NBN Online for the week of May 1, 2006

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Buckle Up for a Soft Landing, Housing Economists Advise
Tentative Timber Accord a Blow to U.S. Consumers
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: Creating a Sense of Community
Coast to Coast
Doors Close for Real Estate Speculators
Politics & Government
California Housing Director Affordability Advocate
Economics & Finance
New-Home Sales Up in March, But Trend Is Down
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Creating an Effective Caulk-Tube Extension
Business Management
New Custom Builder Quarterly e-Newsletter Launched
Construction Safety
OSHA Responds to NAHB Study of Construction Site Noise
Remodelers
‘Extreme Makeover’ ― What It’s Like on the Job Site
May Is ‘Remodeling Month’ and NAHB Has Resources for You
Building Systems
‘Dragon House’ Basement Scorches the Competition
Environment
New NAHB Tool Navigates EPA Regs, Saves Time and Money
Sales
IRM Achievement Runs in the Family
Education
Education Calendar
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Research
Efficient Ductwork Cuts Heating and Cooling Costs
International
NAHB Trade Mission Explores Mexican Market
Labor
HBI Making Residential Construction Careers Happen
Building Products
Pink Panther Blog Provides Information on Energy
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
Fargo, N.D. Builders Provide Hurricane Relief to Gulf Coast
NAHB Spring Board Meeting May 9-13
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Employees Through New NAHB Online Career Center
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: "Glass Kitchens, Fun Bathroom Sinks"

•  May 3, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
•  May 4, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
•  May 7, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

See how glass is used in the kitchen to stunning effect in countertops, appliances and range hoods. A new garden shed is so nice, some people use it for a home office. Fun bathroom sinks have kids lining up to wash up. Dine in style on a colorful translucent table or a table with a fire pit in the center.

"Dream Builders" on HGTV

Episode: "Chicago Glass House, Montana Silo"  

•  May 7, 9:30 a.m. ET/PT

 

An architect builds a glass house framed in steel and aluminum. A city dweller heads to Montana to live in a converted silo in the Absaroka Mountains. Adjoining decrepit beach houses get updated as one spectacular pavilion. An 18th century historic home in Virginia is now open to the public. Looking for something different for her kitchen backsplash, a woman settles on sanded aluminum.

"Rock Solid" on DIY

Episode: "Quarry Survival Tips"

• May 4, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
• May 5, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
• May 6, Noon ET/PT
• May 7, 7:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

Derek and Dean share insider tips and practical advice on not only how to survive a trip to the quarry, but how to make it a successful and fruitful adventure. Exploring the vast corners of a quarry, they take viewers inside the yard areas regular visitors would never see — like cutting and polishing shops. They also give tips on quarry layout, examine new products on the market, visit showroom displays, sample bins and talk the "quarry talk."

"Assembly Required" on DIY

Episode: "Timber Frame Home"

• May 3, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• May 4, 1:30 a.m. ET/PT
• May 7, 2:00 p.m. ET/PT

 

The centuries-old craft of timber framing goes prefab when a Michigan couple decides to build their dream home. A tour of the factory shows how all the pieces are cut and assembled, and why these new homes are so energy-efficient. A crew in Virginia uses new and traditional technology to raise a timber frame house.

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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