As universal a topic as home and shelter are, we writers and editors tend to cover it at a more hyper-local level—in other words, parts of the house, tools, elements of a particular style. You could call it ‘brass tacks coverage.’ Something so hugely encompassing needs to be covered that way so you can tease something relevant and useful out.
However, there is sometimes a perfect storm (irony intended) of events that strike some home improvement writer’s and they connect with a truly global story. And when they recount the tale and draw conclusions that can mean something to everyone, well, I read it twice, which is what I did with this wonderful editorial penned by Sara Gutterman, CEO and Publisher of Green Builder Media. Enjoy (twice.)
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