High End Hemp?

I field a lot of questions about carpet, and personally I’m not a big fan. I prefer hard surface flooring with throw rugs where desired. Hard surfaces are easy to clean and don’t harbor dust mites like traditional carpet (wool carpet-e.g. Nature Carpet being an exception). Hard surface flooring includes: wood, tile, concrete, cork, sheet goods, etc. But what about the throw rugs? There are a few good lower end options out there, but if you want to go straight for the good stuff, then I suggest you check out EcoFiber Custom Rugs . They are completely organic and free of any harsh chemicals or dyes. With hemp and cactus being some of the choice materials used, you might think hippie, right? Far from it..with silk, mohair, and cashmere being a few of the others. Their rugs(as well as carpets) are high end examples of superior quality eco-friendly materials combined with extremely socially conscious manufacturing(fair trade/no child labor). Oh yeah, and they look and feel amazing!!

5 Star Green Home "Austin Style"

Want to see what a 5 Star Green Home looks like?

Special thanks to our designer “The Bioloom.”

Breathable " Slick Finish" Stucco

La Habra Slick Finish Stucco is a great form of breathable stucco. Looks amazing too!

Doug Cameron is a Healthy, High-Performance Builder & Remodeler with EcoSafe Spaces, LLC in Austin, TX.

 

Reclaimed Materials: Saving History, while Saving Cash!!

Reclaiming old materials is a great way to green up your new home or renovation. Our client “Mrs.D” gets into the action of refinishing these super cool old doors (over 100 years old). She found them nearby in Georgetown, TX for less than $10 a piece. Wait a go Mrs.D!!
To see these doors completely refinished (including stain), check our our recent product review of: Vermont Natural Coatings.

 

 

 

 

Hard Surface, Health Conscious Flooring at 1/2 the Cost!

Finishing/refinishing wood floors with a low-VOC water based floor finish is great (as opposed to a traditional oil based polyurethane)!! But what if you could take it to the next level and eliminate the need for the wood floor all together. That is exactly what we did with the office floor in the video below.
In fact, all the floors in the entire house were completed without bringing in an ounce of manufactured flooring. We went completely hard surface, with stained concrete downstairs and a finished sub floor upstairs. Hard surface is great for people who are allergic to dust mites, and it is usually super durable and easy to clean! Think about it…

 

 

Product Review: "Anderson" Automated Clerestory Windows

Natural Ventilation is a beautiful thing, especially when the windows open and close by themselves..

 

Kitchen Remodel

A kitchen remodel can be orchestrated with a health conscious and chemically sensitive approach and still be uber luxurious. Take a look and see!..

Whole House Water Filtration


Leave a loop for the water filtration…

 

Engineered Lumber Rafters

Personally, I am a big fan of engineered lumber of all kinds. It is straighter, stronger, and way more environmentally friendly.

 

Non-Toxic Cabinet Stains and Sealers

Ozmo stains and sealers, we love ’em. Fabulous performance without the headache…literally. These finishes allow the wood to retain their natural color and properties while allowing the wood to breathe as well. We use this stain on all our cabinets for a beautiful finish. The product is eco-friendly and safe, turning your wood floors and cabinets into water, dirt, and abrasion resistant surfaces.