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Clingerman Doors
Serving the mid-Atlantic, this company specializes in design...
30" American Craftsm...
This 30" vanity, topped with a granite countertop,...Small kitchen designs work when flexibility is designed in. This great example also incorporates Green features.
Reclaimed wood is a great combination of beauty and eco-friendliness. We feature a unique staircase fashioned from reclaimed timbers.
Installing insulation is simplest and most effective Green Renovation you can do. Here's some facts on insulation and old homes.






