Creative uses for remodeling "trash"

While I know there is work to be done as I sit at my desk, I can't help but take some time to honor those that think outside the box when it comes to home improvement and around-the-house projects. I came across an article on MSN's homepage, as I'm sure many of you did, about cool sheds built using recycled materials with a strong swing to creativity.
Deviating from more traditional construction and building practices that I learned earlier in my career, I have found new motivation and inspiration to think outside the box-store when it comes to projects around my own house and business. I am a sucker for places like The Re-Store in Ballard, Earthwise, Second Use, and the Habitat for Humanity Outlet Store in South Seattle, as well as Skagit Valley Building Salvage in Mount Vernon and various other sources for cool old stuff that is NOT in the landfill.
I've gotten better at recognizing when I can utilize those resources, and I love the results. I've used old doors, shutters, fir flooring, radiators, garden fences, and windows. The character I believe is out of this world, while the appeal of the scratched and scuffed and dinged and chipped and dusty history, in my mind, just can't help but ooze (that actually could be bug guts, I suppose) from a 10-light leaded-pane window salvaged out of a 1925 Tudor in Magnolia or a reclaimed fir porch door rescued from demolition while "updating" a 1902 craftsman on Queen Anne like nothing else. If you have an overwhelming drive like I do to sift through piles of reclaimed building materials and cool old funky stuff like radiators-turned-tablelegs or farmhouse-windows-turned-chicken-coop, I urge you...nay...IMPLORE you...turn on your cranial porchlight and peer thru the fog into front yard of possibilities...they really are endless.

New owner, new energy, new growth...new floors!

Hello all! Well, it's been some time since anyone has recieved any new posts from the LeBlog. In case you don't know the story, here it is:
Back in June 2009, my friend Wayne approached me about taking over his hardwood flooring and floor maintenance company. Being in the flooring industry myself for the past 11 years, I felt it was a good opportunity and we shook on it--- best decision I ever made.
In the time since Wayne and his lovely bride, Roz, retired to the sunny shores of the land down under to float around on their new home, my staff and myself have been working diligently to uphold the reputation that Wayne and Roz built through their quality service, quality product, and personal attention to each of their customers--- it is a philosphy we shared in our business, Pro Home Services, and continue today. We will do our best to keep you up to speed on our business growth and the development of new processes and finishes, all the while keeping with the tradition of "earth-friendly floors", sustainable and eco-friendly products and practices, and "good-neighbor" attitudes. See you all soon!!
Sincerely,
Kevin Plumacher, Owner 425-754-3224
Pieter Sundgren, Project Manager 206-852-8969