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Before & After: Upcycling projects using Community Forklift materials

Before & After: Upcycling projects using Community Forklift materials

by Scott Buga | Nov 1, 2021 | Reuse Inspiration

This renovated living room features a faux fireplace created using architectural salvage from Community Forklift! The mantel, mirror, tile, artwork, grate, and more are all salvaged pieces from the reuse warehouse. Visit the blog post for more info on the project!...
Before & After: Projects created with salvage from Community Forklift

Before & After: Projects created with salvage from Community Forklift

by Scott Buga | Oct 6, 2021 | Reuse Inspiration

This upcycled chair makes me so happy! Kudos to the Forklift Fan who refinished the chair from Community Forklift for his daughter who teaches Pre-K. Thanks for supporting reuse and giving this piece of furniture a new, joy-inducing life! A Forklift Fan turned this...
Living Room renovation features a faux fireplace made with salvage

Living Room renovation features a faux fireplace made with salvage

by Scott Buga | Oct 5, 2021 | Reuse Inspiration

No chimney? No problem! You can add some coziness and architectural interest to any space by creating a faux fireplace with salvaged materials. A member of the Community Forklift team built this one in his own living room using materials from our reuse warehouse. The...
Before & After: Upcycling projects created with salvaged materials!

Before & After: Upcycling projects created with salvaged materials!

by Scott Buga | Sep 6, 2021 | Reuse Inspiration

This pair of end tables from Community Forklift got an upcycled luxe new look from Girasol Vintage (Instagram: @mygirasolvintage)! The new painted finish and gold accents really highlight the curved legs and the details on the drawers. Thanks for supporting reuse and...
Creative upcycling projects using salvaged stuff from Community Forklift!

Creative upcycling projects using salvaged stuff from Community Forklift!

by Scott Buga | Aug 2, 2021 | Reuse Inspiration

This refinished medicine cabinet looks awesome! From a Forklift Fan: “It took many hours of soaking and scrubbing but it was all so worth it. I love being able to save things like this! I really wanted to use natural cleaners, which is why I started with vinegar,...
Prepare to be inspired! Creative upcycling projects from Forklift Fans

Prepare to be inspired! Creative upcycling projects from Forklift Fans

by Scott Buga | Jul 5, 2021 | Reuse Inspiration

“I picked this up the other weekend from your store! I couldn’t believe how well it cleaned up. Thank you for saving these special pieces of the past.” Thank YOU to a Forklift Fan for supporting reuse and helping us provide free and low-cost home improvement materials...
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