NBN Online for the week of January 9, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
New Year Rings in Housing Shift to a Buyer’s Market
Special International Builders’ Show Issue
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Jan. 16
Onerous Lead Paint Rule Won’t Solve Health Problems
Coast to Coast
In New Orleans, Housing Sales Are Bright Spot
Politics & Government
Howard Lays Out Housing Concerns to Business Execs
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy
Tips
A Dust Mask for Your Circular Saw
IBS
The New American Home: Photos and Floor Plans
It Takes Solid Relationships to Build the New American Home
New Options Merchandising Technology Yields Higher Profits
NAHB’s Council Headquarters Suites Are Your Path to Success
Special Breakfast, Networking Events at IBS Just for Associates
BuilderBooks.com Launches New Books, Forms, Software at IBS
Learn How to Boost Your Association's Membership
Business Management
Take a Free Test Drive of Latest Builder Software at IBS
Learn How to Compete With the Industry's ‘Giants’ at IBS
Attend Estimating With Microsoft Excel Seminar at IBS
50Plus Housing
Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS
Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living
Remodelers
Remodelors™ Council Schedule at IBS
Certified Graduate Remodelors™ Events at IBS
Building Systems
Breakfast and Networking at IBS Just for Systems Builders
Find More About Building Systems on NAHB Web Site
Women
NAHB Women's Council Offers Student Scholarships
Women’s Council Headquarters at IBS Open Tuesday-Saturday
Commercial
‘How-to Manual’ for Light Commercial Building Released
Disaster
Builders Show Panel Focuses on Rebuilding Gulf Cost
NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations
Environment
2006 Storm Water Permitting Guide Available at IBS
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
Education
Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS
Grill Giveaways, Education Planning at IBS Education Booth
Pre-National Designation Month Kick-Off at IBS
Education Calendar
Green Building
New Green Building Guidelines Available at Builders’ Show
Take Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material
Regulation
Awards Recognize Energy-Efficient Homes
Builders Can Help Guide New Product Development
OSB Certification Program Launched at Builders’ Show
ToolBase Provides Information on Building Technologies
Quality Sessions Focus on Profits, Customer Satisfaction
Sales
A New Year’s Resolution: Re-Evaluate Your Ad Agency
Online Home Buyer Behavior Research Revealed at IBS
Strike Sales and Marketing Gold at IBS
Workforce housing
Nominate Communities That Promote Workforce Housing
Labor
HBI Announces Job Corps Award Winners
Lowe’s, Student Chapters Showcased in IBS Events
Building Products
Distressed Wood a Hot Trend in Flooring
Windows Resist Breaking in Severe Storms
Fiberglass Insulation Cuts Moisture in Walls
Bathroom Products Feature South Seas Look
Home Awareness System Responds to Water Leaks
Hydrogen-Burning Fireplace 100% Efficient
Six Glazes Created for Popular Kitchen Door
Blind Slats Motorized With Battery Power
Decorative Panels Introduced for Windows, Patio Doors
Retractable Door, Window Screens a Design Solution
New Lighting Designs Meet Home Owner, Builder Needs
Work Clothing Made of Tear-Resistant Cotton Fabric
Builders Framing With Steel See Risk Premiums Slashed
Most Complete Home Fire Sprinkler System Unveiled
Refrigerator Boasts the Greatest Capacity in the Industry
‘Paperless’ Wallboard Panels Resist Mold Growth
Products Manage Moisture in New American Home
Interior Finish Provides Energy-Efficient Insulation
Impact-Resistant Windows a Defense Against Hurricanes
Copper and Bronze Finishes Added to Windows, Doors
Project-Driven Financing Spurs Development
Two-Panel Plank Interior Door Has Shaker Look
LP Offers Sheathing, Floor System, Vented Soffits
Software Improves Construction Supply Chain Management
Builder's Engineer
Do You Solve Problems or Make Them?
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Association News
Ed McGowan, Remodeling Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 69
Visit BuilderBooks Store at IBS for Books, Savings, Giveaways
Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride
Calendar of Events

Related Articles

Distressed Wood a Hot Trend in Flooring

Windows Resist Breaking in Severe Storms

Fiberglass Insulation Cuts Moisture in Walls

Bathroom Products Feature South Seas Look

Home Awareness System Responds to Water Leaks

Hydrogen-Burning Fireplace 100% Efficient

Six Glazes Created for Popular Kitchen Door

Blind Slats Motorized With Battery Power

Decorative Panels Introduced for Windows, Patio Doors

Retractable Door, Window Screens a Design Solution

New Lighting Designs Meet Home Owner, Builder Needs

Work Clothing Made of Tear-Resistant Cotton Fabric

Builders Framing With Steel See Risk Premiums Slashed

Most Complete Home Fire Sprinkler System Unveiled

‘Paperless’ Wallboard Panels Resist Mold Growth

Products Manage Moisture in New American Home

Interior Finish Provides Energy-Efficient Insulation

Impact-Resistant Windows a Defense Against Hurricanes

Copper and Bronze Finishes Added to Windows, Doors

Project-Driven Financing Spurs Development

Two-Panel Plank Interior Door Has Shaker Look

LP Offers Sheathing, Floor System, Vented Soffits

Software Improves Construction Supply Chain Management

Refrigerator Boasts the Greatest Capacity in the Industry

Whirlpool (Booth W901) will be featuring innovations in its KitchenAid appliances during this week’s International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla.

KitchenAid®’s 42-inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator provides exceptional refrigeration room without taking up additional cabinet space. The appliance’s narrow door facilitates flexible kitchen design and creates smooth traffic flow, particularly where there is an island.

With 22.5 cubic feet of interior space, the manufacturer says that the refrigerator has the most capacity of any built-in bottom-freezer in the industry.

The refrigerator includes KitchenAid’s ExtendFresh temperature management system and ingredient care centers that allow temperatures inside drawers to be adjusted to accommodate particular foods.

KitchenAid Ranges

The company’s freestanding and slide-in ranges offer peak performance and cutting-edge design, driving the entire KitchenAid Culinary Series appliance suite.

The series features newly designed handles, high-precision knobs and a soothing blue LED display with touch-glass controls.

A front-mounted control panel places intuitive oven and cooktop controls in the front, so cooks don’t have to reach over a hot cooktop.

Other features include gas and electric true convection cooking, warming drawers, large windows, die-cast consoles and versatile temperature management systems. Ranges are available in electric, gas and dual fuel oven configurations. Gas and dual fuel ranges feature full-width, recessed grates. Electric ranges feature a frameless glass cooktop with beveled edges for a built-in look and a touch-activated, no-knob console.

For more information, click here or call 800-253-3977.

With corporate headquarters in Benton Harbor, Mich., Whirlpool Corporation is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — The Supplier 100 of NAHB.

This feature is solely for educational and informational purposes. Nothing on this page should be construed as policy, an endorsement, warranty or guaranty by the National Association of Home Builders of the featured product or the product manufacturer. The National Association of Home Builders expressly disclaims any responsibility for any damages arising from the use, application or reliance on any information contained on this page.


 

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