Week of April 17, 2006
Front Page
First Impressions
Coast to Coast
Politics & Government
Economics & Finance
Tips
Business Management
50Plus Housing
Remodelers
Environment
Commercial
Education
Construction Safety
Sales
Design
Workforce housing
Labor
Building Products
Builder's Engineer
TV
Endowment
Association News

NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week

The NAHB Production Group produces four weekly television shows on HGTV and DIY for consumers. The following is this week's lineup:

"I Want That" on HGTV

Episode: "Concrete Tables and Tiny Electronics"

•  April 23, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
•  April 24, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

See fashionable funky furniture — including colorful concrete tables that aren’t as heavy as they look. For gadget fans, a fold-up wireless keyboard makes text messaging easier. And the latest in home networks connects your cell phone, land line and digital cameras.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Maryland Cottage, Atlanta Studio"  

•  April 23, 9:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

A couple recreates the classic New England beach style in their Chesapeake Bay cottage. An Atlanta artist gets a comfortable family home and a private studio with a steel-framed structure with two wings. Empty nesters downsize to a Maryland condominium after renovating the space with a contemporary makeover. Strathmore Hall in Rockville, Md., which once belonged to the man who invented sliced bread, now is a center for the performing arts. The makers of polyethylene grass, a new type of artificial turf, say it closely resembles the real thing.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Kitchen Concrete Floor"

• April 20, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
• April 21, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
• April 22, Noon ET/PT
• April 23, 7:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

The stone guys, Dean and Derek, along with experts Jason Thoelke and Brandon Hobbes, of Creative Concrete Solutions, install an acid-etched concrete floor in a kitchen. In the process, they learn the road to concrete can be messy and multi-layered, especially if the demolition of the existing floor is difficult. Through the process, they demonstrate how to properly prepare a sub floor for a concrete overlay, how to mix the ingredients for each level of finish, how to find the right tools to achieve the desired texture and how to stain the floor safely and with even color.

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Log Home"

• April 19, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• April 20, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• April 23, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Old-world craftsmanship meets today's technology as the log home goes prefab. Meet a family who gets more hands-on experience than they were hoping for as they set out to build their log home...and see how one family saw prefab as an affordable way to build their lakeside retreat. Tour a log home factory to see how computerized machines cut every log to fit and watch and learn as a kit comes together on a build site.

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.



Log In and Explore www.nahb.org


Explore the latest housing industry news and information on www.nahb.org — the official public and members-only Web site of NAHB. 

With an expansive "For Consumers" section, www.nahb.org provides a credible source of information on home building and remodeling for your customers. The Web site also provides a wealth of member discount programs and business resources developed for you.

Plus, to make it easy to get what you need, the Web site has built in time-saving features like My NAHB to customize the site to your interests, My Favorites so you can select specific links to appear on your www.nahb.org Home page and online Staff Directories so you can find NAHB housing industry experts quickly and easily.

Use www.nahb.org to stay on top of the latest housing industry news, access your council and committee materials, register for courses and events and stay abreast of NAHB’s efforts to promote housing.

Log in today to start taking advantage of this free NAHB member benefit.

 
NBN Tools
Print This Article Subscribe to NBN
E-mail Editor Print ALL Articles Manage Your Subscription

   
 
Freddie Mac, Louisiana HFA Help Hurricane Victims Repair, Rebuild Homes
Montana State Representative Bob Lake Cautions Against Extensive GSE Reform
 
   
 
Click here to tell us about your experience in the Gulf Coast...
 
   
 
Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium 2006
NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Conference and Gala
Construction Forecast Conference - Spring 2006