NBN Online for the week of June 23, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Worst Housing Slump in 50 Years Has Not Run Its Course
Congress Urged to Pass Housing Stimulus Bill Now
South New Jersey Builders Not Dogged by Big Home Inventory
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: A Union of Form, Function and Warehouses
Coast to Coast
Higher Energy Prices Threatening Home Builders
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Lose More Ground in May
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Simple Drying Racks for Painted Trim Work
Business Management
Thinking Green? Experts Say Start Small, Don’t Over Promise
‘Beyond Warranty’ Helps Builders in Eye of Service Storm
Technology
ESCs Are a Critical Home Building Trade
Women
Survive or Dive: Facing the Challenging Market
Sales
Enter The Nationals Sales and Marketing Awards by Sept. 26
Commercial
LED Lighting Solutions Can Help Turn Parking Lots Green
Remodelers
Apply for 2008 NAHB Remodelers Awards
Plan to Attend the Remodeling Show in Baltimore
Education
Education Calendar
construction safety
Precautions Needed to Protect Workers From Summer Heat
environment
Toolkit Provides Information on Storm Water Control
research
Judges Named for 2009 EnergyValue Housing Awards
international
NAHB Teaches Nigerians About American Housing System
Legal
Bosch Recalls Unsafe Hammer Drills
Labor
Pulte Homes Promotes Diversity Among Its Interns
Building Products
$2,500 in Rebates Per Home Available From Manufacturers
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment Begins Pilot Internship Program at NAHB
Association News
GM $500 Private Offer: Easy as 1-2-3
Willams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Sign Up for UPS Savings and Be Entered to Win a Handheld GPS
Save 10% With Office Depot Large-Format Printing Services
Save $25 on Hertz ‘Green,’ ‘Fun’ or ‘Prestige’ Weekly Rentals
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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: "Masonry Camp"

• June 24, 9:30 p.m. EST
• June 25, 1:30 a.m. EST
• June 25, 6:30 p.m. EST
• June 28, 11:30 a.m. EST

 

DIY's professsional stone-masons and cousins, Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns, go to camp to learn all the latest tricks of the trade at the International Masonry Institute in Maryland. Along with young architects and masons from across North America, they participate in workshops and demonstrations using stone, tile, terrazzo and plaster. There's even a design and build competition with craftsman and architects battling for bragging rights as the best building team at camp.

"I Want That" on Fine Living

Episode: "Mosquito Trap, Handy Tools, Stimulating Soap"

• June 25, 10:00 a.m. EST
• June 29, 10:30 a.m. EST

 

An advanced mosquito trap keeps up to an acre of land clear of the bloodsucking pests. New tools include a laser measuring device, painting system and a magnetic wristband to keep small tools close at hand. Caffeine-laced soap makes the morning shower more exhilarating. Plus, see a new soda keeper, hot dog griller, plant water monitor and more.      

HGTV Seeking ‘Dream Home’ Builder/Architect Teams

HGTV is seeking developers, builders and architects to create 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 to 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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