21Sep
We are so grateful for John’s talent, generosity, and time! John Franko has been repairing tools for our materials reuse facility. Here’s a quick feature about him. 〉How long have you known about Resource? I moved to Lafayette Colorado in March of 2018 and heard about Resource via a neighbor about a month later. As Read More
08Sep
Press Release: When One Door Opens, Another Man’s Treasure BOULDER, CO – September 1, 2020 – Resource Central, a conservation-focused nonprofit based in Boulder, has launched a door upcycling competition calling on community members to transform old doors into new unique creations. On average, the reuse facility diverts around 3,000 doors from the landfill each Read More
12Jun
Did you know that clovers weren’t always seen as an obstacle to the perfect lawn? Clover lawns were once a big hit- even considered a friend of grass for that green lawn goal. According to Lawn Starter, clover was standard in a grass seed mix just decades ago. Benefits to including this lucky sprout in Read More
24Apr
Did you know your mowing practices can play a big role in the health of your lawn? Before you fire up your mower for the year, check out these 3 mowing tips you can implement now to make your lawn more healthy and resilient in the heat of the summer. Lawnmower tune up Don’t underestimate Read More
24Mar
Written by Sara Viner Throughout Boulder, glamorous new homes pop up from what feels out of thin air. We take notice of these flashy new estates but tend to overlook the previous process of transformation. The cordoned-off construction sites throughout our residential streets, the large roll-off sitting near the road as it collects an increasing Read More
03Mar
One of our donation sections that is frequently full of surprises is our tile section. From miscellaneous tiles to full boxes of brand new porcelain products, there are gems to be found. To get your creative juices flowering, here are some ways you can use those seemingly random pieces. 7 Ways to Reuse Tile: Use Read More
13Feb
The imagined American yard has a white picket fence and a ripe green lawn. Perhaps it even has a swing hanging on a large, shady oak tree. It’s the neighborhood scene we’ve seen in just about every movie and tv show. And more often than not, the star of the scene is Kentucky bluegrass. Revered Read More
17Jan
Kitchen renovations are the worst… and sometimes the best. They can be more expensive than anticipated and can take loads more time. While we can’t help with the renovation time, we can assist with the cost. A 2018 study done by Houz, revealed that many homeowners want to renovate in order to declutter and better Read More
12Dec
So you want to know more about reclaimed lumber. You’ve clicked on the right link. We know a thing or two… and are also pretty decent at researching the other things we don’t know. Find all of our references below. Let’s start with what reclaimed lumber is. Reclaimed lumber is wood that has lived a Read More
20Sep
Boulder nonprofit Resource Central teams with Patagonia to help local residents save water and money with every flush. Local residents with wasteful old toilets can upgrade to a new, high-efficiency one for half the cost of a typical toilet thanks to a nonprofit water conservation program that’s ramping up. Resource Central, a nonprofit based in Read More
