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Steve Thomas travels to Detroit, an area hit hard by tough economic times to help Saturn's Hands on Homes volunteers and Habitat for Humanity build homes for deserving families. One such deserving recipient is Sherrell English, a single mother of two daughters, Raven 20 and Robyn 17. Sherrell applied to Habitat after her rental home was robbed not only of valuables, but also of linens, dish soap, and brooms.
In this episode, "The Gift of Green," Steve pitches in, pouring cement, installing cellulose insulation, planting native plants, and caulking walls to make the homes as efficient as possible.
Further reading on green renovation tips from this episode:
- Radiant heating saves money and energy
- Building an efficient home saves lots of money in the long run.
- Cellulose insulation not only makes the home more efficient to cool and heat, it's also made from plant based materials.
- Rain barrels collect water for the garden instead of wasting water.
See photos from the building process in the Renovation Nation Slideshow: The Gift of Green
Products and contractors featured in this episode:
Consulting from EcoanswersUS.com
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