A new survey shows remodelers are embracing green. A surprising green product, an eco-friendly garage door. Taking some of the mystery out of PEX piping. Is a built-in recycling center a good addition to a home? The HGTV Dream Home builder goes the extra mile for a nice front porch.
Business Tip:
The Propane Education & Research Council
www.propanecouncil.org
Segment 1:
Description:
In the News:
- Remodelers are enthusiastic about green.
- The garage door is just as important for energy efficiency as entry doors and windows.
- Damage from Hurricane Ike offers lessons in building storm-worthy homes.
Resources:
Professional Remodeler 2008 Green Survey
http://www.housingzone.com/proremodeler/article/CA6601408.html
NAHB Green Building Program
http://www.nahbgreen.com/
Wayne Dalton 9700
http://www.wayne-dalton.com/9700.asp
NAHB Green Professional Designation
http://www.nahbgreen.com/Education/greenprofessional.aspx
Institute for Business & Home Safety Field Reports Hurricane Ike
http://disastersafety.org/text.asp?id=hurricane_ike#activities
Houston Chronicle: "Ike Obliterated Most Homes, but spared one on Church Street"
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hurricane/ike/6025525.html
Segment 2:
Description:
It's All About Building Products: a beautiful way to provide shade, plus a fiberglass door with old-fashioned charm. And take a closer look at PEX water pipes.
Resources:
PEX Piping
Build IQ PEX Inspection
http://jobsite.buildiq.com/articles/risk-management/pex-plumbing-inspection.aspx
Editor's Choice:
Therma-Tru Doors
http://www.therma-tru.com/
Parasoleil
http://www.parasoleil.com/
La TiendaUSA
http://www.latiendausa.com/hme/hme.aspx
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: An inexpensive option to make recycling easier for homeowners.
Resources:
BP Built-in Home Recycling Center
http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_55073,00.html
http://www.buildiq.com/
Segment 4:
Description: take a closer look at the extra steps the HGTV Dream home builder takes to make the home fit into an existing neighborhood.
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/
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