March 13th, 2009 by Ben Thompson
Anatomy of a Green Home (pdf)
Remodel Green
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Green Remodeling Tips
(From the Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance)
Recycling: Thompson Remodeling expands its recycling program to include Cardboard and domestic recycling products (glass, plastic, tin). Currently Thompson Remodeling recycles: aluminum, steel, copper, paper (magazine, newsprint, office paper), light fixtures, plumbing fixtures (toilets, faucets, sinks, etc), cabinetry, windows, doors and anything else that can be deconstructed and donated to local non-profits. We frequently salvage, store, specify, and reuse excess building materials such as trim and millwork, dimensional lumber used for framing, remnants of granite counters, sheet goods like OSB and plywood.
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March 13th, 2009 by Ben Thompson
On this trip I experienced the ultimate backyard and my kind of Man Cave. This is a fantastic example of how to create the home of your dreams. Isn’t the backyard below absolutely amazing? Do you want to know how this friend of mine created it? 1) He and his wife considered the type of home they truly wanted. 2) They decided to downsize to this 1400 sf home. 3) They waited a few years before remodeling to get to know the home they purchased.The result: Their patience, planning, and hard work was rewarded. Interesting Fact: See those bricks used as pavers? They were salvaged from old town Chicago.
Pictured below is the ultimate Man Cave in my opinion! It functions as a combination home office and pool house complete with custom steam shower and guitar collection. I characterize it as having charming class and personalized comfort. Imagine yourself retreating to this space for time away, working on your next book, or playing music with friends and family out here.
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