Admittedly my last few posts have been long in promise and short on details. You see, there’ve been a lot of big happenings behind the scenes at Live/Work and between these developments and running Kinesis, updating the blog has taken the back burner. BUT, don’t despair…we’re making important changes, all centered around the theme of [...]
Found this very interesting product this afternoon – 100% recycled brick pavers made from shredded tires and plastic bottles – Made by Vast. Seems like a great alternative to poured concrete or traditional brick. I’ll look into pricing to see what it might cost. One of the most exciting features of this product is that [...]
Here’s some great work from Minnesota-based Eastvold Custom Woodworks. Some of my readers will be familiar with their fantastic work on Jason Hammond’s project, From the Ground Up. What I like about Matt Eastvold’s work is not only how good it looks, but also how much effort he puts into using sustainably sourced materials and [...]
Some great ideas from the UK
* Please Note: Live/Work has moved! We’re now located at Portland Built. Please click here to see what it’s all about!* After months and months of looking at wood stoves, I’ve narrowed the field own to four models. And the nominees are… Clockwise, from top left: Scan Model 60 ($2000); Morso Model 3142 ($1568); Morso [...]
The ADU is smaller, so the dream of a big bath is gone. However, there are some interesting options that may work in a smaller space. Here’s a few options: SoftTubs (used inside or outside, a bit of a bath/jacuzzi hybrid. Requires only 110v) Asian Soaking Tubs (smaller, but deeper. Link is to a discussion) [...]
Here’s a beautiful use for recycled glass: It’s a product made from cement and a mixture of recycled crushed glass. Locally it’s available through Pratt and Larson . Neat option for counter tops! Pratt and Larson 1201 SE 3rd Ave. Portland, Oregon 97214 503-231-9464
Here’s a great line of European woodstoves: RAIS It looks like it’s available through local dealer Ecohause. According to the website, their stoves are so efficient that they are “carbon neutral” – meaning that burning the wood releases the same amount of CO2 as would be released by the tree as it decomposes. They’re highly [...]
A list of possible builders. I don’t think any of them have websites (surprise, surprise): Referred by Chuck Banta of Homes123: Banta Construction Terry Banta (503) 353-8245 Ostercraft Inc. Gary Osterholm (503) 772-0022 Fish Construction NW, Inc. Justin Wood (503) 292-9891 Referred by my client, Chuck Eichacker Seth McCoy Mighty Acorn LLC CCB# 173367 (503) [...]
Hot tubs seem like a great idea, but just about everyone I know who has a hot tub hardly ever uses it. Seems like a pretty big waste of electricity, not to mention all the chemicals and maintenance. So, this got me to thinking: what about an oversized bathtub? No chlorine, and no wasted electricity. [...]