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What makes a good planter? Anything that can contain a plant.
Here at Urban Ore we are very lucky to have a dedicated gardener to help keep our grounds looking pleasant. Alice Green, an old friend…
Environment, Featured, How To, Pic of the Week, Uncategorized, Zero Waste | 2 comments so far
How To “Rehab Right”: Oakland Planning Department Releases Book Online
Practical guidance on planning and managing an architectural rehab project in your home. Full descriptions and beautiful drawings detailing 13 Bay Area architectural styles from 1860s through 1940s. Nearly 100 additional pages of detailed information on how to rehabilitate exterior and interior elements, with clear and simple language and illustrations.
Tags: architectural, home repair, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, salvage
Featured, Friends and Neighbors, How To | No comments yet
5 Sink-or-Swim Toilet Measurements
Urban Ore… “Isn’t that the place with all the toilets outside?” Why, yes it is. Thanks for noticing! The magnitude of toilet-ness (toiletry?) on display…
Tags: ADA, low-flow, measure, rough-in, toilet
Featured, How To, Uncategorized | 12 comments so far
Gettin’ the Lead Out
A lot of people come to us asking for advice on lead paint. It’s a good thing to be concerned about, as it can pose…
Tags: doors, furniture, lead paint, lead paint removal, strip old paint
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