Fortunately for Baltimore residents, we have one amazing resource to aid us in our home improvement journey. The Loading Dock is a nonprofit organization devoted to bringing reusable building materials to our community. "You could build a house with what people throw away." Yes. Yes, you can.
The benefits to supporting and utilizing everything the Loading Dock has to offer are not only financial (we tiled our kitchen and bathroom with slate we found here for about $1/ square foot), but oh so environmentally responsible. I can remember waiting in line at their location on the West side, before they moved to their new warehouse, and staring at a poster that was tacked high up on the wall. It was of a toilet. I can't remember what it said exactly, but it was something like, "imagine how many years it would take for this to break down."
They also offer workshops on cabinet refinishing, tile and linoleum installation, masonry, and more. If you are renovating or rehabbing, go here first. You will be amazed by what you will find.
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The Loading Dock is one of my favorite places to get lost for an afternoon. And its such a great mission. Second Chance is also pretty neat....all recycled building materials. A bit more expensive but also very cool. Check out http://www.secondchanceinc.org
Happy rehabbing!
OOps....I was signed in as Aunt C for my favorite nephew...the little BrokenPlate. My apologies.
Yes! We got our gorgeous fireplace mantel from Second Chance! They can even hook you up with furniture stripping.
we should plan a field trip!
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