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Green reuse Questions

Where do you begin when flooring your home with old barn wood? We literally have the barn torn down and now are ready to start reclaiming!

— Mellissa Lane Russellville, AL

Cynthia Phakos

Answered by Cynthia Phakos

Los Angeles, CA

Koffka Phakos Design

March 19, 2013

I am using old wood from a 1932 schoolhouse for craft projects. It is not painted. How can I make sure that it is safe?

— Louise Boney Butler, AL

Answered by Sean Lintow Sr on March 22, 2013

Where do you begin when flooring your home with old barn wood? We literally have the barn torn down and now are ready to start reclaiming!

— Mellissa Lane Russellville, AL

Answered by Cynthia Phakos on March 19, 2013

How can we preserve the grey color of our reclaimed barnwood countertops when we seal the wood? We need to make it washable.

— Cindy Clay Saint Paul, MN

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on April 3, 2012

We are trying to repurpose an old work bench as a kitchen island/ table. Is the wood even safe to use?

— Amy Columbus, OH

Answered by Polly Osborne, FAIA, LEED AP on September 22, 2011

Where can I purchase green furniture for my sons, especially a bed?

— Sandy Siegal San Francisco, CA

Answered by Kirsten Flynn on August 6, 2011

What are the pros and cons of resurfacing our 50-year-old built-in bathtub?

— Rosemary Addison Campbellton, FL

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on July 14, 2011

I'm getting very frustrated with my search for an eco-friendly recliner. Can you help?

— Rex Thomas San Francisco, CA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on July 14, 2011

Can you help me find wood floors that meet my green "wish list"?

— Hannah Warner Aurora, CO

Answered by Randy Potter on June 27, 2011

I've heard that recycled gutters are not as good as regular gutters. Is this true or false?

— Chris Blondal Tujunga, CA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on June 20, 2011

Are there non- or less-toxic bathtubs?

— Leslie Salt Lake City, UT

Answered by Karen Smuland on May 28, 2011

 
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