Reusing items in the home and/or installing reclaimed items were mentioned among several of The National Association of the Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards. A few of the CotY winning projects featured utilized flooring found in salvage companies, reuse of existing cabinetry, reclaiming barn doors and even repurposing a dresser into… Continue Reading
Now that the warm weather has arrived, homeowners are ready to tackle their to-do lists and take on home remodeling projects that were put on hold throughout the winter months. If you’re ready to turn your dreams into reality, it’s important to not only focus on the project’s design, but to also pay attention to… Continue Reading
Recycling isn’t always the most exciting chore, even though we know it’s good for the environment. Between sorting, crushing and taking paper off, it’s easier to just throw it in the garbage. Our recycling rates prove that this is the case. So what if you could take an ordinary item like wrappers, plastic bottles, etc…. Continue Reading
1. Old bricks, worthless? No, those bricks can be recycled, and are very valuable to some people! 2. Use reclaimed wood for your next project at home. Use your own, or find some on freecycle, Craigslist, at your local transfer station, or recycle.net. 3. There are many places you can exchange or recycle your old… Continue Reading