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Renovation Nation Episode: Seattle: Rainwater Collection

Thu Dec 18 20:45:00 GMT 2008

countertop made of recycled glass and shells,and toxin-free golf balls


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Host Steve Thomas visits a family whose house is powered by the sun and actually generates more electricity than it needs.

Steve then shows us a foam insulation made from sugar and corn, a countertop made of recycled glass and shells, and toxin-free golf balls.

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

Whether it's DIY green renovation tips you're looking for or 5 ways to reuse nearly everything you can think of, learn how with Planet Green Home & Garden.

Read more about green building:
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10 Green Home Improvement Resolutions You Must Make Now
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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.

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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 / 01:00am

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Episode 7: Hawaii: Historic Ranch Restoration

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