens-day-at-the-national-home-show/
LOCATION:100 Princes’ Blvd\, 100 Princes' Blvd\, Toronto\, ON
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SUMMARY:Before You Panic–What Every New Homeowner Should Know
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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. \nYou’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. \n\nThe Session\nOwning a home for the first time comes with a learning curve. \n\nA breaker trips.\nA toilet keeps running.\nYou notice moisture where there shouldn’t be any.\n\nYour brain goes straight to: This is going to cost thousands. \nBut most of the time? Your house isn’t breaking — it’s communicating. \nIn 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. \nWith a background in consumer protection and years as a professional handywoman\, Tammy teaches you how to move from panic to perspective. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\nThe essential “Big Three” systems every homeowner should understand \n\n\nHow to tell the difference between normal maintenance and a true emergency \n\n\nThe early signs your home gives before small issues become big ones \n\n\nWhere to draw the line between a confident DIY repair and calling a licensed professional \n\n\nHow to think clearly before making expensive decisions \n\n\nThis session is not about memorizing complicated mechanics. \nIt’s about learning how your home works — so you can respond instead of react. \n\nWho This Is For\n\nFirst-time homeowners\nRecent condo or house buyers\nAnyone who skipped a deep dive during the purchase process\nHomeowners who want confidence without becoming full-time DIYers\n\nWhether you’ve just moved into a downtown condo or a suburban classic\, this talk will help you feel more grounded in your own space. \n\nWhat You’ll Walk Away With\nYou’ll leave with: \n\nA simple 30-day homeowner checklist\nA clearer understanding of your home’s logic\nThe confidence to pause before panicking\nA practical framework for handling the unexpected\n\nNo overwhelm. \nNo scare tactics. \nJust clear\, calm guidance. \n\nUse promo code HARROWSMITH5 for $5 off general admission tickets online. Get your tickets here: https://www.tix123.com/tickets/?code=NHS26&disc=HARROWSMITH5 \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: National Home Show\, March 6–15\, 2026\nLocation: Enercare Centre\, 100 Princes’ Blvd. Toronto ON\nPresentation: Before You Panic: What Every New Homeowner Should Know\nStage: Main Stage\nTime: 1:00 PM\nDate: Friday\, March 13\, 2026\n\nIf you’re heading to the show\, pop by the Main Stage and join me.
URL:https://canadianhandywoman.com/event/before-you-panic-what-every-new-homeowner-should-know/
LOCATION:100 Princes’ Blvd\, 100 Princes' Blvd\, Toronto\, ON
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker,In-person Event
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SUMMARY:Sink & Faucet Repair Basics
DESCRIPTION:Stop the Drip. Start the Doing.\nA Hands-On Sink & Faucet Repair Workshop for Women\nOnly 8 Spots Available \n\n📅 Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\n🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM\n📍 Unit 102-650 Cataraqui Woods Dr\, at Gardiners Road\, Kingston\n\nThe Promise\nMaster your plumbing on a real sink mock-up before you ever touch your own pipes. \n👉 Reserve one of 8 spots \nWhy This Workshop Exists\nSmall plumbing issues turn into big stress fast. \nA dripping faucet wastes water. A clogged P-trap becomes an emergency. But the biggest drain isn’t the leak — it’s the mental load of not knowing what’s happening under your own sink. \nUnderstanding your home reduces stress\, saves money\, and builds independence. This isn’t about becoming a plumber. \nIt’s about not feeling helpless in your own house. \nWhat Makes This Different\nYou won’t just watch. You’ll work on a custom sink mock-up rig (no running water\, no pressure\, no risk). \nYou’ll: \n\nFeel the tension of the wrench\nPractice removing and reinstalling parts\nMake mistakes safely\nBuild muscle memory before you ever touch your own sink\n\nNo rushing. No mansplaining. No one taking the tools out of your hands. \nIn Two Hands-On Hours\, You’ll Learn:\n\nHow to safely shut off water and avoid a flood.\nThe difference between washer and cartridge faucets — and how to diagnose each.\nRemove and reinstall a faucet confidently.\nTake apart and clean the drain properly (the #1 cause of slow sinks).\nWhat you actually need — and what’s overkill.\nWhen to DIY — and when to call a plumber.\n\nLet’s go from “What if I mess this up?” To: “I can handle this!” \nChoose Your Experience\nThe Essential Workshop – $85\n✔ Full 2-hour hands-on workshop \n✔ Practice time with the mock sink \n✔ Pro-grade Teflon tape \n✔ “No-Panic” Sink Repair Guide \nThe Ready-For-Anything Bundle – $120\n✔ Everything in the Essential Workshop \n✔ Sink Saviour Bundle\, including: \n\n\n\nLow-profile catch bucket (fits tight cabinets)\nReplacement P-trap assembly\nZip-It drain cleaning tool\n\n\n\nBest value for those who want to leave fully equipped. \nThis Workshop Is For You If:\n\nYou’re a new homeowner tired of feeling unsure\nYou’re managing repairs on your own\nYou’ve used tools before but want clarity\nYou’re done avoiding plumbing because it feels intimidating\n\nThis is practical\, foundational confidence. \nThis Is NOT For:\n\nLicensed plumbers.\nTrade certification seekers.\nFull renovation training.\n\nThis is real-world homeowner skill-building. \nMy Guarantee to You\nIf you don’t leave feeling significantly more confident handling a sink leak\, come talk to me at the end of the night and I’ll make it right. \nNo stress. No leaks. Just empowerment. \nSeats are intentionally limited so everyone gets real sink time. \nClick HERE to Register!
URL:https://canadianhandywoman.com/event/sink-and-faucet-repair-kingston/
LOCATION:Unit 102 – 650 Cataraqui Woods Dr\, at Gardiners Rd.\, Kingston\, 102-650 Cataraqui Woods Dr\,\, Kingston\, ON
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