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  • Five Green Ideas for Your Kitchen Renovation


    04 June 2008

    Gwendolyn Bounds invested about 16 months and $83k in her posh, green kitchen remodel.  The process was slightly more difficult than she imagined, but nonetheless, as you can see from the below video: the result is quite nice.  David Johnston, green building and renovation expert, unofficially inspected the work and gave her high marks for the eco renovation.  Her remodel included Energy Star appliances, locally made fly ash concrete countertops, Plyboo and Arreis cabinets, no-VOC paints, FSC-certified wood floors, Nu-Wool recycled newspaper insulation, LED lights, and double-paned efficient windows. Read the Full Article...

  • 10 tips to renovate your home


    04 June 2008

    One of the key rooms in your home, the kitchen can be given an effective makeover for only a modest outlay. If your carcasses are in good condition, consider adding new doors, handles and worktops. Alternatively, spray paint your existing cupboard doors to give them a fresh new look. Remember that in a small house a new kitchen can cost as little as £1,500-£2,000, plus fitting.

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