Reuse Inspiration

Community Forklift customers are a creative bunch and once you see some of the projects they’ve created using materials from our reuse warehouse, we think you’ll agree! Check out some awesome upcycling and get inspired for your next salvage project!

DOORS

Take a look at some customer upcycling projects and learn how to reuse a door found at Community Forklift. Visit our reuse warehouse to start your own project and open a door to creativity!

treincarnation

TREINCARNATION

Treincarnation live edge lumber can be used for all sorts of projects, including shelves, benches, tables, and more. Check out some inspiring projects below created by Forklift Fans and visit our reuse warehouse to get started on your own salvaged masterpiece!

salvaged lighting

LIGHTING

The Community Forklift reuse community has repurposed salvaged lighting to great effect. See some of their photos for inspiration and visit our reuse warehouse to find materials for your own salvaged lighting project!

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Outfitting the Community With Low-Cost Alternatives to New Items

DIY enthusiasts know Community Forklift for its low-cost furniture, surplus building materials, and its continuous rotation of vintage houseparts. But our reuse nonprofit’s role in making sure that used and excess materials make their way back into the community goes...

Salvage Inspiration! Home projects with reused materials

Would you like to share Before and After photos from a creative reuse project that you’ve completed using salvaged materials from Community Forklift? Send the photos and a short description to outreach@CommunityForklift.org or tag us in a post on Instagram, Facebook,...

Salvaged Cabinetry That Kept on Giving in a Full-Home Renovation

Would you like to share Before and After photos from a home renovation or creative reuse project that you’ve completed using salvaged materials from Community Forklift? Send the photos and a short description to outreach@CommunityForklift.org or tag us...

DIY Inspiration with salvaged materials from Community Forklift

Would you like to share Before and After photos from a creative reuse project that you’ve completed using salvaged materials from Community Forklift? Send the photos and a short description to outreach@CommunityForklift.org or tag us on Instagram, Facebook,...

For everything from coasters to lighting: Material reuse in action

Would you like to share Before and After photos from a creative reuse project that you’ve completed using salvaged materials from Community Forklift? Send the photos and a short description to outreach@CommunityForklift.org or tag us on Instagram, Facebook,...