Renovation Nation 2008
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- June 4, 2008
- Last Aired
- February 4, 2010
- Format
- 2 seasons · 70 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~35 hours (30 min/ep)
- Network
- Planet Green
- Where to Stream
- Channel 4
What is Renovation Nation?
Renovation Nation is a 2008 green home building series starring Steve Thomas that aired on the now‑defunct Planet Green channel in the United States. The show ran for two seasons, delivering a total of 66 episodes that explored both new eco‑construction and green renovations of existing homes, often following the same homeowners across multiple installments.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 70
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 4, 2008
- Last aired
- Feb 4, 2010
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Planet Green
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 70 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- Planet Green
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Renovation Nation is a 2008 green home building series starring Steve Thomas that aired on the now‑defunct Planet Green channel in the United States. The show ran for two seasons, delivering a total of 66 episodes that explored both new eco‑construction and green renovations of existing homes, often following the same homeowners across multiple installments.
Its tone is instructional and upbeat, with a measured pace that lets viewers absorb sustainable building concepts while watching real‑life renovation stories unfold. The series appeals to audiences seeking practical, environmentally‑focused home improvement ideas presented in an accessible, real‑world format.
Should you watch it?
“Eco‑savvy home makeovers meet real‑life stories in each episode.”
- Demonstrates practical green building techniques for both new construction and retrofits.
- Features real homeowners sharing their sustainable renovation journeys.
- Hosted by veteran presenter Steve Thomas, offering clear explanations.
- Limited distribution after Planet Green's shutdown may make episodes hard to find.
Watch it if you enjoy hands‑on eco‑home projects and learning sustainable building tips.
The series maintains an instructional tone, steady pacing, and is suitable for viewers interested in environmental home design.
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Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Boston: Insulated Envelope Mytharc Jun 5, 2008
- E2 Boston:Insulated Envelope Core Jun 5, 2008
- E3 Solar-Powered Earth Ship Core Jun 10, 2008
- E4 Atlanta: Leaky House Core Jun 23, 2008
- E5 Atlanta: Ventilator Installation Core Jun 26, 2008
- E6 Gardening with a Canoe Core Aug 29, 2008
- E7 Tile Out of Streetlamps Core Sep 2, 2008
- E8 Dirt On A Green Roof Core Sep 4, 2008
- E9 Maine: Steve Thomas's Barn Roof Core Sep 24, 2008
- E10 Cambridge, MA: Non Toxic Plaster Core Oct 1, 2008
- E11 Philadelphia: Salvaging the Past Core Oct 8, 2008
- E12 Pasadena: Laying Down the Bamboo Core Oct 10, 2008
- E13 Venice Beach: Recycled Red Wood Core Oct 16, 2008
- E14 The Old Way is the Green Way Core
- E15 Decatur, GA: Butterfly Roof Core Oct 23, 2008
- E16 Sandy Springs, GA: Rubber Roof Core Oct 24, 2008
- E17 Albuquerque: Straw Insulation Core Oct 28, 2008
- E18 Dixon, NM: Rammed Earth Home Core Nov 7, 2008
- E19 Chicago: Kitchen Facelift Core Nov 7, 2008
- E20 Easthampton, MA: Eco Smart Condos Core Nov 10, 2008
- E21 Chelsea, MA: Energy Efficient Lofts Core Nov 10, 2008
- E22 Fishtown, PA: Geo Thermal Heating and Cooling Core Nov 13, 2008
- E23 Boston, MA: Toxic Free Living Core Nov 14, 2008
- E24 Chelsea, MA: Wind Powered Condos Core Nov 17, 2008
- E25 Maine: Steve Thomas's Barn Roof Core Nov 18, 2008
- E26 Petersham, MA: Timber Framing & Mud Walls Core Nov 19, 2008
- E27 New Hampshire: Timber Framing Core Nov 21, 2008
- E28 Chicago: Green Roof Core Nov 21, 2008
- E29 Seattle: Lower Level Addition Core Nov 24, 2008
- E30 Eagle Rock, CA: Shower Water Irrigation Core Dec 5, 2008
- E31 Albuquerque: Green Fixer Upper Core Dec 5, 2008
- E32 Atlanta: Recycled Deck Core Dec 11, 2008
- E33 Chicago: Preventing Rainwater Flooding Core Dec 11, 2008
- E34 Decatur, GA: Dual Pane Windows Core Dec 18, 2008
- E35 Seattle: Rainwater Collection Core Dec 18, 2008
- E36 Taos, NM: Southwestern Porch Core Dec 23, 2008
- E37 Medford, MA: Expanded Basement Core Dec 23, 2008
- E38 Philadelphia: Solar Chimney Core Jan 14, 2009
- E39 Oakland: Portable Office Core Jan 29, 2009
- E40 Wellesley, MA: Attic Fan Installation Core Jan 29, 2009
- E41 Albuquerque: Retiring Green Core Feb 26, 2009
- E42 Louden, NH: Eco Friendly Farming Core Mar 19, 2009
- E43 New Orleans, LA: Greening a Historic B&B Core Mar 27, 2009
- E44 Decatur, GA: Rainwater Recovery System Core Apr 9, 2009
- E45 Boston, MA: Energy Savings Core Apr 9, 2009
- E46 Tucson, AZ: Harvesting Desert Rain Core Apr 24, 2009
- E47 Tucson, AZ: Greenest House in America Core May 1, 2009
- E48 Philadelphia, PA: Habitat Goes Green Core May 8, 2009
- E49 Hawaii: Bamboo Tree House Mytharc May 15, 2009
- E50 Fairhope, AL: Eco Extermination Mytharc May 22, 2009
Season 2 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Portland, OR: Rock, Paper, Scissors, Concrete Mytharc Jun 5, 2009
- E2 Baton Rouge, LA: Carport on a Dime Core Jul 17, 2009
- E3 Portland, Oregon: Salvage Brothers Core Jul 24, 2009
- E4 Alexandria, VA: Presidential Salvage Core Jul 31, 2009
- E5 Washington, DC: Corking the Kitchen Core Aug 7, 2009
- E6 Chesapeake Bay, MD: Big Bucks for Retirement Core Aug 14, 2009
- E7 Detroit, MI: The Gift of Green Core Aug 21, 2009
- E8 Boulder, CO: It's Called Boulder for a Reason Core Aug 28, 2009
- E9 Hawaii: Historic Ranch Restoration Core Oct 16, 2009
- E10 Hawaii: Solar Army Base Core Oct 23, 2009
- E11 Portland, OR: Locally Grown Core Oct 30, 2009
- E12 Portland, OR: Ultimate Bachelor Pad Core Nov 6, 2009
- E13 Boulder, CO: Smart Home Core Nov 13, 2009
- E14 Falls Church, VA: Building Dirt Cheap Core Nov 20, 2009
- E15 St. Paul, MN: Family Affair Core Dec 4, 2009
- E16 Arlington, MA: Super Insulator Core Jan 7, 2010
- E17 Alexandria, VA: Presidential Salvage Core Dec 18, 2009
- E18 Baltimore, MD: Straw Bale Garage Core Jan 21, 2010
- E19 Boulder, CO: Solar Hot Tub Mytharc Jan 28, 2010
- E20 St. Paul, MN: A Victorian Restoration Mytharc Feb 4, 2010
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Renovation Nation?
The series originally aired on Planet Green, which no longer exists, and it is not listed on major streaming platforms; you may need to search archival services or purchase physical media.
Is Renovation Nation worth watching?
Yes, if you want clear, practical examples of sustainable home renovations presented by an experienced host.
How long would it take to binge the series?
With 66 episodes across two seasons, binge‑watching would require a substantial time commitment.
Which episodes are essential?
Each episode highlights a distinct green project, so you can start with any episode; no single episode is singled out as essential.
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