Do it yourself downloads

The RE Store works to give you the information, research, and inspiration to support your project. Download these Do-It-Yourself guides, green demolition aka "deconstruction" case studies and general information pamphlets.

Do-It-Yourself Guides

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• Chicken coop "A-Frame design" - plan and detailed instructions
• Doors: Add Character and Function with Salvaged Doors
• Flooring: Buying & Installing Used Flooring
• Rain Barrels: Grow Your Own Water
• Sheds: Extra Space or a Special Place
• Slate: A Choice Stone Surface

Green Demolition "Deconstruction" case studies

• pdf Executive Summary of four case studies performed by The RE Store .
  
• pdf Case Studies: 1  2  3  4

View the case study of a pan abode house deconstruction in partnership with King County Solid Waste
pdf Case Study

Visit our other do it yourself pages:

• Take a hands-on workshop at either of our two stores.
• Check out the RE Store Rockstars projects that have been done by people like you on our blog.
• Visit our Books and audio resources page for in-depth books and other publications.
• Read about some gift ideas on our thrifty gift idea page.

Read more about The RE Store in the daily/weekly press and national publications

• 2010 Articles
• 2009 Articles
• 2008 Articles
• 1999-2007 Articles

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