NBN Online for the week of January 23, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
U.S. Ready to Increase Mexican Cement Imports
Colin Powell Opens Show, NAHB 2006 Leaders Inducted
2006 GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Coast to Coast
Pop Goes the Bubble?
Politics & Government
Rep. Oxley Sees Passage of GSE Reform Bill This Year
GSEs United Behind Strong National Housing Policies
Economics & Finance
2005 Another Record Year for Single-Family Starts
Builders Report Favorable Market Conditions
Tips
Builder's Tip: A Dust Mask for Your Circular Saw
Katrina Recovery
Temporary Housing a Stumbling Block in Recovery
Building Systems
Find More About Building Systems on NAHB Web Site
Sales
Insider Sales, Marketing Info Now Available Online at NAHB
Environment
2006 Storm Water Permitting Guide Available
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
Education
Education Calendar
Regulation
Builders, Forest and Paper Industry Share Concerns
Green Building
New Green Building Guidelines Available
Take Online Survey to Assess Use of Compressed Straw
Legal
Trials a Costly Way to Settle Home Buyer Disputes
Workforce housing
Nominate Communities That Promote Workforce Housing
Labor
Campaign to Make Housing Careers Happen
Building Products
Wood Framing Can Enhance Disaster Resistance
Builder's Engineer
I Always Get Slaughtered in the Dirt, Part I, Bad CAD
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
New York Builders Recognized for Pediatric Respite House
Builders Honored for Community Service
Association News
NAHB Services Come First for President David Pressly
David Pressly Elected NAHB President
Chicago Carpenters Donate $100,000 for Educational CD
Randy Lee Honored for Staten Island Philanthropic Work
Ed McGowan, Remodeling Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 69
Calendar of Events

NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week

NAHB-produced television shows for consumers on HGTV and DIY:

"I Want That" on HGTV

Episode: "Electronics and Pets"

•  Jan. 25, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  Jan. 26, 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
•  Jan. 29, 1:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Home studio musicians won’t be able to wait to get their hands on a new guitar that streamlines music directly into a computer through a USB connection. For gadget gurus on the go, a new solar panel backpack lets you charge small electronic devices wherever you roam. And we haven’t forgotten about your four-legged friends either. A new take on the traditional pet crate will have you saying goodbye to those bulky crates that don’t fit in with your home decor. And when Fido is roaming free in your house, a new cord covering is designed to deter him from chewing on electrical cords.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Deep Creek Cottage, Terrace House"  

•  Jan. 28, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, see a cottage for all seasons in western Maryland with lakefront and mountain views. Also, see a Kansas home that recalls the state's prairie past that is designed for today's way of life. Finally, in Ohio, see what it takes to turn unused space into a private playland for kids.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Outdoor Shower"

• Jan. 24, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Jan. 25, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Jan. 29, 9:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

The stone guys, Dean and Derek, and guest, Joe DiMare, create an outdoor shower on Cape Cod with stylish river rock and glass block.

 

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Geodesic Dome Home"

• Jan. 29, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT
• Jan. 29, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Jan. 29, 11:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

One couple decides to build a geodesic dome home and enlists their family and friends to help put it together. The unique design is delivered as a precut and panelized kit that goes up with the guidance of a dome-raising expert. The dome structure also allows the family to make interior customizations to accommodate their personal lifestyle.

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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