Episode 304
Week of Mar. 01, 2008
Walls that are easy to move. Take a closer look at the HVAC system designed for a green home. A messy job with huge challenges, see how the contractor did it and kept his customers happy.
Business Tip:
Attention to detail is one way to give a new home a leg-up on the competition. We look at hardware trends for the kitchen.
- Big and chunky are becoming more popular.
- Large scale appliance pulls.
- Unique finishes: black, oil-rubbed bronze, antique dark copper
Hickory Hardware
Segment 1:
In the News:
- Technology is constantly changing the way we build homes; the next generation of housing is now available in Omaha , NE. The PATH Concept Home opens.
- NAHB's "Eye on the Economy" reports the housing correction is underway.
Resources:
PATH Concept Home
NAHB Eye on the Economy
Segment 2:
It's All About Building Products: an HVAC system that helps to reduce energy usage by up to 30% plus a new tool to take the guess work out of cutting drywall for recessed lights.
Resources:
Sears
Editor's Choice
Maxus EX8016 X-Lite Air Compressor
Blind Mark Center Mark
Product of the Day Sweepstakes
Segment 3:
The Best Practices for doing business better: little things can make a big difference when installing roof shingles.
Resources:
BP Roof Shingles
Build IQ
Segment 4:
A demolition with more challenges then most and the creative ways the contractor did it.
Resources:
Toyota Tundra
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