Salvage

Building a DIY Outdoor Kitchen

This particular project has been on my never-ending to do list for at least five years. While our gas grill and smoker were functional...

Sustainability: Saving Our Future and Preserving Our Past

This is the post that just didn't want to be written. Each time that I sat down to write about sustainability over the last couple of...

Decorating with Antiques

Before you decorate with antiques, you need to understand how architectural design, interior design, and design constraints impact a search.

Adaptive Reuse - Commercial to Residential in Denver?

Despite the nationwide eviction ban helping some folks weather the COVID storm and grassroots efforts to increase housing density, Denver...

How to Restore Old Wood Windows

Restoring wood windows can be time consuming but rewarding. Check out my process with the backstory, how tos and gotchas along the way.

Denver Architectural Salvage in 2020

Looking for the best architectural salvage stores in Denver? Here are some of the best places to find antique and vintage pieces in 2020.

Installing a Wall-Mount Sink: The Reveal

It takes patience and perseverance to hang and plumb an antique, wall-mounted utility sink. Check out our process!

Saving an Antique Sink from a Local Landmark

A Crane antique utility sink from Whittier's Lincoln Market gets a full restoration and a new life in a nearby Denver Square.

Restoring My Denver Square, One Story at a Time

My love of a good story and the restoration of my Denver Square inspired me to launch Denver Squared.