What’s old can also become what’s new, and re-using materials from local buildings that are being taken down is such a cool way to not only lessen what gets sent to landfills but to also capture a bit of local history for your own. RE-PURPOSE SAVANNAH is just the organization to help us do this. They are a women+ led 501(c)3 nonprofit that deconstructs, salvages and promotes the reuse of historic buildings in the Savannah area.
Check out this video that highlights some of the great work this organization is doing.
I have spent multiple afternoons culling through their inventory of windows salvaged from churches, planks taken from a historic school house and more, searching for ways to use the materials in our home. Some ideas — butcher block countertops? Mantels? Stair spindles? Reclaimed wood floors?
We need a mantel for the porch ….. thinking we can find something here at RePurpose Savannah that can help us create the look we want. Stay tuned!
Building Spring Island 