From the monthly archives:

July 2010

RE Store Rockstar Project: Redressed Dresser

July 27, 2010

Rockstars: David Kegel & Jessica Eskelsen Project Title : Redressed Dresser Salvaged materials used : An awesome mid-century “Dixie” dresser (credenza? sideboard? not sure what the official name of it is!) from the RE Store. Project Description: This was our first attempt at refinishing a piece of wood furniture (other than just repainting). We were [...]

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The RE Store besides itself – a success story in installing our own materials

July 23, 2010

In June 2010, The RE Store deconstructed a 30’ x 30’ cabin on Lake Whatcom in Bellingham.  The first step was to salvage the quality SnapLoc brand metal roof that was still in great condition. Meanwhile, back at the store, we knew we needed to do something about our rotting siding on the exterior north [...]

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The RE Store’s Origins – Part 1

July 5, 2010

In the early 1990′s a group of building contractors in Whatcom County formed a small trade guild. Among many topics and ideas that the guild discussed was the idea of a venue for saving used building materials from unnecessary disposal. Bruce Odom was a member of the guild and stepped up to the plate to lead the [...]

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