Tag Archives: DIY

Eco-Reno Inspiration, Part 1

Posted on July 27, 2009 by ecoDomestica

Reams have been written about green building from scratch, and renovations that are essentially from scratch (like gut-jobs and pop-tops). Checklists and wish-lists of eco-friendly building features and renovation practices abound, including the USGBC’s ReGreen guidelines and my own Sustainable … Continue reading →

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How To: Make Upcycled Pendant Lamps

Posted on April 19, 2009 by ecoDomestica

I’m excited to have recently added handmade pendant lamps created from upcycled materials to my portfolio. (Most materials are “downcycled”, degrading in quality and value, as they are recycled into new products – an oft-cited example of downcycling is the … Continue reading →

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