Free Construction Materials

I have gleaned many useful items at my local dump and used them in several small construction projects around my 12-acre place.

Our dump has a used paint table where others leave their old paint and stain. If you look carefully, you can often find brand new, unopened cans of paint. I always pick up the enamel paint because it can be stored through our cold winters better than latex paint can. If you really want to be creative, you can use the discarded glass, broken tile or dinnerware as mosaic pieces in concrete work. I've also found copper pipe and lots of metal shelving. I'm currently building a green house out of salvaged glass that I hauled away for free from a local glass shop - I saved them the dump fee. Fencing can often be picked up for free from people who just want it removed.