The R.E.X. Project, WEEK One
Everywhere you turn there seems to be dumpster after dumpster parked along side the road, quickly filling up with material from a construction site. Just in my neighborhood alone I counted three within a four block radius. And where is this all going...to the dump, to the dump, to the dump, dump, dump.I want to change that thought process. How, may you ask? Well, I bought a cottage, OK maybe it's a fixer, alright I'll come clean, it's a shack. The City of Portland says "unlivable". So, instead of it making it's way to the landfill, I am going to attempt to completely infuse the entire old crusty house into the new one! Yep, I am recycling an entire house! We are calling this craziness, The R.E.X. Project Reuse Everything eXperiment.
But wait, we didn't stop there. Why not recycle and reuse all the landscaping too! So be it. It 's a done deal. With Cascade Contracting in our corner and The Rebuilding Center deconstructing the house, we are off to a great
start!On Wednesday November 28th 2007 what was once an idea in my head, became the start of a reality. Most are calling me crazy, I just think I am building challenged.
posted by Shannon @ 11:32 PM
8 Comments:
Hi Shannon,
This sounds like an amazing project. I wish you all the best. You are amazing!
-Bonney
Shannon. Saw you on the news and wish you the best of luck on your newest project. I am sure it will be a great success. Can't wait to see the finished project. I had a client who built new reusing some of the materials from an old farm house that that they tore down on the site in Oregon City. The permit was pulled as a remodel but it turned into a complete tear down and rebuild. They did an awesome job. Again good luck.
Shannon -
The blog looks fantastic. This will be a great way to keep people up-to-date on the progess of your project. It's a great and unique idea and I'm excited to watch it unfold.
Matt
I look forward to watching your progress. Your blog could become a useful map for others who want to follow in your footsteps.
I love it that you have chosen such a thoughtful approach to homebuilding.
Peg
Shannon - will the new replacement home be up for sale? I am looking for a house in the Westmoreland neighborhood?
currently the house will not be up for sale, but never say never.
Shannon, I saw your fantastic project on the news. Went to the website to see how the remodel is going and saw you are coming to Eugene for the Good Earth Home Show. Can't wait to see how you work your magic with lightbulbs and wheel barrels! I'll be there on Saturday afternoon will a few of my girlfriends who love reviving trash too! Kudos for your creativity and spirit.
Rudy
Rudy,
Great to hear that you are coming to the Good Earth, Home, and Garden Show! It's going to be a lot of fun and wait til you see how I make a garden kneeling pad too!
Shannon
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