Some Things NOT to reuse

I am a big fan or reusing most building materials whenever possible. There are, however, some things that are better used for other purposes. While the faucet that was in the 1950's house might be perfectly serviceable and have that "retro" look, it most certainly is NOT as efficient as the ones produced today. Use it to decorate if you must but do not use it on your sinks.
Toilets are much more efficient today. Older models can use 7 to 9 gallons per flush as opposed to 1.6 gallons for new models. There are even newer models that have a dual flush mode and alter the flush depending on the type of waste being disposed of. Leaks and lack of efficiency in old tolets account for huge amounts of wasted water. An efficient, new toilet can save from 9,000 to 20,000 gallons of water per household per year. If you saw or read AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH you understand just how important that can be. There are many small differences we can each make in our lives to contribute to becoming the hundreth monkey.
Refrigerators are best replaced with newer energy efficient models. Old refrigerators can be recycled properly by contacting your local utility company or waste management company. Some creative folks have been known to turn them into backyard smokers or dryers for making jerky or dried fruit. Always take proper precaustions to keep children and pets from getting into them and getting stuck inside.