HGTVPro.com Weekly: Resources for 08.16.08

Episode 326 Week of 08/16 Business Tip: Home Buying Information Sources 49% Internet 49% Newspaper ads 47% Real estate agent 11% Online information influenced decision Home Buying Internet Value 57% reduced homes visited 54% video tour 29% saved one Pew Internet & American Life Project Segment 1: In the News: An Ohio home builder builds a home that's healthier for his son, who has asthma. The home meets Health House standards set by the American Lung Association. Architects survey finds home size shrinks while demand for outdoor live space increases. Resources: American Lung Association Health House The American Institute of Architects Segment 2: It's All About Building Products: eco-friendly siding that's easy to use, a wire that goes right on the wall, plus advice to help clients understand their new energy efficient windows. Resources: Pella Windows & Doors Scott's Tool Box: LP Building Products SmartSide Editor's Choice DuraSquares Found at IBS: FlatWire Product of the Day Sweepstakes Segment 3: The Best Practices for doing business better: the ins and outs of using plastic piping in homes. Resources: BP Plastic Pipe Plumbing System http://www.buildiq.com/ Segment 4: We help you to understand solar power. From making electricity to heating water, how it all works and tips to get the most power from the system. Resources: Solar Decathlon