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.