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In This Issue:

Front Page
FEMA Guidelines Threaten New Orleans Rebuilding
Strides in Green Building Noted on Eve of Earth Day
Coast to Coast
Housing Prices Put Americans on the Move
Housing Forum
Let's Find a Solution to the Immigration Problem
Politics & Government
Homeland Security Targets Illegal Immigrant Employers
Help Take Industry Concerns to Lawmakers on May 10
Economics & Finance
Home Starts Slow to More Sustainable Pace in March
Hovnanian Expands Along South Carolina, Georgia Coasts
Eye on the Economy: Fed Is Near End of Its Rate-Hike Process
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Creating an Effective Caulk-Tube Extension
Business Management
Keep an Open Mind When Sizing Up Land Options
Learn About Information Integration With NAHB's Biztools
Complete and Accurate Estimates Increase Profits
Free Conference on Contracting Opportunities at HUD
50Plus Housing
Recruit New Members in May, Win Prizes
Remodelers
The Magic — and Truth — Behind ‘Extreme Makeover’
Testing Continues on Lead-Safe Work Practices
Home Owners Dragging Their Feet on Remodeling Jobs
NAHB Has ‘Remodeling Month’ Materials for You
Building Systems
Six Manufacturing Facilities on Wisconsin Tour
Contest Showcases Beauty, Quality of Masonry
Education
Education Calendar
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Sales
The Race Is On … National Membership Day Is May 23
New Directory of Certified Home Sales Professionals Debuts
Green Building
Putting Sex Into Energy Efficiency Sells Green Homes
Research
Mid-Atlantic PowerHouse Showcases Energy Efficiency
Desert Homes Testing Zero-Energy Technologies
Building Quality
Pay Incentives Can Improve Quality Performance
Codes and Standards
Builders Participating in Window Safety Week
Witt Resigns as Head of International Code Council
Legal
Nebraska Supreme Court Upholds Impact Fees in Lincoln
Labor
CRAFT Students Make Bonnet House Hurricane Repairs
Building Products
Outdoor Living Areas Increase Interest in Propane Tanks
Builder's Engineer
Where Goes the Load?
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
‘Giving Back’ Is Part of Florida Builder's Company Culture
Marvin Gilman Scholars Fulfill Donor’s Vision
Association News
30,000 Expected to Attend PCBC in June
Get Double Discounts on Dell Computer Products in April
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week

The NAHB Production Group produces four weekly television shows on HGTV and DIY for consumers. The following is this week's lineup:

"I Want That" on HGTV

Episode: "Portable GPS Navigation, Copper Kitchens"

•  April 26, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
•  April 27, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
•  April 30, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Never get lost again with a portable multimedia device that also includes a GPS navigation system. Enhance your kitchen with a copper sink and countertop. Make refrigerator cleaning easier with a liner infused with baking soda. Transport your pet in style with a hip, designer alternative to the traditional carrier.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Maryland Farmhouse, Big Sky Penthouse"  

•  April 30, 9:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

An award-winning builder creates a modern classic in a "guy friendly" Colonial farmhouse set on 10 acres in Maryland's horse country. The Moonlight Basin lodge near Bozeman, Mont. features four luxurious penthouse apartments. A couple recreates a 19th-century British manor in the Colorado Rockies. A 1797 house in Delaware gets its name from a stray cannonball that struck the house during a War of 1812 skirmish. A spray-on foam insulation made from soybeans may be the most environmentally-friendly alternative available.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Fire Pit"

• April 27, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
• April 28, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
• April 29, Noon ET/PT
• April 30, 7:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Derek and Dean build a stone fire pit with a crushed stone seating area in a backyard. They go to a local quarry to pick out a mixture of Connecticut green and New England fieldstone for the fire pit. They share tips on what stones to look for at the quarry and how to position and organize those stones onsite to ensure an easy installation and beautiful finished project. During the build, they explain ratio, mud mixing, chiseling and generally how to finesse the stone into place.

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Geodesic Dome Home"

• April 26, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• April 27, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• April 30, 2:00 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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