Remodelista the low-impact hone A sourcebook for stylish, eco-conscious living

Margot Guralnick

Book - 2022

"Low-impact living is about making thoughtful, eco-friendly choices in your home. But being sustainable doesn't have to mean sacrificing style. That's where Remodelista comes in. In this comprehensive guide, they decode the secrets to creating a home that's good for the planet-and totally livable"--

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Subjects
Genres
Illustrated works
Published
New York : Artisan [2022]
Language
English
Main Author
Margot Guralnick (author)
Other Authors
Fan Winston (author)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
350 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN
9781648290145
  • Introduction
  • The Low-Impact Manifesto
  • Call to Action: 7 Easy Habit Shifts
  • 1. 12 Low-Impact Houses and Gardens
  • 2. Room by Room
  • Lessons for a Greener Way of Living
  • 3. Eco-Conscious Household Basics
  • A Cheat Sheet
  • 4. The Remodelista Vintage 75
  • Favorite Objects for Everyday Use
  • 5. The Low-Impact-Living Primer
  • Fuss-free DIYs for Household Upkeep and Improvement
  • 6. The Inner Workings
  • Insulation, HVAC, Roofing, and More
  • 7. Resources
  • Where to Shop and How to Get Rid of Excess
  • Glossary
  • Acknowledgments
  • Photography Credits
  • Index
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Remodelista editor Guralnick (Remodelista: The Organized Home) and Gardenista editor Winston demonstrate how style and sustainability can coexist in this excellent guide to setting up a planet-friendly home. The authors start with the 10 rules of their "low-impact manifesto" (among them, "make use of what you have" and steer clear of plastic) and a rundown of "7 Easy Habit Shifts," including using rags instead of paper towels and conserving water by collecting shower runoff for plants. Then comes a globe-trotting tour of 12 low-impact homes: a homestead in the Catskills is made entirely from trees that lived on the property; a hemp compound in Pidley, England, is "net-zero"; a stone farmhouse in Ontario was redone using green renovation techniques; and a cottage in Germany is almost self-sufficient thanks to its well-planned garden. In the latter half of the book are recommendations for eco-conscious alternatives to everyday items (think a clothes-drying rack rather than an appliance), plus DIY guides to cleaning solutions and household decor. This lovely, practical collection will be just right for green-minded designers. (Sept.)

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