An upholsterer’s approach to fabric is completely different than that of a decorator or designer. Their main relationship with fabric is mainly an aesthetic one whereas mine is more of a utilitarian one. Basically, I look at the fabric in relationship to the piece that I am going to be upholstering to gauge whether it has the correct elasticity and give for me to apply it properly...
There is nothing more frustrating than gutters that are clogged during the fall and then ice-damaged during the winter. It's bad for your house and a nuisance to repair. RainTube, one of Sustainable Industries top green building products of the year, will not only alleviate these problems, but also assist in a rainwater collection system...
We spent a few hours helping clean house last weekend for the 'rents, and room after room of wood floors meant we used the Swiffer to our heart's content. But tossing the cleaning pad and reaching for another one made us feel wasteful, so we searched for an alternative...
We know, we know. Hearing "burlap" and "green style" might make some of you want to crawl into a dark hole. Just when people begin to realize that eco-friendly decorating is not all burlap and tree stumps, we ...come back to burlap. But it might be okay this time around. There are some pretty cool things being done with the fabric, and it does give off an earthy, informal vibe which can work in the right setting...
The SmogShoppe, an event space in LA (used for weddings, movie screenings, and the like) was a former smog-check station before Sherry Walsh and Miguel Nelson transformed it...
Swedish designer Camilla Diedrich's wallpapers are stunningly beautiful, full of movement and excitement. We simply can't get over the luminescence she is able to achieve. Some of the samples you see here are part of her Nature Ray Charles collection, and they do not have electrical lights or fiber optics built in. It's simply due to Camilla's design...
We all know Etsy contains a wealth of handmade housewares, artwork, and vintage ephemera. But despite all its brilliance and talent, Etsy can be wildly overwhelming to navigate. So, in the spirit of Artwork, Crafts, and Collections month, we thought a little collaboration might be in order: we'll tell you a few of our favorite Etsy stores, if you tell us a few of your favorites!
Need to get away from the world? You got it. This private, rustic bungalow located in Sullivan County, New York is handcrafted from 100-year-old reclaimed barn wood and, with no water or electricity, will let you live totally off the grid. But the location is amazing...
There are all sorts of levels of urban homesteading. We'd argue that if you grow your own tomatoes and can the extras for winter, you're a bit of a homesteader. But then there are the more dedicated/extreme homesteaders—take Novella Carpenter for instance ...
A few years ago, we went to L.A. to visit a friend. The traffic, compared to anything we'd seen in Texas, was shocking. It's a real car culture, and we wouldn't have dreamed of biking around. But now, it seems as though the bicycle scene is booming — good news for folks who like to commute or ride around their community on two wheels instead of four...
We all know the green merits of going with a low-flow showerhead; typically it's the first piece of advice given to green newbies wondering what steps they should take to live a more sustainable life. We should also then know the frustrations that come with a low-flow showerhead: wimpy pressure + sporadic spray = more time needed to wash the shampoo out of your hair. Where's the conservation in that?
We recently got an email from an AT friend, Bethany Obrecht, whose home we photographed for our upcoming book Apartment Therapy's Big Book of Small Spaces (due out in Spring 2010). Her company, Found My Animal, makes accessories (really nice ones!) for adopted animals and then donates 25% of the profits to the Louis Animal Foundation, a non-profit group dedicated to spaying/neutering and providing homes to animals who have not yet 'found' their people...
If you're like us you hate throwing anything in the regular garbage. It seems like such a, pardon the pun, waste. But there's some stuff you just don't know what to do with. Check out our list plus a refresher on what can go in your city's recycle bin...
Are you a LEED-accredited architect looking to share your knowledge and love of green design and building materials to a large (and ever growing) audience? Well, then you might be just the person we're looking for. Re-Nest is looking to add a weekly column called Green Architect that would delve deep into the green ideas, materials, and processes that are shaping the future of green building. Interested in applying?
We’ve been looking for a little extra lighting for our deck, and we think this DIY would not only do the trick, but also make the space even better. Turning a wine bottle into a torch is a bright idea and creative reuse at its best…
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