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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Purchase Decison
We are planning on getting some large storage cabinets this weekend and I was doing some research on the dangers of particle board because I am concerned about the formaldehyde, a volatile organic compound (VOC) out gassing. On one hand I think the idea of pressed wood is great, it's using the waste from lumber. On the other, like I said, I'm concerned about all the chemicals used in the process. I came across The Green Guide, put out by National Geographic- it helped give me the answers I was looking for (the link is to the page dealing with particle board), and it looks like a useful site in general too.
That's why I love the pure wood furniture, or metal shelving.
ReplyDeleteBut they are so expensive! I did see some shelving units at Costco the other day. I didn't really look that good, but prices seemed ok.
I bet if you come to our neighborhood any Sat morning (corner of Hopper and Coffey) you will signs for a bizillion garage sales who may have what you are looking for too. Its amazing how many garage sales go on over here....
ReplyDeleteThat Green Guide is the one I got the group a subscription to. Please don't tell me I didn't have to pay - please tell me you went through my link. :-)
ReplyDeleteGood ideas, gals! I'll check those ideas out as we, too, are going to be looking into storage soon.