Format:
Book
Author:
Florke, Randy.
Title:
Restore. Recycle. Repurpose. {create a beautiful home} / Randy Florke ; with Nancy J. Becker.
Publisher, Date:
New York, NY : Hearst Books, 2010.
Description:
192 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Summary:
"Country Living contributing editor Randy Florke shows how to decorate and renovate a home inexpensively with repurposed, restored, and recycled materials. Providing inspiration and practical information, he perfectly captures why sustainable living is important and reveals how everyone can create a home that's a harmonious with the environment as it is beautiful. What's more, 'Restore. Recycle. Repurpose.' explains how to do it without buying costly materials from far-flung places or throwing out what you already have. Room by room, Florke presents ideas, examples, and resources that are "shades of green." His approach begins with a major focus for each room, such as vanities, sinks, and tubs in the bathroom. Sharing his flea market and thrift shopping skills as well as some savvy wisdom inspired by his grandmother, Florke will help you create a welcoming, lovely, earth-friendly deĢcor--without spending a fortune"--Page 2 of cover.
Subjects:
Interior decoration -- Environmental aspects.
Secondhand trade.
Sustainable living.
Sustainable buildings.
Other Author:
Becker, Nancy J. (Nancy Jane), 1956-
Other Title:
Country living (New York, N.Y.)
Notes:
"A Country living book."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.
Contents:
Defining green -- Entryways -- Kitchens -- Living rooms -- Bedrooms -- Bathrooms -- The home office -- Outdoors -- Living green.
Web Site:
LCCN:
2009026574
ISBN:
9781588167699
1588167690
Other Number:
436310356
System Availability:
1
Current Holds:
0
# Local items:
1
Control Number:
272751
Call Number:
747 Florke
Course Reserves:
0
# Local items in:
1
# System items in:
1