For a long time, I've been an advocate of reuse. Reclaimed architectural materials, old furniture- heck, even secondhand clothes! I get this instinct from my mom, for sure- she attended garage sales with a "needs" list on hand, and had a hawk eye for a deal. (She grocery shopped the same way). I figure, why EVER pay full price- and why not reuse good old stuff, especially when "They don't make 'em like they used to"? Here in Buffalo, I've offered my historic research services