If you want to make your house the dream home you’ve always wanted but don’t know where to start then you should check out the California State Home & Garden Show.  You can talk with industry pros and research cost-effective solutions for your total-home makeover.

The show offers workshops ranging from outdoor living to first-time kitchen remodeling, and local gardening experts will be on hand to troubleshoot your peskiest problems. Another bonus is that you could be the lucky one to win a $23,000 kitchen transformation package. 

The show starts at noon today, Friday, July 17, 2009, Saturday 10:00AM to 7:00PM, and Sunday 10:00AM to 5:00PM at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA.  Admission is $8 and free for ages 16 and under.  For more information go to www.calstatehomeshow.com/.

2010 Nissan Armada

Price: Starting at $45,940

Mileage estimate: From 12 mpg city to 18 mpg highway

Power: 5.6-liter, V8 engine with 317 horsepower

Standard features include: Antilock disc brakes and brake assist; stability control; side-step rails; dual-zone automatic climate control, rear climate controls; an eight-way power driver seat; large center console; eight-speaker stereo with an in-dash six-CD changer and an auxiliary audio jack  

Review by Jeffrey Weidel

On a recent journey away from Northern California, my family that now hails from Wyoming unanimously liked the look and ride of the 2010 Nissan Armada. Continue Reading »