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URBAN CONVERSION

Harvesting the Sun

URBAN CONVERSION is back with a new season that follows entrepreneur Rodman Schley and his eco-enthusiast wife Gina as they combine their passions to explore how to live a more family-centered, sustainable lifestyle.

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Harvesting the Sun

Season 3 Episode 304 | 26m 46s | CC

The Schley’s consider all the ways the sun affects their home, farm and life. From orienting the house to capture the most sunlight, to the size and placement of windows, roof, and even flower fields. They learn that paying more attention to the sun could have everlasting benefits. Rodman and Gina learn about window efficiencies, roofing options, and home solar versus community solar options.

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