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Renovation Nation Episode: Tucson, AZ: Harvesting Desert Rain

Fri Apr 24, 2009 05:00 AM ET

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Steve Thomas, host of Renovation Nation travels the country in search of the most innovative, cutting-edge ideas for green building and design. First stop Arizona, where Steve meets a family who wants to install a rainwater tank next to their home that is on an uneven foundation. Later, Steve helps a backyard engineer in Texas finish his solar invention that's the first in America. While in Texas, Steve lends a hand in on a different kind of eco-smart home— a green doghouse complete with a solar-powered fan!

Get Behind the Scenes Info and Project Ideas from this Episode:
How to Find a Green Contractor
How to Install a Solar-Powered Fan in a Dog House

Products Featured in this Episode Include:
Culvert from Arizona Culvert Co / Pacific Corrugated Pipe Co.
TBR Construction
Concrete from CPC Southwest Materials
Eagle Sun System from Technicians for Sustainability
Cellulose Insulation from Preston Insulation
Geothermal Tubes from Geo Enterprises
Skid Steer Loader from John Deere
Dan's Home Energy Experiment from Dan Marsh
Green Store from Eco Wise

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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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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.

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