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Been working hard on a very interesting Victorian porch restoration project on the East side of Troy.
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Victorian Porch Restoration Part 1 Victorian Porch Restoration Part 1Posted June 7th, 2014 by Simon& filed under General.This porch was in bad shape when I first saw it. The original brick footings had broken down over the last 100 years and the roof had begun to droop.Probably a few decades ago, someone attempted to rectify the prob…

Just went to the Solarize Troy meeting last night. Very exciting! Check it out if you are even mildly interested in the idea of solar electric for your home.
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Solarize Troy Solarize TroyPosted March 28th, 2014 by Simon& filed under General.Last night I attended the first of Solarize Troy’s public outreach meetings at the East Greenbush library. The presentation covered the basics of grid tied solar electrical systems (PV) and then introduced Solarize Troy’s plan.This v...

Build Smart With Simon to partner with Hudson Valley Natural Building.

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Build Smart With Simon to partner with Hudson Valley Natural Building Build Smart With Simon to partner with Hudson Valley Natural BuildingPosted February 6th, 2014 by Simon& filed under General.After working together for many years, Jonah Vitale-Wolff (founder of HVNB) and I are officially joining forces! I’m excited about combining my background in conventional and...

Considering how frequently we spend time in the bathroom, it should be an enjoyable space.