Green is the word--Reuse

Well, if green is the word, then "reuse" has to be right up there. Re-using and re-purposing are two very simple ways to be "green" and to lessen our impact.
What are we talking about? Again, there is so much you could talk about but let's keep it to what we, at Paulson's, are doing. The idea is to reuse what we already have to lessen the impact of disposal of the existing and production of the new. Even shipping of the new comes into play here. There is an awful lot to consider when going green.
Cabinets are a classic example of what we do to be green by reusing them when they've been taken out for an update of a bath or kitchen. Rather than put them in a landfill (or purchase new ones), we'll install them in a basement or garage. It works out great. Other examples include light fixtures, plumbing fixtures, countertops, windows, doors, and on and on. We have been doing this for our clients for years. Because it's green? No, because it only makes sense!
Then you take into account organizations such as The Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity. They will pick up items and then sell them in their thrift stores and the money funds their charity operations. The stuff doesn't hit the landfills, all that goes with new is not a factor, someone out there is getting something they need at little cost, and the charity makes out as well. See, common sense does work.
Items can also be re-purposed. Old metal cabinets make nice potting sheds, old windows make interesting decoration inside or out, and old woodwork can be used in many different applications.
All of this is especially important in the historic arena. Since we are one of the very few that specialize in historic remodeling we are always prepared to discuss and carry out our clients objectives when it comes to reusing and re-purposing.
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