Builder Magazine: IBS 2009http://www.builderonline.com/news/ibs2009.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1091183<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Video: Interview With Chuck Hesterhttp://www.builderonline.com/business/video-interview-with-chuck-hester.aspx?rssLink=Video%3a+Interview+With+Chuck+HesterChuck Hester of Hester Homes discusses his BuildaLittle program.Product Video: Karbon Wall-Mount Faucet by Kohlerhttp://www.builderonline.com/faucets-and-fixtures/product-video-karbon-wall-mount-faucet-by-kohler.aspx?rssLink=Product+Video%3a+Karbon+Wall-Mount+Faucet+by+KohlerKohler's new carbon-fiber faucet has five pivoting joints, making it fully poseable.Video: 2009 IBS Show - Day Three Recaphttp://www.builderonline.com/business/video-2009-ibs-show-day-three-recap.aspx?rssLink=Video%3a+2009+IBS+Show+-+Day+Three+RecapBUILDER's Boyce Thompson fills you in on the biggest stories from Day Three. Building Product Picks From the International Builders' Showhttp://www.builderonline.com/products/builders-show-product-picks-day-4.aspx?rssLink=Builders'+Show+Product+Picks%2c+Day+4More product selections from the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.Green Building Going Stronghttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/green-building-going-strong.aspx?rssLink=Green+Building+Going+StrongMarket studies suggest that interest in green homes—from pros and buyers alike—continues to climb.How to Evaluate Green Building Productshttp://www.builderonline.com/green-products/how-to-evaluate-green-products.aspx?rssLink=How+to+Evaluate+Green+ProductsLegal experts offer guidelines to researching product claims and protecting your business from litigation.Builders' Show Product Picks, Day 3http://www.builderonline.com/products/builders-show-product-picks-day-3.aspx?rssLink=Builders'+Show+Product+Picks%2c+Day+3More product finds from the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.Product Video: ThermaProof Windows by Serious Materialshttp://www.builderonline.com/windows/product-video-thermaproof-windows-by-serious-materials.aspx?rssLink=Product+Video%3a+ThermaProof+Windows+by+Serious+MaterialsThis R-value goes to 11.Product Video: Edge 60 Pellet Fireplace by Quadra-Firehttp://www.builderonline.com/products/product-video-edge-60-pellet-fireplace-by-quadra-fire.aspx?rssLink=Product+Video%3a+Edge+60+Pellet+Fireplace+by+Quadra-FireA zero clearance fireplace that can heat 2,500 square feet.Product Video: Bladerunner by Goldblatt Toolshttp://www.builderonline.com/hand-tools/product-video-bladerunner-by-goldblatt-tools.aspx?rssLink=Product+Video%3a+Bladerunner+by+Goldblatt+ToolsA drywall cutter that can turn on a dime.Consumers Rethink Home-Buying Priorities, according to research from Better Homes & Gardens magazine and the National Association of Home Buildershttp://www.builderonline.com/housing-trends/consumers-rethink-home-buying-priorities.aspx?rssLink=Consumers+Rethink+Home-Buying+PrioritiesBuyers want ‘Wii-sized’ rooms, a home office, and energy efficiency in their next house, according to research done by the NAHB and Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Remodeling Activity Will Remain Soft Through Autumn, according to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studieshttp://www.builderonline.com/remodeling-market-data/remodeling-activity-will-remain-soft-through-autumn.aspx?rssLink=Remodeling+Activity+Will+Remain+Soft+Through+AutumnJoint Center for Housing Studies projects double-digit spending declines for at least the next nine months.Video: 2009 IBS Show - Day Two Recaphttp://www.builderonline.com/business/video-2009-ibs-show-day-two-recap.aspx?rssLink=Video%3a+2009+IBS+Show+-+Day+Two+RecapBUILDER's Boyce Thompson fills you in on the biggest stories from Day Two.Video: New Products from the 2009 IBS Showhttp://www.builderonline.com/products/video-new-products-from-the-2009-show.aspx?rssLink=Video%3a+New+Products+from+the+2009+IBS+ShowHanley Wood's product editors show you their favorite products from the show floor.LBM Dealer ProBuild Determined to Thrive in Housing Downturn http://www.builderonline.com/supply-chain/dealer-determined-thrive-in-downturn.aspx?rssLink=Dealer+Determined+to+Thrive+in+DownturnProBuild, the country’s largest lumber and building materials supply firm, has cut staff and facilities in past year, but plans to stick with long-term strategy of growing company and market share.Video: Interview with David Mileshttp://www.builderonline.com/marketing/video-interview-with-david-miles.aspx?rssLink=Video%3a+Interview+with+David+MilesWant to set your company apart from your competitors? The man behind Milesbrand tells you how.Video: BUILDER LivingHome Press Conferencehttp://www.builderonline.com/green-building/video-builder-livinghome-press-conference.aspx?rssLink=Video%3a+BUILDER+LivingHome+Press+ConferenceWatch the process behind building a modular home on the IBS show floor.Builder Confidence in Boomer Buyers Dwindleshttp://www.builderonline.com/active-adult/builder-confidence-in-boomer-buyers-dwindles.aspx?rssLink=Builder+Confidence+in+Boomer+Buyers+DwindlesThe NAHB has launched a new barometer of the 55+ market.Three kitchen designers tell building pros that great design and products make a kitchen functional. http://www.builderonline.com/kitchen/good-looking-kitchens-that-work.aspx?rssLink=Good-Looking+Kitchens+That+Work“A workable kitchen can be beautiful, but a beautiful kitchen is not always workable.”Designers say pros need to use color throughout their homes–even if only sparingly–to wow potential customers.http://www.builderonline.com/cabinets/make-a-splash-with-color.aspx?rssLink=Make+a+Splash+With+ColorAdding color to your houses can make a big impact for not a lot of money.