NBN Online for the week of September 19, 2005

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Extraordinary Measures Needed to Spur Rebuilding
NAHB Provides Relief, Resources for Hurricane Victims and Displaced Builders
Coast to Coast
Paying for Flood Damage Looms as Big Challenge
Politics & Government
Builders Urge Reform of Immigration Laws
Economics & Finance
Record Damage to Homes to Tighten Material Supplies
Fed Chairman's Housing Comments Refuted on New NAHB Blog
Eye on the Economy
Codes and Standards
Energy Code Rollback Campaign Down to the Wire
Tips
Builders' Tip: Fitting Pulldown Attic Stairs
Business Management
Improve Your Business, Follow These Basic Principles (Part 2)
Custom Builder Symposium Now in Atlanta
Construction Safety
Safety Resources Provided for Katrina Recovery Workers
50Plus Housing
2006 Seniors Housing Awards Entries Due Sept. 30
Remodelers
Puzzle Winners to Receive Free PREP Assessment
Sales
How to Create Effective Home Pages
Deadline Nears for The Nationals Awards
Education
Education Calendar
Green Building
NAHB Co-Sponsors Collegiate Solar Home Competition
Legal
Building Industry Protected From Endless Liability Periods
Builders Show
Advanced Registration Deadline for Sunbelt Nears
Building Systems
Systems-Built SHOWCASE Relocates to Louisville
Atlanta Condo Using Tunnelform Construction System
Water Loss a Warm-Weather Concern for Mortar
Workforce housing
Affordable Homes Aimed at Workers in Trenton
Labor
Kansas City Builders Assess Students’ Carpentry Skills
Building Products
New Way of Cooking on National Tour
TV
NAHB-Produced Shows on HGTV & DIY — This Week
Association News
Kentucky Builders Train Latino Carpenters
September Is Associate Appreciation Month
Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
Save on Dell™ Computer Products
Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards
Calendar of Events

NAHB-Produced Shows on HGTV & DIY — This Week

"I Want That!" on HGTV

Episode: "Outdoor Entertaining in Style"

  Sept. 21, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  Sept. 22, 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
  Sept. 25, 1:00 p.m. ET/PT
•  Sept. 25, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  Sept. 26, 12:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

New products bring style, safety and comfort to outdoor events. A stainless-steel charcoal grill looks as good as it cooks. A new valve for gas grills can shut off in case of leaks. Evaporative coolers can make summer parties more comfortable.

 

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "North Carolina Lodges"

•  Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. ET/PT
•  Oct. 2, 9:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

A North Carolina developer shows us how he builds homes that appear to float over the mountains. A Virginia home renovation reveals an architectural treasure hidden beneath years of bad additions. A French manor house is built to a tee in Tennessee. Doors are crafted the old-fashioned way. Finally, we visit the home Kit Carson, of one of America’s greatest frontiersman.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Cobble Pavers"

Sept. 21, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
Sept. 22, 12:00 a.m. ET/PT
Sept. 25, 9:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

Dean and Derek, who have worked with many products on the market, are convinced that you can't install an attractive cobble stone project without hours of backbreaking work. Join them as they collaborate with Orlando, Fla.-based Cobble Systems and learn that you don't have to trade style for ease of labor. They use this system of cast cobble stones attached to a grid backing to complete a driveway project that is not only distinct, but durable and easy to install. They also show viewers how to level and prepare ground for driveways and patio installations and how to design creative and practical projects. In the end, do Dean and Derek find that these cobble systems are too good to be true?

 "Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "LV Home"

Sept. 25, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Jennifer Watson and Barry Bless tackle building a modern prefab home that is as unique as their artistic lifestyle. Also, meet architect Rocio Romero and discover why she decided to design for prefab. Finally, visit a factory where the LV panels are made and join builders' onsite as they construct this modern kit home.

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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