Buffalo ReUse - Finally!

I've written previously about Buffalo ReUse, a non-profit organization in Buffalo, New York, dedicated to salvaging the architectural detail of homes that are being demolished. While on vacation, I visited their retail outlet, and was totally blown away. The inventory was about three times the size of all the stores dealing in such things in the Cleveland area put together. I can't believe how much great stuff there was at bargain basement prices.

We'd planned to make a stop on the way home, too, but decided not to. This means that a road trip, soon, is in order. I'm talking to you, Really Bad Cleveland Accent and Lead Paint Cookbook. Those doors that you desired? That claw-foot tub? Yup. Let's split the cost of gas and tolls and do this!



There were many many bathtubs, with nice ones priced around $200-300. I'd bring something to clean them with before purchase to ensure that there wasn't significant damage or staining, as they are stored outside.



This was but part of their outdoor storage lot. Yes, that's a marble sink slab from the 1880s or 1890s leaning up against the windows there.



Is this the sink you're looking for, Anastasia?



I couldn't believe this great sink with integral faucet for a mere $125.



Or the Case "kidney" toilet sitting next to it for $120.



There were doors, doors, and more doors, interior and exterior. I recall interior doors being priced at around $15-35 each.



Handpainted tile for $1.25 each!



There was plenty of oddball stuff, too, like tin ceiling at $2 a square foot.


Or this electric bathroom heater.



Or these brass shower valves, which I would have investigated further, if not for the hands of my son trying to grab and chew said fixture.



Would you believe the brass switchplate in the center for a dollar?



This wood armchair, the better one, was $15. The one in front was $5.



I'm not sure how much this railing was, but WOW.

Overall, I was really impressed. I can't wait to go back.

Buffalo ReUse

One day, a while, back, I stumbled upon Buffalo ReUse's account on Flickr. Buffal ReUse is a non-profit in Buffalo, New York that specializes in green demolition and salvage. They appear to have a very extensive inventory at very reasonable prices. This piqued my interest because there simply isn't anything like that in Cleveland. Given their prices and selection, it almost seems worth the drive.

The following are but some of the items that have caught my attention.


Vintage garage doors!


Old marble - perhaps for the basement bathroom.


And this lovely little sink, with brass faucets, but 14.5" square, and for a mere $125


A massive selection of spindles, at $3-8 each.


Interesting tile at $1 each.


Where else would you find window frames like this?


Salvaged dimensional lumber


Even hand-hewn beams!


So many bathroom ceramic bits.


Two pedestal sinks with great faucets.


Lots of misc. hardware.


Many decent sinks. See the purple one in the corner?


Wouldn't this sink be perfect for the paint room?


Prices? You wanted prices? Doors: $10-200, most $40. Tin ceiling: $2/sqf. Ceramic tile - about $1/sqf. Lumber: 2x4s .20/lf, 2x6 .30/lf.


Many salvaged windows.


Antique icebox. Alas, it is sold.


A perfect combination of sink and hardware.


Bannister


Apron, or pedestal bath tubs. When I called to enquire about them, I was told that decent ones could be had for about $200.