The first episode premiered on January 1^st and future episodes will continue to air every Saturday at 9:30PM EST on HGTV, with reruns playing at various times throughout the week. Click here for a sneak peak at what you can look forward to seeing on the episode airing this Saturday, January 16th. 

Thanks for tuning in to Curb Appeal!

Wade Works is happy to provide the following services:

• Unique Design & Build
• Design Consulting
• Home Inspections
• Home Staging

We’ve had a fantastic time so far working with clients on a number of projects, including building out custom model homes and providing design consulting. We’re eager to take on more projects, so click on “Contact Chip” if you’re interested in learning more about any of our services!

In today’s economic climate it is essential for realtors to stay abreast of the latest tools of the trade and best practices. I am happy to share my knowledge and do what I can to help realtors succeed in this demanding marketplace!

Although this particular seminar series is focused on realty, I am available to speak on topics ranging from home improvement to building, design and more. If you’re interested in bringing me in to speak at an event for your organization, click on “Contact Chip” for appearance and scheduling inquiries.

It’s great to have my own place, just a stone’s throw from my house, where I can focus on creating custom pieces. Here are some candid pictures taken of me hard at work (and play) in my newly completed man cave, er, workshop! I have a feeling I’ll be spending a lot of my time in 2010 in here.

I’m glad to see that Ricko is thoroughly enjoying his SmartStrand and the enclosure that I designed for him. I think he’s giving Mohawk exactly what they signed up for- reckless abandon from the ultimate 12-year-old! And while it’s wonderful that Ricko is having a great time, it leads me to one question: How does Mohawk plan on cleaning this up? (They never really told me how they plan to do that; I hope I’m not part of the clean-up committee…)

The SmartStrand Challenge is being broadcast LIVE this very minute on webcams at: http://www.smartstrandchallenge.com/see.html . Make sure that you follow along for all of Ricko’s adventures and the resolution of the SmartStrand Challenge. This is going to be interesting…

Listen to Chip Wade on www.FloorDaily.net

I had a great time explaining the details and you can listen to the audio of my interview at the following link:

http://www.floordaily.net/Interviews/Chip_Wade_Talks_About_Mohawks_Smartstrand_Rhino_C.aspx

The coverage of the SmartStrand Challenge has been remarkable thus far and deservedly so. We still have some media outlets in line that will really get the word out. Thanks for continuing to follow my whereabouts and make sure to follow the SmartStrand Challenge as well!

You can follow our satellite media tour on Ricko’s personal Facebook page www.facebook.com/RickoRhino and on his Twitter stream www.twitter.com/rickotherhino. The response has already been tremendous and I can only imagine where this event will reach as the publicity grows. I know Ricko would love to hear from you as well.

Make sure to watch the action on www.SmartStrandChallenge.com because Ricko’s rhinocams are live and streaming. His adventures on SmartStrand are being captured around the clock and trust me, Ricko is extremely entertaining.

Let me know if you us on TV or hear us on radio- we’re coming to a city near you.

It seems Danny and Allen heard about my work with Ricko at the Birmingham Zoo and want the scoop about the Challenge itself. I’m sure the guys will be more than a little surprised to hear that Mohawk is letting a 2,800 pound rhino live on SmartStrand to demonstrate durability and stain-resistance.

You can get in on the action at www.dannylipford.com/homefront - this is only the beginning of the media attention that the SmartStrand Challenge will receive.

Chip Wade will be on Homefront Radio!

This is my pal Ricko, a 12-year-old endangered black rhinoceros currently a guest at the Birmingham Zoo. I had the pleasure of outfitting an enclosure for Ricko with 1,080 square feet of SmartStrand carpet with DuPont Sorona renewably sourced polymer. Yes, you heard right- this rhino will be living on Mohawk carpet.

For two weeks beginning August 14th, Ricko will be putting SmartStrand to the ultimate test of durability, cleanability, and resiliency. Will this carpet be able to keep its appearance and functionality after a rhino has lived on it? That’s a lot of weight (and a lot of waste!) for any surface to handle. I’m interested to see if SmartStrand is up to the job!

The entire two weeks will be broadcast on www.smartstrandchallenge.com via “rhinocams”, live from the Birmingham Zoo. You’ll be able to witness firsthand whether SmartStrand can meet Ricko’s demands or fold under the pressure. I will be on hand at Ricko’s pad when the Challenge broadcast begins and we’ve already lined up some impressive media outlets to cover the event.

I can promise that you’ve never seen my work in this capacity before, so I will be sure to give you updates on Ricko and the SmartStrand Challenge!

In working on the SmartStrand Challenge, I became well-acquainted with Mohawk’s revolutionary, eco-friendly carpet. With a significant portion developed from corn sugars, SmartStrand provided me with many attractive design options to choose from while still being kind to the environment. I can’t wait for you to see everything we’ve been working on and to see the outcome for myself.

This project is extremely exclusive and I’m not allowed to reveal many details until August. But I can say that more information will be available on SmartStrandChallenge.com in the very near future. Also, I will have some big updates for you on my blog the minute I get the green light from Mohawk.

For your viewing pleasure now, I have a preview that will most certainly pique your curiosity. Until the next update, take care and be on the lookout for more new developments from Wade Taylor, LLC.