Do-It-Yourself Guides
Salvage Tips: Let us know if you have any tricks for working with or fixing materials that you’ve salvaged! Send us an email: seattle@seconduse.comWe’re not going to lie; working with salvaged materials can be tricky. But, it can also be inspiring and empowering, if you know what you’re doing. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite how-to sites and guides, to help you repair, rebuild and reuse your salvaged finds, once you get home from the store.
These directions summarize some supplies and steps we have found helpful when working with salvaged materials. This information is offered for use at your own discretion, and it may or may not be applicable to your specific project. Please consult a professional for more detailed advice regarding your project.
Doors
Installing a Door Slab
Installing a Pre-Hung Interior Door
Installing a Pre-Hung Exterior Door
Determining Door Swing
Shopping for Salvaged Doors
Cabinetry
Installing Salvaged Cabinets
Shopping for Salvage Cabinetry
Woodworking Information & Resources
Journal for Light Construction
Garden
Building a Cold Frame
Garden Salvage Fun
Painting
Hardware
Removing paint: Any store bought chemical paint remover will do the trick, but check out these homemade recipes for cleaning up your favorite hardware.
Windows
Removing and Installing Windows
Shopping for Salvaged Windows
Repair Wood Window Sash
Improve Energy Efficiency of Older Windows
Plumbing
Rebuilding a Valve on a Sink with One Handle
Rebuilding a Valve on a Sink with Two Handles
A Few Tips to Fixing Up and Understanding your Toilet
Plumbing How-Tos from Faucets to Hot Water Heaters
Stone
Flooring
Buying and Installing Used Flooring
Safety & Hazardous Materials
Lead-based Paint
Asbestos in the Home
Have Fun with Salvage
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