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

By: Peterson, Chris, 1961- [author.]Material type: TextTextEdition: 2nd editionDescription: 160 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmISBN: 9781591866817 (paperback)Subject(s): Waste products as building materials | Construction and demolition debris -- Recycling | Building materials -- Recycling | Salvage (Waste, etc.)
Contents:
Working with reclaimed materials -- Reclaiming heritage wood -- Salvaging old metal -- Reclaiming stone materials -- Reclaiming glass -- Salvaging fixtures & architectural accents -- Secondhand stuff projects
Summary: 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
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Working with reclaimed materials -- Reclaiming heritage wood -- Salvaging old metal -- Reclaiming stone materials -- Reclaiming glass -- Salvaging fixtures & architectural accents -- Secondhand stuff projects

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

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