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Jamie Durie's Outdoor Room Design

"I'm a lawn hater," says Jamie Durie, the popular Australian host of HGTV's The Outdoor Room and PBS's Victory Garden, who gave a gracious presentation for garden enthusiasts who gathered at the 2010...

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Top Green Roof Designs

Green roofs mitigate urban heat island effect, control stormwater run-off, reduce sound reflection and transmission, and lower heating and cooling costs, as well as sustain local wildlife. They also...

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Environmentally Conscious Landscaping Tips for Challenging Climates and Terrain

Uneven terrain and climate extremes are two of the biggest challenges homeowners face when attempting to create beautiful, low-maintenance, environmentally conscious residential landscapes. Having a...

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Consumer Salvage and Reuse Tips from an Industrial Demolition Contractor

Almost 40% of the waste that accumulates in landfills comes from demolition and construction debris. Learn how to salvage and reuse from the pros.

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Advanced Woodworking: Salvaged Buffet Table

In this tutorial, Rachael puts her power tools to use to refinish an industrial buffet table, adding an inlaid wooden counter made of salvaged lathes.

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Aell and Rushton: High-End Sustainable Design in Denver

A husband-and-wife design team in Denver use salvaged items and found materials to create intricate interiors that belie their humble origins. Randy Rushton and Sabin Aell discuss their craft, their...

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Demolition: Top 5 Salvageable Materials

In 2013, thousands of tons of materials were salvaged from demolition sites across the country. The environmental advantages of such salvage operations are obvious. Every ton of material that can be...

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