Re-nest's Creative Reuse series continues with this great idea from reader Heather... and check out Lisa's raised dog feeder in the image below left.
We're wondering what impact the economic crisis has had on your remodeling plans. We cover a report that says that strict new regulations on green building and energy use will help the economy. And we've got the scoop on the latest design from green architect Michelle Kaufmann, and we've also found some hot 80% post-consumer recycled glass tiles. Links after the jump.
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Who would have thought napkin rings and an old picture frame could make this?
We're wondering: have you changed your remodeling plans because of the economic situation?
A new report says increasing energy efficiency standards puts more money in people's pockets—and that, in turn, helps strengthen the economy.
Unlike a lot of other so-called "recycled" tile, Trend's latest offering is 80% post-consumer recycled.
As usual, we think Michelle Kaufmann's design sensibility is fantastic. This new design takes a slightly warmer approach than we've become accustomed to.
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Well, coming at it from the angle of the remodeling contractor (my husband), business is down a bit. People want to wait to see what the economy does before they make any commitments to home improvements, even if they will save money in the long run.
My husband offers many green and energy saving solutions in his business, but the bottom line is price. If an "green" solution is a lot more expensive (as many of the products are), then middle class people, who need to watch their family finances closely, won't go for it if the non-green solution is just as effective. It's just the way it is right now. We all want to be greener, but the bottom line, again, is cost. Even as far as energy-saving products go, people are still putting off home improvements that will save them money in the long run, hoping to get one more year before replacing the roof or windows, opting for cheaper solutions like window films from the Home Depot, rather than the expense of replacing windows.
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