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Vintage Barn Market
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Salvaged Resources: The StockPile Leave a comment
When I purchased my home in 2010, it had been empty for two years and was a bit neglected shall we say? I saw so much potential in this run-down, brick ranch and had grown tired of life as a renter. As a single parent, my pockets were certainly not deep by any stretch of the imagination, but I dreamed of feathering my new nest quickly. Re-using materials and seeking out salvaged material was a necessity rather than a personal “green” statement. At the time, I did not know about the fabulous resources available nearby. So, like many, I started out sanding and refinishing cupboards in the kitchen, visiting “big chain” home supplies stores when I scraped up a few dollars, and graciously accepting leftover drywall and flooring from friends in the midst of their own remodeling. Here are a few shots of one project in my home, where I used salvaged drywall, leftover white paint and once-loved flooring (in front of the fireplace).
You can see the shadow of previously displayed art above the fireplace mantel.
Smoke damaged walls and fine seating…gotta love it!
Hand-me-down furniture, paint, and salvaged drywall never felt so good!
Although I will be eternally grateful for the cast-offs of friends and neighbors, I needed a more consistent resource. That’s when a friend at work referred me to a few other valuable suppliers in the area. I’ve mentioned The ReStore in a previous post, but another little peach is The StockPile.
In Canton, Ohio (not too far from the Football Hall of Fame) lies another hidden jewel for salvaged building materials. The StockPile is a non-profit business, open to the public, and offers fantastic supplies for your next project at 1/3 the retail price. Low cost and salvaged….right up my alley! Their inventory includes awesome finds like:
- Bathroom Fixtures & Plumbing
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Doors & Windows
- Fabric
- Flooring
- Furniture
- Hardware
- Lumber
- Tile
Nope! I do not receive any compensation for passing on this really cool resource. Just sharin’ the love! Leave a comment and share other resources for remodeling with salvaged materials:)
