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Build Your Own Sustainable Christmas Tree

Have you ever considered building your own Christmas tree? Here are a few ideas for creating a festive substitute, utilizing reclaimed wood. Above: The PossibiliTree is designed by architect Richar…

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Make A Potting Shed Out of Scraps

Drive west across San Francisco as far as possible, nearly to the ocean; you can see the water from the end of the block. In the foggy Outer Sunset surfer district, restaurant owners Dave Muller and…

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Wooden Shelving That Adds Rustic Appeal

More than cabin worthy, here's proof that some lengths of salvaged wood and brackets mounts can make great shelving displays. Here are four examples; for more ideas, visit Remodelista. Above: Recla…

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Organic Accents: Branches Used As Decor

Recently admired in several compelling interiors, we are drawn to these bare branches' functioning as home accessories. Here are a few ideas on how it might work in your living space. Above: A hang…

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DIY: Hairpin Leg Bench

Angela Ferdig of Kriselkeeper created a beautiful bench inspired by the Nakashima table in Steal This Look: Julianne Moore's West Village Living Room on Remodelista. Her version was much more affordab…

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DIY: Simple Headboard Ideas

These interesting DIY headboards have us on the hunt for unique ways to add dimension and character to our beds. Fun and simple design ideas for a great project and good night's sleep! Above and be…

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DIY: Instant Wood Christmas Trees

A couple of ideas for creating DIY Christmas tree substitutes, both utilizing reclaimed wood. Above: Ingrid Jansen's The (Christmas) Trees are crafted of six different reclaimed wooden planks; €25 …

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DIY: Studiomama Pallet Chair

A few weeks ago we wrote about using an old shipping pallet to craft new shelves for your home. Here's another great use for an otherwise unwanted object. London-based, Danish-born Nina Tolstrup of de…

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Slow Design: Heritage Salvage Wine-Soaked Flooring

Heritage Salvage, located an hour north of San Francisco in Petaluma, stocks a wide array of recycled wood, vintage lumber, salvaged flooring, and other reclaimed building products. We particularly li…

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DIY: Rustic Wooden Shelves

Proof that a couple of bracket mounts and a length of salvaged wood can make great shelving displays. Above: A clever Flickr shelf. Above: Rustic kitchen shelves, also on Flickr. Abov…

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