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In This Issue:

Front Page
Bill Addresses Need for Affordable Military Housing
Approval and Permit Process Top Challenge for Builders
Rhode Island Builders Help Military Families
Coast to Coast
Finding a House Gets Easier — Inventories Rise Sharply in Many Major Markets as Buyers Hang Back
Housing Forum
Letter to the Editor: Shotgun Houses
Politics & Government
Virginia Builders Rally Against Anti-Growth Policy
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy
Tips
Builder's Tip: Cutting Engineered Joists
Business Management
Builder-Tested Contracts and Forms Increase Profitability
Presenters Wanted for Custom Builder Symposium
Multifamily
Builders, Owners See Brighter Rental Apartment Outlook
Best in Multifamily Housing Pillars Finalists Named
Enter Historic Rehabilitation Awards Competition
Rising Rents, High Land Costs on Conference Agenda
Remodelers
The More We Bring to NAHB, the More NAHB Works for Us
Construction Safety
Normal OSHA Enforcement Resumes in Most of Gulf Coast
Sales
Generate Sales with a Wide-Ranging Incentive Program
Education
How Designations Have Helped Me — A Testimonial
NAHB Designations Give Members a Competitive Edge
Education Calendar
Green Building
Conference Focuses on Green Building Market
International
Trade Mission to Explore Niche Opportunities in Mexico
Regulation
Story Shows Why Man-Made Ditch Shouldn't Be Regulated
Labor
Lowe’s Praised for Support of HBI Job Corps Students
Industry Careers Reward Job Corps Students at IBS
Building Products
Free-Standing 120-Volt Dual-Fuel Range a First
Builder's Engineer
Wanna Know What's Rude?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Winchester Homes Honored for '25 Acts of Charity'
Association News
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Calendar of Events

NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week

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

"I Want That" on HGTV

Episode: "Jeweled Glass Sink"

•  Feb. 15, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  Feb. 16, 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
•  Feb. 19, 1:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Dress up your bathroom with a 29-carat diamond-encrusted sink. New tiles can be imprinted with your photos or artwork for custom murals. A one-time-use camcorder holds up to 20 minutes of video. Luxurious tiles feature real mother-of-pearl coatings. Plus, listen to your favorite tunes while doing the backstroke with a waterproof MP3 player.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Hill Country Hideaway, Oberto Oberti House"  

•  Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, cool construction meets Texas flavor. Next, a concrete and glass home shines bright on the Vancouver coastline. Finally, from flavor to flooring, there's more to mesquite than barbecues.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Granite Countertops"

• Feb. 14, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 15, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 19, 9:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

The stone guys, Dean and Derek, and invited expert, Kelley Stupfel, create granite countertops at a fraction of the usual price.

 

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Post and Beam (Part 1)"

• Feb. 19, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 19, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Feb. 19, 11:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

In this first of two episodes, a New England crew battles the elements with a post and beam kit, one family decides if prefab is the way to go for their Vermont home, and builders who specialize in post and beam construction explain how they overcome challenges to stay on schedule.

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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