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Podcast: The Construction Life
Episode: #769 - Stories in the Salvage: Jen Morin of The Lasting Past on Antiques, Repurposing & Creative Finds
Description: In this unique and refreshingly creative episode of TCL Podcast, we welcome Jen Morin, founder of The Lasting Past based in Barrie, Ontario. Jen specializes in estate clear-outs, architectural salvage, repurposing, and antiques—bringing new life to forgotten pieces and old materials with stories to tell.We dive into: 🔹 How Jen got started in the world of antique recovery and creative reuse 🔹 The beauty and value of salvaged materials—from hardware and doors to lighting and lumber 🔹 Her open and honest take on the antique and salvage industry—what’s thriving, what’s lost, and what’s worth saving 🔹 Why wo...