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Experience the creativity and skill of over thirty local artisans first hand at Second Use’s Second Annual Handmade Market on Saturday, December 13th from 11-4:30.
Read full postAs of July 1, 2014, a new requirement mandates that before demolition, homeowners must have a verified agent, such as Second Use, complete a Salvage Assessment.
Read full postThis year, we’re raising the stakes with more prizes and a creative twist: the requirement to use at least onesalvaged tropical knee brace from our store in your art or design piece.
Read full postJoin us for a fun-filled day of activities and entertainment.
Read full postUsing salvage and choosing when to “splurge” on new or special items allows me to create, to explore, practice, and hone skills, to beautify my world in more than one way.
Read full postDiscover the financial, environmental, and architectural benefits of salvage by setting up a consultation with Sheena today.
Read full postHeidi, Monica and Mary Jean, creators of the DIY blog Hammer Like A Girl, will be here to share some of their projects and tips to help you envision and then reshape salvaged materials into unique home improvements and functional art
Read full postWe are frequently asked about how we compensate for materials.
Read full postWe will be there all day to answer your questions about salvage and offer you some Second Use swag!
Read full postKOMO News recently featured Second Use on their EcoConsumer segment. Thank you KOMO for highlighting our mission and recognizing the value of salvage!
Read full postThe free event will be held from 11-2 at our store in SODO (3223 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 9834) and offers a range of garden activities.
Read full post“No matter the reason, when you think about the salvage yard, what probably comes to mind is piles of disorganized building materials and way too much time spent hoping you’ll find what you’re looking for. If that’s your perception I’m pretty sure you haven’t stopped in at Second Use in Seattle.”
Read full postGrowing vegetables in a cold frame made from salvaged windows or other materials is a fun way to extend the gardening season.
Read full postWe thank Aubrey and the team at the Seattle PI for the opportunity and encourage you to check it out online.
Read full postSheena McNeice-Hewett offers expertise in the realms of architecture, interior design, and furniture building; allowing you to reap aesthetic, financial, and environmental benefits of salvage without the guesswork.
Read full postWe are flattered to have been included as a “highly rated” source and thank all of our customers for your continued support!
Read full postWarm beverages, light food, and a store wide sale will accompany this celebration of creativity and resourcefulness within our community.
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Second Use often gets asked, “When will you do a paint collection again?” The short answer is we don’t know. The best way for a person to get the announcement, if we opt for doing another paint collection event, is by signing up for the Second Use newsletter. You may also consider keeping your eye on Novo’s blog, as the company has ongoing paint reuse efforts.
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Gentry has worked at Second Use for six years, wearing many different hats. Now, he works most regularly in the store and yard, Friday through Sunday.
Read full postMany contractors will tell you that tiling can be a great beginner’s project. There is a low risk of danger or long-term damage to a home, if it’s a basic tile job, and it’s done correctly.
Read full postSecond Use is teaming up with Yes! Magazine and a number of area co-ops to host this social event for anyone interested in Seattle’s environmental community.
Read full postWe’re teaming up with the wonderful team at Novo Painting, and we’re taking on a paint collection event!
Read full postSecond Use will be one such stop, where visitors can grab refreshments, go on store tours, and see photos from our Salvage Project Showcase.
Read full postAttendees can listen to speakers and panelists discuss salvage, deconstruction, reuse, business tactics, policy work, historic preservation and more.
Read full postInstalling windows can be a tricky task for beginners, and mistakes can lead to leaks. However, a few dos and don’ts can make the job high-quality and efficient.
Read full postBackyard Barter is an organization committed to building a bartering community with DIY folks who produce homegrown and homemade food, related skills, and materials.
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