A fast growing remodeling market offers opportunity, to make the most of it you need to understand your clients and their limitations. Building green requires a new type of driveway. The HGTV Dream Home 2009 builder says having an open mind improves your business. Durability in your work and while on the road is a key to success.
Business Tip:
NAHB Federal Housing Tax Credit
English Version http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
Spanish Version http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/es/index.html
Ed Del Grande Blog: Ask Ed http://blogs.hgtvpro.com/hgtvpro/ed_del_grande/
Segment 1:
Description:
In the News:
- Serving the elderly and aging baby boomers is a growing remodeling business.
Resources:
"Aging-in-Place Market a Bright Spot for Housing" http://www.nbnnews.com/NBN/issues/2008-10-20/Front%2BPage/index.html
NC State University The Center for Universal Design http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/
Certified Aging in Place Specialist http://www.nahb.org/category.aspx?sectionID=686
RealtyTrac.com http://www.realtytrac.com/
Segment 2:
Description:
It's All About Building Products: a better way to light up cramped areas, plus a new option for the kitchen backsplash. And visit host Scott Branscom's first green house to look at the eco-friendly pavers used for the driveway.
Resources:
Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute http://www.icpi.org/
EcoStone Pavers http://www.mutualmaterials.com/Professional_product.asp?pt_id=123&p_id=304
Editor's Choice
Stanley 3-in-1 Tripod LED Flashlight http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=STATIC&PAGE=HOME.HTM
ACP Thermoplastic Backsplash http://www.acpideas.com/home.cfm?XlinkID=1&XRequireOnce=YES&CFID=3210586&CFTOKEN=71988157
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: the HGTV Dream Home builder downloads the smart building practices he's developed during more than two decades on the job.
Resources:
Building the HGTV Dream Home http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_69552,00.html
Ledson Homes http://www.ledsonhomes.com/
HGTV Dream Home Central http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dream_home/
http://www.buildiq.com/
Segment 4:
Description: the features that make a truck one to keep for the long haul plus, a homebuilder shares his secret for installing tongue and groove that he says will not move.
Resources:
Elick Combs bigcityconstruction@gmail.com
Dodge Ram Chassis Cab http://www.dodge.com/en/2008/chassis_cab/
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