Tag: #DIY

Published August 26, 2025

#DIY

New Sustainable Lumber is Here!

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Published July 7, 2025

#customerproject / #DIY / #tacoma / #tipsandtricks

A Very Second Use Kitchen!

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Published May 15, 2025

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Customer Project: Reclaimed Beadboard Mudroom

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Published March 12, 2025

#customerproject / #DIY / #DIYlamp / #tipsandtricks

A Really Grate Light!

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Published February 26, 2025

#DIY / #localhistory / architecturalhistory / artdeco / buildingmaterials / carrera / streamlinemoderne / vitrolite

What the heck is Vitrolite??

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Published October 16, 2024

#creativereuse / #DIY / #furniturerestoration / #homeprojects / #reclaimedfurniture / #upcycled

A New Generation of Salvagers

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Published March 18, 2024

#DIY / #luckyseven / #tacoma / #tacomaevents

Seven great years in Tacoma!

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Published October 18, 2023

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Customer Project: Door Stop Accent Wall

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Published May 2, 2023

#DIY / #events / #tacomaevents / #workshop

Spring 2023 Workshops: Charcuterie Board Finishing Workshop

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Published August 24, 2021

#DIY / #freeworkshop / #mightyhouseconstruction / #powertools101 / #workshop

Free In-Person Workshop: Power Tools 101

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Published February 22, 2021

#DIY / #doors / #mightyhouseconstruction / #windows / #workshop

Free Workshop: Working with Salvaged Doors and Windows

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Published February 15, 2021

#DIY / #reclaimed / #restoration / #tipsandtricks / #vintagehardware

Restoring Painted Hardware DIY

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Published December 15, 2020

#DIY / #secondusebuildingmaterials / #whatsinstore

Hand Priced Materials Often In Stock at Second Use

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Published December 2, 2019

#DIY / #salvage #salvageworks / #shelving

Becoming DIY Shelving Options

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Published October 2, 2019

#DIY / #freeworkshop / #mightyhouseconstruction

Free Workshop: Salvaged Finishes 101 Fall 2019

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Published July 17, 2019

#DIY / #events / #handmadereclaimed / #handmadereclaimedmarket

Call for Vendors: The 2019 Handmade & Reclaimed Market

Our Handmade & Reclaimed Market is now accepting applications from vendors! Save the date and spread the word to the makers and upcyclers in your life!

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Published May 10, 2019

#artisanpopup / #DIY / #handmade / #sml

Artisan Pop Up #5: Marisol Ricardo

Second Use invites you to join us for the opening our April Artisan Pop Up featuring the work of iron worker and furniture repurposer, Marisol Ricardo on Saturday, May 11th from 4-6 at our Seattle store!

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Published April 4, 2019

#customerprojects / #DIY / #garden / #inspirationgallery / #patio / #spring

Inspiration Gallery: Petite Patios

We’ve gathered some inspiration and scoured our inventory to find solutions for even the smallest spaces, be it the sliver of backyard behind your cozy craftsman or the cruise ship balcony suspended from your brand new microstudio.

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Published April 3, 2019

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Artisan Pop Up #4: SML Design Studio

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Published March 21, 2019

#DIY / #events / #handmadehomegrown / #handmademarket

Handmade & Homegrown Market 2019 Vendor Preview

Our biggest market of the year is almost here and we’ve stocked it with talented local makers and nurseries to get your garden growing and your space ready for spring! Enjoy a sneak peek of some of our favorite goods.

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Published March 4, 2019

#artisanpopup / #DIY / #events / #nilsrye / #ryecraft

Artisan Pop Up #3: Nils Rye of Rye Craft and Second Use

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Published February 28, 2019

#art / #artanddesigncompetition / #design / #DIY

19 Ways to Incorporate Tropical Knee Braces Into Your Next DIY Project

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Published February 25, 2019

#cabinets / #DIY / #mightyhouse

RSVP Now: Free Cabinets 101 Workshop

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Published November 12, 2018

#DIY / #handmadeholidaymarket / #handmademarket / #seconduseevents

2018 Handmade Holiday Market Vendors Announced

Enjoy a preview of our talented roster of vendors for this year’s Handmade Holiday Market on Saturday, December 8th at our Seattle store!

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Published November 7, 2018

#DIY / #freeworkshop / #mightyhouse

Free Workshop: Big Heat for a Small Footprint

Join us Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM at the Second Use SODO Store for a discussion of  innovative and efficient heating solutions for small and multi-use spaces that tread lightly on the planet! We will look at backyard cottages, ADUs, additions, and whole homes.

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Published October 31, 2018

#customerproject / #customerprojectgallery / #design / #DIY / #inspirationgallery / #salvage

Customer Project: A Plethora of Projects

We’re grateful for customers like Jacob G. who incorporate salvage into every corner of their lives and homes! Check out some of Jacob’s inspiring projects below!

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Published October 31, 2018

#customerproject / #customerprojectgallery / #design / #DIY / #doors / #inspirationgallery / #reclaimed / #salvage / remodel

Customer Project: Door Upgrade

You know what they say: Doors are the eyes of the house, and the eyes are the passage to the soul… (they say that, right?)

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Published October 31, 2018

#design / #DIY / #featuredinventory / #inspirationgallery / #inventory

Spooky Salvage: Five Buys to Terrify

Looking for some last minute holiday spirit? Haunt your home with salvaged scares for an authentically terrifying Halloween!

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Published September 19, 2018

#customerproject / #customerprojectgallery / #design / #DIY / #inspirationgallery / #lumber

Customer Project Gallery: Fireplace/Entertainment Center Refresh

Second Use customer Walker L. gave his fireplace a salvage facelift with live edge lumber!

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Published September 19, 2018

#DIY / #freeworkshop / #mightyhouse

Free Salvaged Finishes 101 Workshop

Join Doug Elfline of Mighty House Construction at Second Use Seattle to discover how to bring your salvage project to life with finishings including trim, surfaces, hardware and beyond.

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