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Where Can I Find Reclaimed Materials?

Many of us agree with the idea of reclaiming materials that have fulfilled their original purpose, yet may still have some valuable life left in them.  The benefit of reusing materials includes cost-savings, aesthetics (who doesn't love the look of #shiplap?!), and less impact on the environment (both for keeping materials out of the landfill… Continue reading Where Can I Find Reclaimed Materials?

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Right-Sizing

Right-sizing is a philosophy that I have been advocating for almost 20 years. I was introduced to the idea of not so big by Sarah Susanka's Not So Big House.  I devoured that book.  The concepts Sarah introduced spoke to me on so many levels (you can imagine how happy I was not just for… Continue reading Right-Sizing