Salvage-Style Projects is the definitive inspirational resource and how-to guide for turning cast-off architectural details into high-style, low-cost home furnishings. This 144-page book includes 22 creative reuse projects for everything from vintage porcelain faucet taps to paneled wood doors. All that's required of the reader is a sense of adventure, an eye for bargains, and a good tool kit. The author even helps with the last two by offering treasure-hunting tips and a guide to setting up an in-home workshop.
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Author and architectural salvage expert Amy R. Hughes is an editor at This Old House magazine, where she writes about creative ways to repurpose reclaimed house parts. She comes by her passion honestly, having grown up with parents who dedicated themselves to restoring old homes. Today her New York City apartment, which she shares with her husband and daughter, is filled with many of the unique pieces featured in this book.
This Old House is a magazine for homeowners in search of practical, affordable, and inspirational ideas for enhancing and maintaining their homes. What they find is a balance of step-by-step instruction for DIY interior and landscape projects; lively how-to's about keeping contractors on the level and saving money on remodels; expert tool and product reviews; and handsome feature stories showcasing fine craftsmanship and elegant architectural design.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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The book features a bountiful group of projects including a faucet handle towel rack, cottage door dressing vanity, tub feet umbrella stand, fireplace front log rack, stair spindles console table, chimney pot landscape light, medicine cabinet message center, façade fragment tool holder, door casing pier mirror, metal ceiling tiles planter box, door knobs coat rack, kitchen sink outdoor bar, window picture frame, window guard pot rack, ceramic tiles tabletop, wood moldings window box, stained glass wall cabinet, wood corbels bedside table, iron urn garden fountain, interior door headboard, shutters cabinet doors and bath accessories jewelry holder. A few projects created by readers are also included - "My recycled garden retreat." "Our new reclaimed bath" and "A restored living room."
Good reference material is provided like the definition of what is salvage, how to shop for salvage, how to set-up a workshop and in the back of the book, listing of salvage resources in 34 states.
Personal preference will dictate whether the projects may interest the reader, but no matter what, the book illustrates many examples of what may be done with salvage materials and in doing so provide a place to begin the creative process and customize a home.
Good reference material is provided like the definition of what is salvage, how to shop for salvage, how to set-up a workshop and in the back of the book, listing of salvage resources in 34 states.
Personal preference will dictate whether the projects may interest the reader, but no matter what, the book illustrates many examples of what may be done with salvage materials and in doing so provide a place to begin the creative process and customize a home.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I ordered 6 books and this was the best because I had nearly everything in the house to get started on this projects. For a beginner this was my best purchase.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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From suggested tools to great ideas. This is a good resource book. Nothing takes the place of personal talent and ideas but this book really motivates and offers some good suggestions. Love the "Before and After" pictures and the pictures of the project as it progresses. I also love any "inside" advise as to how to navigate around a flea market and acquiring the inside scoop when certain pieces are available in the supply warehouses.
Definitely a good book for someone looking to extend their library with creativity and inspiration
Definitely a good book for someone looking to extend their library with creativity and inspiration
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
A great no kidding approach on how to turn trash in to nice practical treasures for your home. Loved it.
Published 3 days ago by William M. Park
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book!
Lots of different money saving tips to convert thing from junk to useful and beautiful items, you be proud of show what you transform!
Published 6 days ago by Dragonfly27
5.0 out of 5 stars
great ideas.
Just makes me want more books like these and all of them that I have read have been informative, interesting and read several times. Great ideas in all of them.
Published 10 days ago by balc
2.0 out of 5 stars
not what i expected
the ideas are pretty dated. Much of this information can be found on-line for free. I woudl not purchase again.
Published 11 days ago by RJL
4.0 out of 5 stars
Looks like a fun project book
Have not had time to really look thru but looks like lots of clever ideas to do. Will look for more books similar.
Published 15 days ago by Eb
4.0 out of 5 stars
Doable
So many of these projects look so simple. I look forward to trying many of them. I have a lot of the materials on hand already.
Published 24 days ago by Linda E. Baker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Neat projects
This book has good instructions on projects. Easy to follow. Well illustrated too. I will definately use this book as a resource.
Published 1 month ago by Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good ideas
I think I have seen some of these before since I also get This Old House magazine. Still, it's handy to have it all in one book that I can refer to whenever I'm looking for... Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Liebert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Present for beginning Woodworkers.
I bought this book as a gift for my son who does woodwork and restoration on a small scale.
It has many clear photographs while explaining the work in progress. Read more
It has many clear photographs while explaining the work in progress. Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. Hemmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
This Old House Salvage-Style Projects.
I am redoing my older house in the country style and refer to this book very frequently. Excellent presentation .
Published 3 months ago by Jackie
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