<description>&lt;p&gt;In this unique and refreshingly creative episode of &lt;strong&gt;TCL Podcast&lt;/strong&gt;, we welcome &lt;strong&gt;Jen Morin&lt;/strong&gt;, founder of &lt;strong&gt;The Lasting Past&lt;/strong&gt; based in Barrie, Ontario. Jen specializes in &lt;strong&gt;estate clear-outs, architectural salvage, repurposing, and antiques&lt;/strong&gt;—bringing new life to forgotten pieces and old materials with stories to tell.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We dive into: 🔹 How Jen got started in the world of &lt;strong&gt;antique recovery and creative reuse&lt;/strong&gt; 🔹 The &lt;strong&gt;beauty and value of salvaged materials&lt;/strong&gt;—from hardware and doors to lighting and lumber 🔹 Her &lt;strong&gt;open and honest take on the antique and salvage industry&lt;/strong&gt;—what’s thriving, what’s lost, and what’s worth saving 🔹 Why working with reclaimed items is &lt;strong&gt;a creative goldmine for builders, designers, and homeowners&lt;/strong&gt; alike 🔹 The importance of &lt;strong&gt;preserving history while making space for the future&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you love old things, meaningful craftsmanship, or want to add soul to your projects, this episode will &lt;strong&gt;spark your imagination&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;strong&gt;Tune in to hear how Jen is turning the past into something beautifully lasting.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📸 Follow Jen on IG: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thelastingpast"&gt;@thelastingpast&lt;/a&gt; 📍 Shop by appointment in Barrie, ON 🪑 Discover: books, hardware, doors, lighting, lumber &amp;amp; creative supplies&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out the book she contributed to, &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62921051-the-sovereign"&gt;https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62921051-the-sovereign&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.ca/Sovereign-Sarah-Swain/dp/B0BVCXMKC6"&gt;https://www.amazon.ca/Sovereign-Sarah-Swain/dp/B0BVCXMKC6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This show is brought to you by.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Experience the difference with a team committed to excellence. Antonio and Aqua Stop Waterproofing are your go-to professionals for all things waterproofing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get in touch with Aqua Stop Waterproofing today at 647 631 4144 or visit &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.aquastopwaterproofing.ca"&gt;http://www.aquastopwaterproofing.ca&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expert Plumbing And Drains&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Need help now? Call Expert Plumbing &amp;amp; Drains at 905-531-4111. That’s 905-531-4111. Or visit them online at &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://expertplumbinganddrains.com"&gt;expertplumbinganddrains.com&lt;/a&gt; and on social media @expertplumbinganddrainscanada&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Call Effect Electric Ltd today at 416-508-7725 or visit them at&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://effectelectricltd.kohlergeneratordealer.com/"&gt;https://effectelectricltd.kohlergeneratordealer.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Visit &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://royaldoor.ca"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;royaldoor.ca&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, email &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:sales@royaldoor.ca"&gt;sales@royaldoor.ca&lt;/a&gt;, or call &lt;strong&gt;905-669-2954&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow them on social @royal_door_ltd and discover why &lt;strong&gt;quality, knowledge, and experience reign at Royal.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Discover the difference and book your consultation today at &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://premierphysiotherapy.com"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;premierphysiotherapy.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt; or call &lt;strong&gt;(905) 417-9991&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Premier Physiotherapy &amp;amp; Sports Medicine&lt;/strong&gt; — Your Goal is Our Goal&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Construction Life

Manny Neves

#769 - Stories in the Salvage: Jen Morin of The Lasting Past on Antiques, Repurposing & Creative Finds

MAY 17, 202591 MIN
The Construction Life

#769 - Stories in the Salvage: Jen Morin of The Lasting Past on Antiques, Repurposing & Creative Finds

MAY 17, 202591 MIN

Description

<p>In this unique and refreshingly creative episode of <strong>TCL Podcast</strong>, we welcome <strong>Jen Morin</strong>, founder of <strong>The Lasting Past</strong> based in Barrie, Ontario. Jen specializes in <strong>estate clear-outs, architectural salvage, repurposing, and antiques</strong>—bringing new life to forgotten pieces and old materials with stories to tell.</p><p>We dive into: 🔹 How Jen got started in the world of <strong>antique recovery and creative reuse</strong> 🔹 The <strong>beauty and value of salvaged materials</strong>—from hardware and doors to lighting and lumber 🔹 Her <strong>open and honest take on the antique and salvage industry</strong>—what’s thriving, what’s lost, and what’s worth saving 🔹 Why working with reclaimed items is <strong>a creative goldmine for builders, designers, and homeowners</strong> alike 🔹 The importance of <strong>preserving history while making space for the future</strong></p><p>If you love old things, meaningful craftsmanship, or want to add soul to your projects, this episode will <strong>spark your imagination</strong>.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Tune in to hear how Jen is turning the past into something beautifully lasting.</strong></p><p>📸 Follow Jen on IG: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/thelastingpast">@thelastingpast</a> 📍 Shop by appointment in Barrie, ON 🪑 Discover: books, hardware, doors, lighting, lumber &amp; creative supplies</p><p>Check out the book she contributed to, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62921051-the-sovereign">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62921051-the-sovereign</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.ca/Sovereign-Sarah-Swain/dp/B0BVCXMKC6">https://www.amazon.ca/Sovereign-Sarah-Swain/dp/B0BVCXMKC6</a></p><p><strong>This show is brought to you by.</strong></p><p>Experience the difference with a team committed to excellence. Antonio and Aqua Stop Waterproofing are your go-to professionals for all things waterproofing.</p><p></p><p>Get in touch with Aqua Stop Waterproofing today at 647 631 4144 or visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.aquastopwaterproofing.ca">http://www.aquastopwaterproofing.ca</a></p><p></p><p>Expert Plumbing And Drains</p><p>Need help now? Call Expert Plumbing &amp; Drains at 905-531-4111. That’s 905-531-4111. Or visit them online at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://expertplumbinganddrains.com">expertplumbinganddrains.com</a> and on social media @expertplumbinganddrainscanada</p><p></p><p>Call Effect Electric Ltd today at 416-508-7725 or visit them at</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://effectelectricltd.kohlergeneratordealer.com/">https://effectelectricltd.kohlergeneratordealer.com/</a></p><p>Visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://royaldoor.ca"><strong>royaldoor.ca</strong></a>, email <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>, or call <strong>905-669-2954</strong>.</p><p>Follow them on social @royal_door_ltd and discover why <strong>quality, knowledge, and experience reign at Royal.</strong></p><p>Discover the difference and book your consultation today at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://premierphysiotherapy.com"><strong>premierphysiotherapy.com</strong></a> or call <strong>(905) 417-9991</strong>.</p><p><strong>Premier Physiotherapy &amp; Sports Medicine</strong> — Your Goal is Our Goal</p>