Reviews
"There's no shortage of ideas out there for reusing salvaged materials, but Chris Peterson provides the how-tos. Peterson, an expert in home design, repair and renovation, has written Building with Secondhand Stuff (Creative Publishing International, $19.99). It's a practical guide to choosing, salvaging, refreshing and reusing materials such as wood, metal, stone and glass. The book focuses on working with materials, but there's plenty of inspiration to spark your creativity, too." - The Chicago Tribune "How can you get a new look - or a new shed, garage, outbuilding or playhouse for the kids - for cheap or for free? Start with the ideas in Building with Seconhand Stuff. If you're looking for something old to lend a new look, then look here first." - Georgia Times Union, "There's no shortage of ideas out there for reusing salvaged materials, but Chris Peterson provides the how-tos. Peterson, an expert in home design, repair and renovation, has written Building with Secondhand Stuff (Creative Publishing International, $19.99). It's a practical guide to choosing, salvaging, refreshing and reusing materials such as wood, metal, stone and glass. The book focuses on working with materials, but there's plenty of inspiration to spark your creativity, too." - The Chicago Tribune "How can you get a new look - or a new shed, garage, outbuilding or playhouse for the kids - for cheap or for free? Start with the ideas in Building with Seconhand Stuff. If you're looking for something old to lend a new look, then look here first." - Georgia Times Union, "There's no shortage of ideas out there for reusing salvaged materials, but Chris Peterson provides the how-tos. Peterson, an expert in home design, repair and renovation, has written Building with Secondhand Stuff (Creative Publishing International, $19.99). It's a practical guide to choosing, salvaging, refreshing and reusing materials such as wood, metal, stone and glass. The book focuses on working with materials, but there's plenty of inspiration to spark your creativity, too." - The Chicago Tribune "How can you get a new look or a new shed, garage, outbuilding or playhouse for the kids for cheap or for free? Start with the ideas in Building with Seconhand Stuff. If you're looking for something old to lend a new look, then look here first." - Georgia Times Union
