Well, today I built a picnic table out of salvaged wood from 25-year-old decks that were attached to one of my houses all these years. I removed the porches so I could add an enclosed two-story extension onto that house. I have a lot more of this pressure-treated wood lying in a big stack, materials I plan to use to build whatever. Once I pressure wash the boards, it will look brand new, and it's just as solid on the inside as it was the day I bought it from the treatment plant two and 1/2 decades ago. Therefore, rather like old RPGs, building something from vintage wood may be better than using new timber.
I employed battery powered tools so I could build the table on site, but I still brought over an extension cord to power the battery charger and pilot drill. I used stainless steel screws throughout, so this CCA-rated yard ornament may sit here for a hundred years and remain as strong as it is today. Who knows? As per usual, whenever I finish a building project, I have myself a spot of wine - in this case - Japanese Takara plum. *Smacks lips* Um, yummy!
So, I've broken my "building block" since last December. Now, I need to overcome my writer's block!