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Have You Built Anything?
Be it a fence, a bookshelf, a house, or a garden box, I want to know. Have you built anything? Source
Have You Built Anything?
Trendtotting: Dirty Boys
Boys love nothing more than to dig in the dirt. When it comes to their unearthing activities, what better way to dress the lil guys than with attire inspired by the real movers and shakers — construction tools and vehicles? While out shopping with my son, I spied these boyish finds at Crazy 8.
Ground Zero Reconstruction Planners Ditch Timetable
The building schedule for skyscrapers and a memorial planned for New York City's Ground Zero have been tossed out by the World Trade Center owners, due to unrealistic goals and rising costs.
Planners will announce a new timetable this September, seven years after the Twin Towers fell, according to BBC. Officials previously promised that the Freedom Tower, set to replace the destroyed towers while taking the title of the nation's tallest building, would be complete in 2006, then 2011, and finally in 2013.
Eco Chic: Previously Developed Land
No one will tell you that building a new home rather than purchasing one that already exists is environmentally friendly — even if you use salvaged materials. So, if you're considering building a new home, find a lot that's previously been built on. Previously developed land (PDL) that is vacant or unused is a wasted resource.
Wolf Whistles Drive Woman to Protest — By Getting Naked?
An Internet news rumor run amuck? Sites were reporting this shocking story as fact yesterday — do you believe it? Apparently, a road crew in the small town of Kerikeri, New Zealand, was repairing the main street when they decided to pay too much attention to one woman — who decided to let them know just what she thought about their behavior — by stripping.
This Just In: Portland to Reward Energy-Efficient Homes
According to an article in The Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, is considering a carbon fee and inspection requirement that would tax builders hundreds of dollars for each new home that is not extremely energy efficient. Builders who construct buildings that save at least 45% more energy over Oregon code requirements would be paid cash rewards. Each new home sold would also be required to undergo an energy efficiency report be done by home inspectors.
Stuck Between A Dude On A Ladder & A Hard Place
I once saw a poster that read, "None of us is as dumb as all of us." I think that applies here.
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TGIF
Having a bad week at work? This should make you feel a bit more fortunate. (It's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it.)
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Designer Spotlight: Domestic Construction
While most Anthropologie catalogs are beautifully styled, the fabric rooms pictured in this particular catalog truly took my breath away. The stitched backdrops and room facades were designed by Trish Andersen and Maureen Walsh, whose design studio Domestic Construction focuses on interiors, environments, and unique fashion and home products. Trish and Maureen met at Savannah College of Art and Design.
Nice and New: Hable Construction Cayenne Birds Pillow
There's not a thing about Hable Construction's new Cayenne Birds Wheat Linen Pillow ($130) that I don't adore. From the Thomas Paul-esque pattern to the hand-printed and hand-sewn material to the organically inspired colors, it's utterly charming. Its smart bird pattern is simple enough for a modern home but exhibits enough folksy flair for a country cottage as well.
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