HGTVPro.com Weekly: Resources for 10.11.08

A side effect to the housing bust, towns that grew are now changing course. A new kind of toilet creates new opportunities for contractors. The value of using old jeans to insulate a home. An HGTV Dream Home developer shares his unusual path to home construction. Business Tip: Home Automation to Save Electricity & Money NAHB: Home Automation is a Smart Path to Going Green Segment 1: In the News: The housing downturn is affecting the bottom line for local governments across the country. Some builders sell their model homes then lease them back. Resources: Spring Hill, TN Ideal Homes of Middle Tennessee National League of Cities "Buy a Model Home Now, Live in it Later" Segment 2: It's All About Building Products: unusual tiles and stoves, great products that make a statement in any home. Plus expert advice about choosing high-efficiency toilets. Resources: WaterSense High-Efficiency Toilets Editor's Choice Mandala Tile Bertazzoni Dual Fuel Range Product of the Day Sweepstakes Segment 3: The Best Practices for doing business better: take a closer look at the process of making and using recycled denim insulation. Resources: BP Recycled Denim Insulation NAHB National Green Building Program http://www.buildiq.com/ Segment 4: The HGTV Dream Home comes to California wine country. The developer takes on the project with the goal of creating a home that fits in to a classic neighborhood. Resources: HGTV Dream Home Central Ledson Homes Building the HGTV Dream Home