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Before and After: Forklift Fans put salvaged materials to good reuse!

Before and After: Forklift Fans put salvaged materials to good reuse!

by Community Forklift Team | Apr 4, 2022 | Reuse Inspiration

This awesome cabinet from the reuse warehouse got a light, bright upcycle! I love the carved detail between the two doors and the little lip at the back of the top. Thanks for giving this salvaged piece of furniture a new purpose through reuse! Photos by @linnyfriend...
Before & After: Salvaged materials for a fireplace and furniture

Before & After: Salvaged materials for a fireplace and furniture

by Scott Buga | Mar 2, 2022 | Reuse Inspiration

This fireplace mixes old and new with a salvaged vintage mantel from Community Forklift and a new electric fireplace insert. Such a cool (warm?) idea! I love the blue color and fluted columns. Thanks for choosing reuse and giving this beautiful woodwork a new home!...
Before & After: Reuse inspiration for cabinet sets and single cabinets

Before & After: Reuse inspiration for cabinet sets and single cabinets

by Scott Buga | Feb 25, 2022 | Reuse Inspiration

Cabinet sets and single cabinets aren’t just for kitchens, though the kitchens that use salvaged cabinets are certainly beautiful! Check out some of the cabinet-related projects that creative people have completed using materials from Community Forklift’s...
Before & After: New uses for salvaged materials from Community Forklift

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

by Scott Buga | Feb 7, 2022 | Reuse Inspiration

This Tardis Free Library is wild! I love the creative use of salvaged bifold doors from Community Forklift for the core and the lights are just fantastic. Doctor Who would approve! Now you know where to find a good sci-fi book. Check out these shelves created with...
Before & After: tailor-made DIY framed artwork

Before & After: tailor-made DIY framed artwork

by Community Forklift Team | Jan 31, 2022 | Reuse Inspiration

Looking for art to add some personality to your walls? For a budget-friendly option that is unique to you, try creating your own using salvaged materials from the reuse warehouse! STEP 1: Choose a frame There are often a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and styles of...
Before & After: Creative projects using materials from Community Forklift

Before & After: Creative projects using materials from Community Forklift

by Scott Buga | Jan 4, 2022 | Reuse Inspiration

What a great project! A Forklift Fan refinished a desk for a client who picked up a $5 chair from our reuse warehouse to go along with it. Not only is the blue and gold leaf finish beautiful, but also you’d never guess that the desk and chair weren’t originally a...
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