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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: "Star Gazing Tools, Escape Ladders"

•  March 15, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  March 16, 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
•  March 19, 1:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

A smart telescope uses GPS technology to locate thousands of celestial points of interest. A motorized chair points you to the stars. A giant bronze of your fingerprint is a great way to personalize your decor. A new safety ladder allows you to escape from upper-story floors in the event of an emergency. The newest gadgets for cat lovers include a collar that lights up when Fluffy's purring and an automated toy that entertains cats while you're away.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Close to Nature, Kohavi Home"  

•  March 18, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, visit a U-shaped house that reflects its rugged setting outside Washington, D.C. Concrete columns and dramatic design give life to a modern home near San Francisco. And college students from around the world compete in Washington, D.C. to build the most beautiful and efficient solar home.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Limestone Tile Entryway"

• March 14, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• March 15, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• March 19, 9:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

The stone guys, Dean and Derek, cut their Florida vacation short to give Derek's mother a limestone tile entryway.



"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Yurt Home"

• March 19, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT
• March 19, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
• March 19, 11:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

Seattle residents, Marian and Betsy, design and build a prefab yurt weekend retreat on Whidbey Island. Check out the factory in Oregon, where a team of experts precut, stain and insulate the couple's kit to be ready for assembly. Follow the twists and turns as Marian, Betsy and several of their friends build their yurt in only a week's time. Also, tour a finished yurt home to find out how it all came together.

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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