Tehama Country Real Estate

�n��ea�� H O W T O Wi�� Re�l���e� W�o� D e c o r a t e R epurposing salvaged wood is a popu- lar trend in the home improvement industry. Not only can using salvaged wood give a home a one-of-a-kind look, but it;s a handy way to incorporate the three Rs of green living into your lifestyle: reduce, reuse and recycle. Reclaimed wood is o en used in ooring, beams, wall treatments, and doors, but it also can be turned into furniture or home accent items. Reclaimed wood adds warmth and his- torical interest to a home0s decor that newer materials may lack. Although nding wood that can be salvaged takes time and some leg- work, such e orts can quickly pay o . Many businesses are now devoted to reclaimed tim- ber, which can help make the process of nd- ing and using salvaged wood even easier. Homeowners considering reclaimed wood may be interested to learn that such wood can serve various functions aside from bene tting the planet. • Match old-growth wood. New regulations may prevent certain species of trees from be- ing cut down. at means it can be challenging to match old wood in a home, particularly if you're looking to maintain historical value and authenticity. Relying on salvaged wood items can alleviate this concern, ensuring that you can nd rare woods that are no longer available brand new. • Salvaged wood has character. It's di cult to mimic the natural age marks and character that older wood may have. Instead of being raised on farms, wood harvested decades ago proba- bly grew in natural environments, making the wood both durable and strong. e color and grain of salvaged wood may also be unique. • Look at objects in a new way. Doors are versatile pieces of reclaimed lumber because they're already at and rather large. Doors can be turned into headboards, tables or bench- es. Staircase or porch posts can be turned into candlestick holders, and wood shutters can dress up walls and provide a place to hang art- work and other wall items. • Reclaimed wood can be found everywhere. Most people do not have to look too far to nd wood they can salvage. Check salvage yards, land lls, dumpsters in front of older homes being renovated, or older, unused barns in ru- ral settings. You also can collect dri wood or discarded shipping crates. While some reclaimed wood can be used as-is, some pieces may require millwork, including sanding, cutting, shaping, and nishing. If you do not have these skills, you probably will have to hire someone who does. e Internet is awash with ideas for putting salvaged wood to use. Get inspired and then nd the pieces that will t your project.

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