Published September 21, 2016

#newstore / #tacoma

Second Use Tacoma: Updates and Drop Off Schedule

It is with great excitement that Second Use embarks on our next chapter: Second Use Tacoma.

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Published August 31, 2016

#DIY / #fallfest / #handmademarket / #reclaimed

Handmade & Reclaimed Market Vendors Announced

We couldn’t be more excited to announce the talented lineup of vendors we have for Saturday, September 17th’s Handmade & Reclaimed Market.

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Published August 26, 2016

#fallfest

20% Everything and More: This Saturday at Fall Fest

Fall is around the corner meaning shorter days and MORE FREE HOT DOGS. Join Second Use for our 12th annual Fall Fest, where we’ll be offering 20% off inventory, free food, all ages activities, an Art & Design Competition, and The Handmade & Reclaimed Market.

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Published August 8, 2016

#DIY / #kids / #workshop

DIY Stepping Stones Workshop for Kids

Attention parents: we’re hosting our first DIY Kids Workshop this weekend and it’s totally free!

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Published August 4, 2016

#community / #habitat / #habitatforhumanity / #tacoma

Second Use Saddles Up for the Habitat Challenge

We’re sending over the edge of one of Tacoma’s tallest buildings to support Habitat- and we need your help.

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Published July 28, 2016

#art / #designcompetition / #DIY / #fallfest / #foundry

Announcing Our 2016 Art & Design Competition

Second Use Building Materials challenges you (yes you- this competiton is for participants of all ages and abilities) to flaunt your repurposing skills in our annual Art + Design Competition.

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Published July 18, 2016

#clamwood / #press / #teredoclamwood

Teredo Clam Wood in The Seattle Times

Our very own Bill Sibbett, the man behind our hearty selection of Teredo Clam Wood, was featured in The Seattle Times last weekend in the several page spread, “When boring becomes beautiful.”

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Published July 14, 2016

#artist / #DIY / #handmade / #handmademarket / #reclaimed

Call for Vendors: The Handmade & Reclaimed Market

Second Use’s Handmade & Reclaimed Market is a mere two months away and we are currently accepting applications for vendors!

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Published June 27, 2016

#community / #habitatforhumanity / #tacoma

Building The Wall of Hope: A Day on Site with Habitat for Humanity

Last weekend, Second Use broke from our routine of material removal and salvage to do quite the opposite- build. As part of our ongoing relationship with Habitat for Humanity, we had the opportunity to take part in the construction of the newest home in The Woods at Golden Given, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity’s largest neighborhood to date.

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Published June 20, 2016

#DIY / #mtbaker / #workshop

DIY Container Building Workshop at the Mount Baker Community Club

Second Use is teaming up with the Mount Baker Community Club and SE Seattle Tool Library to offer a hands-on container garden building workshop at Bradner Gardens on Saturday, July 9th from 1:00-3:00. 

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