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NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
The NAHB Production Group produces weekly television shows for consumers on the DIY network. The following is the latest lineup:
"Indoors Out" on DIY
Episode: "Home Plate Hangout"
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• March 12, 2:30 a.m. EST
• March 12, 11:30 p.m. EST |
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John and Chrissy Maguire love Cape Cod almost as much as they love baseball. When they found the perfect Cape Cod cottage right next to the Chatham Angler's baseball field, they were ecstatic. Their quaint home, however, is only 800 square feet, which makes inviting family and friends over for ball games nearly impossible. With a love for the game and a knack for distinctive projects, hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns are the perfect contractors to come up with a baseball-themed design. Their design maximizes the space in the back yard without overwhelming the existing charm and style of the cottage. They start by installing a quartzite paver patio in the shape of home plate. In keeping with the baseball theme, they build a bar/grilling station accented with baseball bats — perfect for entertaining guests. To keep the Maguires warm on those cool Cape Cod nights, Dean and Derek bring in a removable firepit and seating area. But to really make this home plate hangout complete, they add relaxing chairs — on stilts — for a perfect view of the baseball field. Throw in lush plantings, more seating and a top-notch sound system and this outdoor room is an absolute home run.
Episode: "Outdoor Cigar Room"
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• March 14, 9:30 a.m. EDT |
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Buddy LaPointe enjoys smoking cigars but his wife Sue doesn't allow him to enjoy them inside, so hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns give Buddy a smoking lounge outside his patio doors. They create a two-layered deck with one area for eating and another for lounging. They also make the yard’s boring chimney a focal point with a salvaged chestnut beam for a mangle and an antique weather-proofed cabinet for cigars. From colors to furniture to stogies, this episode has everything needed to create a one-of-a-kind outdoor cigar room.
Episode: "Modern Urban Living Room"
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• March 19, 11:00 a.m. EDT |
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In true Cambridge style, Nick and Tanya's townhouse is small and quaint. But their taste is modern and artistic. Nick, a company controller, and Tanya, a small business owner, like to defy convention, so they decide to expand their limited indoor living space by creating a sleek and modern outdoor living room. Seeing the potential for a modern urban space, hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns are eager to make Nick and Tanya's city-dweller dreams come true. For starters, Nick and Tanya's yard is shaded with trees, so it's no surprise that grass won't grow. No worries, Dean and Derek select a bluestone patio in an Ashlar pattern to provide an attractive foundation to the room that will look good no matter the sun's exposure. And with the help from designer Jay Bearfield, they build a contemporary artistic water fountain. To give privacy to the space, they bring in bamboo, contemporary furniture and other decorative elements to complete the minimalist yet comfortable look.
Episode: "English-Style Family Room"
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• March 19, 11:30 a.m. EDT |
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With six teenage children, the Barrett family is teeming with energy. Things inside can get a little crazy, so single mom Elinore has asked hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns to help her turn the backyard into a tranquil, English-style family room for all of the family to enjoy. Dean and Derek start by demolishing the current brick patio. From there they have a clean slate to create landscaping with nooks for the family to enjoy together. Dean and Derek take advantage of some of the yard's natural features, like a large tree, to create intimate settings for seating areas. They install a self-contained waterfall to further add to the peaceful atmosphere. In addition, quaint touches like arbors, statues and urns make this space a unique place to sit and relax.
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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.
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