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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