Mon, May 27, 2013 at 8:00 am - Closed for Memorial Day
Boston Building Resources will be closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
Thu, May 30, 2013 at 6:00 pm - Annual Meeting
Members and friends are invited to join us for our annual meeting at on Thursday, May 30, 6:00-8:30 p.m., at the Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill Street, Mattapan, 02126.
A cookout dinner will be provided. Members are invited to bring a dessert to share for a dessert potluck (optional).
Our featured speaker will be Brian Swett, the City of Boston's Chief of Environment and Energy.
We will also hear a wrap-up of 2012 at Boston Building Resources, hear from our friends at EarthShare New England, and conduct board elections.
Dinner will be served. The event is free, but voluntary contributions can be made to help offset the cost of the meal. Preregistration is required so we can plan accordingly: RSVP.
Sat, June 01, 2013 at 9:00 am - Window & Screen Repair Clinic, June
Make your house look its best and save money by learning to fix broken windows and torn screens yourself. Just bring in the window or screen that needs repair, and we’ll show you the rest. Then come back any time to do other repairs yourself. It’s easier than you think! Free for members. You pay for materials only. Preregistration is required. To register, call 617-442-2262, ext. 1.
Sat, June 01, 2013 at 10:00 am - Workshop: Masonry - Repointing Brick
Mortar acts as a cushion between bricks so they don’t bear directly on each other. When mortar is lost over time, the integrity of the structure is compromised. In this workshop, you will learn to repoint (replace lost mortar) and develop a working knowledge of the properties of brick and mortar. We will discuss different types of mortar and their applications, tools needed, preparing the work area, and handling and applying mortar. We will be repointing brick steps at a home in Roslindale. Fee: Standard members $50, Plus members $35, general public $75. Instructor: Rory Buckley. To register, call 617-442-2262, ext. 1.
Sat, June 01, 2013 at 10:30 am - Free Window Rehab Demonstration
Join us Saturday, June 1, for a demonstration of how you can make older, historic windows more energy efficient. With high-quality weather stripping and a storm window, your home's original windows can be made to work properly and with greatly improved energy efficiency. A professional window restoration contractor will demonstrate his craft. Drop in between 10:30 and 1:00. You can also sign up for a home energy assessment to identify other ways of reducing your home's energy use (and bills).
Thu, June 06, 2013 at 6:30 pm - Book Talk: “Cooler Smarter”
Please join Boston Building Resources on Thursday, June 6, 6:30-8:00 p.m., for a book talk with Jeff Deyette, the co-author of the Boston Globe bestseller Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Based on two years of research and analysis, the book shows the most effective strategies for reducing your global warming emissions, and how to take action at work, in your community, and politically. And Cooler Smarter helps you "sweat the right stuff" with answers to dozens of questions about your personal carbon emissions, such as:
- Do books or e-readers cause more emissions?
- Is it worth washing clothes in cold water?
- Which foods contribute most to global warming?
More information about the book
The talk will take place at Boston Building Resources, 100 Terrace Street, Boston, MA 02120 (near Roxbury Community College).
RSVP
(this will help us plan for the right number of people)
Sat, July 06, 2013 at 10:00 am - Window & Screen Repair Clinic, July
Make your house look its best and save money by learning to fix broken windows and torn screens yourself. Just bring in the window or screen that needs repair, and we’ll show you the rest. Then come back any time to do other repairs yourself. It’s easier than you think! Free for members. You pay for materials only. Preregistration is required. To register, call 617-442-2262, ext. 1.
