Building with Secondhand Stuff, 2nd Edition: How to Reclaim, Repurpose, Re-use & Upcycle Salvaged & Leftover Materials

Author: Peterson, Chris

Brand: Cool Springs Press

Edition: 2

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 160

Release Date: 15-03-2017

Part Number: 9781591866817

Details: 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:
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.

EAN: 9781591866817

Package Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches

Languages: English