Published February 19, 2015

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2011 Aluminum Window Collection

We made an exception to our acceptance policy and accepted aluminum windows for an event. Is this something you would like to see happen again?

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Published February 19, 2015

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Second Use Employees: Both Brawns AND Brains

In 2011, we received a huge supply of boxed, not-yet-assembled cabinets. We discuss their difficulty of assembly, and confess that we just finished, four years later.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 From the Field: Flooring in Madrona

Our crew bemoans the process of pulling flooring. It’s absolutely the most labor intensive part of salvage, but one of the most rewarding. No floor is more beautiful than some old growth fir, perfectly worn in over a century of use!

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Published February 19, 2015

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2011 Paint Collection

Our first paint drive was in 2011 and we’re proud to say they have been steady ever since. Read about the program in its infancy.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2011 Workshop Schedule

Our free workshop schedule from Spring 2011. Which ones should we revive for Spring 2015?

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Published February 19, 2015

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2011 Burlap Sacks

We rejoice in carrying burlap sacks. And we still have them and mass quantity, as our supply is a strong as Seattle’s coffee dependency. At just $1.50 a sack, they are great for the home, garden, or crafts.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Getting Back in the Update Saddle

Our 2010 field crew expresses some apologies for not updating more regularly. Personally, I’m relieved because I don’t know how many more blog posts I can manually transfer. Kidding, mostly. Check out the post to hear about their week back in 2010.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Second Use in the News

The Journal Newspapers  interviewed staff and customers at Second Use for an article about our company in 2010.  The article highlighted both the environmental and creative impacts of using salvaged materials in home design and showed off some pretty exciting projects from our customers and from the recent Salvage Arts Contests.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Fall Fest

A glimpse at what 2010 Fall Fest offered. We still love Fall Fest and can’t wait to host our second Fall Fest in our SODO location this year!

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Contractor of the Month: Foss Appraisal

This month in 2010, we recognized our former co-worker and dear friend, Chris Foss, who had recently celebrated his last day at Second Use.  He was already sorely missed, but we were excited that he was committing full-time to further growing his own business, which has blossomed and has even hosted estate sales at Second Use!

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