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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: "Firehouse Patio Revamp"

• April 2, 9:30 p.m. ET/PT
• April 3, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• April 5, 11:30 a.m. ET/PT
• April 6, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Expert stone masons and hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns team up to rescue and revamp the firehouse patio of Engine 3 in Quincy, Mass. by turning an unsightly and rarely used space into a welcoming backyard and grilling area. The project calls for clearing out the area, installing a circular patio of concrete pavers and adding a stone walkway.

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Modular Home — Prefab Options"

• March 31, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• April 1, 2:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, two families realize just how fantastic custom prefab homes can be. Watch as the Papadapoulos family considers prefab home options for their Virginia vineyard. Also, meet the Surratt family who used prefab technology to create a one-of-a kind modular home. Tour their home and find out the many upgrades that are available to modular home buyers.

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Vitamin Shower, Cleaner Toilets, Pet Grooming"

• April 3, 10:00 a.m. ET/PT
• April 5, 2:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

Get a daily dose of vitamin C while in the shower. A new toilet lid hinge design makes cleaning easier. Get a grip on pet hair with a new brush. Dress up children's areas with colorful furniture. Clean up the yard with a broom-rake combo. Turn the garage into a driving range in minutes. 

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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