If you were in the market for an old clawfoot bathtub or an antique fireplace mantle, the Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse is a good place to start looking. ERW is a registered charity that collects the cast-offs from builders and home-owners, and then sells them to the public. Donors get a tax deduction, and buyers often get a bargain. You can find many old doors, windows, and fixtures sold at a fraction of the original cost. Some new items also appear from time to time, including custom orders that could not be returned and some unused products with minor imperfections. It takes some time to sift through history, but it might just be worth it for that special request.
Sink Series, artist unknown. Have I been working too hard or is there richly colored beauty in this gallery-like display of old porcelain sinks?
