This month’s power bill: $13.61 Total energy used: 420kwh Total energy produced: 400kwh
Category: remodel
Pole Barn Remodel Fall 2015
We decided to tackle the last eye sore on the property, the pole barn. Over the last fiver years we’ve finished an interior studio, installed OSB on all interior walls, and added cabinets to the shop interior. This fall we’ll …
new upstairs bath
For the upstairs bath, we started with an electric radiant heating system, and used travertine stone to help retain and radiate the heat. We found a bamboo double-vanity with travertine top from Signature Hardware, and used LED lighting for overhead …
bamboo furniture
During our search for sustainable interior furnishings, we came across the most beautiful, solid hardwood bamboo furniture by Washington-based manufacturer, Greenington. We were able to purchase the furniture from a local green furniture etailer, EnerChi Living Spaces, www.enerchilivingspaces.com, who was …
new kitchen
We used native and/or sustainable materials for the interior; in the kitchen this included Doug Fir cabinets, recycled glass countertops, glass backsplash and cork flooring. LED under-cabinet lighting, LED pendants and LED recessed lights help illuminate the space when daylighting …
front landscape complete
We took a week off work and wrapped finished up the front landscape. We leveled the front grade, brought in a layer of top soil and created a pathway of quartz and decomposed granite. We also installed six basalt columns …
cabinets, flooring and countertops installed
We installed a recycled glass countertop over Doug Fir cabinets – a native northwest wood. For flooring, a light grey cork floor was installed in the main living area (kitchen / living room). And we’ve successfully installed 100% LED lighting …
heated tile floor
Finished installing resistance radiant heat cables to efficiently warm the entry way and upstairs bathroom. We’re planning to have travertine tile installed over top.
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