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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 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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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Stone Workshop

This workshop from 2010 teaches you the basics for working with salvaged stone. We haven’t done one of these in at least a year. Do you want to learn about stone? Let us know!

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Contractor of the Month: Mighty House Construction

Awww, our friends at Mighty House Construction were named Contractor of the Month back in 2010. So glad these guys are still changing the world one home at a a time, and now providing our customers with excellent free salvage workshops!

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Free Door Workshop

We’ve been offering salvaged door workshops since at least 2010. Is this a topic that interests you? Check out the lesson plan and let us know if you want to see this workshop presented again!

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Clyde Hill Project

A Clyde Hill job excites our field crew in 2010.

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Published February 19, 2015

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Contractor of the Month: Flip Builders

Each month, we highlight one of the contractors we’ve worked with recently, to provide an example of the type of work we get to do and the kind of people we meet along the way.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Free Design Consultations

Our free design consultations date back to 2010. Have you scheduled your free design consultation this year yet?

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Another East Side Gut & Restaurant Salvage

Our field crew reports on that week in 2010, and a job from Mercer Island with some real treasures.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Catching Up & Keeping Going

Another summary of what we were salvaging one week, back in 2010. Oh, and an offhanded note about Patrick’s teeth?

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Contractor of the Month: Pathway Design and Construction

Each month, we highlight one of the contractors we’ve worked with recently, to provide an example of the type of work we get to do and the kind of people we meet along the way.

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Published February 19, 2015

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Second Use is now a Lead-Safe Certified Firm

Second Use is proud to announce that we are now a U.S. EPA Lead-Safe certified firm.  As of 4/22/10, federal law requires that renovation firms be certified under EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Free Workshop: Window Installation

This window workshop was in 2010, but is a topic worthy of repeating! Let us know if you hope to see a window workshop in the near future.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Incoming Merch

This merch from 2010 is doubtfully (no, definitely) NOT still lingering at Second Use, but it’s fun to read the excitement of the field crew for their recent finds.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Glass Block from Chief Sealth High School

A large selection of glass blocks means endless possibility for glass block crafts. Originally published in 2010, but the ideas are timeless.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Bringing Sexy Back…

Our 2010 salvage crew brag about some of the great finds among the scheduled strip outs that week.

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Published February 19, 2015

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2010 Salvage Projects Update & Incoming Materials

A summary of the projects we were working on, dating back to 2010. The churn continues!

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Published February 18, 2015

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2010 Thiry House Salvage

A special post from 2010 overviewing our involvement in the Paul Thiry House salvage. Thiry was an architect known throughout the Northwest and the world as an architect who pushed the boundaries in design and construction.  This home was built in 1962, the same year as the World’s Fair was hosted in Seattle. Thiry was the lead architect for the fair and designed several important pieces that still remain in the city.

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Published February 18, 2015

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2010 Bender Chaffey: Contractor of the Month

Our first Contractor of the Month feature, highlighting the excellent work of Bender Chaffey Homes.

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Published February 18, 2015

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2010 Mid-Week Maple Kitchen Salvage

A glimpse at a job from 2010 featuring maple cabinets and contemporary fixtures.

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Published February 18, 2015

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2010 T.A. Delivers & Nathan Hale High School

A summary of our salvage at Nathan Hale High School in 2010.  We’re proud to report that job lead Tim Anderson is still on the Second Use team and bringing back more treasures than ever.

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Published February 18, 2015

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2010 Wire Locker Baskets

A post from the days when locker baskets were in high supply and low enough demand that we were only asking $5 a pop. If only we could get our hands on these now!

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Published February 18, 2015

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2010 Salvage Sundays

A list of our spring activities, resurrected from 2010. Which of these would you like to see return this year?

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Published February 18, 2015

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2009 Year in Review

We wrap up 2009 with an overview of our environmental impact and total contribution to Habitat for Humanity.

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Published February 18, 2015

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2009 Holiday Special: Second Use Picture Frames and Gift Cards

This post from 2009 suggests gifting your loved ones a beautiful salvaged fir flooring frame, made in house at Second Use. A timeless suggestion!

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Published February 17, 2015

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2009 Holiday Tips

This holiday how to dates back to 2009 and our original blog. Designer Kate Joyce suggests using crystals for icicles and doorknobs for wreath decor. The links to live inventory no longer work, but the advice is timeless.

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