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NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
The NAHB Production Group produces weekly television shows on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV for consumers. The following is the latest lineup:
"Rock Solid" on DIY
Episode: "Granite Facade"
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• Nov. 7, 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
• Nov. 8, 1:00 a.m. ET/PT
• Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m. ET/PT |
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Dean and Derek, the stone guys, give a home a facelift with dramatic results. Using Weymouth granite and bluestone accents, they show how to transform a home’s staid façade into an inviting entryway. The stone veneer is applied in a unique pattern to complement the design of the house. Sometimes a simple decorative solution is all that's needed to make a home stand out from the rest.
"Assembly Required" on DIY
Episode: "Manufactured Home"
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• Nov. 5, 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
• Nov. 6, 2:30 a.m. ET/PT |
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In this episode, an old trailer home gets revamped as the Roddey family pushes the envelope in the design of a manufactured home and gets it built in record speed. Also, take a look inside a manufactured home factory and see the new techniques that set these homes apart from their trailer park past.
"I Want That" on Fine Living
Episode: "Basketball to Go, Better Batteries, Carpet Cleaning Robot"
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• Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. ET/PT |
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Play a game of hoops anywhere with a basketball set that attaches to any standard trailer hitch. Battery innovations include a model that runs cooler and longer, and a solar-powered battery charger. A robotic spot cleaner digs up stains while you relax. Plus, inventions that make cleaning gutters easier, camping tents for your pets and more.
HGTV Seeking ‘Dream Home’ Builder/Architect Teams
HGTV is seeking developers, builders and architects to create the 2008 and 2009 dream homes for the network’s Dream Home Sweepstakes. To learn more, click here.
About the NAHB Production Group
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.
 Free NAHB Kit Gives Builders Back-to-Basics Tips in Navigate the Slowdown
What was once expected to be a relatively mild housing slump following three years of record new home construction and sales has given way to a significant downturn.
To help members navigate the uncharted waters of this slowdown, NAHB has compiled a comprehensive “Back to Basics” online toolkit — the best of the basics, the tried and true and the truly new. To access the toolkit, click here.
To access the “Back to Basics” toolkit, you must be an NAHB member and have a login to www.nahb.org. To create a login, go to www.nahb.org/login or click on the log-in button on the main menu bar.
For assistance, call the NAHB Member Service Center at 800-368-5242.
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