Steve Thomas helps a Baton Rouge couple rebuilding after a Hurricane decide on the type of insulation to use. The wife is eco-savvy, but can Steve convince the husband to go with green foam insulation?
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Renovation Nation: Foam Insulation Or Not?
Steve Thomas helps a Baton Rouge couple rebuilding after a Hurricane decide on the type of insulation to use. The wife is eco-savvy, but can Steve convince the husband to go with green foam insulation?
Added: Jul 31, 2009
Views: 4811 Views
Runtime: 04:39
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