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Special Glass-Infused Wood Product Found Rotting

The Make it Right Foundation is rebuilding rotting stairs and decks on about 30 of... More

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Product Transparency Movement Gets X-Rayed at Greenbuild

The Greenbuild expo covers a lot of ground. For remodelers, some of the more important topics involved energy rating labels and the notion that manufacturers should reveal more about what's in the goods they sell. More

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Product Editor's Choice: Best of November

Seven of the most unique, intriguing, and useful products we found this month, plus two items that are just plain awesome to look at. More

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Limited Edition Salvaged Wood Sliding Barn Doors Make a Statement

Real Carriage Door Co. secures salvaged hardwood from an iconic Seattle brewery to bring a piece of history to home design. More

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Remodelers Warm To Salvaged Materials

From DIY projects to professional custom remodels, re-purposing salvaged building components is becoming cool in Florida. More

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Help Clients Make Healthy Design Choices

Kathy Shertzer blogs about helping clients stay informed about indoor air quality and healthy product choices. More

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Crate & Bleacher: Viridian Reclaimed Engineered Wood Flooring

Broken down crates and gym bleachers are put to good use in this new product. More

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Hold Your Fire: CalStar Brick Lifecycle Assessment

Recycled content helps these green bricks have an 84% smaller carbon footprint than traditional brick. More

In New Jersey, A Newark Sawmill Taps the Urban Forest for Custom Products

CitiLog - a small custom sawmill operation that specializes in harvesting and "... More

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Green at the Games: Sustainably Forested Materials

FSC-certified materials play a big role in construction of the 2012 Summer Olympics venues. Here are two products you can incorporate into your designs. More

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