If you are looking for a green product for your countertops, you may look to a product called Paperstone. It is composed primarily of……..paper! I know it is hard to deduct that given the name. Paperstone is made from post consumer recycled paper, water, and phenolic resins. Phenolic resins are treated at high temperatures to [...]
The latest Case Shiller data has been released, and it is positive news for Seattle. Home prices are up .5% in May and 1.2% since January of 2010. Does this mean that we are on an upward trend? The data seems to suggest this. If you look at the data from the last decade of [...]
Sheeps Wool Have you ever thought about using sheep’s wool for your home insulation? Here’s a few pros/cons: –Sheeps wool will retain it’s insulating properties when wet! Traditional fiberglass insulation loses it’s capacity to insulate when exposed to moisture. Obviously we don’t want to have leaks in our attics or through the siding, but this [...]
I thought I would share an incredibly obvious way to save on your water bill — buy a front loading washer! Did you know that you can reduce your water consumption by up to 75% That’s a pretty big deal. You can also put larger loads of laundry in a front loading machine, making it [...]