Renovation Nation
The green home building movement is unfolding in real time on each hour-long, information-packed episode of Renovation Nation, which answers the burning questions that every homeowner in America has about going green.
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4 Jan 2009
Renovation Nation Episode: Louden, NH: Eco Friendly Farming
Steve goes back in time to an 1830's farm where he sees that the old way is the green way. Complete with a water-powered mill and oxen for logging, Steve only has one complaint: no power tools. Later, llamas help Steve mow a factory's lawn. + READ MORE
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23 Dec 2008
Renovation Nation Episode: Medford, MA, Expanded Basement
Today, instead of off-grid power, how about off-grid olive oil? Steve will show us a couple who's doing just that. And later, Steve cleans up his act by hosing down and restoring recycled brick. + READ MORE
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23 Dec 2008
Renovation Nation Episode: Taos, NM, Southwestern Porch
Today, Steve shows us a home so efficient, the city thought it was abandoned. And speaking of abandoned, Steve's next stop is a crack house turned green house. + READ MORE
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18 Dec 2008
Renovation Nation Episode: Seattle: Rainwater Collection
Host Steve Thomas visits a family whose house is powered by the sun and actually generates more electricity than it needs.Steve then shows us a foam insulation made from sugar and corn, a countertop made of recycled glass and shells, and toxin-free golf balls. + READ MORE
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18 Dec 2008
Renovation Nation Episode: Decatur, GA: Dual Pane Windows
Steve Thomas, former host of "This Old House", travels the country searching for landmarks in green building and design.Steve also checks out a pre-fab, modular house packed with cutting-edge ecoinnovation and gets down and dirty installing a doggie compost heap. + READ MORE
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11 Dec 2008
Renovation Nation Episode: Chicago, Preventing Rainwater Flooding
Today, Steve checks out a geothermal system with wells that are as deep as the Empire State building is tall. + READ MORE
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11 Dec 2008
Renovation Nation Episode: Atlanta: Recycled Deck
Georgia Tech University unveils their prototype for the House of Tomorrow. Host Steve Thomas also checks out a pre-fabricated, modular house packed with cutting-edge ecoinnovation. + READ MORE
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5 Dec 2008
Renovation Nation Episode: Albuquerque, Green Fixer Upper
Today, Steve visits a house that blends ancient Asian style with cutting edge green technology. Otherwise known as "Santa Fe-sian" design. Plus, what do you do when your window's too small? Steve has the answer. + READ MORE
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5 Dec 2008
Renovation Nation Episode: Eagle Rock, CA: Shower Water Irrigation
Host Steve Thomas checks out a solar hot water heater for your pool, eco-smart cork flooring, pre-fabricated insulated walls and a cool geothermal pump that uses the earth's temperature to heat or cool your house. + READ MORE
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24 Nov 2008
Renovation Nation Episode: Seattle: Lower Level Addition
Steve meets a family who is installing a rainscreen for its house - out of recycled paper! He then goes underground into a rainwater collection tank, shows us how organic plaster can reduce indoor air pollution, and tours a vegetative, green roof. + READ MORE
Wednesday, January 7 / 11:00am
Planet Green
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Episode 27: Chicago: Kitchen Facelift
Today, Steve returns to the roots of green building by making a house from earth and clay. Then, Steve works on a house that is close to public transportation. In fact, it's right outside the window!
Wednesday, January 7 / 07:00pm
Planet Green
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Episode 8: Venice Beach: Recycled Red Wood
Today, Steve asks the question: is it a slate roof or solar paneling? Surprise! It's both. A roof that'll turn your home into a power-house! Steve also visits some condo builders who are planting a roof garden to prevent flooding.
Thursday, January 8 / 03:00am
Planet Green
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Episode 8: Venice Beach: Recycled Red Wood
Today, Steve asks the question: is it a slate roof or solar paneling? Surprise! It's both. A roof that'll turn your home into a power-house! Steve also visits some condo builders who are planting a roof garden to prevent flooding.
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Renovation Nation Episode: Chelsea, MA: Wind Powered Condos |
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