September 2018
EcoNews: Essex County NJ
  • Paper Shredding Day, Saturday 9/29/18 (9 - 1) Essex County Public Works, 99 West Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ

  • Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, Saturday 10/6/18 (8:30 - 4:00) 125 Fairview Avenue (next to Old Hospital Center), Cedar Grove, NJ
Tiny Kitchen Living Large
Project of the Month
BEFORE
AFTER
Without enlarging the footprint, the new layout has cabinetry on all 4 walls, bringing the fridge off the back stair landing and into the kitchen. The sink was relocated underneath a larger window to take advantage of seasonal garden views.
Motawi Tileworks
Inspiration
Since 1992, Motawi Tileworks has been handcrafting tile in various styles like Arts and Crafts , Mid-Century Modern (Charley Harper) and Frank Lloyd Wright in Ann Arbor, MI. I installed the Motawi Pine Landscape tile seen below in an award-winning Maplewood kitchen a few years ago. The 2nd Motawi tile image is from this month's kitchen.
Food Storage
Green Design & Mindful Living
When making a big meal, you *might* have some food leftover. I actually plan for them because leftovers are my favorite lunch! These glass storage containers have replaced the plastic ones I used to use. I have even gotten in the habit of bringing my own containers to restaurants to avoid taking a single use, disposable one. I haven't gotten completely away from ziplok plastic bags, but I do wash and reuse them. Here's a handy drying rack to make it easier. Click on the images for more info.
Glasslock
Pyrex
Plastic bag drying rack