Category: Inspiration Kitchen
Why Your Copper Sink May Outlive You—and Your Grandchildren
The most astounding thing about copper? It’s essentially ageless. In some cases, you can scarcely tell old copper from new copper. So, while stone sinks from the 18th and 19th centuries most certainly show their age, even the oldest of copper sinks are Benjamin Button-like in appearance. And it gets better: In addition to not aging, copper actually grows better with age and the more it is used the faster it will re-patina.
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A KITCHEN REVOLT – RECYCLED APPLIANCES TO THE RESCUE
My kitchen was out of sink. A while back, I was convinced my appliances had gathered around the triangle conjuring up ways to drive my family crazy. The collapse of the appliances ran the gamut from deranged to deceased…all in one agonizing week. Here are the sorted story highlights and how it led me on a path to find a sustainable option for a major appliance purchase.
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How to Design and Build a Sustainable Kitchen
This article was written by and originally appeared on the Undercover Architect. I first...
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Before & After: An Eco-Friendly Kitchen Makeover on a Budget
BEFORE: AN “OAK CAVE” Jennifer Rizzo had what she called an “Oak Cave” for a kitchen –...
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A Sunny Sustainable Kitchen in Eagle Rock, CA
What makes this sunny, modern kitchen more sustainable than most? The counter-tops are made with...
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