NBN Online for the week of February 27, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Something for Everyone in Home Design Trends
Secretary Snow Hears Energy, Housing Affordability Issues
Property Owner Protections Upheld by Oregon Supreme Court
Coast to Coast
Cancelled Home Orders: Latest Bubble Prick?
Housing Forum
Letter to the Editor: Eagles in Ohio
Politics & Government
Rudman Report Renews Discussion of GSE Reform
Economics & Finance
New Home Sales Dip 5% in January
Housing Affordability Slumps to Record Low
Benefits Outweigh Costs of New South Carolina Housing
Eye on the Economy
Tips
Builder's Tip: Self-Centering Router Base
Business Management
Tie Employee Compensation to Achievement, Experts Say
Bankruptcy Laws Provide Relief to Manufacturers, Suppliers
50Plus Housing
Education, Designation Credits Available at 50+ Symposium
Remodelers
Remodelers Expect Slower Market Growth This Year
It’s Easier to Apply for the Remodelor™ of the Month Award
Building Systems
Log Home Combines Hot Design With Rustic Feel
Women
Is Your Digital Home Future Proof?
Commercial
Is the Grass Greener on the Commercial Side of the Fence?
Education
What CGR, CAPS Designations Mean to My Business
Education Calendar
Environment
Testing Continues on Lead-Safe Work Practices
More Effective Approach to Species Protection Advocated
Green Building
Conference in Albuquerque Takes Tour of Green Homes
Regulation
Funds Help Support Builder Battles on Significant Issues
Legal
State Laws Proposed to Limit ‘One-Stop’ Home Buying
Katrina
Steel Framers Focus on Training in Katrina Recovery
Labor
Texas A&M Students Give Home an ‘Extreme Makeover’
Building Products
Art Nouveau Lighting Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Builder's Engineer
Do You Smell Like Rover's Fire Hydrant?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Lexington Homes Honored for 10 ‘Extreme Team’ Projects
Association News
Jones a Candidate for NAHB Vice President and Secretary
West Virginia Builders Help Restore Housing in Biloxi
Free '2006 New Homes Month' Resources Available Online
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: "Creative Ceilings"

•  March 1, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  March 2, 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
•  March 5, 1:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

New ceiling systems are an easy way to dress up a plain white space. The latest home theater speakers are invisible. Break-resistant windows can stand up to baseball bats, crowbars and bowling balls. An easy-to-install stainless-steel backsplash is a great way to add style to your kitchen.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Twisted Cape, Energy Lab House"  

•  March 4, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, it's no ordinary Cape Cod. See how a Rhode Island couple put a new twist on a classic design. Also, a Pennsylvania home becomes a testing ground for energy-saving ideas. See an elegant mansion that played host to President Andrew Jackson. Finally, see a simple structure with a rich history...one family's annual tradition.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Rock Garden"

• Feb. 28, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• March 1, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• March 5, 9:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

The stone guys, Dean and Derek,  along with guest, Doug Capodanno, transform an overgrown, rocky yard into a rock garden using additional stone, a little landscaping know-how and the right plant material.

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Deltec Round Kit Home (Part 1)"

• March 5, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT
• March 5, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
• March 5, 11:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

Join a Virginia build crew onsite as they begin to assemble a round kit home and tackle building prefab for the first time. Visit the factory where every piece is pre-cut and packaged, ready to deliver. Also, meet a family who hopes a round home can help them weather North Carolina storms.

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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