Published February 1, 2018

Customer Project: Shed Door Upgrade

One of our customers, Mark P, recently replaced the door on his garden shed as part of a full makeover. Check it out!

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Published January 31, 2018

Schoolhouse Style: Lockers From Lincoln High Now 20% Off!

Looking for a chic and simple storage solution for your space? Look no further! We’ve got lots of blue lockers from Lincoln High School, and we just marked them all down 20%! They come in banks of 6 or 8, have functioning closing mechanisms, and are ready to be lovingly repurposed for your next project!

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Published January 17, 2018

Staff Project Gallery: Sara Travis Takes 2U Lifestyle to a Whole New Level

It’s no secret that 2U employees love our inventory just as much as our customers do (if not more). But few of us take the salvage lifestyle as seriously as our resident project queen, Sara Travis. Sara has an extensive woodworking background, and her projects often feature salvaged  lumber, spruced up so nice you’d never know it was on its’ second, third, twelfth life. Check out the stunning ways Sara uses material from Second Use to create objects both beautiful and functional!

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Published January 8, 2018

#DIY / #inspirationgallery / #slate

Inspiration Gallery: Chalkboard Slate

Waterproof, fireproof, and extremely durable, slate has been used for generations in roofing tiles, laboratory counters, billiard tables, and of course, the chalkboard. It is easy to clean, relatively inexpensive, and darn handsome. Get some inspiration for your next slate project.

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Published January 3, 2018

Inspiration Gallery: Rustic Details in a Powder Room

This post on Houzz caught our eye for the simplicity and charm the hefty wood countertop brings to this small bathroom. Combined with a few other elements, the wood countertop in this bathroom is the jump-off point for a room full of rustic charm. Read on for inspiration on recreating this look in your own WC!

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Published January 3, 2018

#hiring

Second Use is Hiring

Did your New Year’s Resolution happen to be to pursue a career in a field that benefits both the environment and local community while affording you the opportunity to work with your hands and get the freshest pick of salvaged building materials? Well it can be: Second Use is hiring! 

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Published December 21, 2017

#lightshop / #rewired

Light up your solstice with vintage lighting – we’ve got tons!

Winter solstice is here! What better way to celebrate the longer days than adding some swanky vintage lighting to your life?

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Published December 6, 2017

#handmadeholidaymarket / #handmademarket

Join Us This Saturday for our Handmade Holiday Market

Our Handmade Holiday Market is just days away! There’s never been an easier time to knock out your holiday shopping and get 10% off Seattle’s best selection of salvage!

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Published December 6, 2017

#calendar / #sale

Get 15% Off Your Next Purchase and Unlimited Muscles with the 2018 Second Use Calendar

15 coupons, a sneak peek of upcoming Second Use events, and glamour shots of your favorite salvage team are just a few of the reasons the 2018 Second Use Calendar is a must have!

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Published December 2, 2017

#DIY / #employeeproject

$3 DIY: Hanging Planter

Looking to spruce up your hanging plant game? On a tight gift budget for that too-cool friend who already has everything? Look no further! Search no more! This DIY takes under an hour, and the end result is sure to impress even the snootiest plant hanger aficionado (Is that a thing? We’re not sure. If it is, they’d be impressed)!

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