Slow home sales help remodeling. The paperwork of building green. Countertops made of quartz. Building an eco-friendly kitchen. A new way to plant grass.
Business Tip:
Fuel Saving Tips That Work
- Fix truck's aerodynamics.
- Cover truck bed.
- Use ventilated tailgate.
- Aggressive driving use 37% more fuel.
- Avoid excessive idling.
- Turn off engine when stopped for longer than one minute.
- Stations near freeways and in affluent areas have higher prices.
- Wholesale clubs, grocery stories, department stores often have cheapest prices.
- Check internet for cheapest prices.
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Gas Buddy Gas Price Temperature Map
Segment 1:
In the News:
- NKBA publishes annual Industry Outlook: homeowners remodel kitchen and bath to sell home, to improve value, for accessibility, for electric and water efficiency
- Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association encourage "green" through its Environmental Stewardship Program. President Richard Titus says certification requires more than just producing an environmentally-friendly product.
- Wellborn Cabinets is a "Green Choice" manufacturer.
- Earning any green certification requires keeping meticulous records.
Resources:
NKBA: Kitchen, Bath Remodeling Remain Strong
Green Cabinet Source
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association
Wellborn Cabinet, Inc.
GMC
Building the HGTV Green Home 2008
Core Communities
Segment 2:
It's All About Building Products: a new design ends a common painting frustration; a deck fastener system that's impossible to spot and a quartz countertop has more benefits then just looking good.
Resources:
Hanwha
Editor's Choice
Veranda Tropics
Home Depot
Sherwin Williams Duration
Product of the Day Sweepstakes
Segment 3:
The Best Practices for doing business better: eco-friendly means more than energy efficiency. We look at some other "green" features to add to the kitchen.
Resources:
http://www.buildiq.com/
Segment 4:
A new concept in planting a yard. Learn about hydroseeding.
Resources:
International Association of Hydroseeding Professionals
Hydroseeding Experts
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