If you build it, they will benefit
Sometimes new stuff is just so….new. It lacks the character and e burnishing that time bestows. Many home remodelers explore beyond the Home Depots of the world, gravitating to the instant sense of place weathered and used building materials can create. Crackled painted window frames, scrolled fireplace mantels, intricate moldings and more can be bought at salvage for a fraction of the cost of something new. And they resonate with the priceless veneer of history. Where do you find these architectural relics? You can check the online classifieds for architectural salvage businesses near you. Better yet, go to Habitat For Humanity’s “Restore” stores that sell used building materials. They convert their profits into funding building new homes for needy families. Check the list of ReStores across the U.S. for one near you. And if you are contemplating the demolition of your own domain, consider donating your recyclable building materials, working appliances, etc. to Habitat or other salvage organizations. Reuse, Recycle and Resuscitate old stuff and help your snippet of the planet last longer! You might even create architectural art!
