Blog: going green

Quartz Countertops

Today, the trend is towards quartz-based counters, many which use recycled ingredients in their mix. Boasting the best qualities of laminate and stone, quartz began appearing in U. S. homes just a few years after gaining popularity in Europe.

Posted: 2 December 2011 | more Arrow

Cork Flooring

Are you one of those people who saves wine bottle corks thinking you will someday do something creative with them? These days, cork flooring is looked to as a great “green” building material but truth be told, it first came into use at the end of the 19th century.

Posted: 2 December 2011 | more Arrow

Remodeling Creates an Opportunity for Charity

We're excited to give away a lot of near-perfect and new materials to help others realize goals for their homes.  We're doing this through a  partnership with Habitat for Humanity and their ReStore.

Posted: 29 September 2011 | more Arrow

Denim Insulation

Ever wondered what to do with your favorite denim jeans when you finally decide they are too worn to wear and are ready to toss them in the trash?  Well, maybe they can end up keeping someone warm in a different way.

Posted: 20 September 2011 | more Arrow

Green Design

Green building may be all the talk these days, but at Clark Construction, we do green a little differently.  The idea of environmental sensitivity has been part of our mission since our beginnings in 1987.

Posted: 15 September 2011 | more Arrow

Know Your Three 'R's

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3R) are considered the three essential components of responsible, environmentally-friendly consumer living today. If you were asked how 3Rs relates to remodeling, what would come first to your mind?   Most people think immediately of reducing energy use in their home.

Posted: 3 August 2011 | more Arrow