A no-waste solution for remodel leftovers
What to do with the extra 180 Ming Green marble tiles you didn't use in last year's bathroom remodel? Recycle, reuse, and make a little extra cash. Diggers List Construction Classifieds offers a green solution for those of us who overspend at the home center. The website lets homeowners and contractors sell and buy unused renovation materials -- think super-sized garage sale. Two insurance brokers founded the site after working with contractors and realizing how much waste goes along with the home remodeling industry. The brothers dreamt up an online tool to find new homes for usable construction supplies that otherwise would have filled garbage dumps (or your basement).
Anyone can visit the site to browse the classified ads for tools and goods from table saws to paint sealer to lumber. Poke around for some great deals, like the new 1-inch rotary hammer drill we found on the site for $125. A similar model at the hardware store could put you back more than $200. The site categorizes posts by city and then by type to simplify your search. Or, post your own ad for that concrete saw you "had to have" for your basement makeover, but probably won't be using again. The site makes money from advertising, so all posts are free to users.
Like all good ideas, Diggers List has grown. Now, in addition to finding materials, you can find contractors, from a local handyman to a British gardener in Brooklyn. To post a "service," contractors must join the site (but it's still free).
Posted by Sarah DiGiulio | Categories: Green Home | Permalink
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I go to diggerslist for just about anything my heart desires. Easy to use and it's resourceful. Good job Diggerslist.
About time someone did this. What an amazing idea. I have tried to use craigslist for this type of thing many times and I believe that because there are so many catagories on craigslist that my post's get overlooked. This is more specialized so I know that the right eyeballs are looking at this site. Just wonderful. Great idea
What a fantastic concept! Helps us out in this economy -and it's Green! This should please everybody.
Another big green thumbs up for this site! I purchased flooring for my house there and it saved me a ton of money.
great site. i used it back a while ago, and sold some extra windows. looks like its growing
Thank you for the tip. We installed all new windows in our home last year and I have been holding on to the old ones. I was hoping someone else might be able to use it. I'll go and post them on DiggersList.
Wow-this is a brilliant site!I can assure you that I will be checking out the listings daily during my upcoming remodel!
I have been using DiggersLIst for a while. It's great to see that they are growing!
What a great idea. What a great place to for contractors to buy and sell, not to mention promote their businesses! This will be big!
The reason Diggers List is an up and coming and very useful site is because its run by great forward-thinking people dedicated to making the site user-friendly and practical.
It's a great resource for contractors and homeowners to make deals on the tools and products that can improve their homes and businesses!
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Recycling construction leftovers is a great solution to the growing waste disposal problem in constructions and buildings. Instead of just throwing them out, other people can use them as a piece to their building or home.