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Green Tour: A Portland Rummer
From Re-nest: Our site that covers abundant design for green homes

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We're awestruck by the modern and minimal renovation of an iconic mid-century Rummer home in Portland, Oregon. Those of us who want to capture runoff and have an attractive yard will be thrilled by Stephanie's discovery of a well-designed alternative to the typical ugly and space-wasting rain barrel.


We also ask you to join us in welcoming three new bloggers—Trent, Rachel, and Amber—to the Re-nest team. Our theme this month is escapes: Rachel's got a post on finding green destinations; Trent suggests bicycle touring; and Amber's got more than a few good ideas for escaping the heat of summer if you can't get out of town.

Pop over to Re-nest via the links below the jump, then leave a couple of comments to let our newest bloggers know they're off to a great start!

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Stephanie finds the rainwater hog a narrow, more attractive alternative to the typical rainbarrel: a perfect for tight urban lots.

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Trent's got links to bike tour companies and resources to plan your own zero-carbon getaway.

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Amber, who is blogging from Texas, suggests Agua Fresca for cool refreshment... and has a few more ideas for enjoying summer when it's just too hot to spend time outside.

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And Rachel suggests using the Green Maps System to find green destinations near and far. It's open source, so you can add things in your own neighborhood.

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Slinks, slinks, water, Portland, Rummer, sewage

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Beautiful house - but it looks like the owners ran out of money or creativity when it came time for furnishings - the place looks drab, dull and lifeless.

posted by bepsf on August 11th 2008 at 10:44am
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