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What They Don’t Tell You:
When I decided to blog the ‘green re-model’ and provide to anyone who cares where to get products within a click, I never realized how much time it takes to Eco Remodel. In looking over the LEEDS certification, thought I would following the guidelines to remodel in the most environmentally friendly [...]
Baseboard and Moulding are one of those details that one tends to forget. Then to go on the search for reclaimed, recycled, FSC, Green Building Certified is very challenging and requires patience.
So here’s the thing.
1.) Don’t buy the baseboard first until you know what flooring you are putting in. Flooring such as Marmoleum Click requires [...]
As much as I want to go as eco-friendly as possible, it can not only be expensive, but time consuming. The glitches just get to me!
After finding a contractor that I liked and wasn’t going to talk me into getting granite, thought I’d look for alternative ways to get the job done. Contracted a barter [...]
Remodeling ‘Green’, ‘Eco’ and ‘Sustainable’ can be a daunting task, especially if products are not readily available in your area. Fortunately we have the Internet to at least investigate products and determine what we want or don’t want. I hate to say, see and post this but many stores are going out of business and [...]
I love all the Recycled, Green countertops, flooring and sinks. But as my friends remind me, I must consider what I am doing with this condo, because quite honestly, boring (neutral) sells. Everybody wants granite countertops, everybody wants hardwood, travertine, tile floors and just go to Home Depot. It seems that to sell your house, [...]
After much thought and many trips to Habitat and checking out craigslist for free stuff and materials, I had a lucky break! I’m doing a trade, free room for labor! How great can that be! What I am sorry about is Creg Construction 619.448.4055. (Sorry I listed their name wrong in previous posts). They were [...]
1.) The Inconvienent Bag. I know everybody has the reusable bags, but I just loved the name. Isn’t that that truth! Where do you put them, how do you remember them, how do you carry them around?
2.) Checktap: his little gadget is your automatic power saving control system in a power strip, that you can [...]
The Contractor Story:
First I went on trusty Angies List and got some names. After much google research for eco- knowledgeable contractors came up with 1 name in San Diego. Now I grant you this was last year, before Green was the New Black! But still, it’s not a new concept! Why is it so difficult?
Contractor [...]
Jan. 3, 2007 my tenants informed me I had Mold. Mold is a four letter word. The first thought when you have tenants, is lawsuit! The next thought, is how much is this going to cost? The last thought, was how am I going to sell this! The stigma of MOLD is horrendous. So begins [...]