HOME EVENTS

Home and Garden Workshops, Home Depot's how-to clinics for September: "You can install low-voltage outdoor lighting," 7 p.m. Fridays; "You can have fun with faux painting," 10 a.m. Saturdays; "You can update your kitchen cabinets and fixtures," 2 p.m. Saturdays; "You can save money on your energy bills," 2 p.m. Sundays; "You can install vinyl replacement windows," 7 p.m. Tuesdays; "You can lay ceramic tile," 7 p.m. Thursdays; all workshops are free at Home Depot stores: Iwilei, Honolulu, 521-7355; Pearl City, 455-1200; Kahului, Maui, (808) 893-7800; Kona, Big Island, (808) 326-6013; and Lihu'e, Kaua'i (808) 632-2740.

How to Dress a Room, workshop led by Amy Archer on the latest trends in fabrics, styles, colors and accessories for the home, 1 p.m. tomorrow, HomeWorld Honolulu; free. Registration: 543-5300. Also, 1 p.m. Sunday, HomeWorld 'Aiea; free. Registration: 488-1065.

Build New or Re-Do, presentation on how to start and finance construction of a new home or remodeling project plus information on hurricane-proof screen systems, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sam Choy's Diamond Head Restaurant; free. Reservations: 955-2777.

Building Your Dream Home Seminar, learn about the design and construction process before beginning a home construction or renovation project, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Honolulu Country Club; free, sponsored by Graham Builders Inc. Registration required: 593-2808.

49th annual Parade of Homes, showcase of new houses educates consumers on trends, technologies and design innovations in residential construction, Oct. 1-2 and 8-9. Information, schedule and maps: www.paradeofhomeshawaii.com.

"Hawai'i: a Sense of Place, Island Interior Design," re-creation of period rooms from 1930s and 1940s Hawai'i, through Oct. 23, Bishop Museum Vestibule Gallery; included with admission of $14.95 general and $11.95 children 4-12, kama'aina discounts available. 847-3511.

GARDEN EVENTS

Tropical American Plants, a multi-media exhibit on flowers, fruits and plant products from the New World tropics, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today through Wednesday, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kane'ohe; free. 233-7323.

Orchid Culture, information on growing orchids, presented by Rick Simafranca, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Kahuku Public Library; free. 293-8935.