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"  Bob Falk is one of those lucky guys whose day job--research engineer with the U.S. Forest Service in Wisconsin--coincides with his passion for salvaging building materials. His book Unbuilding (Taunton Press) offers step-by-step instructions on projects ranging from reintegrating an old doorframe in a new remodel to taking an entire house apart. Salvaging can be lucrative: In one kitchen, Falk netted cherry cabinets, granite counters, a $3000 Dacor cooktop and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, &amp;quot;all of it for free,&amp;quot; he says. &amp;quot;In fact, I saved the owner money because the contractor was going to charge $800 to take it out.&amp;quot; The environmental reasons are even more compelling: Reusing 1 pound of building material saves up to 15 pounds of raw resources. &amp;quot;It&amp;#039;s the simplest way for a DIYer to be green,&amp;quot; Falk says. Advice for Homeowners 1. In older homes, the most valuable features are high-quality lumber and vintage items like light fixtures or stained-glass windows. 2. To sell or swap your salvaged material, try an ad in the local paper or post it online at Craigslist, eBay or freecycle.org. You can also donate it to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore and get a tax receipt. 3. When planning your own renovation, keep an eye out for keystone pieces like mantels that you might want to design the room around. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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