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Alarm Systems (segment #5062) Do you feel as safe in your home today as you did ten years ago? Probably not. Whether you live in a city or the suburbs, the presence of crime has become an inescapable reality.... Read More >>		Alside Windows (segment #5013) As a homebuilder, many people ask me what type of window they should install in their new or existing house. Either wood or aluminum framed windows. But let’s talk about a third option: vinyl windows.... Read More >>

Carpet Innovations (segment #5038) Your kids afraid of the dark? Well, they don’t have to be anymore, because you can have glow-in-the-dark. The lights may be off, but the carpet’s on for approximately 4 hours after they go to bed. ... Read More >>		Central Vacuum System (segment #5020) No matter how a contemporary home is equipped with lifestyle enhancing technologies, it still gets dusty and dirty, and eventually needs a good cleaning. There’s a way to make total house cleaning a ... Read More >>

Certainteed Insulation at NAHB Convention (segment #7502) You need to consider what's up in the attic and what's behind the walls because that's going to determine how comfortable your home is, plus how much it costs to run day in and day out, week-to-week, ... Read More >>		Cobblestones (segment #5056) More and more homeowners these days are looking for an alternative to plain old concrete driveways. If you like the old world look of cobblestone, we may have just the thing you you’ve been looking f... Read More >>

Concrete Fence (segment #5048) Homeowners across the country are now looking for alternatives to wood fencing that has to be treated each year and replaced about every five years. Concrete block walls like this have become v... Read More >>		Countertops (segment #5026) These countertops look of fine granite, but this is not granite. It’s actually a synthetic product known as Gibraltar. The Gibraltar is made from cast acrylic, which is baked then cooled to form solid... Read More >>

Cultured Stone Exterior (segment #5016) We’re going to show you how to give your home the natural stone look with cultured stone that’s actually manufactured in a factory. One of the big advantages is it’s approximately half the cost of nat... Read More >>		Delta Faucets at NAHB Convention (segment #7501) Whether you go with a classic look, like Delta's Victorian collection, or more modern style, the upcoming trend seems to be toward creating a unified look in all the details of your house.... Read More >>

Direct-Vent Fireplaces (segment #5053) Imagine being able to have a fireplace anywhere in your home. In the kitchen, in the breakfast nook, out in the middle of your family room, or even underneath a big picture window. That’s now possibl... Read More >>		Enviro Home (segment #5036) When you think of the next generation of houses, images like a wide front porch, sloping metal roof and wood burning stove probably aren’t the first things that pop into your mind. Well, this solar-... Read More >>

Fire Sprinklers (segment #5032) Every year in America, fire kills more people than all natural disasters combined. Eight out of ten fire deaths happen in our homes. The good news is the same technology that has protected us f... Read More >>		Garage Door Opener (segment #5025) Most garage opener noises come from two sources: the motor and the drive chain. If you’ve got an older garage door opener, the noise may have you reaching for earplugs, but the next generation of gara... Read More >>

Garage Doors (segment #5012) Does your garage door look like the surface of the moon after playing a little catch with your kids? Dents all over it? It doesn't have to be that way. They now make garage doors that don't show dent... Read More >>		Garage Floors (segment #5046) More and more homeowners are looking for that clean, smooth garage floor surface that you find in the service areas of automobile dealers and even airplane hangers. For roughly $1,000 you can have tha... Read More >>

Geothermal (segment #8801) The “wave of the future” is a term we’ve often heard for many things, but in the case of heating and cooling your home by harnessing the power of the earth it is definitely true. Heating and cooling y... Read More >>		Geothermal Energy (segment #5039) Did you know your own yard has the potential to be your home’s major source of energy? You could be heating and cooling your house with one piece of equipment while saving 30 to 60% on your mon... Read More >>

Glass Block (segment #5029) If you're installing a new shower or updating your old one, you have more exterior design choices than a simple curtain or sliding glass door. This is a Glass Block Shower exterior. It is a great way ... Read More >>		Heated Towel Bar (segment #5050) You may be wondering, what does a dented towel bar have to do with a next generation home? Well, not much, not much at all, but we’re going to replace it with the mother of all towel bars. This is ac... Read More >>

Home Elevator at NAHB Convention (segment #7503) We're going to take a look at something for your home that you might not have ever considered because you didn't think it was affordable. A home elevator.... Read More >>		Home Theater Seating (segment #10002) If you’re considering a home theatre for your house, you can convert a basement, a spare bedroom or a family room and avoid the hassles of going to your local multiplex. Among the many components that... Read More >>

Hurricane Roofing (segment #10003) ... Read More >>		IBM Home Director (segment #5028) If you want to add a home office and some extra telephone lines or cable outlets after your home is built, you could end up spending thousands of dollars. But with a little planning when you a... Read More >>

Keystone Retaining Walls (segment #5049) Engineered systems like these keystone retaining walls are giving homeowners the ability to create imaginative landscaping that's very strong and durable. Best of all, these systems are practically ma... Read More >>		Kitchen Appliances (segment #5031) Kitchens have become major areas for social gatherings, so you want your appliances to operate efficiently, but also quietly. When we turn on this dishwasher, you can see what the next generation ho... Read More >>

Kitchen Cabinets (segment #8805) Did you know how many options are available these days with standard stock cabinets? Today, some regular "stock" cabinets come with a wide variety of sizes, door styles and color combinations. An own... Read More >>		Manufactured Housing (segment #5058) Each day across the country, hundreds of new homes are being built in an unprotected environment, exposed to sun, rain, dust and humidity. Can you imagine your car or computer being built outdoors? Bu... Read More >>

Metal Roofs (segment #5061) The average homeowner will re-roof their home three times in their lifetime. One alternative to asphalt or tile is a metal roof. More and more homeowners are discovering that choosing a metal roof o... Read More >>		Modern Pool Design (segment #5037) The swimming pools of today and the future are combining a natural look, hi-technology with low maintenance. Dan Robertson builds pools for a living.... Read More >>

NAHB International Builders' Show (segment #7099) The National Association of Home Builders International Builders' Show is one of the biggest conventions in the world. Over 70,000 homebuilders and industry professionals come from all over the globe.... Read More >>		New American Home NAHB (segment #7098) This stunning custom home on the outskirts of Atlanta is called The New American Home. And it's the centerpiece display home for the 2002 International Builder's show. ... Read More >>

Pella Windows (segment #10006) All of the windows in the home are from Pella’s Architect Series®. These windows are double-hung, meaning that they each have a moveable top sash and a moveable lower sash to allow ventilation from ei... Read More >>		Propane (segment #10024) Everyone knows that a propane grill can be used to cook a juicy steak or hamburgers for a family barbecue, but many homebuilders and buyers have chosen propane as an alternative power source for their... Read More >>

Pyramid ICF System (segment #5041) You don’t have to fight the bad weather or the high utility bills anymore, because homes can be built out of ICF's – Insulated Concrete Forms. You stack these up like giant building blocks, and then y... Read More >>		Radiance (segment #5043) From the most extreme heat to the most extreme cold, keeping your family comfortable at home can send your heating and cooling bills through the roof. One of the best ways to keep your home comfortabl... Read More >>

Roofing Tests (segment #5045) Every year in the U.S., many thousands of roof coverings are damaged. This ice ball launcher gives us the opportunity to take a look at these roofing materials in the laboratory and then for the oppor... Read More >>		Sheetrock (segment #5011) There’s a lot to consider when purchasing the wallboard for your home. You might want to use different types of boards in different parts of your house. We’re out in the garage area, and we’re ready t... Read More >>

Solar Energy (segment #5033) We’re always looking for ways to conserve energy and control energy costs. You may be able to do just that with some natural resources, known as renewable energy, now and in the future.... Read More >>		Sony Entertainment System (segment #6099) We’ve got approximately $7,500 in this whole room with surround sound, DVD players and a complete audio system for the whole family. It’s actually easy to operate. One remote for $200 from Sony. That’... Read More >>

Sound Insulation (segment #5010) Whenever you move into your new house, you may hear some sounds you don’t quite expect - the kids playing three rooms down, or a television set running downstairs, or maybe even the washer and dryer r... Read More >>		Stamped Driveway (segment #5052) Anyone who’s ever built a new house knows they have literally thousands of choices in colors and styles, until they get to the concrete driveways or patios. In the past you had one choice of color and... Read More >>

Steel Framing (segment #5040) Steel framing has always been popular in commercials buildings and it has a lot of benefits and it’s growing rapidly in residential, one, because lumbers prices are going up, and two, because s... Read More >>		Stucco (segment #5014) You’ve probably heard about the water damage problems like these that homeowners have had with some synthetic stucco finishes. One form of exterior insulated finish systems or “EIFS&... Read More >>

Tankless Water Heater (segment #5042) How would you like to convert your existing water heater into an endless hot water system? You can with an instant water heating system from a company called Seisco.... Read More >>		Tiling an Entryway (segment #7105) Ceramic tile from Daltile offers you the choice of design and style to reflect your own personal taste. Tiling can be fun and the results even more satisfying… especially when you do it yourself.... Read More >>

Tools at NAHB Convention (segment #7504) When someone is sanding drywall, the dust has a tendency to migrate throughout the whole home. A turbo drywall center solves this age-old.... Read More >>		Tornado Safe Room (segment #5051) Every year there are 170 “tornado days” that account for over 800 confirmed tornadoes in the United States. On average, 20 of these tornadoes are labeled killers, claiming about 90 lives per year a... Read More >>

Underground Houses (segment #5063) Today, I’m on top of one of the most energy efficient homes in the country. We’re going to take a look at the advantages of building homes underground.... Read More >>		Vinyl Fence (segment #5018) They say good fences make good neighbors. If that's true, no fence will make a better neighbor than this one. It's tough, durable and guaranteed for the life of the house. Best of all, it's mainten... Read More >>

Water Cooled A/C (segment #5019) Have you ever discovered that running the water hose on your air-conditioner’s condenser unit can actually make it cooler inside your house? On a hot summer day, it can quickly cool things off by as m... Read More >>		Water Filtration (segment #5027) We're going to take a look at the latest in home water filtration systems that not only pull out the pollutants, but also make it smell and taste better.... Read More >>

Xeriscape (segment #5034) For as long as people have been building houses, they’ve been landscaping them. But the days of unlimited fresh water are over in many American cities, so the next generation in landscaping mi... Read More >>