Rebuilding Exchange

Memorial Weekend Door Sale! Come in Friday and Saturday, May...

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:19:00 -0500

Memorial Weekend Door Sale!

Come in Friday and Saturday, May 25th -26th, to get 25% off all doors!

We also have dollar deals on the following:

Hollow core: $1 Each! Bi-folds: $1 Each! Solid Slab: $10 Each!

We have hundreds of doors in stock - see a small sample on our flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebuildingexchange/

Holiday Hours

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:34:16 -0500

Hey everybody, just a reminder that we will be closed on Sunday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28- see you then!

RX Materials installed by Icon Modern at the Whole Foods in the...

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:03:12 -0500

RX Materials installed by Icon Modern at the Whole Foods in the South Loop

Rocky and the team over at Icon Modern have added RX Materials to their installation at the South Loop Whole Foods new bar called the Engine Room. Check out the walls and ceiling made out of our old growth lumber and that live edge bar top made out of wood from our friends over at Horrigan Lumber. Well done Icon Modern. We look forward to enjoying a glass of wine at this new spot and thanks for your commitment to reclaimed materials.

Pendant Lights - Tech Lighting 700FJBORIZ-LED Boreal LED...

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:02:46 -0500

Pendant Lights - Tech Lighting 700FJBORIZ-LED Boreal LED FreeJack - Check out a larger inventory sample on our flickr page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebuildingexchange/

The RX stopped by Threefold Design Studio to see what our...

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:52:08 -0500

The RX stopped by Threefold Design Studio to see what our creative friends were making out of our reclaimed materials. What did we see? A cool space of neatly organized reclaimed lumber, end grain flooring, tap pulls, and the new patio for Scofflaw. Check out more on their website: http://www.thisisthreefold.com/index.html

RECLAIMED FARM TABLE This rustic Farm Table features a...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:32:00 -0500

RECLAIMED FARM TABLE

This rustic Farm Table features a combination of and old growth top and and a reclaimed base. The base of this one is blue however, the color can be changed to suit your design needs.

Dimensions: 30”H x 30”W x 60”L

Price: $695

Take a workshop. Make a...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:08:51 -0500

Take a workshop. Make a bench.

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5164960536/eorg

Whirlpool Stackable Washer/Dryer - Model LTG5243DQ We have many...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:14:00 -0500

Whirlpool Stackable Washer/Dryer - Model LTG5243DQ

We have many of these stock from a bulk donation! They are unused, but they have been installed.

The units are $500 each, and special bulk pricing is also available. They retail at over $1,100 - take a look at this link to get the specs: http://www.abt.com/product/3287/Whirlpool-LTG5243DQ.html

Starting today and until June 20th, anytime you shop at a Metro...

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:57:12 -0500

Starting today and until June 20th, anytime you shop at a Metro Chicago Whole Foods store and bring your own bag, you can donate the .10 bag credit to Rebuilding Exchange!

Reduce waste and support a great organization!

**RX CUSTOMER ANNETTE JACKSON TURNS RX SCRAP WOOD INTO ART...

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:55:50 -0500

**RX CUSTOMER ANNETTE JACKSON TURNS RX SCRAP WOOD INTO ART **

The work is radiant, exuberant, and arresting. The juxtaposition of various seemingly unrelated materials and forms create a lively visual play. You can check out more of her art on her website:
http://www.annettejacksonart.com/

CUSTOMER PAUL BASSETT TURNS FLOORING INTO CUSTOM CABINETS Our...

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:33:22 -0500

Finished product of flooring turned into corner cabinets!

Flooring once it has been milled and joined

Flooring purchased from RX

CUSTOMER PAUL BASSETT TURNS FLOORING INTO CUSTOM CABINETS

Our handy customer Paul took some flooring, molding, and lumber and crafted them into these lovely corner cabinets. Paul has a great eye for envisioning the end design of our raw materials. Shoot him and email if you have a custom job you are thinking about from our materials. Paul_Bassett@comcast.net

Wood Bench Make It Take It Workshop (COUPLES OPTION)

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:55:32 -0500

Wood Bench Make It Take It Workshop (COUPLES OPTION) :

Students will learn how to craft a rustic bench from reclaimed wood (type of wood dependent on availability) Students will review plans, select materials, and receive instruction and safety guidelines for the chop saw and drill. Students will make their own measurements and cuts, and layout and assemble their benches with glue and screws.

Check out these sleek wall sconces! We have many in stock from a...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:27:06 -0500

Check out these sleek wall sconces! We have many in stock from a recent donation - check out our flickr page for more inventory - http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebuildingexchange/

The Craft of Reuse | Metropolis Magazine

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:24:00 -0500

The Craft of Reuse | Metropolis Magazine:

Rebuilding Exchange’s RX Made furniture line gets some press in Metropolis Magazine!

Rebuilding Exchange’s founder and executive director gives...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:55:23 -0500

Rebuilding Exchange’s founder and executive director gives a TEDx talk on reimagining waste!

Icon Modern clads the Exterior and furnishes the interior of...

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:40:00 -0600

Exterior of the State Farm on Diversy by Icon Modern

Exterior of State Farm on Diversy made from dimensional old growth

Icon Modern's bench made from reclaimed beams

Icon Modern clads the Exterior and furnishes the interior of State Farm on Diversey

Our friends at Icon Modern are forever keeping busy crafting out of our reclaimed materials. Here they have wrapped the exterior in dimensional old growth. The interior has furniture made out of 4x8’ beams. See more on their website:

http://www.iconmodern.com/

Take a workshop with us. www.rebuildingexchange.org/workshops

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:00:13 -0600

Take a workshop with us. www.rebuildingexchange.org/workshops

Volunteer with us. www.rebuildingexchange.org/volunteer

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:56:14 -0600

Volunteer with us. www.rebuildingexchange.org/volunteer

Comrade Cycles hooks up some RX reclaimed flooring Our brothers...

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:35:00 -0600

Comrade Cycles hooks up some RX reclaimed flooring

Our brothers over at Comrade Cycles, a worker owned bike shop, have spent the last year piecing together many a reclaimed materials from the RX. In the photo above, Stan and Jesse look over the flooring in the back of the shop. Stop in today and get a jump on the spring riding season. (http://comradecycles.com/)

Have you heard about the new Cook County Demolition Debris...

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:13:49 -0600

Have you heard about the new Cook County Demolition Debris Diversion Ordinance, that went into effect in November?

Are you a contractor or municipality and want to learn more about the new requirements, and how they effect you?

Delta Institute and Cook County will be hosting a series of free informational sessions in March. Register now, space is limited!

Registration link for contractors: www.eventbrite.com/org/3269275850?s=12433766

Registration link for municipalities and other government officials: www.eventbrite.com/org/3269187234?s=12430218