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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Published June 20, 2016

#DIY / #mightyhouse / #windows / #workshop

Free Windows 101 Workshop

Join Doug Elfline of Mighty House Construction and Second Use Building Materials for a free education session on working with salvaged windows.

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Published June 2, 2016

#art / #DIY / #tysongrumm

Artist Spotlight: Tyson Grumm

Local artist Tyson Grumm used foundry patterns sourced from Second Use as frames for surreal acrylic paintings- and now we all have a chance to view them!

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Published June 2, 2016

#DIY / #salvageinthewild / #smartypants

Salvage in the Wild: Smarty Pants Garage in Burien

In our latest blog series, “Salvage in the Wild,” we chase down old inventory and highlight the commercial spaces that have put them to good use. First up: Smarty Pants Garage in Burien!

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Published June 1, 2016

#community / #mtbaker / #sawhorserevolution

An Afternoon with Sawhorse Revolution

We sponsored Sawhorse Revolution’s latest project- a tiny house made entirely from salvaged materials for the Nicklesville Homeless Community- and had a blast visiting the jobsite. Read about the incredible work they are doing in our community and how to glimpse this beauty in person!

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Published May 26, 2016

#lostandfound

Lost and Found: Ring

We came across a lost ring in the store this week and are looking for the rightful owner.

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Published May 26, 2016

#press / #staff / #style

Second Use in City Arts Magazine

Second Use was featured in the latest issue of City Arts Magazine as the backdrop for a style profile of our Outreach Coordinator Mary Anne Carter! Check it out.

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Published May 25, 2016

#art / #cokebottles / #customerproject / #DIY

Customer Project: Coke Bottle Chandelier

Seattle Upcycle artist Russ Morgan submitted this striking Coke Bottle Chandelier that he was commissioned to make for a client.

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