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Advice Blog Archive
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Aging in Place
- May 20, 2022 Remodeling Your Kitchen? Consider Induction for Cooking. May 20, 2022
- May 10, 2022 Is an ADU right for U? Find Out at Our May 19 Annual Meeting May 10, 2022
- Sep 19, 2017 Creating a Space that Minimizes Limitations Sep 19, 2017
- Jun 14, 2017 An Aging-in-Place Checklist for Your Home Jun 14, 2017
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BBR News
- Mar 7, 2025 Boston Architectural College Partners with BBR for a Deep Dive into Material Donation and Reuse Mar 7, 2025
- Aug 26, 2024 Q&A with Amazon Paint VP Kari Potter Aug 26, 2024
- Aug 1, 2024 Recycled Content Paint Benefits the Environment, and Your Budget Aug 1, 2024
- May 6, 2024 Wear What Works May 6, 2024
- Jul 14, 2023 Elijah Miller: A Solid Financial Foundation Leads to Innovation and Progress Jul 14, 2023
- Jun 1, 2023 The Tool Box Networking Meetup, June 13 Jun 1, 2023
- Apr 26, 2023 Reuse Center Building Certified as Zero Energy Apr 26, 2023
- Mar 17, 2023 Celebrate Earth Day at Boston Building Resources, April 22 Mar 17, 2023
- Nov 14, 2022 Kord Jablonski to Lead Boston Building Resources Nov 14, 2022
- Jun 23, 2022 Longtime Director Matthew St. Onge Nears Retirement; Executive Transition Consultant On Board Jun 23, 2022
- May 10, 2022 Is an ADU right for U? Find Out at Our May 19 Annual Meeting May 10, 2022
- Apr 4, 2022 Celebrate Earth Day with BBR Apr 4, 2022
- Apr 26, 2021 Photos from April 19 Reopening Celebration Apr 26, 2021
- Mar 27, 2021 Renovated Reuse Center now open for business; celebration week set for April 19-24 Mar 27, 2021
- Dec 22, 2020 Reuse Center Renovation Moves Forward Dec 22, 2020
- Oct 27, 2020 Reuse Center’s New ‘Skin’ Is More than Just a Pretty Face Oct 27, 2020
- Sep 30, 2020 Reuse Center Building Renovation Advances Sep 30, 2020
- May 25, 2020 BBR Reopens to Walk-in Customers May 26, with Limited Capacity and Modified Hours May 25, 2020
- Jul 15, 2019 A Conversation with Carl Spector, City of Boston Environment Commissioner Jul 15, 2019
- Jan 22, 2019 Remembering John Rowse, BBR's Visionary Founder Jan 22, 2019
- Jul 31, 2018 Reuse Center Renovations Will Help BBR Serve More People Jul 31, 2018
- Mar 30, 2018 John Rowse, 1943–2018 Mar 30, 2018
- Apr 18, 2017 Celebrating Earth Day with One-Day 10%-Off Sale Apr 18, 2017
- Feb 17, 2016 Keeping home maintenance affordable as housing prices rise Feb 17, 2016
- Nov 30, 2014 Good Housing: It’s Foundational Nov 30, 2014
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Building Materials Reuse
- Nov 15, 2024 We put a tracking device on some construction waste. Here’s what we learned. Nov 15, 2024
- Oct 31, 2016 What I Have Learned from Running a Reuse Center Oct 31, 2016
- May 2, 2014 Removing Materials: Tips for Contractors May 2, 2014
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Composting
- Dec 11, 2017 Tips for Composting in the Winter Dec 11, 2017
- Jun 20, 2014 Home Composting Tips Jun 20, 2014
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Conservation
- Nov 24, 2020 Net zero carbon: Closer to possible than you might think Nov 24, 2020
- Jul 15, 2019 A Conversation with Carl Spector, City of Boston Environment Commissioner Jul 15, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 Film Plastics: Can You Recycle That? Jan 10, 2019
- Aug 7, 2018 Test Your Recycling IQ Aug 7, 2018
- Apr 24, 2017 Environmental Choices Start with the Big Stuff Apr 24, 2017
- Sep 13, 2016 Plaster Distressed? Repair Is Best. Your Friends Will Be Impressed. Sep 13, 2016
- Jul 30, 2015 Recycling: Where Does It All Go? Jul 30, 2015
- Jul 21, 2015 Of Drips and Trickles: Conserving Water at Home Jul 21, 2015
- Mar 20, 2015 Rain Barrels: No Drought about It Mar 20, 2015
- Jan 20, 2015 Thermostats: Good, Better, Best, and Good Enough (Part 2) Jan 20, 2015
- Jan 8, 2015 Thermostats: Good, Better, Best, and Good Enough (Part 1) Jan 8, 2015
- Dec 10, 2014 The Demise of Drafty Doors Dec 10, 2014
- Nov 20, 2014 Prepare Your Rain Barrel for Winter Nov 20, 2014
- Oct 30, 2014 Storm Windows: Clear Glass or Low-E? Oct 30, 2014
- Sep 30, 2014 The Humble Storm Window: Making Older Windows More Energy-Efficient Sep 30, 2014
- Aug 20, 2014 Solar Power: Let It Shine Aug 20, 2014
- Apr 24, 2014 Air Sealing and Insulation Apr 24, 2014
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Customer Projects
- Mar 31, 2017 Local Nonprofits Stretch Their Dollars with Used Materials Mar 31, 2017
- Jun 20, 2016 Reuse Center Materials Abound in Newton Kitchen Jun 20, 2016
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Donations
- Nov 30, 2017 More Resources for Giving Stuff Away Nov 30, 2017
- Feb 10, 2017 Where to Donate Your Stuff Feb 10, 2017
- Sep 21, 2015 A Taxing Question: How Much to Deduct? Sep 21, 2015
- May 2, 2014 Removing Materials: Tips for Contractors May 2, 2014
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Doors
- Feb 25, 2019 Torrefied Wood Doors Feb 25, 2019
- Jan 10, 2018 Getting a Handle on Doors Jan 10, 2018
- Jan 2, 2018 Doors: More than Meets the Eye Jan 2, 2018
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Embodied Carbon
- Nov 8, 2023 Embodied Carbon: What Is It, and Why Does It Matter? Nov 8, 2023
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Homeowner Tips
- Jul 8, 2024 Don't Overlook Your Ears Jul 8, 2024
- Jun 28, 2021 What Causes Condensation on Windows? Jun 28, 2021
- Dec 10, 2019 Kitchen Design: How to Minimize Problems Dec 10, 2019
- Mar 14, 2019 Locating Main Utility Shutoffs Mar 14, 2019
- Feb 23, 2018 Play It Safe with Your Smoke Alarms Feb 23, 2018
- Dec 20, 2017 Tips for Saving Water Dec 20, 2017
- Nov 14, 2017 Happy Drains for the Holidays Nov 14, 2017
- Jan 20, 2017 Carbon Monoxide: Colorless, Odorless, Dangerous Jan 20, 2017
- Dec 20, 2016 Understanding Your Home’s Electrical System Dec 20, 2016
- Mar 11, 2016 Put Your Best Foot Forward with Ladder Safety Mar 11, 2016
- Jan 20, 2016 Falling Temps Can Mean Frozen Pipes Jan 20, 2016
- Dec 29, 2015 Lead in Drinking Water: Minimize the Risk Dec 29, 2015
- Mar 11, 2015 Preparing for the Deluge Mar 11, 2015
- Feb 19, 2015 How Do I Know if I Have an Ice Dam? Feb 19, 2015
- Dec 10, 2014 The Demise of Drafty Doors Dec 10, 2014
- Nov 10, 2014 Choosing a Contractor Nov 10, 2014
- May 15, 2014 Let's Be Prepared: Stronger, More Frequent Storms Ahead May 15, 2014
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Kitchen Cabinetry
- Feb 14, 2022 An Overview of Cabinet Finishes Feb 14, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022 Wood Characteristics to Consider when Ordering Cabinetry Feb 1, 2022
- Nov 9, 2021 Cabinetry: Pluses and Minuses of Painted and Stained Finishes Nov 9, 2021
- Dec 10, 2019 Kitchen Design: How to Minimize Problems Dec 10, 2019
- Nov 20, 2019 Kitchen Design: Timeline for a Remodel Nov 20, 2019
- Nov 8, 2019 Kitchen Design: Working with BBR's Designers Nov 8, 2019
- Oct 28, 2019 Kitchen Design: Who Does What Oct 28, 2019
- Jan 30, 2017 Kitchen Design: Different Zones for Different Homes Jan 30, 2017
- Sep 21, 2016 Common Misconceptions about Wood Countertops Sep 21, 2016
- Apr 14, 2015 Can You Smell that Smell? An Overview of VOCs Apr 14, 2015
- Feb 11, 2015 Kitchen Cabinets: Plywood or Particle Board? Feb 11, 2015
- Jan 30, 2015 Semicustom Cabinets Jan 30, 2015
- Jun 30, 2014 What's So Great about Dovetail Drawers? Jun 30, 2014
- May 9, 2014 Framed or Frameless Cabinets: What's the Diff? May 9, 2014
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Renewable Energy
- May 10, 2023 Heat Pumps: Heating, Cooling, and Greening May 10, 2023
- Apr 26, 2023 Reuse Center Building Certified as Zero Energy Apr 26, 2023
- Nov 24, 2020 Net zero carbon: Closer to possible than you might think Nov 24, 2020
- Mar 20, 2017 Solar Q&A Mar 20, 2017
- Mar 10, 2017 Solar Energy Rising Mar 10, 2017
- Feb 27, 2017 What Is an SREC? Feb 27, 2017
- Aug 20, 2014 Solar Power: Let It Shine Aug 20, 2014
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Renovation
- Apr 26, 2023 Reuse Center Building Certified as Zero Energy Apr 26, 2023
- May 20, 2022 Remodeling Your Kitchen? Consider Induction for Cooking. May 20, 2022
- May 10, 2022 Is an ADU right for U? Find Out at Our May 19 Annual Meeting May 10, 2022
- Apr 20, 2020 Zoning and the Property Owner Apr 20, 2020
- Apr 10, 2020 Zoning Basics Apr 10, 2020
- Mar 30, 2020 What Is Zoning, and Why Do We Need It? Mar 30, 2020
- Nov 20, 2019 Kitchen Design: Timeline for a Remodel Nov 20, 2019
- Jul 10, 2018 When Do You Need an Architect? Jul 10, 2018
- Sep 19, 2017 Creating a Space that Minimizes Limitations Sep 19, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Kitchen Design: Different Zones for Different Homes Jan 30, 2017
- Oct 11, 2016 Renovations that Honor an Older Home’s Character Oct 11, 2016
- Jun 6, 2016 Working with a Contractor: Legal Requirements Beyond the Contract Jun 6, 2016
- May 31, 2016 Working with a Contractor: Relationship and Contract Types May 31, 2016
- May 10, 2016 Choosing Paint Colors for Older Homes May 10, 2016
- Mar 2, 2016 Unsiding will bring an older home out from under the covers Mar 2, 2016
- Jul 7, 2015 Ice Dam Aftermath: The Facts about Mold Jul 7, 2015
- Jun 22, 2015 Ice Dam Aftermath: Insurance Essentials Jun 22, 2015
- Mar 3, 2015 Do I Need a Building Permit? Mar 3, 2015
- Nov 10, 2014 Choosing a Contractor Nov 10, 2014
- Jul 21, 2014 Renovation: Green Choices for Every “Body” Jul 21, 2014
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Water Saving
- Jul 23, 2021 Tips for Rainwater Harvesting Jul 23, 2021
- Dec 20, 2017 Tips for Saving Water Dec 20, 2017
- Mar 20, 2015 Rain Barrels: No Drought about It Mar 20, 2015
- Nov 20, 2014 Prepare Your Rain Barrel for Winter Nov 20, 2014
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Weatherizing
- Jun 28, 2021 What Causes Condensation on Windows? Jun 28, 2021
- Dec 1, 2015 Thermal Imaging: A Diagnostic Test for Home Energy Ills Dec 1, 2015
- Nov 10, 2015 Making Older Homes More Energy Efficient Nov 10, 2015
- Dec 10, 2014 The Demise of Drafty Doors Dec 10, 2014
- Oct 30, 2014 Storm Windows: Clear Glass or Low-E? Oct 30, 2014
- Apr 24, 2014 Air Sealing and Insulation Apr 24, 2014
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Window Restoration
- Oct 13, 2017 New Study Confirms It: Restored Older Windows Are Virtually as Airtight as New Windows Oct 13, 2017
- Oct 19, 2016 Top Five Reasons to Repair Your Windows Oct 19, 2016
- Oct 12, 2015 Old-Growth Wood: What It Is and Why It's Worth Keeping Oct 12, 2015
- May 12, 2015 A Rhyming Case for Window Restoration May 12, 2015
- Oct 30, 2014 Storm Windows: Clear Glass or Low-E? Oct 30, 2014
- Sep 30, 2014 The Humble Storm Window: Making Older Windows More Energy-Efficient Sep 30, 2014
- Apr 16, 2014 Sash Cord or Sash Chain? Apr 16, 2014
- Mar 10, 2014 Restoring Window Sashes Mar 10, 2014
- Mar 9, 2014 Epoxy for Wood Repair Mar 9, 2014
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Windows
- Oct 13, 2017 New Study Confirms It: Restored Older Windows Are Virtually as Airtight as New Windows Oct 13, 2017
- Oct 19, 2016 Top Five Reasons to Repair Your Windows Oct 19, 2016
- Oct 30, 2015 Proper Disposal of PVC Windows Oct 30, 2015
- Oct 23, 2015 Where Does Vinyl Come From? A Look at the Environmental Impact of PVC Oct 23, 2015
- Aug 24, 2015 Decoding the Window Rating Label Aug 24, 2015