Re-Done Green

I want to let all my followers know that I am in the process of creating a new General Contracting Company.  The company is formed, called ReDone Green LLC.  We (my partner) will soon have all the licensing, registration, insurance and bonding set up and will be updating this site as the main site for [...]

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I just read this from the grist.org news letter. I think it is great. While CF bulbs use less energy they contain toxins that should not go into the environment including mercury. Now with Home Depot moving to a recycling program these toxins will stay out of the landfill once people are made aware of [...]

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I came across this article about superinsulation. It touches on some very important points, especially in light of climbing gas prices. Worth the read.Technorati Tags: superinsultation, engery efficiency

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Now I am not too sure I want Congress involved, but at least Green Home Loans are making the news. This article came out today discussing if legislation could help promote Green Home Loans.Technorati Tags: green living, home loans, remodel, new construction

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In the development world…well generally in the world these days, more concern and emphasis is being put on storm water run-off and control. Historically this has been done through detention ponds and vaults. I mentioned pervious concrete in an earlier blog. Here is a little article that talks about Porous Asphalt. It handles the water [...]

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Everyone knows that all new homes are insulated to what is ‘code’. Is this enough though? I do not think so. ‘Code’ just states that this is the minimal amount required. More and more homes are being ‘super insulated’. What is this you ask? It is insulation that is above code and provides for the [...]

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I decided that my interest in Green Living, Low Impact Development and Sustainable and Healthy Living might interest others. So I decided to blog about it. Hopefully others can gain knowledge about these items. Enjoy this site.

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This is a new blog dedicated to discussing Green and Sustainable technologies use in construction. The Pacific Northwest is an area that is at the forefront of such technologies. You may even learn of some new technologies for the first time here.

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