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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: "Eco-Entertainment Room"
• June 4, 11:00 a.m. EDT/PDT
• June 9, 6:00 p.m. EDT/PDT
• June 13, 6:30 a.m. EDT/PDT
Anna and Mike — who strive to be as energy conscious as possible — are proud of their small first home. Their backyard, however, is always muddy, so much so that they call it their "mudpit." And beause they only have a small living room available for entertaining guests inside their home, Anna and Mike could really use extra space outside. Hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns come to the rescue by turning their backyard into an outdoor entertainment room — with a green twist. To start, the cousins level the mudpit and remove the sinking concrete steps mired in the mud. They then build a composite deck landing with room for storage underneath and a paver patio. They surround the now-usuable outdoor area with fencing made from a combination of new wood and an old fence. To cap off the project, they build a pre-fab grilling unit that features a green low-emissions grill. The old mudpit is no more. In its place the Andersons now have an eco-friendly and stylish outdoor room where they can entertain.
Episode: "Cozy Bar and Entertaining Room"
• June 4, 11:30 a.m. EDT/PDT
• June 10, 6:00 p.m. EDT/PDT
• June 13, 9:30 a.m. EDT/PDT
Nick, a construction manager, and Chelsea, a Washington Redskins cheerleader, have always wanted to install a separate bar and dining area in their home. They love to entertain and regularly have friends and fellow cheerleaders over for parties. But with little space inside, their home becomes crowed and uncomfortable very quickly. So they asked hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns to transform their little patch of backyard into a functional bar and dining area. To start, Dean and Derek lay a flagstone paver patio with multiple sizes and an L-shaped design. They build a short masonry wall to further differentiate the space and create additional seating. For the bar, Dean and Derek use strong but lightweight fiber-reinforced concrete units that can be tailored to any design. They then veneer the bar with stone and top it off with a grill and kegerator. Trees, plants, intimate lighting and furniture finish off the space, making it the perfect cozy bar and dining room for this couple to cheer about.
"Rock Solid" on HGTV
Episode: "Rubber Pebble Pool Deck"
• June 3, 4:30 p.m. EDT/PDT
Expert stone masons and hosts Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns head to sunny Florida — the land of a thousand backyard pools — to remake a cracked and water-stained pool deck using a soft pebble-like material. It's an innovative and easy way to add a new surface over existing concrete. Dean and Derek start by properly preparing the old concrete patio, drawing out a two-color sunburst design and marking it with Styrofoam. Then, they mix the colorful pebbles with a chemical bonding agent and use some unusual tools to precisely apply the Pebble-flex material. With a little help from Jim Ficklin and his son Jason, Dean and Derek create a safe, attractive pool deck that adds a bounce to any home owner's step.
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 and 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.



