Why not approach your home renovation in New England the same way a locavore approaches buying ingredients for a meal?  "To find the best local products," says Niko Horster, a project manager for builder O'Hara & Gercke, of Wilder, Vermont, "you have to get to know your community."  Basically, the startegy is to go out and search for it. 

Here are some ideas to get you started:

1)Stone and Tile

New England's geology provides several stone options: Marble comes in white and dark green. Slate is available in green or plum. New Hampshire granite has a salt-and-pepper appearance.

2)Timber and Wood Flooring

To find local materials, start with vendors certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Even the largest lumberyard chains now sell FSC-certified wood. For help finding a store near you, see fscus.org.

3)Furniture

There is an abyundance of tables, chairs, entertainment centers, cupboards, and more made from reclaimed wood from many small companies. 

 
This post has been included in Massachusetts Real Estate News

1 Comments on Renovating In New England With Local Products

JUL
06
2010
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Great blog... I think each region of the country should use it local resources and help provide job stability in their own area.

Kellie Denver Colorado
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