I've been trying to make my home renovation a bit greener lately, and figured I'd share what I've learned so far. First, I swapped regular insulation for recycled denim insulation—sounds weird, I know, but it's actually pretty effective and easy to handle. Then I went for bamboo flooring instead of hardwood, since bamboo grows way faster and is pretty durable. Um, also tried reclaimed wood for some shelving, which turned out pretty cool.
Anyone got other neat ideas or maybe better ways to do this stuff?
"Then I went for bamboo flooring instead of hardwood, since bamboo grows way faster and is pretty durable."
Totally agree on bamboo flooring—installed it in a client's home last year, and they're still loving it. Have you looked into cork flooring yet? It's renewable, comfy underfoot, and surprisingly durable. Also, if you're into reclaimed wood, old barn doors or windows can make awesome statement pieces...just takes a bit of hunting around salvage yards or online marketplaces. Have you tried sourcing anything locally yet?
"Have you looked into cork flooring yet? It's renewable, comfy underfoot, and surprisingly durable."
Cork's a solid choice comfort-wise, but durability can be hit or miss depending on the room. Had a client put it in their kitchen and ended up with some dents from heavy furniture. Maybe better suited for bedrooms or offices...? Curious if anyone's tried recycled glass tile yet.
"Cork's a solid choice comfort-wise, but durability can be hit or miss depending on the room."
Yeah, gotta agree with this. My sister put cork flooring in her home office and loves it—soft, warm, quiet—but when she tried it in the hallway near the front door, it didn't hold up so well. Between muddy boots and kids dropping backpacks, it started looking worn pretty fast. Haven't tried recycled glass tile myself yet...sounds interesting but pricey? Curious how it holds up long-term.
Recycled glass tile looks nice, but yeah, it's definitely on the pricier side. Installed it as a backsplash in the kitchen about three years ago—still holding up fine, cleans easy, and no staining issues yet. Agree on cork flooring too; works great in low-traffic spaces but wouldn't trust it in entryways or kitchens. For durability and eco-friendliness, linoleum (the real stuff, not vinyl) is underrated. Holds up well, easy upkeep, and made from natural materials.
