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Renovation Nation Episode: Tucson, AZ—Greenest House in America

Fri May 1, 2009 08:30 AM ET

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Steve lends a hand on what might be the greenest house in the country. These Tucson homeowners are going for the most LEED points ever. Then, Steve will meet a Houston couple so committed to eco-smart living, they're downsizing their entire living area to less than half the space of their previous home. Not everything is bigger in Texas!

Get Behind the Scenes Info and Project Ideas from this Episode:
Rain Screen Walls are Like Gore-Tex for Your Home
How to Downsize Your House
2 Ways to Green Your Roof on a Budget
Learn Proper "Hot-Balling" Technique
Add Personality to Your Home With Repurposed Lumber
Score LEED Points Like the Imuses

Products Featured in this Episode Include:
LESS IMPACT HOUSE from 11 Ten Design
Dryvit (styrofoam over mud) from Territory Plaster
Shotcrete (for swimming pool) from Valley Oasis
Ipe wood for deck from Coverdeck
American Clay Plaster from Southwest Building Products
ERV System from Airtech of Houston
SIP Panels from Thermasave

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