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In This Issue:

Front Page
Portland Cement Excluded From New OSHA Standard
McGraw-Hill Launches 10,000-Web Site Construction Network
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: A Swiss Cottage in New Jersey — for $4,000
Coast to Coast
‘Explosive’ Growth Period Has Created Affordable Housing Crisis in Florida County
Economics & Finance
Home Price Gains Robust in 2005, OFHEO Finds
Cement Accord Paves Way for Mexican Free Trade With U.S.
Regulation
Texan Able to Develop Land After 10 Years of Litigation
Suit Filed Against Tallahassee Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance
Tips
Builder's Tip: Self-Centering Router Base
Business Management
Go With ‘User Friendly’ Over 'Monster' Scheduling Software
50Plus Housing
Pay Attention to the Different Generations of the 50+ Market
Women
Is Your Digital Home Future Proof? — Part 2
Commercial
Diversifying: What You Need to Do When Opportunity Knocks
Speedier Building Permitting Increases Local Tax Revenue
Non-Residential Sector on an Up Trend in 2005
Design
Enter the Best in American Living Awards Competition
Sales and Marketing
Homestore Changing Its Name to ‘Move’
Education
Companies Specifically Ask for My Designation
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Certification Launched in Central New Mexico
Research
Tightening Up Homes Tightens Energy Bills
Workforce housing
Michigan Development Wins Workforce Housing Award
Labor
Superintendent Training Program Expands
Building Products
National Energy Saving Sweepstakes Launched
Builder's Engineer
'Demising Wall' — What's Up With That?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Napolitano Named Founding Advocate, Endowment Trustee
Homes of Our Own Named 'Computers for Youth' Finalist
Association News
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Free '2006 New Homes Month' Resources Available Online
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week

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

"I Want That" on HGTV

Episode: "Concrete Logs, Winter Windsurfing"

•  March 8, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
•  March 9, 12:30 a.m. ET/PT
•  March 12, 1:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Get the look of a log cabin without all the maintenance — with concrete logs. Windsurf in the winter by taking to a snowy mountain on the new Windski. And never wonder about your wireless signal again. A new device lets you see how strong the signal is before you set up your laptop.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Van Sweden, Teepee Living"  

•  March 11, 10:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

In this episode, the ultimate home for a landscape architect lies on the peaceful shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Looking for something different? In Colorado, a couple goes native. And from a quaint cottage to quite spectacular — a Pennsylvania house expands to make the most of a lakeside view.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Stamped Concrete"

• March 7, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• March 8, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• March 12, 9:00 a.m. ET/PT

 

The stone guys, Dean and Derek,  along with guest, Rod Johnson, give a cracking and peeling concrete front porch a stamped concrete facelift.


"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Deltec Round Kit Home (Part 2)"

• March 12, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT
• March 12, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
• March 12, 11:30 p.m. ET/PT

 

Catch up with a Virginia build crew as they raise a round roof and wrap up the build. Also, find out how one North Carolina family made out custom-designing and general contracting their own Deltec home. Even when it's prefab — "doing it yourself" can be tougher than expected.


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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