Before and After: Creative uses for salvaged materials from the reuse warehouse

by Community Forklift Team | May 3, 2022 | Reuse Inspiration

Once hardware, now upcycled art! This Forklift Fan makes all kinds of charismatic robots out of salvaged hardware and other materials from Community Forklift and beyond. It’s inspiring to see how their imagination transforms everyday items into something with so much...

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...

Vintage Diet: “dry toast” and “plenty of steak”

by Community Forklift Team | Mar 30, 2022 | Materials, Vintage History

Sometimes the salvaged items that are donated to our reuse warehouse come with fascinating looks into the lives of the previous owners. Photos, letters, Christmas cards, business cards, and newspapers are just a few of the items that we’ve found stashed in the...

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: 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...