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Photo: by Concord Carpenter – Cherry floor installation at Balls Hill Rd. Concord, Massachusetts Wood Floors and Allergies When considering what type of floor covering to put in your home, you need to be extra thoughtful if you suffer from allergies or asthma. Some types of flooring are harder to clean and trap dirt…
Image: procosara.org Illegal logging – destroying the last Ancient Forests I recently asked my local lumber yard manager his thoughts on FSC lumber and illegal logging. What Does FSC Stand For? FSC stands for Forest Stewardship Council and is an independent, non-governmental, not for profit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s…
Tank-less, On Demand Hot Water Heaters Tired of running out of hot water? Is it time to replace you old water heater and you want to save money? Wish your house was “greener” and wasted fewer resources? Do you hate having to heat hot water while you’re not home? On-Demand Saves Energy A tank-less “on…
Hot Water Systems Solar water heaters—also called solar domestic hot water systems—can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use—sunshine—is free. How They Work Solar water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors. There are two types of…
Photo by: ecopreneurist.com What about adding “Re-Fill” to the three R’s above? There are many things we as individuals can do to reduce waste and help the environment the old slogan Reduce Reuse Recycle still holds true but what about re-fill? I drink at least twos cups of coffee a day that’s 365 x…
Recycling Cellular PVC Boards Many lumber yards now are accepting scrap from cellular PVC boards and are looking seriously at recycling PVC trim Recycling PVC trim has become a hot topic on the job-site. Since it’s introduction, PVC waste has been a huge problem for contractors. On one end of the spectrum I like…
Use Less Fossil Fuel Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere; carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming. Top 10 Things to Reduce Global Warming: Here are 10 simple actions you can take to help reduce…
Building Material Salvage The cost to have some of the pieces you’ll find custom made today is untouchable to most. Local salvage warehouses have architectural salvage pieces that can make any addition or renovation a unique, one-of-a-kind appearance. From the quality of the materials (old growth lumber used in furniture & mantels) to the authentic…
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