How do you find salvaged materials for remodeling a home?i.e wood cabinets.plumbing parts?

by on October 28, 2009

remodeling
whisper asked:


I am remodeling an older lake home.I have read in many of the books and magazines that salvage yards are a great source of all kinds of materials.
How do I find a salvage yard in my area..
I would love to find 100 year old wood doors..glass door knobs and the like.

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Steve in NC October 29, 2009 at 8:22 am

Try the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. The one in our town has some great salvaged materials. Also, look in the Yellow pages under: “Salvage” or “Building Materials – Used” Might just find a treasure at one of these places.
Have fun – this is my kind of “hunting!”

sensible_man October 30, 2009 at 7:46 am

I agree with the above answer. I love going to these places. I have found a few in Memphis, including Habitat.

ozarks bum October 30, 2009 at 11:13 am

In a number of towns, contractors and others are donating such materials to green groups for re-use, at a fraction of the price. Be warned though, that you will probably have to do minor repairs and refinishing. Stuff that seems to hold immediate value does not often get donated. You might contact your county extension agency and ask if there are such ventures in your area.

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