
R
eusing isn’t new, but items deliberately made
from reclaimed materials have become
statement pieces. The “upcycling” movement
and rising interest in eco-conscious wares
has given value to the valueless. Decrepit and
dangerous barns once left to decompose are
now painstakingly picked for profit. Even shipping
pallets have earned a place as sought-after
sources of wood. And then there’s my latest
obsession: hollow-core doors (Figure
A
).
You know what I’m talking about: Those flat,
thin doors in casa de Brady Bunch. Inexpensive,
(then) stylish, lightweight, and surprisingly
durable, they did the job. Alas, times change
and nowadays when someone ...