New Blog Coming Soon!

Posted by mgraff – December 9, 2008 10:28 AM

You may have noticed the "All-New HGTV.com" postings on the site in recent days. We're working on a major makeover of the site that will include new and improved blogs. This blog will be inactive for just a few... Continue reading »

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Floor Plan for HGTV Green Home 2009

Posted by mgraff – November 25, 2008 10:39 AM

You've been asking for it, waiting for it ... finally, the time has arrived. Presenting the finalized floor plans for HGTV Green Home 2009. Take a look and let us know what you think. Also, don't forget to check out... Continue reading »

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Artist's Rendering of the 2009 HGTV Green Home

Posted by kwalters – November 10, 2008 11:21 AM

HGTVPro.com just posted an artist's rendering of the 2009 HGTV Green Home. When I saw it, I thought, "Jack's done it again." He gave the house a sense of its historic setting (the Spanish, stucco-based style) and made it modern, liveable and beautiful. Continue reading »

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It's Announcement Time!

Posted by kwalters – November 3, 2008 5:00 AM

Hey HGTV Green Home fans, the big day is finally here! Without further ado, here's Jack Thomasson to announce the location of HGTV Green Home 2009. Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home Scavenger Hunt - Clue #8

Posted by kwalters – October 30, 2008 10:01 AM

Here we are, at the end of the HGTV Green Home 2009 scavenger hunt. Think you know where the house is going to be located? We still may surprise you yet! Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home Scavenger Hunt - Clue #7

Posted by kwalters – October 27, 2008 5:00 PM

We've narrowed the HGTV Green Home location down to the state. Just two clues before Jack Thomasson makes the big announcement on Monday, November 3! Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home Scavenger Hunt - Clue #6

Posted by kwalters – October 23, 2008 10:18 AM

Join House Hunters International on a trip to the tropics tonight at 10/9c. Not only will you see the most beautiful beaches in the world, you'll get your next clue in the HGTV Green Home 2009 scavenger hunt. Continue reading »

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Tune In for Your Next Clue

Posted by kwalters – October 22, 2008 1:25 PM

Remember to tune in to House Hunters International tomorrow night at 10/9c for your next clue in the HGTV Green Home 2009 scavenger hunt. Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home Scavenger Hunt - Clue #5

Posted by kwalters – October 20, 2008 12:01 AM

We haven't pulled out the Scrabble board in awhile, so I thought it'd be fun to drop this week's clue on the board. Every one of these words could be associated in one way or another with the area where the HGTV Green Home 2009 is located. Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home Scavenger Hunt - Clue #4

Posted by kwalters – October 16, 2008 11:00 AM

Hey there, HGTV Green Home fans. Ready for your fourth clue? Here's Carter to tell you where to find it. Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home Scavenger Hunt: Clue #3

Posted by kwalters – October 13, 2008 7:00 AM

Ready for your third clue? We're going back in time for this one: Clue #3: At least two of these HGTV Dream Homes are located in the same region as the 2009 HGTV Green Home. Think you've got it figured... Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home Scavenger Hunt: Clue #2

Posted by kwalters – October 7, 2008 1:31 PM

It's time for your second clue…and who better than HGTV's favorite green guru, Carter Oosterhouse, to help you find it? Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home Scavenger Hunt: Clue #1

Posted by kwalters – October 5, 2008 11:50 PM

Welcome to the HGTV Green Home 2009 scavenger hunt, where we'll divulge two clues a week that'll lead you closer and closer to the location of our latest eco-friendly home. Ready to get started? While out on your scavenger hunt,... Continue reading »

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Where's HGTV Green Home 2009?

Posted by kwalters – October 3, 2008 3:30 PM

It's going to be an exciting season here at HGTV Green Home 2009. We've got so much great stuff planned for you, from exclusive videos to behind-the-scenes blogs, all leading up to that thrilling final moment when we surprise the... Continue reading »

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We're Gearing Up for HGTV Green Home 2009

Posted by kwalters – September 30, 2008 8:46 PM

Hey HGTV Green Home fans! Just doing a quick check-in to say that we're gearing up for HGTV Green Home '09. Tune in early next week for some exciting news. And if you haven't been by HGTV Dream Home Central... Continue reading »

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HGTV Green Home 2008: Winner Walkthrough Video

Posted by kwalters – July 23, 2008 10:06 AM

The winner walkthrough video is here! Watch Marsha Coulthard tour her new house in Tradition Hilton Head, S.C. Jack Thomasson hands over the keys We've also got exclusive construction pictures of HGTV Dream Home 2009, courtesy of HGTVPro. 2009 HGTV... Continue reading »

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First Look at the 2009 HGTV Dream Home

Posted by kwalters – July 11, 2008 10:52 AM

Hey HGTV Green Home fans, check it out: The artist's rendering of HGTV Dream Home 2009 in Sonoma, Calif., has been posted on the Dream Home blog. Get your first look at this gorgeous, Craftsman-style home and stay tuned for... Continue reading »

And the Winner Is....

Posted by kwalters – June 9, 2008 12:00 PM

Drum roll please! It's official -- HGTV has given away the keys to its first HGTV Green Home. Congratulations to Marsha Coulthard of Bradenton, Fla., whose name was chosen from over 21 million entries. Marsha won the beautiful eco-friendly home... Continue reading »

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Tune in Sunday at 8/7c to Find Out Who Won!

Posted by kwalters – June 6, 2008 4:24 PM

Sunday's the night! Tune in at 8/7c to find out who won the HGTV Green Home. We'll also announce the winners of the Get More Green Giveaway prizes: a $15,000 shopping spree from Sears and a $10,000 gift card from... Continue reading »

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Green Decorating and Storage

Posted by kwalters – May 30, 2008 1:18 PM

Happy Friday, everybody! I've been busy this week working on a homepage for our new series, Red Hot and Green, which is hosted by handyman Carter Oosterhouse and designer Nicole Facciuto, from What's Your Sign? Design. It premieres Tuesday, July... Continue reading »

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Carter Oosterhouse Answers Your Questions

Posted by kwalters – May 23, 2008 9:02 AM

Carter Oosterhouse Earlier this year, HGTV.com gave fans a chance to ask Carter Oosterhouse your green questions. And boy, did you ask! We got over 100 questions for your favorite green handyman. From those, we chose five, which we sent... Continue reading »

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Get More Green Sweepstakes Ends Today at 5/4c

Posted by kwalters – May 22, 2008 10:33 AM

Have you entered today for your chance to win the Get More Green Sweepstakes? Do it quickly! The giveaway entry period closes at 5/4c. Enter now for your chance to win... Continue reading »

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We Have a Winner!

Posted by kwalters – May 21, 2008 4:40 PM

We held the random drawing this morning and Jim Samples, president of HGTV, picked the potential winner* for the 2008 HGTV Green Home! This was the first time I'd attended a drawing like this and I was surprised by how... Continue reading »

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How Have You Gone Green?

Posted by kwalters – May 16, 2008 5:09 PM

Hey everybody and happy Friday. I've been wondering - has the Green Home inspired you to go green? If you've formed any new eco-friendly habits, or if you have some great ideas for going green, why not share with the... Continue reading »

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Lowcountry Pictures and Memories

Posted by kwalters – May 13, 2008 3:36 PM

While we're waiting for June 8 to roll around -- when we'll finally hear who won the 2008 HGTV Green Home and the Get More Green Giveaway -- let's have some fun. Who's been to the Lowcountry? Have you shared... Continue reading »

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Get More Green Giveaway Starts Now

Posted by kwalters – May 9, 2008 5:15 PM

Say goodbye to the 2008 HGTV Green Home Sweepstakes and hello to your second chance to win: Enter now for your chance to win the Get More Green Giveaway Tune in June 8 at 8/7c to find out who won... Continue reading »

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Last Day to Enter for a Chance to Win the HGTV Green Home

Posted by kwalters – May 9, 2008 9:52 AM

Hello and happy Friday! Just a reminder that the first HGTV Green Home Sweepstakes ends today, May 9, at 5/4c. Enter now for a chance to win a beautiful environmentally friendly home in Tradition Hilton Head, S.C. and a new... Continue reading »

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What Would You Ask the Winner?

Posted by kwalters – May 6, 2008 9:20 AM

If you could be there when we surprise the winner of the 2008 HGTV Green Home, what would you ask them? Post your question in the comments. We'll pick the best ones and send the list with our video crew... Continue reading »

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Green Home in the News

Posted by kwalters – May 6, 2008 7:15 AM

Yesterday in our weekly Green Home meeting, one of our PR reps asked if we'd seen the Green Home article in USA Weekend. I hadn't, so I tracked it down. (National press coverage? Love it!) While I was at it,... Continue reading »

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Vern Yip's Eco-Friendly Living Room Makeover

Posted by kwalters – May 3, 2008 4:31 PM

Check out this new eco-friendly makeover Vern Yip did on Deserving Design. Eco-Friendly Living Room - After I like the way he blended green products like an organic wool rug, recycled hurricane lamps and an antique desk with non-green ones... Continue reading »

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The Green Home's Sustainable Site

Posted by kwalters – April 30, 2008 7:32 PM

Building a sustainable home starts with site selection. Proper site planning can impact a wide range of factors, like energy consumption, erosion, heat reduction and transportation. Sustainable site selection is one of the key factors considered by the US Green... Continue reading »

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Energy-Saving Features in the HGTV Green Home

Posted by kwalters – April 25, 2008 11:28 AM

Want to green your home? Look for ways to make it more energy efficient. Even small changes can make a big difference: switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs, for example, can reduce energy usage in lighting by up to 75... Continue reading »

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A Green Community for the Green Home

Posted by kwalters – April 22, 2008 1:29 PM

Happy Earth Day! Looking for new ways to honor this big planet we call home? Why not start in your own neighborhood? - Sign up at HGTV.com/changetheworld to volunteer for green projects in your community. - Type in your zip... Continue reading »

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Breathe Easy: Green Home Tips for Improving Indoor Air Quality

Posted by kwalters – April 19, 2008 2:10 PM

Spring has sprung, and so have seasonal allergies. Improving indoor air quality can help decrease allergy and asthma symptoms and is an integral part of going green. The HGTV Green Home has a sophisticated air quality system that balances temperature,... Continue reading »

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Jack Thomasson Reveals the Location of Dream Home 2009

Posted by kwalters – April 16, 2008 3:15 PM

Your wait is over Dream Home fans! Follow Jack Thomasson to the site of the next HGTV Dream Home. As a former citizen of this part of the country, I'm totally stoked about this location. And I'm dying to know...have... Continue reading »

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Your Questions Answered, From Home Tours to Alligators

Posted by kwalters – April 12, 2008 11:45 AM

Greetings, Green Home fans, from the Kitchen and Bath Industry show in Chicago. Talk about green! Eco-friendly products are everywhere, from Energy Star appliances to anti-microbial quartz counters. One of my personal favorites is this dual-flush mechanism that can be... Continue reading »

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New Green Resources – and Answers to Your Questions

Posted by kwalters – April 9, 2008 2:05 PM

Looking for easy ways to go green? Here are two great new resources: Ecologue.com - Chock full of everyday tips and advice from the eco-experts at Natural Home Magazine, Plenty Magazine, HGTV.com and more, Ecologue can help you make your... Continue reading »

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Carter's Super Secret Surprise

Posted by kwalters – April 4, 2008 3:01 PM

In today's post, I'll reveal the first pictures of Carter Oosterhouse's secret gift to the HGTV Green Home. Even if you saw the special and have been thoroughly spoiled, you're still in for a treat. These pictures show, up close... Continue reading »

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The Green Home's Eco-Friendly Gardens

Posted by kwalters – April 1, 2008 10:55 AM

You won't believe how many sustainable landscaping features are packed into the Green Home's ¼-acre lot. Birdhouses and flowering plants encourage birds and butterflies to visit. (Note to the winner: Be sure to bring along your bird identification books). Native... Continue reading »

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Green Home Lagoons

Posted by kwalters – March 28, 2008 1:07 PM

What's that large body of water behind the Green Home? To get the answer, I spoke with Tradition Hilton Head's landscape designer Richard Loudin. "The lake behind the Green Home is a freshwater, man-made lagoon. It is approximately 100 acres... Continue reading »

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The Mystery of the Master Closet

Posted by kwalters – March 25, 2008 2:43 PM

There's a mystery unfolding on the blog: the mystery of the master closet. Does it really exist or is it the architectural equivalent of the Yeti? No need to call Mulder and Scully because I'll solve that mystery for you... Continue reading »

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Let the sweepstakes begin - plus, come tour the home!

Posted by kwalters – March 21, 2008 8:28 AM

Contestants, get ready! The Green Home 2008 Giveaway starts now! Enter for your chance to win the HGTV Green Home and the GMC Yukon Hybrid Enter online once a day or by mail as many times as you wish, from... Continue reading »

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Shoe Holder in Entry Hall

Posted by kwalters – March 18, 2008 5:01 PM

Blog reader sara asked: "The shoe holder in the entry way - where did it come from?" This unique piece of furniture was designed by house planner Jack Thomasson. Not only is it beautiful, it helped the home achieve... Continue reading »

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Green Home Paint Colors and Other FAQs

Posted by kwalters – March 14, 2008 9:34 AM

Happy Friday, everybody! I've compiled the interior and exterior paint colors an easy-to-download pdf:  PDFGreen Home 2008 interior and exterior paint colors If you ever wondered where to find that glass shower door in the master bath, the farmhouse... Continue reading »

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Green Home Awarded Gold LEED Certification

Posted by kwalters – March 11, 2008 9:12 AM

The HGTV Green Home, located in Tradition Hilton Head, SC, has received a significant Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification and the Environmental Media Association’s (EMA) Green Seal Award for the production of the HGTV Green... Continue reading »

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Dilbert Cartoon from Green Home Foyer

Posted by kwalters – March 10, 2008 4:21 PM

For all you Dilbert fans, here's a close-up of the Dilbert cartoon from the foyer, which Scott Adams created exclusively for the Green Home: Check it out in its native habitat: 360-degree tour of the foyer Or, if you prefer... Continue reading »

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A Note From Guest Blogger Carter Oosterhouse

Posted by kwalters – March 7, 2008 3:14 PM

Guest blogger, Carter Oosterhouse I'm happy to announce that, on March 23 at 9:00 p.m., I'll host HGTV’s first ever Green Home special, where HGTV will give you the inside story on this eco-friendly home! Check out the videos... Continue reading »

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How Green is the HGTV Green Home?

Posted by kwalters – March 4, 2008 5:53 PM

Seven basic sustainability areas were targeted during the building of HGTV's Green Home 2008: innovation and design, location and linkages, sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality and awareness and education. Find out about... Continue reading »

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The Green Home Online Tour is Up!

Posted by kwalters – March 3, 2008 10:43 AM

The Green Home tour is up! Check out the 360-degree tour, the slideshows and the articles, which are filled with details about every room and outdoor space. Plus, we have two fast, fun video tours, including a 90-second tour with... Continue reading »

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Online Tour Starts Next Week

Posted by kwalters – February 29, 2008 5:55 PM

Drumroll, please! The online tour starts early next week -- watch for it here at Green Home Central. We've been working hard behind the scenes to pull it together and I think you're going to love the results. Till then,... Continue reading »

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10 Ways to Live Greener today

Posted by kwalters – February 22, 2008 5:17 PM

Jason Pelletier, a LEED-certified auditor, shares easy things you can do right now to lessen your environmental impact -- plus, how to locate a green auditor in your area. 10 Ways to Live Greener Today Don't forget to upload photos... Continue reading »

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Building the HGTV Green Home

Posted by kwalters – February 19, 2008 5:49 PM

Our sister site, HGTVPro.com, is covering the building of the Green Home. Learn about the technologies that play roles in the HGTV Green Home, starting with some Best Practices in green building. Building the HGTV Green Home... Continue reading »

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Share Your Photos With HGTV.com

Posted by kwalters – February 15, 2008 11:28 AM

Fishing Boats in Bluffton, SC Have you installed a reycling area in your kitchen? Do you have a compost bin in the back yard? Show us what you've done to make your home green. And for fans of the... Continue reading »

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Green Tips From Interior Designer Linda Woodrum

Posted by kwalters – February 12, 2008 6:14 PM

I met Linda Woodrum, the Green Home's interior designer, when I visited South Carolina last month. She took me on a tour of the home and we discussed her concepts for green design and what she learned while decorating the... Continue reading »

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Green Home LEED Certification

Posted by kwalters – February 8, 2008 1:17 PM

I know many of you have questions about whether the Green Home is LEED certified, so I asked Jack Thomasson, the HGTV Green Home House Planner, who has overseen construction of 11 out of the 12 HGTV Dream Homes. He... Continue reading »

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Eco-Friendly Paint and Kitchens

Posted by kwalters – February 5, 2008 1:00 PM

Eco-friendly paint improves indoor air quality. It was used at the Green Home and it's one of the reasons the house smells fresh and clean, instead of giving off that chemical tang so common to new homes. If you want... Continue reading »

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It's Easy Being Green - Online

Posted by kwalters – February 1, 2008 1:00 PM

Put some glamour in your green lifestyle with Fine Living's favorite green websites. I dig (ha!) Local Harvest, where you can type in your zip code and find locally grown food. Also, pop by the Green Home message board. Meet... Continue reading »

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Sunset From the Veranda -- What a View!

Posted by kwalters – January 25, 2008 3:40 PM

We just got back from a week-long visit to the Green Home, where we were dotting all the i's and crossing the t's, making sure it's ready for its big debut. HGTV viewers have the best taste! The exterior paint... Continue reading »

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10 Green Tips from Carter Oosterhouse

Posted by fcole – January 18, 2008 6:01 PM

Carter Oosterhouse, host of HGTV's Carter Can, helps homeowners solve challenging renovation dilemmas. He's also known for his green building solutions, which are featured in every Carter Can episode. Check out his top 10 tips for making your home... Continue reading »

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"Green" Kitchens Don't Have to be Green

Posted by fcole – January 14, 2008 5:25 PM

Mine is blue (and bunches of other colors). What makes a kitchen green? As a CKD (Certified Kitchen Designer), I remind my clients that there are shades of green. Starting out, I incorporated at least one green element in... Continue reading »

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Just Released: Floor Plans of Our First HGTV Green Home!

Posted by fcole – January 11, 2008 2:51 PM

Check it out! We've got the floor plans for the HGTV Green Home! Here's the first look at the house, which is being built near Hilton Head, SC, in the Tradition Hilton Head community. Please note: features and layout of... Continue reading »

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Ask Carter Oosterhouse Your "Green" Questions!

Posted by fcole – January 7, 2008 1:17 PM

Ever wanted hunky handyman Carter Oosterhouse to help you find a green solution to your renovating dilemma, like he does on his show Carter Can? Here’s your chance! Just post your question in the comments below and he may answer... Continue reading »

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Where in South Carolina? The Precise Location Revealed!

Posted by fcole – December 20, 2007 2:55 PM

We're finally able to release the details about the first HGTV Green Home! The home is in Tradition Hilton Head, a 5,300-acre master-planned community near Hilton Head Island, S.C. The location is near miles of popular beaches and an eco-friendly... Continue reading »

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