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Before and After: New uses for salvaged materials from Community Forklift

by Community Forklift Team | Jul 6, 2022 | Reuse Inspiration

Check out this upcycled radiator cover at Right Place Studio! Located in the Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market in DC, the shop sells DC-themed watercolor prints, cards, puzzles, and creative supplies. Here’s what they had to say about their project: “I didn’t know...
Visit the Smithsonian Folklife Festival to see what’s working in conservation!

Visit the Smithsonian Folklife Festival to see what’s working in conservation!

by Community Forklift Team | Jun 28, 2022 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs, Events, Events in the Community

Did you visit the Smithsonian Folklife Festival last weekend? It’s back and sustainability is front and center! One of the themes this year is Earth Optimism x Folklife: Inspiring Conservation Communities. Through workshops, performances, interactive art...

Community Partner: Port Towns Elementary School

by Community Forklift Team | Jun 22, 2022 | Community Building Blocks, Community Giving Programs

Port Towns Elementary School is one of the largest public elementary schools in Maryland and serves around 1,000 students in Prince George’s County. The school is also a community school, which means that the school community works together to ensure that the students...

Vintage History: 215-year-old steamboat berth bed

by Community Forklift Team | Jun 6, 2022 | Materials, Vintage History

In our Vintage History blog feature, a Community Forklift pricing team member tells us about something in the reuse warehouse, with particular attention paid to its style, history, and function. If your surroundings dictate your dreams, then get ready to take a trip...

Before & After: Creative reuses for salvaged stuff

by Community Forklift Team | Jun 1, 2022 | Reuse Inspiration

Location, location, location. This salvaged chandelier from Community Forklift looks so good all lit up under a ceiling medallion! Thanks to a Forklift Fan for giving this spectacular light a spectacular new home! Photos by @elainainstagram (Instagram) The new owner...
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