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What does energy conservation mean to you? Is it the monthly amount you're keeping in your pocket, instead of paying a high utility bill? Or is it a gloomy vision of global warming, polluting power plants, and acid rain? Whatever your reason, if you choose to save energy, you are making a wise c...
11/12/2009
There is nothing better than hands-on experience...
11/11/2009
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Kitchen and bathroom renovations are always giving me mixed feelings. I'm happy when my clients get a fresh, functional, and clean space. On the other hand, after every such renovation in my mind's eye I can already see the mountains of debris where, eventually, the newly installed materials end ...
11/05/2009
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Green construction includes a category of building materials called rapidly renewable materials, which have a harvest cycle of 10 years or less. Building components that are able to regenerate in such a short time include bamboo, cork, wool, wheat and rice straw, and even sunflower seeds and sor...
10/30/2009
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How many times you were trying to find something in a hurry, only to realize that there is too much stuff inside of your closet, in the kitchen cupboard, or on your desk? The clutter we keep prevents us from being on time, makes us procrastinate and requires extra time and money for cleaning. It ...
10/23/2009
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Today I have attended a presentation on light control in sustainable interior design by Lutron. I am a big advocate of controlling light levels in the rooms designed at my studio with the use of dimmers on the incandescent as well as fluorescent fixtures. You could call me a "dimmer queen", since...
10/21/2009
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The cold season finally got us here in Southern California. Shortly, there will be a fire burning bright in every family room, adding warm and cozy ambiance to our season's spirit. I have spotted recently a very cool (and eco-friendly) alternative to a traditional wood burning or gas fireplace: t...
10/15/2009