Ask Mason tagged 'green' http://www.remodelrichmond.com Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:26:13 -1800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.remodelrichmond.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Chic-Coutertops-for-the-Granite-Averse.html/Itemid,28/ <p class="MsoNormal">I went shopping today with a client that was disinclined to use granite tops in her new kitchen.&nbsp; As my readers may know, I am a huge fan of the diversity of design possibilities, as well as the fairly indestructible quality of granite countertops.&nbsp; On the flip side, the designer in me loathes the wasted opportunity of plopping-down the same stuff as appears in nearly every other high-end kitchen in town.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNorma [...] Mason Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -1800 remodeling kitchens green granite design countertops http://www.remodelrichmond.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Rock-paper-PAPERSTONE!.html/Itemid,28/ <p>What can you tell me about Paperstone? I&#39;m interested in it for use as a work-top in a garage, and in my laundry room with my washer and dryer below.</p><p>How durable is it? Can it get wet? How does fragility or strength compare to other solutions? What about price? Availability around here? </p><p>Obviously, I&#39;m interested in its green/sustainable characteristics, and it just sounds kind of cool ... Thanks! Great blog, btw. Your answers are more thorough than many of these things.</ [...] Mason Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -1800 value green countertops http://www.remodelrichmond.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Recycling-Cedar-for-Flooring.html/Itemid,28/ &nbsp; <p>We are buying a 1922 stick built home.&nbsp; In the back two bedrooms the walls are tongue and groove cedar planks.&nbsp; My question is if we can remove the planks and reuse them as flooring else where in the house??<br />Thank you<br />Catie</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Catie,</p><p>I certainly encourage all forms of recycling.&nbsp; We should strive to make the most of our limited resources, and avoid waste wherever we can.</p><p>Generally, the most common forms of cedar, such as Eastern Red [...] Mason Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:00:00 -1800 renovation hardwood green floors DIY http://www.remodelrichmond.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Earth-Friendly-Systems-Sources.html/Itemid,28/ <p>Hello,</p><p>We are remodeling a home in Midlothian and we are trying to come up with very efficient and eco-friendly technology to integrate into the home including, solar panels, radiant heating, water recycling, geo thermal heating, heat recovery systems and smart technology.</p><p>&nbsp;Is there anyone out there selling these services in Central Virginia for one stop shopping that could provide a plan to achieve the highest efficiencies based on what is available.&nbsp; We moved from Engl [...] Mason Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:00:00 -1800 select contractor renovation remodeling HVAC green contractors http://www.remodelrichmond.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Put-a-Cork-in-it!.html/Itemid,28/ <p>Mason,</p><p>Would you recommend cork flooring for a kitchen?</p><p>Brenda G. Dallas, TX</p><p>Dang, Brenda, I didn&rsquo;t know our blog went all the way to the Lone Star State! Welcome, and know that I love your question!</p><p>There are SO many choices for flooring these days. Kitchens, obviously, have some very special needs in terms of durability, maintenance, clean-up, comfort, and of course, STYLE! The &ldquo;best&rdquo; floor for your kitchen should be based on which of these consider [...] Mason Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 -1800 value renovation remodeling kitchens green floors DIY http://www.remodelrichmond.com/component/option,com_myblog/show,Green-Bath-Remodel.html/Itemid,28/ Mason:<br /><br />Could HomeMasons advise me on saving money in remodeling by reusing existing components of my house like doors, cabinets and the like? It would be helpful if you could tell me where reuse of my existing materials would save money and where it would not be advisable.<br /><br />Could you also give advise on how to incorporate &quot;green&quot; energy saving and &quot;sustainable&quot; components in my remodeling project?<br /><br />Thanks.<br />PB in Richmond<br /><br />PB:<br / [...] Mason Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -1800 remodeling green