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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: "Star Gazing Tools"
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• May 24, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
• May 25, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
• May 28, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT |
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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: "Ship Bottom Home, Modern Barn"
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• May 28, 9:30 a.m. ET/PT |
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It's not just a house — it's a land craft. How ships' carpenters invented a Maryland home. Also, from cow palace to "wow" palace: a major makeover for a California barn. Then, an Idaho retreat straight from a storybook, complete with happy ending. Plus, recycled timber brings new joy to 21st century homes.
"Rock Solid" on DIY
Episode: "Slate Floor"
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• May 25, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
• May 26, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
• May 27, Noon ET/PT
• May 28, 7:00 p.m. ET/PT |
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Derek and Dean take advantage of the slate expertise of expert Tom Nigro from Capitol Tile and Marble in Rockville, Md. to create a one-of-a-kind slate floor in a Washington metropolitan area home. They give insider tips on varying color schemes and tile size to create a finished project that uses this old-fashioned product in a distinctly modern way. Dean and Derek go inside Tom's shop to find out what's selling, ways to vary the project and, most importantly, how to maintain a slate floor so it lasts for a hundred years.
"Assembly Required" on DIY
Episode: "Post and Beam (Part 2)"
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• May 24, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• May 25, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• May 28, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT |
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During this second of two episodes, a New England crew continues to struggle with inclement weather and a family pushes forward to build their post and beam home before ski season.
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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