Are you over-using gadgets? Learn when it's OK to go high tech and when you need to be face-to-face. The hardwood floor company that has a long-standing tradition with the HGTV Dream Home. A kitchen that's easy for anyone to use. Teamwork from the beginning is key when building green.
Business Tip:
As winter begins, a reminder about the right way to install frost-free sillcocks.
Ask Ed
http://blogs.hgtvpro.com/hgtvpro/ed_del_grande/
Segment 1:
Description:
In the News:
- Important communications that should be done only face-to-face.
- ICC approves hundreds of changes for the 2009 Residential Code including a new requirement to install carbon monoxide detectors, fire sprinklers, increasing wall bracing, window fall prevention devices, shower liner test
Resources:
Case Design Remodeling
http://www.casedesign.com/
IRC 2009 Changes
http://www.nbnnews.com/NBN/issues/2008-10-20/Front+Page/3.html
Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Best Practice video
Segment 2:
Description:
It's All About Building Products: a ceiling that zips into place, a double duty utility knife, plus hardwood floors for any area and any budget.
Resources:
Lumber Liquidators
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/home.jsp
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/
The International Builders Show
http://www.buildershow.com/Home/Page.aspx?pageID=1
Builders Show Blog
www.hgtvpro.com/ibs
Editor's Choice:
Zip-Up Ceiling ®
http://www.zipupceiling.com/2.0/ig/zipup_home.aspx
CH Hanson Flip Knife
http://www.chhanson.com/knivesFlip.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: the three important concepts to follow in building a universal kitchen.
Resources:
Universal Kitchen Best Practice video
NARI Universal Remodeling Education Program
http://www.nari.org/education/education.asp
NC State Center for Universal Design
http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud/index.htm
Aging in Place Market a Bright Spot for Housing
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/nws_ind_nws_trends/article/0,2624,HPRO_26519_5938796,00.html
http://www.buildiq.com/
Segment 4:
Description: the team approach, working together is the key when building a green home on a tight budget.
Resources:
Building the HGTV Green Home 2009
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_71261,00.html
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