Find Your Next Project: A Synthetic Lawn or Rustic Wall Slat?
Email To Friend | share this article | Posted on March 27th in General Remodel by Renee.
These are just two of many interesting ideas we’ve plucked from the web for our weekly link post. Whether you’re unsure about reseeding the lawn every year or you’re searching for the perfect flooring type, chances are we’ll help you find a suitable alternative. Here are 5.
Synthetic lawns
Should you go the way of plastic or using more water on real grass? Neither alternative sounds very appealing, and yet, homeowners can’t seem to do without the cozy image of a well-manicured lawn. What to do? According to Low Impact Living, saving water is more important in drought affected regions, where expensive synthetics are preferable to the real thing. For looking and feeling like the real thing, they recommend SYNLawn, Green Grass Forever, NewGrass, EasyTurf, or AstroLawn. For those who can’t afford the plastic, they recommend native plants and grasses instead.
Super Insulating Vacuum Glass
The folks at Inhabitat recently found vacuum-glazed super glass designed by researchers at Guardian Industries. They’ve got amazing R12-R13 insulation ratings, comparable to that of a thick, insulated wall. But unlike the expensive, heavy, triple glazed variety currently available, these glass panels are thin at .26 to .43 inches. Guardian Industries plans to release the product in 2009.
Socially Responsible Luxury Flooring
FairWorks flooring by InterfaceFLOR is more than sustainable, but socially responsible, too. Treehugger tells us that the new product is made from the traditional skills and cultures of local artists from around the world.
Subterra Stone Pavers
These pavers touted by SF Gate are great for the rainy season and all year round. While most pavers allow water to run off, these pavers let water drain through and into the soil, helping to manage storm water. Subterra Stone is made by Oldcastle Architectural.
Rustic Wall Slats
Time to break the “S” streak with Remodelista’s find: rustic wall slats by designer Jane Cumberbatch. The wood lining strips add a nice touch of rustic charm to the room.
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