HGTVPro.com Weekly: Resources for 09.13.08

Drum up new business by going commercial. Timely tips to get the most mileage out of a tank of gas. Using wood efficiently to save time and money. A builder’s commitment to working out helps his business. Business Tip: Small homes are making a comeback. 60% of potential home buyers would rather have a small house with more amenities. Home Plans Segment 1: In the News: Light commercial work could be a smart fiscal decision for your business. Fuel prices push up the cost of some building materials. Some builders offering gas cards as incentives to buyers. Resources: NAHB Commercial Builders Council Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index June 2008 GMC Segment 2: It’s All About Building Products: a water purifier like no other, a wood stove that does more than warm a room; plus a green ventilation system. Resources: Tamarack Technologies Scott’s Tool Box: Kuna Water System Perfect Water Editor’s Choice Duluth Trading Company Japanese Carpenter Knife Wittus Wood Stoves Product of the Day Sweepstakes Segment 3: The Best Practices for doing business better: less waste and more profit, we’ll show you how to use wood more efficiently. Resources: BP Wood Efficient Building Practices http://www.buildiq.com/ Segment 4: When he’s not on the jobsite, the HGTV Dream Home Builder is often in the gym, a place where he’s a powerful competitor. Resources: HGTV Dream Home Central Ledson Homes Building the HGTV Dream Home