Well funny thing is, all these doors and windows were heading to the local landfill! Where others see ‘trash’ I find treasures! Help me reduce the environmental impact from construction and renovations in Toronto. Contact me through LinkedIn, Facebook, email or my website reclaimedtreasures.ca to learn how you can get involved. #reuse #recycle #repurposed #windows… Continue reading Does this look like garbage to you?
It all started out as a desire for some space to grow fruits and vegetables on our back deck at home where we rent. After installing a small privacy wall with some treated wood from a local hardware store, along with one piece of lattice (total cost of materials was $50), I felt it… Continue reading Making treasure from the ‘junk’ in my garage!
Building my first greenhouse from reclaimed doors. The customers decided to go with a shingled roof instead of glass or PVC to help retain heat in the winter. We will insulate the floor as well. Hoping to install a solar panel at some point too. I will also be building a fence and furniture from… Continue reading Greenhouse made from Reclaimed windows and doors
Today I was reminded of a childhood memory from when I was very young. The details are hazy, for instance I can’t tell you who the other children were with me, as there were a few of us. One resounding detail has stuck with me ever since for some reason. We were huddled together in the… Continue reading Finding treasures where most see trash.
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