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Renovation Nation Episode: Philadelphia, PA—Habitat Goes Green

Fri May 08 13:00:00 GMT 2009

Steve lends a hand with the Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Philadelphia who are building affordable, green homes. Then, Steve helps a Tucson couple set up an eco-smart room for their new baby.

Get Behind the Scenes Info and Project Ideas from this Episode:
7 Steps to Better Air Quality in Your Baby's Nursery
Building with Bamboo is Essential
A Child is Born During a Renovation Nation Shoot!

Products Featured in this Episode Include:
Decking from Trex
Bamboo Flooring from Plyboo
No VOC Paint from Dunn Edwards
No Voc Paint from Originate Showroom
Interior Design from Greener Lives LLC
Crib from Aldrich Baby News
Crib from La Jobi
Window from Atrium Windows and Doors
Contractor Consulting from Francis Maasland
Durapulse Motor Speed Controller Automation Direct

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An earth bag building in Tuscon, Arizona. Image credit: Planet Green

Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia needs contributions to support green building. For more information, visit their website at www.habitaphiladelphia.org.

Read more about green home renovation:
Buy Green: Interior Paint
How to Go 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

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Tuesday, November 10 / 09:00am

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Episode 7: Hawaii: Historic Ranch Restoration

Steve helps a couple add some green systems to their historic ranch starting with a rainwater collection cistern and natural ventilation. Then, Steve heads to Portland to assist a couple who are building an addition on their log cabin.

Tuesday, November 10 / 11:00am

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Episode 5: Pasadena: Laying Down the Bamboo

Today, Steve spotlights two Broadway stars who are going green on a grand scale. Steve then beams onboard a solar-powered Earthship and checks out a super-strong steel roof that will outlast your grandchildren's grandchildren.

Tuesday, November 10 / 05:00pm

Planet Green

Episode 7: Hawaii: Historic Ranch Restoration

Steve helps a couple add some green systems to their historic ranch starting with a rainwater collection cistern and natural ventilation. Then, Steve heads to Portland to assist a couple who are building an addition on their log cabin.

 
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