Built to Last…Again

Anyone who has ever surfed through the voyeuristic home renovation of Brownstoner knows that building materials can be reused, but according to NPR, what was once the bastion of shady contractors is becoming fashionable.

Some salvage operations are taking things a step further by salvaging construction materials (in this case Ontario White Pine trees) that never quite made it to the job.

Maybe someone should clue in the guys at Extreme Home Makeover….at the rate they’re going the whole country will have a Mc Mansion by the end of season 4.