Book
Building with secondhand stuff : how to reclaim, repurpose, re-use & upcycle salvaged & leftover materials / Chris Peterson.
Record details
- ISBN: 1591866812 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781591866817 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 160 pages : colour illustrations
- Edition: 2nd edition.
- Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Cool Springs Press, 2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes Internet addresses and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Working with reclaimed materials -- Reclaiming heritage wood -- Salvaging old metal -- Reclaiming stone materials -- Reclaiming glass -- Salvaging fixtures & architectural accents -- Secondhand stuff projects. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 25.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Waste products as building materials. Construction and demolition debris > Recycling. Building materials > Recycling. Salvage (Waste, etc.) |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 691 Pet 2017 | 31681020053823 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Grand Central Pub
From Craig's List, your basement, and estate sales, you can salvage what you need to upcycle all kinds of cool things. You can build tables, install vintage hardwood floors and salvaged windows, mason reclaimed stone walls, and do much more using free or very inexpensive, high-quality, reconditioned materials.
You'll encounter opportunities to upcycle usable building materials everywhere. By using Building with Secondhand Stuff, 2nd edition, good judgment, and a few salvage tricks, you can take advantage of these chances to gather free (or nearly free) project supplies and put them to work in your house.
This second edition of the best-selling book includes new projects such as a pallet chair, pallet table, chalkboard message door, door-backed island, and a reclaimed window greenhouse. - Grand Central Pub
Learn how to turn trash into treasure with this updated edition of Building with Secondhand Stuffâfilled with clever tips, ingenious projects, and step-by-step photo instructions.
Secondhand building materialsâsalvaged wood, metal, stone, glass, fixtures, and architectural accentsâare 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:
Â- Mill and install tongue-and-groove reclaimed plank flooring
- Hang a reclaimed door in an existing jamb
- Install a reclaimed tin backsplash
- Build a granite-slab kitchen island
- Build an accent doorknob coat rack
- And much more
Turn high-quality salvaged materials into clever, useful things for your home. - Grand Central Pub
Building with Secondhand Stuff, 2nd edition is packed with information and tips on how to convert salvaged wood and other reclaimed materials into usable materials for building.
