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If you’re like me, you love to watch HGTV’s Dream Home giveaways as a way to vicariously live the life of luxury. The problem with luxury homes however, is that they’re not always environmentally friendly. The good news is that HGTV seeks to remedy this in 2008 with their Green Home TV Special and Giveaway.

The HGTV Green Home Giveaway will be hosted by popular HGTV handyman Carter Osterhouse on March 23rd at 9:00 PM.

The home, which is located near Hilton Head, South Carolina, and all its amenities are worth about $850,000. It’s described as a “traditional-styled, low country cottage”.

Some of the homes features and amenities include:

• Over 2,000 square feet
• The home is fully furnished
• Three bedrooms
• Two and a half baths
• “Construction and design elements that are known to contribute to a healthier living environment.”
• A “Gold” Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
• Water and energy efficient fixtures and appliances
• Repurposed furniture and other items
• A bed made from materials found on the construction site
• Tankless water heaters
• The home meets hurricane code requirements
• A GMC Yukon Hybrid
• Erosion control
• Pervious pavement allowing rainwater to seep into the ground rather than run into sewers.
• Drought resistant landscape
• Limited turf so precious resources aren’t wasted on lawn maintenance
• Lots of large “canopy” shade trees
• Rainwater harvesting and water reuse features
• Energy efficient windows
• Energy star rated appliances

For more information on HGTV’s Green Home Giveway, please visit the HGTV website and view video, read the Green Home blog and learn more about creating your own green home. And don’t forget to watch on March 23rd at 9:00 PM.

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