newsLETTER 01/15/2026

Cornell Univ Invite; 1967 Buick Restoration; Barrel Aged Sauerkraut

January 15th, 2026 | Please feel free to forward to a colleague. SUBSCRIBE

“repurpose” PROJECT: These Butyl Sound Deadeners ended up in a backyard restoration on a 1967 Buick. Installed during the rebuild to help cut down on road noise

Butyl Sound Deadeners.

Coverage: 36sqft

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Customer Purchase: Someone grabbed one of our Wood Barrels and skipped the décor route altogether. Instead, it went straight into service for sauerkraut fermentation. Simple, useful, and honestly a pretty great job for a barrel like this. Thank you for this great “repurpose” Darrin!

Wood Barrels.

Dimensions: Various

L: Colorado, Iowa, Ohio,

South Carolina & Texas

DEALS: Steel Grating is officially 50% off. Built to handle real work and priced to move, this one’s worth jumping on before it’s gone. The sale runs through January 31st, so if you’ve got a project coming up that needs something strong and reliable, now’s the time to grab it.

Steel Grating.

Dimensions: Various

L: All Locations

AFTER: “A lot of the panels ended up hidden once the plants filled in, but I found a few photos. We used them in cinderblock beds inside one of our greenhouses, and they’ve been great for our setup. We’re a nonprofit focused on growing native plants for pollinators, wildlife gardens, and wildland restoration projects with partners like CSU, USFS, and WRV. Recycled materials are a natural fit for both our values and our budget.” – Stephen

BEFORE: “These Expanded Metal Panels got delivered to our scrap metal yard here in Texas from a highway construction project. They seem in really good shape. It seems sad to just cut these up and melt them down. Would you be interested in buying them for some creative re-use project?” – Andy

 

Q: Like Andy, do you have any steel or metal material that you’d like to find a higher and better use for than sending it to scrap recycling facility to be melted down? If yes, we’re interested! Email Us Pictures and Details.

Steel Expanded Panels.

Dimensions: Various

L: Texas

INBOX: “I am planning an elective connected to a deconstruction project in East Aurora. While the students are working on their material flow analyses, I am hoping to add expert input from a set of stakeholders. I am writing to see whether you would be willing to contribute a guest lecture to this effort regarding a collection of ‘weird’ products and their reuse stories.” – Felix Heisel, Asst Professor at Cornell University

Q: Like Professor Heisel, do you have an upcoming class, convention or continuing education series where the topic of “repurposing” would be of interest? If yes, Contact Us w/ Details

Customer Purchase: Customer “repurposed” our Wood Timbers into a horseshoe pit backstop. Durable, outdoor-ready, and built to handle impact.

Wood Timbers.

Dimensions: Various

L: All Locations

Happy Customer: “We picked up this Irrigation Hose to help water our new garden—it’s been a game changer! Easy to set up, and now we don’t have to drag the hose around every day.” – Suzanne in Utah

Irrigation Hoses.

Dimensions: Various

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Your Ideas: “Your Keg Racks could be ‘repurposed’ into nesting boxes for chickens.” – Elaine from our Facebook Page

Keg Rack Systems.

Dimensions: 51” x 28” x 25”

L: Ohio

Our Customers: A customer grabbed some of our Rubber Floor Mats to place under their dog kennels — smart move to keep messes contained and protect their hardwood floors from scratches. Aaron, we appreciate your business!

Rubber Floor Mats.

Dimensions: Various

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Customer Project: Just sold a few of our Heavy Canvas Sheets to a customer headed to a black powder rendezvous—primitive camping at its finest! They’ll be sleeping under canvas just like the mountain men and fur traders of the 1800s, muskets and all. Mark, we appreciate your business!

Heavy Canvas Sheets.

Dimensions: 58” x 108”

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re·pur·posed·MA·TE·RI·ALS (noun) – castoffs and discards; byproducts and waste that have value “as is” to a second, unrelated industry.

FRESH “repurpose”: One of our customers turned a Coolbox Entertainment Cooler into a portable ham radio setup. Ham radios allow long-distance communication without relying on cell service, making them useful for events, emergencies, and off-grid operation. Using the cooler keeps the equipment protected, organized, and easy to transport wherever it’s needed.

CoolBox Entertainment Coolers.

Dimensions: 22” x 13” x 11-3/4”

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Customer Purchase: One of our Steel Stackable Racks got a new life as a bar top. Thank you for sharing your neat “repurpose” Ross!

Steel Stackable Racks.

Dimensions: 29” x 56” x 45-1/4”

L: Ohio

“repurpose”DEALS: We’re starting 2026 off with something new behind the scenes. The countdown is on, and this sneak peek is only the beginning.

Customer Purchase: A customer gave our Steel Decking a whole new look by turning it into a fence for their home! Thank you for shopping with us Keith!

Steel Decking.

Dimensions: Various

All Locations

The A,C,E, of Pultruded Fiberglass: If you’re looking for either a lightweight material &/or a material that is corrosion resistant look no farther than the Pultruded Fiberglass Square Tubing that we have in stock right now.

A,C,E (Attributes, Characteristics, Engineering)

Pultruded Fiberglass

Square Tubing.

Dimensions: Various

L: Ohio

“repurpose”TIPS: Did you know goats love Christmas trees? After the holidays, rather than hauling your tree to the curb, you can let goats snack on it. The best part? Those pine needles actually work as a natural dewormer, so the goats get a tasty treat and a little health boost all at once.

Your Ideas: “I could see using the Tractor Ballast as counterweights to add stability. It would really help keep the tractor from lifting when handling heavy materials.” – Lenord from our newsLETTER

Tractor Ballasts.

Dimensions:

11-3/4” x 7-3/4” x 2-9/16”

L: Ohio

Our Customers: “These PPE Coveralls are a must-have for anyone working on Earthship construction projects, providing protection while cutting tires for walls.” – Jeff in New Mexico

PPE Coveralls.

Size: Large

FREE SHIPPING!

Customer Project: “I picked up a Stainless Steel Sink from you guys to build an off-grid outdoor wash station at my hunting cabin. It’s perfect for cleaning fish and game.” – Christian in South Carolina

Stainless Steel Sinks.

Dimensions: Various

L: Arizona, Colorado, Ohio, South Carolina & Texas

Your Ideas: “Your 3-sided Vinyl Basket Trucks could be ‘repurposed’ into photography booths for selling products online” – Laura from our Facebook page

“Any home hobbyist could make a DIY spray paint booth out of your 3-sided Vinyl Basket Trucks.” – Glenda from our Facebook page

 

“These 3-sided Vinyl Basket Trucks would be perfect as compost bins. The open side makes it easier to bend over!” – Michelle from our Facebook page

Vinyl Basket Trucks.

Dimensions: Various

L: Colorado, Ohio & Texas

AFTER: We sold these Plastic Bin’s w/ Removable Dividers to one of our customers to use as nesting boxes for his chickens & turkeys. Matt Kelly, we appreciate your business!!

BEFORE: These heavy-duty plastic bins originally came from an OPEX Perfect Pick automated storage and retrieval system—engineered for high-efficiency, goods-to-person picking in the pharmaceutical industry. Built for industrial use, they’re durable, versatile, and ready for a second life in any tough environment.

Plastic Bin w/ Removable

Dividers.

Dimensions:

29-1/2” x 20-1/2” x 12”

L: Iowa, Ohio, South Carolina & Texas

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