Instead of throwing out your old yet sturdy shutters, why not repurpose them into something that you can use around your home ...

Solar energy DIY weblog Build It Solar's author has a home specifically designed for energy ... After creating a large shutter with a double layer of Astrofoil and 1-inch by 2-inch lumber ...

Check out an overview of the four changes they made below, and visit Beneath My Heart for all the DIY details.. 1. Painted Surfaces. The home's brick exterior was modernized with light beige paint ...