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Renovation Nation Episode: Fairhope, AL: Eco Extermination

Fri May 22, 2009 05:00 PM ET

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Host Steve Thomas helps a couple in Fairhope, Alabama by channeling their excess rainwater into eco-friendly rain gardens. Before he can get to that, he has to find a way to get rid of wood-eating insects from their salvaged wood and he has to do it in a green way.

Later, Steve builds a fence from bamboo grown right in a Philadelphia couple's very own backyard. Then, Steve will install their pellet stove, if only that darn stud wasn't in the way...

Get Behind the Scenes Info and Project Ideas from this Episode:

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An eco-friendly rain garden in Alabama. Image credit: Planet Green

Dealing with pests, as Steve must in this episode of Renovation Nation, the green way is difficult. These articles offer great tips you can try:
Make All-Natural Pesticide Out of Garlic
Make a Nontoxic Organic Pesticide From Veggies

Products Featured in this Episode Include:
Borate pesticide from Rose Termite and Pest Control
Tractor from Compact Equipment
Pellet stove from Bosca Stove
Solar panels from Solaris Energy

Thanks also to:
High school volunteers from Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership
Architect and green radio show host Rob Fleming

Read more about green home renovation:
Steve Thomas's Five Bubbles of Green Building
Ask Steve Thomas Anything (About Your Home)
Planet Green's Architectural Salvage Archive
Basic Steps to Restore and Reuse Old Furniture
Are You a Green Appliance Guru?

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Tuesday, November 24 / 09:00am

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Episode 11: Portland, OR: Ultimate Bachelor Pad

Steve heads to Portland to lend a hand to a man trying to spruce up his bachelor pad before his bride-to-be moves in. Later, Steve will help two busy architects build an eco-smart playroom for their kids.

Tuesday, November 24 / 11:00am

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Episode 12: Atlanta: Recycled Deck

Today, Steve meets an Atlanta couple dealing with their city's drought by installing a rainwater recovery system. He also takes a look at decking made of recycled rice husks and sludge and visits a cool beach house made out of used shipping containers.

Tuesday, November 24 / 05:00pm

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Episode 11: Portland, OR: Ultimate Bachelor Pad

Steve heads to Portland to lend a hand to a man trying to spruce up his bachelor pad before his bride-to-be moves in. Later, Steve will help two busy architects build an eco-smart playroom for their kids.

 
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