ReUse Action Staff ReUse Action has been on the go this Summer. We’ve dismantled old houses and barns and we have some remaining inventory from some recently deconstructed warehouses… Designers, architects, builders, and DIY’er’s will have lots of interesting materials to choose from. These materials can be utilized for featured walls, wainscotting, flooring, ceilings, wrapping beams, and so much more… Below is a just a sampling…if you have a special project, or a special need, don’t hesitate to give us a call…if we don’t have what you’re looking for we’ll find it. Here are some new materials just arriving in our yard, call … Read more
Our current price list is here. ReUse Action is a supplier of reclaimed foam insulation. We often have XPS (extruded polystyrene, pink or blue boards) or Polyiso Board available, depending on your needs. We can sell material by the sheet or by the semi-trailer load. If you have a large project or want to super-insulate your attic, garage, or house, give us a call and we can discuss the best material and price to meet your needs. Please note: We generally have a bunch of this material on hand, and we can quickly get more for you. Just give us … Read more
From NET+POSITIVE Education, a hands-on opportunity to learn how to make a GREEN ROOF!
We need mirrors! The funkier the better – in fact, we’ve found the very best mirrors are found on the curb, across the city, abandoned by their ungrateful owners. Rusted Grain crafters have been making lots and lots of picture frames and we want to add some mirror excitement to some of them. We’re calling on our ReUse Explorers to spot curbside mirrors and grab them for us. We’ve found you can’t hesitate, you need to pull over quickly & safely and load up with free mirror! We’ll take pretty much anything, but if the glass is broken, only take … Read more
Sharing spaces and creative ideas…this is what we envision in our warehouse space. On Thursday afternoon, with help from several volunteers and Rusted Grain ladies, we started construction on the temporary “office space!” Housed in this space will be offices for ReUse Action, Rusted Grain, a yoga instructor and hopefully more! Shared office space is VERY AFFORDABLE. So if you are in need of office space and would like a space where you can share your frustrations and successes of running a small business…please contact us! info@reuseaction.com
So, a month or two ago, we posted about our vision for an artisan center on the East Side of Buffalo. Well we’re excited that our vision is beginning to take shape…we have lots of ideas and lots of hopes for our humble little warehouse located at 298 Northampton Street. Over the next few weeks, we’re gonna share with you some ideas we’ve had about “dream tenants” . . . entrepreneurs, artists, artisans . . . who provide a service to the community and/or are interested in a community art space. The focus is really on creating and doing. So … Read more
A few months ago, we published the post below on our blog and facebook page…we are actively looking for artisans, skilled tradepeople, and artists that are looking for shared work space. We are working on a community focused artisan space that provides services to the surrounding neighborhoods and city at large…We are currently negotiating the purchase of a building in MidCity Buffalo, not far from ArtSpace and Main Street… Some IDEAL tenants, entrepreneurs, artisans might provide the following services…. –window restoration/repair, stain glass. –lighting restoration, polishing, rewiring, repair –bicycle repair –appliance repair –small engines repair/restoration… –furniture refinishing/restoration/reupholstering –blacksmithing artist/welder –furniture … Read more
Check it out! I took some wood from ReUse Action’s indoor lumber yard, processed it at the Rusted Grain woodshop, and am making a cabinet for a client. The wood comes from the demolition project ReUse Action’s Green Demo Team conducted in South Buffalo in September. Flush doors with tongue and groove paneling and a very simple face frame and body structure. They will be using their new cabinet in their dining room to put extra plates and table settings when not in use. Check out the progress so far…panels glued, table top made, face frame complete…it just needs to … Read more
Announcing TWO workshops for the month of February… Make a Picture Frame Tuesday February 7th 6-9pm Rusted Grain, 1212 Jefferson Ave Bring a picture and build a frame for it using all reclaimed wood! Suggested donation. Making Birdhouses for Gilda’s Club Monday February 20th 6-9pm Rusted Grain, 1212 Jefferson Avenue Every year Gilda’s Club has a spring fundraiser in which they auction off birdhouses which are decorated by club members as well as local artists. This year Rusted Grain has committed to building several birdhouses in addition to teaching a workshop for anyone who wants to donate time to a … Read more
ReUse Action’s Restoration crew began a project to save this “Country Club”, built in the 80’s and greatly in danger of being lost. The building boasts huge timbers and locally milled hemlock lumber. Unfortunately, years of neglect has resulted in severe deterioration to the southwest wall. It’s our hope the new owner will be able to provide the necessary push to get this building to the point where it can be utilized and appreciated for years to come. Here are some initial photos of the building it was found Friday. The top photo shows the building, completely finished with locally … Read more