tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4417650879197788875.post8874357659789024209..comments2023-11-02T06:00:04.897-05:00Comments on Sjodin Dream Home: Keep your house clean & green with flooring, productsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4417650879197788875.post-22047792390876348772010-08-31T20:39:49.245-05:002010-08-31T20:39:49.245-05:00I also suggest engineered hardwood floors. It is a...I also suggest <a href="http://www.finfloorusa.com/engineered-floors.html" rel="nofollow">engineered hardwood floors</a>. It is an exciting alternative to solid hardwood flooring.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047654999781021399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4417650879197788875.post-56867483210078616452007-10-31T11:53:00.000-05:002007-10-31T11:53:00.000-05:00The New Mexico home will start as a second home fo...The New Mexico home will start as a second home for two or three years, but we anticipate being there full-time before long. We're still a ways from retirement, so we will continue to work for many years. <BR/><BR/>Our builder is a couple who build one home at a time. They are on-site every day and do much of the detail work themselves. They have a website with a gallery: www.classicnmhomes.com<BR/><BR/>Although our plan is conventional stick-built with blown-in insuation, the walls are up to 18" thick, providing a super-insulated shell. The thick walls provide a lot of character at the windows, and provide lots of space for creative interior nichos.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4417650879197788875.post-33017410947104333862007-10-29T15:35:00.000-05:002007-10-29T15:35:00.000-05:00I appreciate different styles, and I didn't mentio...I appreciate different styles, and I didn't mention, I love New Mexico! That place is magical, and I love that Old New Mexican charm. It's very cozy. We used to go to Santa Fe and Taos a lot, and there's just something so tranquil about NM. I also love perusing those art galleries, Native jewelry, ceramics, etc... your house sounds like its got a lot of charm. Is this a retirement or vacation home or is this a fulltime residence? I'd love to see pics, love the pueblo style. Ours is sort of a modern rendition of it. <BR/><BR/>I've said that it's hard to find a good builder, but if you've found one that has your same mindset, than I'm happy for you! I'll post anything advice, and thanks for keeping up with my blog. You've been a good second eye.Myleen and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469541880830953814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4417650879197788875.post-54137787315263093082007-10-29T08:28:00.000-05:002007-10-29T08:28:00.000-05:00Thanks for your interest in our project. The plan...Thanks for your interest in our project. The plans are complete, and we're in the process of getting estimates. It's a pueblo style home, with many nichos, a built-in bed, mesquite and saltillo tile flooring, two large covered patios (to stay out of the desert sun), and an interior window between the kitchen and great room. It's sited to take advantage of some great views of the Organ mountains. <BR/><BR/>I enjoy reading your adventures. Although your style is completely different from ours, I still enjoy and appreciate your choices.<BR/><BR/>-----<BR/>BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4417650879197788875.post-54648849894846879952007-10-28T12:04:00.000-05:002007-10-28T12:04:00.000-05:00Thanks again for your tip Bob! We will look into t...Thanks again for your tip Bob! We will look into that. By the way, how is your house project coming? Did you start yet? I'd love to hear about your project too. Feel free to contact me through the blog.Myleen and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469541880830953814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4417650879197788875.post-52046835603867465222007-10-19T11:10:00.000-05:002007-10-19T11:10:00.000-05:00A local wood to your area that I think is one of t...A local wood to your area that I think is one of the most beautiful exotic woods around is mesquite. It has a rich lively grain pattern, and is an extremely hard and durable wood as well. I would guess hardwood floors were not really your style, but maybe a mesquite entry door? Living Elements specializes in mesquite, is headquartered somewhere in Ausin, and they also have a website.<BR/><BR/>----<BR/>BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4417650879197788875.post-67492021994490444172007-10-16T21:30:00.000-05:002007-10-16T21:30:00.000-05:00Cork flooring, yes, I know! But I recently saw an ...Cork flooring, yes, I know! But I recently saw an application where they stained it a beautiful sage green and it really is beautiful and soft on the feet. It does get worn out if it's a high traffic area, but easy to replace and a very sustainable material.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link, I'll check you out. We are looking for rain barrels too :-).Myleen and Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469541880830953814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4417650879197788875.post-19919844565397010112007-10-16T12:16:00.000-05:002007-10-16T12:16:00.000-05:00Cork Flooring? I never would have thought about co...Cork Flooring? I never would have thought about cork flooring to help make our homes more eco-friendly. Your tips for flooring in your home are fascinating. <BR/><BR/>It's also wonderful to see people thinking also thinking about water conservation and catchments. At http://www.aridsolutionsinc.com/ we actually sell child safe and animal safe rain barrels. Our website, though, also has information on other ways to conserve water and other products to help reduce waste emissions into the environment. Good Luck in all your endeavors.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945219620756367447noreply@blogger.com