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Renovation Nation: Dirt On A Green Roof

Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:00 AM ET

Today, host Steve Thomas discovers how dirt gets up to a green roof. Then, two geologists from North Hampton, MA turn to the earth and sun for all of their energy needs. Later, a new kind of siding called paulownia, a childproof mud wall, is explored and the finer points of selling a green house are discussed.

Checkout the Planet Green Schedule to catch this episode of Renovation Nation.

 
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Wednesday, November 25 / 11:00am

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Episode 13: Decatur, GA: Butterfly Roof

Today, Steve gets down and dirty with geothermal drilling. He loves to play with "the big toys!" Then, Steve helps a couple put up walls on their first house.

Wednesday, November 25 / 07:00pm

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Episode 12: Boulder, CO: Smart Home

Steve helps build a sustainable and practical home that includes an adjustable over range for people with disabilities in Boulder, CO. Later, Steve helps a do-it-yourselfer family install permeable pavers.

Thursday, November 26 / 03:00am

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Episode 12: Boulder, CO: Smart Home

Steve helps build a sustainable and practical home that includes an adjustable over range for people with disabilities in Boulder, CO. Later, Steve helps a do-it-yourselfer family install permeable pavers.

 
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