Renovation Nation Episode: Chesapeake Bay, MD—Big Bucks for Retirement

Host, Steve Thomas heads to Maryland to help a couple plan for retirement by installing solar panels to cut their energy costs. But, uh-oh, looks like rain is a factor. Will Steve get the panels up or will he get rained out?

Later, take a journey deep into the heart of Texas--literally! Steve explores an aquifer and gets a firsthand look at why water conservation is important. He also stops by an eco-smart superstore.

Get Behind the Scenes Info and Project Ideas from this Episode:

• A cost-benefit analysis reveals that putting solar panels on your roof can control your costs during retirement.


• Exploring an aquifer turns into an important lesson about water conservation.



See photos from the building process in the Renovation Nation Slideshow: Big Bucks for Retirement.

Products and contractors featured in this episode:
Amicus Green Building Center
Riprap
Sliding Doors from Anderson
Solar panels from Green Energy Design
Gutters from Austin Gutter King
Gutter protection from Gutterglove
Rainwater piping from Tank Town
Loma
Water Testing
Energy audit from Access Green

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