Second Use Building Materials has 99+ bottles of [mostly empty] beer on the wall and wants to see how YOU would repurpose them. Entries will be displayed at our annual Fall Fest and be voted on by the public. (8) winners will be selected to win up to $150 store credit.
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It’s officially wedding season! We’ve highlighted some DIY projects we love and Second Use inventory items to help make your day even more spectacular.
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After a 46 year run as a movie theater (and 44 as a clubhouse for The Women’s Century Club), the Harvard Exit went dark in early 2015 and is currently being remodeled. Fortunately, a selection of artifacts from the original interior made their way to Second Use.
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As the (self-awarded) champions of the World’s Queerest Salvage Yard title, we are excited to participate in this Sunday’s Pride Parade. Since our founding nearly 25 years ago, the LGBTQ community has been enmeshed in our history. Join us in celebrating the LGBTQ staff, customers, and suppliers that have shaped our business
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Intiman Theater’s production of Barbeque is magnificent and unpredictable, not unlike the salvage industry. Check it out, as well as the reclaimed light they used on set!
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Using only a chunk of reclaimed purple heart wood, a little bit of acrylic paint for the white details, and some sparurethane as finish, Second Use staffer Vik created a game of dominos as fun to look at as to play.
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It was love at first sight when we stumbled across this project, which so seamlessly blends unique reclaimed pieces with modern finishes that give it an updated, clean feel without sacrificing a sense of warmth or charm.
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“I bet it’s hard not to buy everything” is a phrase every Second Use employee hears at least once a day. And it’s true- with up to 1,000 new items coming through weekly, it takes a profound level of self control not to spend the bulk of your paycheck before you’ve left the building. Yet somehow, we all manage. And with our brand new series, 2U Cribs, we show you how. Each post will feature the space of a different Second Use employee so you can see how salvage plays a role in our lives (and maybe glean some inspiration for your own)!
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Architectural salvage isn’t all rusty gates and clawfoot tubs. Check out Renewal Andersen Windows for a high quality, energy efficient product that will save you $$$ on your remodel and energy bills.
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This beautiful coffee table was made by one of our employees using purpleheart and hairpin legs from Second Use SODO! What will your next DIY lumber project be?
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