So awesome. So so so awesome! Did I say awesome? I can't say it enough!!! I got 5 solid wood, beautifully detailed interior doors for the price I would have paid for 1 new one! I also got a bathroom light fixture that is PERFECT for $15. I can't believe I haven't visited this place before. Can't wait to go back for the next phase of our remodel. Before you go to anyplace for new materials, check this place out first! You will regret having paid full price when there is such a HUGE selection of great light fixtures, doors, appliances, cabinets, lighting, door knobs, even toilets for 1/4 of what you'd pay new. If you go in the winter, wear a coat! It's a big open warehouse, so obviously it's going to be chilly, and you will want to spend at least an hour there to find exactly what you're looking for more than likely. -1 star ONLY because the guy who rang up my purchase seemed grouchy, and kind of talked to me like I was an idiot, but I just ignored it and kept smiling since I was so thrilled to be getting such a great deal. All the other staff were super helpful, funny, informative and direct, in the best way. Definitely will be telling EVERYONE about this place. read more

It used to be a place where you could get items that would be recycled and help the environment at a reasonable cost but in the last year ..their prices have tripled if not more for the same item I bought 8 months ago I saw today for three times that amount considering most of their items are donated for free you think they would try to give people a good deal now they're only catering to the rich Elite. There are a lot more choices out there now. Try Ballard reuse .Earthwise. Habitat for Humanity .Goodwill Craigslist I would save my money and Shop elsewhere. Try offer up too. You used to be able to bargain here too now the staff are rude and just say to shop elsewhere. This place acts like a charity but they are no different than thevalue village scandal. read more

Use your ten dollar off coupon in the Seattle Chinook book. It accompanies the endless inspiration this fantastic business offers! read more

How can you not love this place? great selection that is constantly changing. helpful staff point you in the right direction and you literally could spend hours exploring on the weekends. Windows, doors, knobs and knockers - this place has it all and even things you didn't know you need. great location and decent parking. read more

I can't say enough good things about Second Use. The online inventory is so easy to browse through, and making a hold or buying over the phone is a breeze. The store itself, though, is really where it's at! A homeowner's paradise. Very clean, extremely organized- they really care for the items. The staff was friendly and very helpful, so on the ball. Not just vintage products available- we found brand new, near perfect aluminum clad wood windows (!!) for a fraction of the cost new. Worth the drive! We will always look here first. read more

Went here in search of some 1960s lighting for my ranch style house in Dallas while here on vacation. I'd say about 80% of the stuff here is really antique and would help you if you were restoring a Craftsman or Victorian. But there wasn't much to choose from for mid-century modern. They did have some cool drawer pulls but they were mostly tarnished/pitted so I passed as I couldn't fix that. They do have a great amount of doors though--I did't look too closely because I knew I couldn't fit it in my suitcase. It's worth a look if you are doing an art project or restoring a pre-war house. read more

Second Use is a dream come true for DIY-ers. Their large warehouse is a museum of recycled home materials from doorknobs to dishwashers, from flooring to furniture, all looking to be repurposed by some savvy homeowner or contractor. Their inventory is constantly changing, and they do their best to keep their website up to date with new items in and recent items sold. Employees were helpful, prices were mostly very reasonable, and we left happy. Will definitely return for future projects. read more

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Such a cool place for reclaimed furniture and house appliances. They have all kinds of things including movie theater seats, rows and rows of windows, beautiful hardwood slabs, industrial furnishings, etc. very cool. Definitely check it out read more

Hubby has shopped here for a long time. I have to say it is fascinating but a lot of work - there are some terrific buys and staff is great with helping you (ask and you never know what may happen - they found me 2 items in back at reasonable prices that weren't on the floor anywhere). The bad - lots of absolute garbage that is sooo overpriced - an example marble fireplace mantel with huge chunks missing ($2995.00). I'm sure I'll be back - according to staff all items are also online (I'll have to check it out)/ read more

If you're trying to avoid sending stuff to the landfill, call Second Use. They'll pick up your usable construction leftovers--doors, appliances, etc--and help them find a new home. You can also stop by here on your way to the transfer station (ie, dump) and see if they'll take stuff instead of sending it to the landfill. When you're looking for just the right thing at just the right price, plan to spend at least a couple of hours shopping here. It takes a couple of tries to find the building (directions are tricky, lots of streets that don't go through, etc). Once you're here, you're going to want to spend some time looking through things. The store is HUGE and, while it's well-organized, there's a lot of stuff. Light fixtures, doors, windows, trim, doo-dads, plumbing fixtures, gas stoves from 1920...lots of stuff. Did I mention the doo-dads? You can walk out with a small bag of perfect switchplates for your 1922 bungalow or drive away with a set of salvaged lockers. It's fun, the folks are friendly, and you'll save money. read more

Yes, this place is STILL amazing for the service they provide and the items they stock. Their salvage efforts diverts 3,000 tons of building materials from landfills every year throughout Seattle and Tacoma. These guys are definitely part of solution. Be prepared to fall in love with a lighting fixture, pedestal sink, or set of bookshelves. But also be prepared to discover the item has already been sold or is on hold. You can see almost all of their items online, but it doesn't update as fast as some of the items move through the store. Many of the larger items are sold in lots, so you might not be able to buy just one piece. In order to check out and pay for an item, you must exit through the "treasure room". Because of zoning rules, this is technically the only "retail" area of the business. The rest of the building is a warehouse, so be prepared for it to be a bit chilly during the winter, bring gloves, and leave small children at home. Or, browse their newly updated website from the comfort of your own home... they have lots of great information on salvage and homeowner projects. http://seconduse.com/ read more

The best part about this place is that they put their inventory ONLINE. I would never have thought to browse some store full of old window frames and doorknobs, but their online inventory revealed a gem of a stereo cabinet (1958... looks and sounds new) for only $120! (seriously, I felt like I had won the lottery) !!!!! I don't know if you'll find the (rather awkward) drive down there worthwhile if you're just browsing, but definitely check the site every now and then, because they occasionally happen to have some unbelievably cool stuff. read more

Interesting variety of recycled building materials, doors, cabinets, sinks, etc. Seems a little pricey on some stuff. But fun to look around. read more

Love this store, we came by looking for miscellaneous things and FOUND SOOO MANY cool old things and new things in here! The staff are all pretty busy so it was hard to get some help but I found myself around pretty well. I recommend this place to any photographers or people looking to find some cool things to decorate their home or a photo set area. THey have some beautiful old pieces here that would look great in photos! read more

Watch Out For The Bait and Switch The selection was good but when I got to the cashier he decided that the marked price on the old metal doorknob was too low and told me he would sell it to me at a higher price. He really insisted and went on to tell me what it woud cost at Home Depot. As if HD sells dirty old knobs & spiindles Uncool ! in retail the marked price is the price. I chose not to make a scene. read more

I have a mixed review. Pro - You can find amazing old, antique, vintage, cool construction supplies here and it's a great way to recycle and keep forests standing and keep stuff out of landfills. Con - I feel their buyback program is walking a fine line towards dishonesty. My two examples: 1 - This was back at their old location, but I brought in a bunch of items to see what Second Use would offer to buy them from me. I don't remember all of the details but I think there were some light fixtures and the item in question - a white pedestal sink with legs at the front corners. I remember it being explained to me that the buyback program was they would offer ¼ of the expected sales value of the item if you wanted cash and they would offer 1/3 of the expected sales value of the item if you wanted it in store credit. She said something like $150 for the pedestal sink alone, which I agreed to and since I wanted cash I got something like $37.50 (1/4 of their expected sales value) for the vanity. I spent about an hour at the store and when I walked back to my car I saw my same pedestal sink with a price tag of $400 on it. I went right to the same Second Use store associate and voiced my displeasure at seeing that price tag on the item after she told me the expected sales value would be $150. She pretty much said that she would try to sell it for as high as she could and too bad for me. I was shocked because I thought their 1/3 and ¼ system was fair, but not when they are lieing about what value that 1/3 or ¼ is based on. 2 - A much more recent example happened just a few days ago, April 2014. I wanted to stop at Second Use and sell some items before proceeding to pick up materials for a jobsite, and since it was a lot of materials, I would need my van totally empty. I had two very nice interior French doors with all the glass unbroken and in great shape. I also had 1 vinyl XO slider window and 2 double-hung windows as well as some old window door weights and some other items which were in their unopened packaging - light fixtures, door closers, and door hardware. I was told by the man who helped me that they were too busy to look at any of the small items. We unloaded the 2 french doors and the 3 vinyl windows. He then made some measurements and mental calculations and told me $30. I said for what? He said for everything. I said $30 for 2 french doors and 3 vinyl windows? He said the double hung windows he was giving a reduced price since they weren't single hung like most windows and that's weird to most buyers. If I didn't have to go directly from Second Use with an empty rig directly to pick up materials for a project, I would have loaded my doors and windows back up and left. $30 was almost like a slap in the face. Beware if you are trying to get much money for any construction supplies, even in great shape. You are much better off taking photos and listing it on craigslist. read more

The Seattle Second Use is a great place to find very unique items that are usable (like a chair); unique items to use for artistic creations; and odds and ends that you can't help but bring home. I always spend a lot of time browsing because I never know what I'll find. I've had nothing but great experiences with the staff. I've put several things on hold that I've seen on the website and the pick-up has never been a problem. read more

I went to the receiving area to donate a garage door and the person there who's name begins with M and whom I later learned was the owner informed me that "thousands of people a year are killed by garage door springs". I have researched this and found it to be absolutely untrue. While garage door springs can definitely be hazardous and even deadly. Thousands of fatalities is a gross exaggeration. He should have just told me they didn't want my crappy door and not lie and distort on Trumpian level. read more

If you aren't close by, surf the website - inventory changes often. It's worth a trip, but get started online if you must. This place rocks! I could just camp out here and never be bored or creatively lacking - the variations in supplies is endless. If you have a mind to save money - save the planet - and have some terrific character for your home, this is the place. Next time I will set aside more time for browsing - what a happy hobby - as I saw many things that offered ideas and solutions. I love it - love it and I will be back. Thank you - if I were younger, had more money - I'd want a place like this of my own. Meanwhile I am very happy Second Use is tending to it all - - nice folks and good selection. read more

Clawfoot tubs, wainscoting, lumber, cabinets,granite counter tops...who would ever go to a corporate mega-store when can buy recycled materials at half the price and keep material out of land fills? Today I saw one of the old liquor cabinets from the now defunct J&M and a piano from 1940 for $75! And you know those "vintage" door handles that sell at anthropologie for $50? They're $35 here, and REAL vintage. Doors? Check. Flooring? Check. Cute hardware and old school doorbells? Check. You really need an entire day to troll through the huge warehouse and, like others have said, it's a bit hard to find so don't forget your gps or google map. Definitely check it out! read more

Great variety of materials - huge salvaged timbers, funky antique fixtures, doors for days ... too much fun for one visit. I'll have to come back with the pickup. read more

This is one of those places I just love to wander around and look at things. It is like a museum of drawer pulls and used toilets. I wish that I was one of those people who had the time, inclination, and skills to redo my entire house from random bits found here...but alas, I am not. I did however purchase used glass bricks here for my bathroom remodel. Admittedly, they were only half the price of new ones, and it took a lot of work to clean them up proper, but it is awfully nice to be able to look at them and know they were reused, and may have had some sort of interesting history to boot. There are treasures to be found here...if you are the sort of person who likes tiny school chairs and vintage light fixtures. Plus the staff is extremely helpful. read more

Lots of cool old parts and pieces. Worth a look before the 312th trip to Home Depot or Lowes.

This place is amazing. The issue I typically have with "used" "antique" "second hand" businesses is that they are so cluttered it becomes overwhelming. Not this place. It is neat and organized from one end to the other. I thought there pricing was very fair. Picked up a cool old galvanized pressure tank and an old marine light fixture I made into a lamp. Love it. I actually stole the idea from another antique dealer who wanted over $500 for theirs. All said and done including a new light cord and bulb I paid $200. Especially knowing the stock is constantly being replenished I'll be back. A LOT. read more

I'm over it. I've been coming here for over a decade, having restored two old homes and built a bar with very little that wasn't recycled or repurposed. The rising cost of living in this town has made the gap between new and used smaller and smaller. I can live with that, but don't give me some bull about your spray painted crap being vintage and charge me an arm and a leg for it. Be honest, and don't treat your clientele like idiots. Also, cut the snark, please. The animosity your staff ooze toward customers is poorly hidden. You are now my last stop, and I'd rather buy new if I can. A tiny bit of charitable interpretation will likely give you guys the motivation to give decent service. Asking your staff a question (lord help you if it's about the hugely fluctuating prices) feels like I accidentally stepped into the high school drama club and asked which way the gym is. Cut the self-righteousness and try to relate. read more

Great place to find that one of a kind piece for a home improvement job, not only will it bring character, charm and history to your project but it will be helping keep useful materials out of the land fills. I just wish there were more places like this around. You will want to bring a truck, I could have bought the whole shop...lol! I love their website too and check it weekly for new arrivals. read more

What a cool place to browse around for unique and useful items. They update theur website frequently. The reservation process for items works great. Prices can be pretty good, it just depends. Everyone that works there are really cool. Also if you buy something big there and don't have a truck you can use the Ghostruck service to pick it up and deliver it to your house. It worked pretty well for me. Happy hunting! read more

Love this place. Helpful staff and a fun stock of items always!

My first experience with Second Use was a referral from a contractor I'm using. I wanted to get rid of my old cabinets in an eco friendly (and labor free) way. My cabinets are an early 90's design so they're about 20 years old, needless to say they didn't want them. My rating is based not on their lack of interest, but that it took them three weeks to make this decision. Based on a phone conversation they had said they'd likely take them so I didn't organize a backup solution. Poor customer service. read more

The last time I went there I think the entire staff was high on acid. They were all so jolly!

How do you ruin a customer relationship after 15 years and thousands of dollars spent? Hire a manager with a chip on his shoulder bigger than his frame, hire employees that act like it's an inconvenience to help you, then belittle customers when they buy from you. Obviously, if they have the salvaged part I need I'm likely to buy it, but Second Use is always my last choice after Reuse and Earthwise. Who are the owners? Have they left the country? read more

Some of my favorite days have been spent in this store browsing for hours, having interesting conversations with other craftspeople and generally enjoying the laid-back atmosphere. I've found everything from beautiful old furniture handles to furnace grates, high quality cuts of timber to some of the most elegant lighting fixtures I've ever seen. Expect to find high quality items at a reasonable price sold by helpful people that will help you load what you buy without snarkiness. Love this place. read more

Wow. Just wow. There is so much cool stuff here. Came here to buy a door because forget spending a ton of money on a new one when I can just buy an old one in good shape and fix it up myself. Don't know how I've missed this place but very happy I know about it now. read more

These guys were great and helped us load 12 doors onto our truck this morning for a Ghost Truck delivery. -Super Friends

This place is AMAZING. I love apartment living, but I'd be tempted to buy a house just so I can buy MORE STUFF from this place. Cheap and cool and old, they have everything. Doors, windows, hardware... at a fraction of the prices hardware stores sell at. Plus, this stuff has character. And funk. And by buying it and restoring/using it you're keeping it out of a landfill. read more

It's fantastic to have a place dedicated to reducing waste and recycling treasures while saving people money. They have a board up showing a timeline of their history and an estimate of how many tons of material they've kept out of landfill. It's an impressive and growing total. Second Use is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you'll find. read more

Wow this place is great. I think you could build a whole house with what you can find here. They have whole kitchens, bathrooms, old windows, light fixtures and lots of oddball stuff. I've found a few vintage industrial things that have gone great in my collection. Finding it for the first time can be tricky but just follow the signs for the South Park Transfer station then you will start seeing signs for Second Use as you get closer. read more

deceptive, these guys intentionally offerred me 10% off in order to get me to drop off valuable building materials. Then I went around to the front and everybody was offered ten percent intercom. That is intentional bait. also everybody got hooked. read more

I found TONS of stuff for my house remodel here, at awesome prices. I'm addicted.