Author: Mary Anne Carter

Published October 22, 2018

#2019 / #guestpost / #kitchentrends / #redfin / remodel

Granite, Stainless Steel and Breakfast Bars Are the Crème de la Crème of Kitchen Trends

Thirty-five percent of millennials who own a home or are likely to purchase a home in the next few years said the kitchen is the most important room when it comes to the house hunt, according to a nationwide survey of over 1,000 millennials. But what makes a kitchen amazing? Teaming up with HelloFresh, we dove into Redfin data on homes for sale to see which kitchen trends are on the rise and which are falling like a bad soufflé.

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Published October 18, 2018

#handmadeholidaymarket / #handmademarket

Call for Vendors: The 2018 Handmade Holiday Market

Second Use is pleased to announce that applications for our 2018 Handmade Holiday Market are open! Apply by November 4th to have your work considered for our most popular market of the year!

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Published October 1, 2018

#decon / #reuse / #salvageindustry

A View from DECON + REUSE 2018

Have you ever wondered what the current challenges, innovations, and goals are for the salvage industry? Second Use president Dirk Wassink just returned from the annual DECON Conference and shares his observations in this post!

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Published September 20, 2018

#freepickups / #salvage / #tacoma

Free Pick Ups in Tacoma 09.26.18

Remodeling? Clearing out a basement? Finally ready to let go of that pile of leftover building materials you’ve been paying to store? Second Use is offering free pick ups throughout the Tacoma area!

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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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Published September 5, 2018

#fallsale / #tacoma

Tacoma Fall Sale: 20% Off Everything

Second Use Tacoma invites you to join us Saturday, September 15th from 9-6 for our second annual Fall Sale! Absolutely everything in stock will be 20% off all day and SNACKS will be served. If sale, salvage, and snacks don’t interest you, what does?!

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Published August 9, 2018

#DIY / #events / #fallfest / #handmadereclaimedmarket / #screenprinting

Save the Date: Fall Fest 2018

Join Second Use in celebrating our 24th anniversary with our largest party and sale of the year on Saturday, September 15th from 12-6 at the Second Use Seattle Store.

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Published July 9, 2018

#DIY / #fallfest / #handmademarket / #handmadereclaimed / #market

Handmade & Reclaimed Market Vendor Applications Now Open

Calling artists, craftsmen, and makers! Applications for our 4th Annual Handmade & Reclaimed Market are officially open!

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Published July 2, 2018

#beer / #byob / #wine

BYOB: Build Your Own Bar

Second Use has recently come into a vast selection of accessories perfect for building your own bar- from 10,000 bottle wine racks to vintage Budweiser signs, there’s a little something for everyone, no matter your taste. Enjoy this gallery of some of our favorite pieces!

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Published June 4, 2018

#DIY / #inspirationgallery

Cheers for Spheres: Illuminate Your Space with a Globe Light

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Published May 23, 2018

#inventory

Featured Inventory: Plaster Flourishes from the Fox Theater

Seattle’s Fox Theater was demolished in 1992, but not before several salvagers saved a few relics, which have made their way into Second Use. Where will they end up next?

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Published May 21, 2018

#DIY / #events / #handmade / #happyhour

Screen Printing Happy Hour

Grab an old tee shirt and join Second Use for our inaugural Screen Printing Happy Hour! This free event gives you the opportunity to try your hand at screen printing with the assistance of the Second Use staff.

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Published March 28, 2018

#DIY / #events / #handmademarket / #plantsale

Announcing our 2018 Handmade & Homegrown Market Vendors

We’re thrilled to announce our 2018 Handmade & Homegrown Market vendors! Take a peek, we’re pretty proud of this roundup of makers, bakers, and propagators!

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Published February 26, 2018

#events / #secondusetacoma

You’re Invited: Tacoma Anniversary Sale & Party

Join Second Use in celebrating the first anniversary of our Tacoma location with food, festivities, and a storewide sale! Whether you are already a regular or are looking for an excuse to finally check it out, this family friendly event is the perfect opportunity.

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Published February 26, 2018

#hiring

Hiring: Receiving Team Member

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Published February 22, 2018

#DIY / #handmademarket

All Ages Handmade Market Poster Coloring Contest: Win Fame, Fortune, and $50 to Second Use

Second Use wants to see your rendition of our Handmade & Homegrown Market poster. Show us your coloring skills for a chance to win $50!

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Published January 8, 2018

#DIY / #inspirationgallery / #slate

Inspiration Gallery: Chalkboard Slate

Waterproof, fireproof, and extremely durable, slate has been used for generations in roofing tiles, laboratory counters, billiard tables, and of course, the chalkboard. It is easy to clean, relatively inexpensive, and darn handsome. Get some inspiration for your next slate project.

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Published January 3, 2018

#hiring

Second Use is Hiring

Did your New Year’s Resolution happen to be to pursue a career in a field that benefits both the environment and local community while affording you the opportunity to work with your hands and get the freshest pick of salvaged building materials? Well it can be: Second Use is hiring! 

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Published December 6, 2017

#handmadeholidaymarket / #handmademarket

Join Us This Saturday for our Handmade Holiday Market

Our Handmade Holiday Market is just days away! There’s never been an easier time to knock out your holiday shopping and get 10% off Seattle’s best selection of salvage!

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Published December 6, 2017

#calendar / #sale

Get 15% Off Your Next Purchase and Unlimited Muscles with the 2018 Second Use Calendar

15 coupons, a sneak peek of upcoming Second Use events, and glamour shots of your favorite salvage team are just a few of the reasons the 2018 Second Use Calendar is a must have!

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Published November 2, 2017

#fromthefield / #salvage / #tacoma

Featured Job: Tacoma Bible Presbyterian Church

Second Use had the opportunity to salvage a large selection of materials- including this must see pair of Masonic plaster statues– from the Tacoma Bible Presbyterian Church before it was demolished in late October. Discover the history of the space and more about our selection of inventory.

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Published October 9, 2017

#halloween / #swag / #toolchest

Tool Chest Skeleton Tee Preorder

Our tool chest tees were so popular at Fall Fest that we are doing another run! Preorder yours today and it will be shipped to you for free within two weeks. Don’t miss this chance to sport the spookiest salvage shirt in town!

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Published October 4, 2017

#DIY / #mightyhouseconstruction / #workshop

Free Workshop: Salvaged Finishes 101

Join Doug Elfline of Mighty House Construction at Second Use on Saturday, October 21st to discover how to bring your salvage project to life with finishings including trim, surfaces, hardware and beyond.

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Published October 4, 2017

#DIY / #mightyhouseconstruction / #powertools101

Join Us This Saturday: Power Tools 101

There is nothing better than having the right tool for the right job! Second Use invites you discover the who-what-where-and-why of power tools with Doug Elfline of Mighty House Construction.

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Published October 4, 2017

#handmadeholidaymarket / #handmademarket

Call For Vendors: The Handmade Holiday Market

Second Use is pleased to announce that applications for our 2017 Handmade Holiday Market are open through November 5th! Makers, artists, and craftsmen of *gifty* things of all mediums are encouraged to apply!

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Published September 27, 2017

#cats / #featuredinventory

The Photos You Need To Make it Through Another Hump Day

One word: KITTENS

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Published September 18, 2017

#customerproject / #decor / #DIY / #halloween / #inspirationgallery

Inspiration Gallery: Halloween Decor, Salvage Style

As purveyors of old, often mysterious things, it’s no surprise that we have an affinity for Halloween. Because there is no such thing as being too prepared or too spooky, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite salvage tricks and treats.

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Published September 18, 2017

#artanddesigncompetition / #fallfest

Art + Design Competition Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Art + Design Competition! We value everyone who voted as well as the artists and craftsmen that used their ingenuity to showcase the multitude of uses for beer bottles.

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Published September 13, 2017

#fallfest

Top 10 Reasons Not to Miss Fall Fest

Fall Fest is just days away and there are more reasons than ever to attend! This free, family friendly event has something for everyone and set to the backdrop of Seattle’s largest architectural salvage yard. Don’t miss out!

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Published September 13, 2017

#fallfest / #handmadereclaimed / #imperfectproduce

We’re Perfectly Obsessed With Imperfect Produce

We are thrilled to announce that Imperfect Produce is joining us at this Saturday’s Fall Fest as a partial sponsor of our Handmade & Reclaimed Market in conjunction with Fall Fest. We love their approach to diverting food waste and think you will too. Stop by Fall Fest from 12-6 at our Seattle Store to chat with them face-to-face and learn more about their mission here.

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