Shhhhhhhh! Ty Pennington and ABC's "Extreme Home Makeover" begins a massive volunteer house building for a needy hero on Buffalo's East Side Saturday. Here's what we've found out on the sly:
Where will it be? The exact location is a secret, although 5 homeowners on Buffalo's East Side have been told they are in the running. A staging area has been set up east of downtown near Sheehan Emergency Hospital. On "Doorknock Day", workers and equipment will likely parade to the worksite from there. The entire block will be off limits for a full week.
How Many People will they use?
With help from Americorps, they are looking for caterers to donate 200-300 meals for volunteers over 106 hours, according to the DavidHomes Extreme.com website, set up by the contractor David Homes.
What will they create?
While the location is a closely held secret, a look at the list of items they are requesting donations on (below) gives a hint at the kinds of furnishings and art that will go into the house.
They are looking for specialty welders, embroiderers, and even a leaded glass expert for a special project to be determined. They are seeking someone who can make custom furniture, and have also requested plexiglass donations.
The listing also refers to the need for a muralist, several graphic specialists and a printer "to print original photos taken by local photographer on doorknock day. These will be framed and hung in the house."
In addition, several of the listings refer to onsite work that will be done inside the contractor's "ArtWorld" tent, "where we make and finish our theme room furniture and special projects". The ads also seek someone who can help fashion "a simple yet fabulous custom sofa."
How to Help: Volunteer Opportunities
 David Homes needs Skilled Tradesmen.
"We will be building the home in just 106 hours," they say.
This will be a 24 hour work day.
Because of this we will need to plug you into the schedule based on our needs.
Once selected, the contractor will send you your assignment and work times in advance of the build.
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"Helping Hands"
General Volunteers:
David Homes has filled most of thier general volunteer spots , but is still looking for people to sign up and volunteer for their general on call list.
All volunteers must be 18 years old prior to Oct. 28 2009. |
Donated Things, and the people to create them:
If you have any of these items or can provide these services, click here
THINGS:
Area Rugs
Accessories Looking for an accessories company to help fill out the house
Books New books of all kinds (subjects TBD) and large coffee table books.
Fabric - Home Decor Fabric for drapery and upholstery
Flat Art Framed - printed or original. Especially interested in local original pieces by established artists.
Furniture Modern and traditional. Could be an entire room or could be special pieces here and there.
Lighting - Specialty Lighting for soffits, other special areas, 3" directional eyeballs
Plexiglass Several sheets of clear and colored
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PEOPLE & SERVICES:
Auto Body/ Spray Booth Shop with metal working, bondo and/or spray booth facilities. Preferably near downtown but very flexible.
Custom Furniture w/ Upholstery Capabilities Shop to make a simple yet fabulous custom sofa
Carpenters - URGENT Cabinet/ Furniture Makers Skilled cabinet makers capable of helping to produce theme room furniture (simple mdf/ply) and/ or higher end pieces for Ty. This would be done in our Art World tent (with a group of other skilled volunteers) or in your shop with your team.
Embroiderers Projects TBD. Could be simple towels, could be special project.
Florals Original florist who produces current designs in fresh flowers.
Framers Custom framing for family portraits and special projects
Graphic Designer Capable of producing small items and/or custom wallpaper or oversized graphics
Illustrators Capable of producing 3-D rendering (simple sketch) of rooms using either computer of freehand.
Leaded Glass Artists Projects TBD
Metal Fabricators Special Projects TBD
Muralist Experienced muralist with team (preferably with team of 4 minimum but are flexible) to help knock themes out of the park.
Photographer - Family Portraits Wedding photographer accustomed to shooting photojournalism style, black and white or color, available light, environmental portraits, individual of each family member. No tripods or light stands. Fill flash and reflectors ok. Assistant ok. Work to be hung in the home for the family. Must be available to shoot Saturday, Nov 7th 10:30am - 5:30pm (flex) and edit shortly thereafter.
Painters - Faux & Decorative Experienced in faux, lettering, cut work and/or stain. This would be for participating in our Art World tent where we make and finish our theme room furniture and special projects.
Printer (Photography) - Pro lab/printer to print original photos taken by local photographer on doorknock day. These will be framed and hung in the house.
Printers - Digital, Oversized Capable of printing large pieces in color on vinyl and/or canvas or other substrates
Silk Screeners Capable of printing onto large pieces of fabric.
Seamstresses (Pro drapery, corona, bedding and/or pillow skills.) We will most likely be gathering a team from individuals who respond.
SketchUp Artist/Renderer Capable of quickly rendering interior spaces. Needed ASAP
Upholsterers Projects TBD - could be headboard, pair of chairs, benches, etc. We bring on multiple upholstery shops
Welders (Special Projects) either in our Art World tent or your shop. Projects fun and still TBA
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