Tag: DIY
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Strapped for Strap Hinges
Ashley Grant recommended Sarasota Architectural Salvage as a possible source for two pairs of “antique” early-to-mid 1800s style exterior gate strap hinges Im hoping to purchase for Rosslyn. And Elaine Miller, a friend and contractor whos painted, refinished and tiled Rosslyn over the last couple of years recommended Ball and Ball Antique Hardware or Van…
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Tito Ingenieri: Empty Bottles, Full Life
Having invested so much life into Rosslyn, I often find myself wondering about other epic house projects, house design and rehab adventures that eclipse the normal homeowner/home balance. Let me introduce Tito Ingenieri. This creative Argentinian built a beer bottle house out of six million empty glass beer bottles. He will gladly teach anyone how to build…
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Deconstruction and Reuse is Child’s Play
Child’s play, you say? Legos are a perfect proof of concept when it comes to children’s instinct to construct and then deconstruct, reuse instead of demolish. Children intuitively understand adaptive reuse: Legos teach reuse at a young age. You build, take apart and rebuild using the same pieces. You wouldn’t throw away your Legos would…