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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: "Outdoor Bar and Grill"

• March 31, 9:30 p.m. EDT
• April 1, 1:30 a.m. EDT

 

Do-it-yourselfers can now install their own outdoor stone kitchen with the help of a unique stone kit. In this project, DIY's expert stone masons and hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns turn a plain backyard barbecue into a distinctive outdoor kitchen.

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Powerful Pruner, Sock Cop, Flying Dog Treats"

• April 2, 1:30 p.m. ET

 

The Alligator Lopper can chew through branches up to 4 inches in diameter. Someone has come up with a way to keep socks from going AWOL in the dryer. A small data logger monitors the speed, distance and manner in which a car is driven. Also, a snack launcher for dog treats makes sure dogs get their exercise while getting their snacks.   

HGTV Seeking ‘Dream Home’ Builder/Architect Teams

HGTV is seeking developers, builders and architects to create the 2010 HGTV Dream Home, the grand prize in the network's annual 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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