America's aging population creates new opportunities for builders. The hardwood floors that fit the style of the newest HGTV Dream Home. An inexpensive addition that could save homeowners lots of money on their water bills. What a truck really needs to haul a heavy load.
Business Tip:
Business Tools Videos
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,,HPRO_20196_68020,00.html
MSN "Indecisive Buyers Requesting Sleepovers"
http://realestate.msn.com/Buying/Article_MW.aspx?cp-documentid=10364724
Segment 1:
Description:
In the News:
- There are 79 million baby boomers, the oldest turns 62 this year. Many governments pass initiatives asking builders to include features to make new homes more livable for the elderly and disabled.
- NAHB says modifying homes for the aging population is the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry.
- Habitat for Humanity begins construction on it's 300,000 th and 300,001 st homes.
Resources:
AARP Report "Increasing Home Access: Designing for Visitability"
http://www.aarp.org/research/housing-mobility/accessibility/2008_14_access.html
Certified Aging in Place Specialist
http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=686&genericContentID=9334
The Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
www.hgtvpro.com/universaldesign
Habitat for Humanity
www.habitat.org
Segment 2:
Description : It's All About Building Products: engineered wood that looks like the real thing, a great resource for old barn wood and visit the HGTV Dream Home to take a closer look at the hardwood floors.
Resources:
Lumber Liquidators
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/home.jsp
Scott's Review: Pure Wood Products
http://www.purewoodproducts.com/
Editor's Choice
Conklin's Antique Barnwood & Hand Hewn Beams, Inc.
http://www.conklinsbarnwood.com/barnabout.html
Signature Custom Cabinetry
http://www.signaturecab.com/03index.html
Product of the Day Sweepstakes
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_36676,00.html
Segment 3:
Description:
The Best Practices for doing business better: saving water in the bathroom to help the environment and the homeowner's budget.
Resources:
BP Water Saving Faucets
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_55073,00.html
Green Building a Plus for Builders in Tough Market
http://www.nbnnews.com/NBN/issues/2008-05-19/Front%2BPage/index.html
http://www.buildiq.com/
Segment 4:
Description: we're unraveling the code to help you choose the truck that can tow everything you need.
Resources:
Dodge Ram Chassis Cab
http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/chassis_cab/
Tennessee Valley Waterproofing
http://www.tvwdrybsmt.com/
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