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Jon and Kate Plus 8 Go Green with Steve Thomas! (Video)

Don't miss this one hour special on TLC and Planet Green.

Fri Apr 24 11:00:00 GMT 2009

The Gosselin's want to make their new house eco- and wallet-friendly. Who better to ask than Renovation Nation's Steve Thomas? In this one hour special, Jon & Kate Plus 8 Go Green!, Steve Thomas and his crew help the family transform their house into an eco-savvy home.

Projects include installing photovoltaic panels, a solar-thermal system, solar-powered driveway lights, and building a picnic table from reclaimed wood. Jon and the kids lend a hand with the work and Steve teaches the family how these simple projects can be extended to create savings for the household and environment.

In the end, Steve shows the family that going green is not all hard work. While learning about renewable energy and waste reduction they group has fun as well. Don't miss out, watch John & Kate Plus 8 Go Green! on TLC, Sunday, April 19 at 9 PM ET/PT and on Planet Green, April 24 at 9 PM ET/PT.

Check the Planet Green Schedule for more great green programming during Turn Back the Temp Week.

Read more about building green:
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How to Go Green: Home Renovation
How to Choose a Heating and Cooling Contractor
The First Five Things You Should Do When Greening Your Home
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