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How many dads does it take to build an eco-friendly man cave? When Steve Reilly Jr. of Boston wants to build an eco-friendly office in his back yard, which they dub the 'man-cave,' four dads work together to make it happen. In the Renovation Nation Episode: New Orleans, LA—Greening a Historic B&B, Steve Thomas assists Steve Reilly Jr., who has invited his father, Steve Sr., and father-in-law, Larry, to work alongside him to get the job done the green way.
Steve Thomas explains that "if you're going to build a man cave", you've got to have the right tools and most importantly eco-friendly building supplies. In his mission to go green, Steve Reilly Jr. is determined to use mostly recycled lumber for his backyard office project. He acquires recycled and salvaged lumber by contacting local carpenters and checking online ads.
The next tip for building the green way is to get things right the first time, so there is very little waste of materials. The papas choose the best tools to lay out the frame and subfloor. And in this case, their tools even include father-in-law Larry's 40 year old level! They banter back and forth about which is better, Larry's old school level or a newfangled electronic version with laser guides. Finally, the dads laugh off their debate, and work together to get the job done the fast and eco-friendly way.
Watch the Building a Man Cave video from Renovation Nation Episode: New Orleans, LA—Greening a Historic B&B
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