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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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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