Donate Instead of Dumping

As you begin a one-room or whole-house renovation, the thought of disposing of the excess of old furniture and building materials can be daunting. Yet there are options for smart disposal, and as a bonus, they're environmentally friendly! The ReStore offers services like pickups and salvage, and also stocks secondhand building supplies and housewares in order to decrease landfill waste.

And for safe removal with a tax bonus, schedule a pickup with Green Demolitions, which establishes tax deductions for donors. You can also donate items and building materials locally and benefit future construction projects.

Photo: courtesy of Habitat for Humanity-Kansas City