| Home Decorating Tips for Small Spaces |
| Wednesday, May 28, 2008 | 6 pm – 7pm |
Central Library – Poe Room
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
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Do you want to stretch your home’s square footage to the max? The Live Baltimore Home Center is offering a workshop to give some tips for finding space you didn’t know you had and how to use it to the fullest. Even if you have lots of space, there are many ideas to make better use of it. The design challenge with a long narrow row home is making the most of the space you have. Find new space by making use of wall space or corner alcoves.
Pre-registration is required.
Parking: Metered Street Parking

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| Charm City Landscaping 101: Quick & Helpful Tips for Growing In the City |
| Saturday, May 31,2008 | 9am - 11am |
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Cylburn Arboretum Association, Inc.
4905 Greenspring Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21217
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It’s time to start thinking about beautiful landscaping and garden design, so why not approach it in an environmentally friendly way? Join the Live Baltimore Home Center and the Cylburn Arboretum Association of Baltimore to learn about smart plant choices for your gardening plans and hear creative ideas to decorate backyards, patios and window boxes.
Whether you have a green thumb or are a green-thumb wannabe, this free workshop is designed to promote sustainable landscapes that are low maintenance and water-efficient.
Pre-registration is required.
Parking: FREE Parking

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| Understanding Baltimore City Property Taxes and State Assessments |
| Wednesday, June 4, 2008 | 6pm - 7pm |
Central Library – Poe Room
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 |
Do Baltimore City Property Taxes have you confused? Have you ever wondered how the property tax you pay relates to the services you receive from the City of Baltimore? Maryland law provides that all real property is subject to the property tax. A property owner will receive a property tax bill each year. To learn more about property taxes in Baltimore City, please register today for this education session.
Pre-registration is required.
Parking: Metered Street Parking

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| Home Improvement Tips to Increase Your Home Value |
| Saturday, June 7, 2008 | 10:30am – 12noon |
Central Library – Poe Room
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
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Most home improvement projects tend to start with “ Wouldn’t it be nice to….?” The next line may be a wish for an improved kitchen, updated bathroom or new color for the dining room. More than ever you want to be sure that any home improvement helps add value to your home. With so many potential projects, how do you know which investment to make? Join the Live Baltimore Home Center to learn ways to increase your home’s value. From updating bathrooms and kitchens to the use of colors or patterns to adding a rooftop deck, this workshop will offer quick tips, permit processes and cost-effective options of turning your dreams into reality.
Pre-registration is required.
Parking: Metered Street Parking

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