Subtitle How to Reclaim, Repurpose, Re-use & Upcycle Salvaged & Leftover Materials
Description Description Learn how to turn trash into treasure with this updated edition of Building with Secondhand Stuff—filled with clever tips, ingenious projects, and step-by-step photo instructions.
Secondhand building materials—salvaged wood, metal, stone, glass, fixtures, and architectural accents—are not only
beautiful and full of character but
cost less money and are a
good choice for the environment.
Building with Secondhand Stuff, 2nd Edition shows you how to identify materials that can be salvaged efficiently and gives you
easy-to-follow instructions on how to build cool things with what you find.
With new projects, including a pallet coffee table, door-backed kitchen island, and a reclaimed window greenhouse, this
hands-on, do-it-yourself guide shows you how to:
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Mill and install tongue-and-groove reclaimed plank flooring
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Hang a reclaimed door in an existing jamb
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Install a reclaimed tin backsplash
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Build a granite-slab kitchen island
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Build an accent doorknob coat rack
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And much more
Turn high-quality salvaged materials into clever, useful things for your home.