If just one light bulb in every American home was replaced with a compact fluorescent, it would be the equivalent of removing one million cars from the road.
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Certainly there are high-end green homes that demonstrate what's feasible, but the average homeowner can use many green strategies -- and some actually reduce the cost of a home.
Salvaged Wood
Salvaged wood comes from two places -- buildings that are being torn down or, increasingly, underwater. Logging operations in the 19th century used waterways to float trees to sawmills; many logs sank. Today, divers are recovering these logs, which remain preserved in the cold fresh water. This salvaged wood often sells at a premium -- $6 to $8 per board foot, and considerably more for exotic varieties like bird's-eye maple. The logs are from virgin forests, where a thick canopy slowed growth and resulted in exceptionally tight grains favored by fine woodworkers. "You can't buy that kind of wood new anymore," says Wilson. Often the wood is from trees that are now largely wiped out, like longleaf yellow pine. The wood can be used in any part of construction, from ceiling beams to flooring, or in furniture. Lumber recovered from old buildings is notable for its character, which may include nail holes or other markings. Visit timelesstimber.com or thewoodenduck.com to learn more.
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