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Renovation Nation Episode: Philadelphia, PA—Habitat Goes Green

Fri May 08, 2009 09:00 AM ET

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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Monday, November 23 / 10:00am

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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.

Monday, November 23 / 07:00pm

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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 / 01:00am

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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.

 
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