Diary Entries

You can read more about David's remodel experience and learn valuable knowledge about green building standards, materials and best practices in his book Green Remodeling.

March 20, 2003 - The Importance of Using Sustainable Materials

For highlight trim, I install Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified ipê, a tropical hardwood from South America. When oiled, ipê looks like a cross between teak and walnut — it's beautiful as baseboards and, accents around the window and door casing, and as edging around the old reclaimed doors that I will use as desks and cabinets.