key points
- Pre-existing items, such as cabinetry, countertops and doors are the easiest to reuse.
- Long lasting materials, including pawers, brick and tiles, must be stored for reuse or donation.
- The floor and wood can be re -used if removed and stored properly.
Home renewal and maintenance jobs can often leave you with additional materials or chronic materials. By hanging on these items instead of throwing them, you can save on the cost of future jobs, while Waste,
We talked to supporting contractors to find out which eight houses you did not know that you could use reus.
Meet experts
- Gym marino A home improvement specialist and CEO of Shikhar Home Improvers.
- Robert O’Sullyan There is a roof and siding contractor, as well as the founder of the Ranch Roofing Inc.
- Jerry Gudkin-Ducie A certified general contractor and building inspector, as well as the CEO of the violation Clinic.
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Cabinet, countertops and hardware
Reusing cabinetry, countertops and hardware to save future projects is a simple and effective way.
“On architectural salves yards or Re -used shopsClosions and countertops for kitchen or bathroom can always be rebuilt and re -painted, “call gym marino, home improvement experts and CEOs of Pinnacle Home Improvements.
Since these items are pre-made, you will not just save money, you will also save time. If you remove cabinets, countertops or hardware during a renovation project, consider it Recurrent These items, then in a separate area, restore them like a basement kitchen or a bathroom.
If you do not have space, donate to reuse the shops instead of settling them.
Internal and external doors
Sometimes a door does not suit the style you are looking in a specific room, but this does not mean that it cannot act as a door with a quick paint or refining job somewhere else in the house so that it can look new.
Doors can also be damaged due to children, pets, or objects, so there is something in the event of an additional door in storage that is not a bad idea.
Robert O’Sullyven, Roofing and Siding Contractor says, “Reusable stores are often stock doors, windows, tiles, cabinets, hardware, leftover floor, insulation boards and sometimes whole kitchen sets.”
Even if you do not have an additional door, you may be able to save the cost of renewal by purchasing one at a reusable shop.
Wood
As long as lumber and other wood materials are stored properly, they can be kept to use on future projects.
Jerry Gudkin-Ducie, Certified General Contractor and Building Inspector says, “Lumber and plywood, especially when de-nound and stored are properly d-nield, are eligible to rebuild wood from framing, fencing, or ornamentation,” Jerry Goodkin-Ducy, Certified General Contractors and Building Inspectors.
However, if these wooden content is left out, they can weaken or show signs of rot. Avoid placing heavy objects on wood and plywood, as you can accidentally bend or bend the wood, making it difficult to reuse.
Tile
Tiles are usually purchased in bulk, and they are easy to store and are easier to reuse, making them an excellent option to reduce the cost of future projects.
Bricks and pavers
When you are renewing the yard, Bricks and pavers There may be a great way to update the appearance of a lawn or garden.
Gudkin-ducie states that bricks and pavers are durable and versatile for outdoor reuse. This is because they are long -lasting materials that are relatively easy to store and it will catch both moisture and UV radiation.
Make sure you place them on a flat surface and avoid stacking heavy objects at the top, as it can crack or break them.
floor
The floor is not as straightforward as many materials in this list, due to the wide variety of the floor and requirements for proper removal and storage, but sometimes floor materials can be reused.
“In some cases, you may be able to recover the floor from an old house, although some of these materials, such as vinyl floors, have more limited lifespan,” says Marino. If you reuse better luck for your home Reno, if you seek things made from you Bamboo or corkEspecially if it is a floor. ,
light fixtures
Light fixtures will not be spoiled over time, such as some types of floors or ringworm, so it is worth storage space to keep any extra light fixtures From a home renewal project.
“Reusable material for renewal of a house is a smart idea for those who do not object to doing some extra legwork to save some money,” says Marino. “He said, most commonly reused items are cabinetry, light and plumbing fixtures, and even equipment,” marino is mentioned.
If you do not have a room, consider donating the store to your old or spare lighting fixtures, rather than recycling them or throwing them out.
Plumbing or power supply
Pipes, grooves, or specific plumbing or electrical fixtures pieces can be reused without much difficulty for future projects.
O’Sullyventh says, “remaining materials, such as roof ringworm, insulation boards and even plumbing or power supply can be reused or even donated after donations.”
Therefore, if you have an additional valve or an additional light switch, hold on these supplies to help reduce the cost of future maintenance or renewal jobs.
