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Building with Secondhand Stuff: How to Re-Claim, Re-Vamp, Re-Purpose & Re-Use Salvaged & Leftover Building Materials Kindle Edition

by Chris Peterson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
“A practical guide to choosing, salvaging, refreshing and reusing materials such as wood, metal, stone and glass.” —The Chicago Tribune

Anytime you’re checking out Craigslist, cleaning the basement, or patrolling the springtime garage sales, you’ll encounter opportunities to collect and reclaim usable building materials. If you exercise good judgement and know a few salvage tricks, you can take advantage of these chances to obtain free (or nearly free) project supplies and put them to work in your house.

When you build with secondhand stuff, you’ll save money and reduce pressure on your local landfill. You’ll also help curb the consumption of brand-new materials that need to be manufactured from raw resources and shipped across the country or around the world. But perhaps best of all, when you use salvaged materials to build your home projects, you’ll get unique results and original outcomes that satisfy you in a way that new stuff just can’t.

Building with Secondhand Stuff is about making good decisions and learning specific techniques for getting unusable material into useful condition. It covers wood, glass, metal, windows, plumbing fixtures, hardware, and much more. Practically any material can be reclaimed using the tools and techniques you’ll learn in this helpful book, and all for a fraction of the cost of buying new materials at a building center.

Praise for Building with Secondhand Stuff

“How can you get a new look—or a new shed, garage, outbuilding or playhouse for the kids—for cheap or for free? Start with the ideas in Building with Secondhand Stuff. If you’re looking for something old to lend a new look, then look here first.” —Georgia Times Union
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“There’s no shortage of ideas out there for reusing salvaged materials, but Chris Peterson provides the how-tos. Peterson, an expert in home design, repair and renovation, has written Building with Secondhand Stuff (Creative Publishing International, $19.99). It’s a practical guide to choosing, salvaging, refreshing and reusing materials such as wood, metal, stone and glass. The book focuses on working with materials, but there’s plenty of inspiration to spark your creativity, too.” - The Chicago Tribune  “How can you get a new look – or a new shed, garage, outbuilding or playhouse for the kids – for cheap or for free? Start with the ideas in Building with Seconhand Stuff. If you’re looking for something old to lend a new look, then look here first.” - Georgia Times Union

About the Author

 

Chris Peterson is a professional writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York. An expert in home design, repair and renovation and an avid cook, he’s the author of "Manskills",  “When Duct Tape Just Isn’t Enough: Quick Fixes for Everyday Disasters,” “A Man’s Whirled: Every Guy’s Guide to Cooking with the Blender,” and several other books.

 

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B006NYF5MU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cool Springs Press; First edition (October 1, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 69.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 60 ratings

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Chris Peterson is a writer and editor living in Oregon. He is the author of several books on home design and home improvement and an avid Yankees fan.

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Customers find the book excellent for finding information and appreciate its tips and ideas. One customer specifically mentions it covers various techniques and materials for reusing items. However, the information quality receives mixed feedback, with one customer noting that subjects are not covered in depth.

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15 customers mention "Information value"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a terrific resource with loads of great tips, making it excellent for those seeking information.

"...He loves this book! Loads of great tips and interesting information." Read more

"Good read for someone with little to no experience, I was a bit underwhelmed with the info inside, i was hoping for a few more tips and tricks that..." Read more

"Not really what I was looking for but it’s a good book" Read more

"...old, leftover, or unused materials then this is a good introduction on things to consider...." Read more

11 customers mention "Ideas"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's ideas, with one customer highlighting its comprehensive coverage of techniques and materials, while another notes its focus on creative uses of second-hand items.

"...He loves this book! Loads of great tips and interesting information." Read more

"Some interesting stuff in here, If you like getting your hands dirty you will like reading this...." Read more

"...It touches on many techniques and materials to consider when searching for reclaimed items...." Read more

"This book gives some great basic ideas on how to re-purpose. It is technical and long on information. Short on innovative ideas...." Read more

4 customers mention "Information quality"0 positive4 negative

Customers are underwhelmed with the information quality of the book, with one customer noting that the subjects are not covered in depth.

"...for someone with little to no experience, I was a bit underwhelmed with the info inside, i was hoping for a few more tips and tricks that i hadn't..." Read more

"...The subjects are not covered in depth like most experienced folks would like. More of a broad description on topics." Read more

"...It is technical and long on information. Short on innovative ideas. Use this book for some basics then go to pinterest for interesting ideas." Read more

"Just recycled basic info you can get on any generic webpage...suggestions for recycled materials are fine but largely applied to large scale..." Read more

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  • tamijj
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick delivery, great condition
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2013
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    This was listed as a used book, but it seemed new! The item came very quickly and we are very pleased with this purchase. My husband saw this book at Lowes and we saved at least 40% by buying it at Amazon. He loves this book! Loads of great tips and interesting information.
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  • bhale
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read for a begginner
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017
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    Good read for someone with little to no experience, I was a bit underwhelmed with the info inside, i was hoping for a few more tips and tricks that i hadn't thought of or read online before.
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  • Jodi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice projects
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2020
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    Not really what I was looking for but it’s a good book
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  • william fountain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014
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    Some interesting stuff in here, If you like getting your hands dirty you will like reading this. Now you just have to go out a find these materials which can be a challenge
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  • M. Nation
    3.0 out of 5 stars Decent introduction to Salvaging Materials
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013
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    If you're new or just getting started in salvaging old, leftover, or unused materials then this is a good introduction on things to consider. It touches on many techniques and materials to consider when searching for reclaimed items. However, if you're experienced in this field there is likely nothing to gain from this book. The subjects are not covered in depth like most experienced folks would like. More of a broad description on topics.
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  • Kindle Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars its more of a reference book for an overview of ...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2016
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    its more of a reference book for an overview of what kind of stuff and where to look for it - I was hoping for some actual project ideas
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  • Susana
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is excellent for someone looking for information on how to reuse ...
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2014
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    I repurpose, reuse all that I can. This book is excellent for someone looking for information on how to reuse different types of materials. Good resource book.
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  • CynthiaAngelo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Technically Good Basic Book.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016
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    This book gives some great basic ideas on how to re-purpose. It is technical and long on information. Short on innovative ideas. Use this book for some basics then go to pinterest for interesting ideas.
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  • Rossinante
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 19, 2016
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    Good book, lots of ideas!
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