Reuben Hoar Library (Littleton)

Building with secondhand stuff, how to reclaim, repurpose, re-use & upcycle salvaged & leftover materials, Chris Peterson

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Building with secondhand stuff

960969188

Chris Peterson

how to reclaim, repurpose, re-use & upcycle salvaged & leftover materials

From deconstruction methods and salvaging tips to plotting efficient cutting plans and devising creative new uses for everyday items, this book is packed with clever ways to obtain low-cost materials and ingenious projects you can build yourself. From timber beams to hardwood flooring to windows, doors, glass, and more, salvaging building materials can save you thousands of dollars. This book is a hands-on, do-it-yourself guide that shows you how to identify materials that can be salvaged efficiently and give you step-by-step instructions on how to build cool things with what you find. When you build with secondhand stuff, you'll save money and reduce pressure on your local landfill. This second edition of the bestselling book contains new projects, including a pallet table, door-backed kitchen island, and a reclaimed window greenhouse. Turn high-quality salvaged materials into clever, useful things for your home.--COVER

Working with reclaimed materials -- Reclaiming heritage wood -- Salvaging old metal -- Reclaiming stone materials -- Reclaiming glass -- Salvaging fixtures & architectural accents -- Secondhand stuff projects