Resourceful Renovator - Jennifer Corson - Paperback

From the popular TV personality comes a timely book on the growing trend of environmentally friendly renovation. People can be creative with little material, little money and a consciousness of trying to live lightly on the Earth. This book will show how some have created absolute beauty in their homes from the primary elements of wood, stone, metal, glass, brick and ceramics while considering the environment and a budget at the same time. Architect and television personality Jennifer Corson leads seasoned and beginner renovators through the process of salvaging architectural material for their home renovation. Organized by material - wood, stove, metal, glass - The Resourceful Renovator outlines how to achieve beautiful and authentic architectural detail by re-using original period materials and shows how to utilize recycled materials in new building and renovation. One of the biggest growth trends in the lifestyle category, "green" architecture and renovation is crossing over into the mainstream. The Resourceful Renovator is the essential handbook for Canadians interested in learning how to create beautiful rooms and buildings with less waste and with more environmental awareness.Corson, Jennifer is the author of 'Resourceful Renovator - Jennifer Corson - Paperback' with ISBN 9781552632925 and ISBN 155263292X.