39: Sustainable Home Renovations — Materials, Waste, and Designing Homes For Life with Brittany Steptoe Wright
Episode Description
We talk a lot on this show about the small daily habits inside our homes. But every so often, the choices get bigger.
Renovations bring in materials, demolition, budgets, trades, and long-term decisions all at once. They shape how a home functions — and how it holds up — for years.
In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Steptoe Wright, Founder and Principal of BSW Design and COO of Steptoe Carpentry, for a practical and thoughtful conversation about what sustainable design actually looks like inside real projects with real budgets.
If you’re planning a renovation — or simply thinking about your home with a longer lens — this conversation offers a steady framework for building and living in a way that lasts.
Takeaways
- What sustainable design actually looks like inside a renovation
- Where renovation waste comes from — and where it can realistically be diverted
- Why durability often matters more than trend cycles
- How antiques and inherited pieces can anchor a renovation
- How professionals weigh sourcing, longevity, and budget together
- Why maintenance plays a key role in sustainability
One Small Shift
Take care of your things — loved things last!
Maintain them. Repair them. Clean them properly. Loved things last — and extending the life of what’s already in your home is one of the simplest and most meaningful sustainability decisions you can make.
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