Author(s): Chris Peterson

Do It Yourself

Salvage & Save takes green remodeling and construction practices to new extremes. From deconstruction methods and salvaging tips to plotting efficient cutting plans and devising creative news uses for everyday items, it is packed with clever ways to obtain low cost materials (and reduce landfilling in the process). This book contains the answer to a question most of us have wondered about at some point: is that pile of used maple flooring I saw on Craigslist worth taking? From plywood to hardwood flooring, to windows, doors, and more, salvaging building materials can save you thousands of dollars. This book is a hands on, do it yourselfer's guide that shows you how to identify materials that can be salvaged efficiently and then gives you step by step instructions on how to go about doing it. Plus, it provides many complete plans featuring clever ideas for putting salvaged materials to good use as useful home furnishings.