HGTVPro.com at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas: A housing expert says an old business practice is a key to survival. Insulation that sprays into place. Low-VOC paint is better for the environment and can also save time. Visit one of the most energy-efficient show homes ever built.
Business Tip:
One way to make any building project greener is to recycle all the waste. Some local governments now require recycling and many offer resources to make it easier. Recycling at the HGTV Green Home 2009 in Port St. Lucie , Florida is extra easy, because of a recycling company near by.
Recycling Center
GMC Hybrid http://www.gmc.com/gmc-hybrid/index.jsp?seo=goo_|_2008_GMC_Retention_|_IMG_GMC_Misc_|_GMC_Hybrid_|_gmc_hybrid_truck
Building the HGTV Green Home 2009 http://www.hgtvpro.com/hpro/pac_ctnt/text/0,2595,HPRO_20196_71261,00.html
Segment 1:
Description:
In the News:
- NAHB predicts housing will start to bounce back in parts of the country later this year.
- Visitors to the International Builders Show watch the inauguration of Barack Obama, the nation's first black president. Then listen to keynote speaker Football Coach Lou Holtz.
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Resources:
Market Graphics Research http://www.mgresearch.net/index.php
The International Builders Show http://www.buildersshow.com/Home/Page.aspx?pageID=1
Segment 2:
Description:
It's All About Building Products: a better spade bit and two unusual options for countertops. Plus a closer look at the spray-in insulation used at Scott's first green house.
Resources:
JM Spider ® Spider Custom Insulation System http://www.specjm.com/products/sprayin2/spider.asp
Grace Construction http://www.grace-info.com/index.php
Editor's Choice:
Bosch Dare Devil Bits http://www.boschtools.com/Pages/default.aspx
J Aaron Cast Stone Countertops http://www.jaaroncaststone.com/
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: using low-VOC paint.
Resources:
Eco Paint
http://www.buildiq.com/
Segment 4:
Description: the New American Home showcases energy-efficiency.
Resources:
The New American Home 2009 http://www.buildersshow.com/Home/Page.aspx?pageID=2254
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