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NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week

NAHB-produced television shows for consumers on HGTV and DIY:

"I Want That" on HGTV

Episode: "Technology and Urban Art"

•  Feb. 8, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  Feb. 9, 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
•  Feb. 12, 1:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

If you're tired of your computer accessories looking the same as everyone else's, check out some fun new takes on the USB drive. Art inspired by city streets and traffic will inject an urban feel into your home decor. And LED lights aren't just functional anymore. They now can add a little tech fun to your wardrobe.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Agosta House, Living on the Lake"  

•  Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, a Washington state couple builds a home of form and function featuring angled walls and raw materials. Next, a Texas architect uses concrete to create a wonder on water. Finally, see how to get the look of real-wood wall paneling without reaching for a hammer or nail.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Firehouse Patio Revamp"

• Feb. 7, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 8, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 12, 9:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

Using concrete pavers, the stone guys, Dean and Derek, team up to revamp the firehouse patio of Engine 3 in Quincy, Mass.

 

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Manufactured Home"

• Feb. 12, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 12, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 12, 11:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, an old trailer home gets revamped as the Roddey family pushes the envelope in the design of a manufactured home and gets it built in record speed. Also, take a look inside a manufactured home factory and see the new techniques that set these homes apart from their trailer park past.

The NAHB Production Group is a full-service, self-contained, media production unit creating programming for cable television, broadcast television, non-profit, museum and corporate clients. Productions range from magazine format shows for general audiences to museum-installation videos for specialized use.

The production group includes award winning journalists, writers and photographers with experience in broadcast, documentary and corporate television.



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