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NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV

The NAHB Production Group produces weekly television shows on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV for consumers. The following is the latest lineup:

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Round Stone Planting Wall"

• March 19, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
• March 20, 2:00 a.m. ET/PT
• March 22, 11:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

Ever wonder how to attractively balance round objects on top of each other? Stone masons Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns have the answer to this age-old question when they tackle a garden retaining wall in Cohasset, Mass. with a mixture of round fieldstones to give the wall a true New England style dry stack look. The stone guys select a mixture of stones that will ensure a beautiful finished project. Then they build the wall while emphasizing tight, consistent joints — no easy feat when the stones range in size from basketballs to baseballs and have no flat edges. The end result is one that gardeners and backyard aficionados everywhere will be eager to call their own.

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Cantilever Prefab"

• March 17, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• March 18, 2:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

What does a flood plain in Georgia have in common with a rocky mountain in Washington state? They're both extremely hard sites to build on and require lots of natural preservation. The solution? Design a home that cantilevers. As a Georgia build crew puts together its first pedestal post-and-beam-style kit home, Washington architect Peter Anderson designs a modern cantilever.

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Instant Metallic Finishes, Funky Fans, Wonderful Water Closets"

• March 20, 10:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

A new metal laminate adds metallic finishes such as stainless steel and copper to old appliances. See the latest innovations in creating a breeze with unusual fans. Trick out the bathroom with the latest in toilet technology, including a fully-automated model.

HGTV Seeking ‘Dream Home’ Builder/Architect Teams

HGTV is seeking developers, builders and architects to create dream homes for the network’s Dream Home Sweepstakes. To learn more, click here.

About the NAHB Production Group

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.



Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips to Navigate the Slowdown

What was once expected to be a relatively mild housing slump following three years of record new home construction and sales has given way to a significant downturn.

To help members navigate the uncharted waters of this slowdown, NAHB has compiled a comprehensive “Back to Basics” online toolkit — the best of the basics, the tried and true and the truly new. To access the toolkit, click here.

To access the “Back to Basics” toolkit, you must be an NAHB member and have a login to www.nahb.org. To create a login, go to www.nahb.org/login or click on the log-in button on the main menu bar.

For assistance, call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.

 
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