Re-Use -Retro-Eco Friendly Remodeling

I just received a message from Retro Renovation. This is a great site that shows you what you can do with ‘Retro’ materials. Re-using is the most eco-green-sustainable-environmentally friendly-earth conscious thing you can do. Re-using your current materials saves you money, saves landfills and the best, you can create a unique and personal look! Retro Renovation is loaded with ideas and pictures and advice on how to re-use, re-think, re-purpose what you already have. Check out the Tiny Old House to see how much other people have saved by re-using. So forget that costly new sink, countertop, cabinets, flooring and more. Re-look at your current decor and materials and start Re-thinking a new look with the same materials.

Finding the materials is not that hard. A couple of weeks ago in craigslist, there were listing for a wooden Toilet Tank, a blue 1950’s Stove and a pink Oven. Great prices on all!

If you are not sure where to shop for retro goods check out some of the website listed below. If you need some creative ideas to to Retro Renovation, or Flea Market Magazine who offer great tips on how to buy and decorate with re-usable merchandise.

For an updated Salvage Yard Listing click here

Where To Get Old Stuff?

1. Salvage Yards (see listing below)
2. Flea Markets and Swap Meets: Directory of Flea Markets by State
3. Garage Sales: Local Classifieds and Craigslist
4. Auctions: Local Classifieds, Craigslist, Ebay
5. Craigs List
6. Ebay
7. Freecycle.org
8. Swapthing
9. Recyle.net
10. Antique Dealers: Antique Collectibles Directory by State
11. Building Materials Reuse: Directory
12. Washington Reuse Listing
13. Ecology Center ( Berkeley, CA) : Directory of building reuse
14. Habitat Restores
15. Restoration and Building Services: Directory of Salvage and Construction Materials
16. Antique Guide: Directory by State
17. Local thrift, goodwill, salvation army, estate sales.

Resources:

Flow of the River

Sustainable Design Update article on PlanetReuse-

Builder2Builder: This site lists building materials for sale

Green Building Consult: A little article on LEEDs credit for reclaimed materials