Recycled-Content Countertops – Part 2: Glass Products

In our previous post about countertops, we shared some environmentally friendly options that are made from paper and wood.  Now we will show you some great recycled-content countertops that are fashioned out of recycled glass.  Sit back, and enjoy!  There are some real beauties.  They are listed in order of shortest distance from manufacturer to [...]

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Recycled-Content Countertop – Part 1: Paper/Wood Products

This is a 2 part series in which we will share with you options for using recycled-content countertops for your kitchen and bath remodel.  Gone of the days of ugly recycled countertop materials.  We are in a new era of innovative products that rival – and sometimes surpass – the sophistication of granite.  Whether your [...]

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Seattle Built Green Conference Expo now open to the public

Want to see, touch and feel the latest sustainable building materials all in one place? Now you can!  Seattle’s Built Green Conference Expo floor, previously only open to the trades, is now opening its floor to the public.  Everything from green flooring to alternative building methods will be showcased.  Read below for more information.

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High Efficiency Toilets: The unsung hero of bathroom remodels

There are so many things that are exciting and fun when it comes to remodeling your bathroom – new countertops, shiny fixtures, beautiful tile.  Selecting a toilet typically doesn’t rate high on a homeowner’s list of fun things to shop for.  They’re all the same, right? Nope! A perfectly selected toilet will not only blend seamlessly into [...]

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The Many Lives Of: Wine Bottles

I’m discovering that wine bottles, like our feline friends, can have 9 lives too.  Know that when you finish your bottle of wine, it’s adventure is not done yet. The Nine Lives of Wine Bottles: Life One:  Hanging Lights These clever “re-lights” are the experimentation of artist Jerry Kott.  I guarantee you haven’t seen anything [...]

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Paint Me Green

For many of us, painting our interiors was synonymous with toxic air and home evacuation.  I remember all of my painting events very clearly – each time running out of my building gasping for air while breathing in ghost fumes from the room I left behind. What was this arch-nemesis of my breathable air? VOCs, or Volatile [...]

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Eco Materials: Recycled-Content Tile for Kitchens and Baths

Now more than ever there are options for recycled-content products.  Even though there has been recycled content tile available for over a decade, although prospects for stylish options were quite dismal.  However thanks to the market demanding more options, manufacturers have stepped up and introduced lines that a designer can be proud of. Contact us [...]

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Free Remodeling Seminar for Homeowners January 26th 6:30pm

Between the tax credits, rising energy costs and the decision for many homeowners that they will stay in their current home for longer than anticipated due to economic struggles, there has been an increased demand for energy efficient products and systems.  You could say it is on just about everyone’s mind. Home Savvi, a local [...]

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Laminate Flooring by Wilsonart is first to achieve FSC Certification

Wilsonart has long been in the laminate game and now they are the first  to have their laminate products FSC certified.  Go Wilsonart! Laminate flooring is made from different component layers that are bonded together. Wilsonart laminate flooring is high pressure laminate (HPL) which means that it is harder and more resistant to scuffing due [...]

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Cool Eco-toilet from Caroma

When I woke up this morning, I didn’t think I would be writing about a toilet.  However I’m so intrigued by Caroma’s “Profile Smart” toilet, I just have to share! The Profile Smart toilet is a dual-flush unit that has a wash basin above the cistern.  When you flush, fresh water comes out of the [...]

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