Ask the home expert
Chris and Kristen McCormick , Owners of McCormick Home Improvement
Q & A
1 . WE ’ RE THINKING OF ADDING A MASTER BEDROOM SUITE TO OUR HOME . WHERE DO YOU SUGGEST WE START ?
With us ! We love it when clients contact us before securing an architect because it gives us the opportunity to partner with you right from the start . Tell us about your vision for this project — your goals , wants and needs . You ’ ll work with our architect and designers who will help create the space you are looking for . From concept to completion , we will ensure the right people are in place to bring your vision to life .
Talking Trash : Seeing Green
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not perfection . She ’ s had to heed her own advice ; many of the state ’ s refill stations for bulk grocery and beauty products shuttered amid the outbreak .
“ I always tell people it ’ s not about being perfectly zero-waste . The point of sustainability is to be more mindful of what you ’ re buying and how you ’ re getting rid of it . We don ’ t need six people being completely zerowaste ; we need thousands being as lowwaste as possible ,” Duque says . “ We don ’ t need to be perfect . We just need to try .”
Both women stock items made in the United States by female entrepreneurs or people of color . The shop also features a handful of locally made items , including Mejias ’ s ginger shots and Duque ’ s homemade beauty goods .
“ We always planned to have our own shop together ,” says Duque . “ Taking care of our planet is just as important as taking care of your body . People tend to focus on one aspect of changing their life and it ’ s important to have balance .”
Duque also says she and Mejias felt compelled to keep their business in Pawtucket , which lacks many sustainable shopping options .
“ All the people I know [ from here ] are not really into sustainable living ,” she says . “ We wanted to bring a place for sustainability for them that ’ s new and exciting . All of the cool spaces are in Providence and we felt a little left out ! There can be cool and innovative spaces in Pawtucket , too .” 574 Smithfield Ave ., Pawtucket , the healroom . com .
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2 . WE WANT TO REMODEL OUR KITCHEN . HOW DO WE KNOW WHICH DESIGN IS RIGHT FOR US ?
While we ’ re happy to say goodbye to some kitchen trends of the past , there are a few design trends that are here to stay . The kitchen island has taken root . This multipurpose space is a useful feature in most kitchens and can accomplish a great deal . From built-in bookshelves to space for the microwave or home of the cooktop , a kitchen island can save you counter or cabinet space elsewhere . Our kitchen designers can help you choose an island design that is the right size for your space , contributing to a functional workflow .
Warwick , RI 02888 mhi-ri . com reasons : the food transports better , you can reheat them , it doesn ’ t absorb moisture .”
Wright speaks passionately about what comes next : new designs ; new packaging that ’ s marine biodegradable ; a line of washable , natural fiber bags to transport the containers . Other developments on the horizon — ware-washing partnerships involving artificial intelligence ; big corporate contracts with nondisclosure agreements — only reaffirm his commitment to changing how we eat .
“ It ’ s coming . It ’ s undeniable ,” he says . “ It has to , if we ’ re going to save this planet .” planetozzi . com – C . N .
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