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Frog Motel; a Foley Artist…a what!?!; Earthquake Preparation
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July 7th, 2025 | Please feel free to forward to a colleague. SUBSCRIBE
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Recent Purchase: We just sold some of our 3″ PVC Pipe to a customer who’s building a frog motel for her backyard—the pipes create cool, damp hiding spots that attract frogs and give them a safe place to rest. Brandi, glad we could help!
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PVC Pipe.
Dimensions: Various
L: Iowa
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INBOX: “Hello! I’m a Foley Artist and I’m interested in purchasing a section of Bowling Alley Wood to use in my recording studio. I need it to recreate the sound of wood floors for film and television projects.” – Marilee in California
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Bowling Alley Wood.
Dimensions: Various
L: Ohio, South Carolina & Texas
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Q: How can these rubber Escalator Handrails be “repurposed” for a very different 2nd life?
Backstory: These unused Escalator Handrails were made for commercial use but never installed. Crafted from thick, abrasion-resistant rubber with a tough inner core, they’re built to move with escalator steps and support riders nonstop.
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Escalator Handrails.
Dimensions: Various
L: Ohio
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Our Customers: “I picked up one of your Hard Protective Cases to use for my earthquake kit. It’s tough, seals up tight, and gives me peace of mind knowing my emergency gear will stay safe and dry if something happens.” – Cooper in California
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Hard Protective Cases.
Dimensions: 34” x 23-1/2” x 23”
FREE SHIPPING!
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INBOX: “Your ‘repurposing’ presentation has been the most interesting I have viewed thus far in the continuing ed classes. Since your talk I have been ‘looking’ for ideas all over. My first idea seems to be pretty profitable on Long Beach Island In NJ. Taking old surf boards and turning them into really great chairs, benches, large advertising for surf shops like Ron Jon. I see people every day taking pictures in front of the one in front of the original Ron Jon on the Blvd here in town.” – Matt in New Jersey
Q: Like Matt with the surfboards, have you seen unique “repurposes” in your part of the country? If “yes”, please send pictures &/or descriptions!
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INBOX: “Heck, you guys have been selling used Street Sweeper Brushes for over a decade. This article says Kansas State invented something new. They’re a little late…lol.” – Tennile
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Street Sweeper Brushes.
Dimensions: 24”-28” (DIA) x 66”
L: South Carolina
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Customer Project: “We are using these H-Beams to support a sagging floor in an older house. It will be much easier to use these Beams than to sister every joist with 2x10s!” – Logan in Iowa
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H-Beams.
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado, Iowa, Ohio, South Carolina & Texas
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Customer Project: “We use your Rolled Plastic Sheeting on all our renovation jobs—great for sealing off work areas and protecting surfaces to help us keep job sites clean and professional.” – Nathan in Michigan
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Rolled Plastic Sheeting.
Dimensions: 56” x 18,000’
L: Texas
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“repurposed”PROJECT: “The Galvanized Steel Pipe I purchased for building my pool cover was a game-changer. They provided the durability and flexibility I needed to create a custom cover that perfectly fit my pool.” – Cynthia from South Carolina
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Galvanized Steel Pipe.
Dimensions: 1-1/2” x Various Lengths
L: Ohio & South Carolina
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INBOX: “This shade for the Polished Concrete Panels was specifically tailored for a Deloitte Bank site, falling within the spectrum between our Natural Grey and Dark Grey options. Unfortunately, the architect declined the Panels as they didn’t precisely align with the samples we provided.” – Roy
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Polished Concrete Tiles.
Dimensions:
47-1/4” x 11-13/16” x 15/32”
L: Arizona & Iowa
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Like Us & Connect w/ Us on Your Favorite Social Media!
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Super Lube Multi-Use Synthetic Oil
Volume: 32 fl oz
12 Bottle per Case
FREE SHIPPING!
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Wire Basket Carriers
Dimensions:
23-5/8” x 15-3/4” x 2-5/8”
FREE SHIPPING!
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Bubble Cushion Wrap
Dimensions:
12” x 250’ x 3/16”
FREE SHIPPING!
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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.
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Your Ideas: “Your UHMW Polyethylene Bars would be great to sell to go-kart tracks. It is UHMW strips they use around the outside of the cars to protect them.” – Billy in Oregon
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UHMW Polyethylene Bars.
Dimensions: 5/8” x 1-3/8” x 8’
L: Iowa
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INBOX: “We’re going to use your Slatwall Panels for soccer training as a short pass rebounder.” – Philip in Virginia
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Slatwall Panels.
Dimensions: 42” x 13” x 3/4”
2-Pack
FREE SHIPPING!
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Q: How can these Tongue & Groove Pressboards be “repurposed” for a very different 2nd life?
BEFORE: These Tongue and Groove Pressboards were removed from a warehouse that recently closed its doors. Built for durability, it features a hard surface and interlocking edges designed to withstand heavy foot traffic with minimal noise.
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Tongue & Groove Pressboards.
Dimensions: 8’-9’ x 4’ x 3/4”
L: Ohio
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Our Customers: We just sold six Wine Barrels to be used as décor for an upcoming quinceañera. Santiago, we appreciate your business!
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Wine Barrels.
Capacity: 59 Gallons
L: All Locations
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EyeSPY: “In Russia, they ‘repurpose’ the jet engines off of retired MiG-15 Fighter Jets as snow blower/melters at their airports.” – Alexander
Q: Like these jet engines, what other machinery or equipment have you seen “repurposed”?
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Your Ideas: “You should market your Collapsible Bulk Cages to veterinary offices or pet boarding facilities — they’d be great as temporary kennels or holding areas!” – Dean in Wisconsin
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Collapsible Bulk Cages.
Dimensions: 70” x 41” x 78”
L: Arizona
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INBOX: “I can’t wait to do a herringbone pattern in our home with the Engineered Hardwood Flooring we got from you. BTW, your pricing is excellent!” – Fred in Indiana
Many colors to choose from!
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Engineered Hardwood Flooring.
Dimensions: Various
L: Arizona, Colorado, Ohio & Texas
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Our Customers: We sold a 35′ parachute to an Ohio pilot to use as a dust cover for his airplane while parked inside his hangar. Samuel, we appreciate your business!
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Parachutes.
Dimensions: Various
FREE SHIPPING!
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Customer Project: “Finding the right flooring for our outdoor dance event was a challenge until we stumbled upon your Wood Gym Flooring. Its durability, easy installation, and sleek look made it perfect for our needs.” – Jason in Arizona
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Wood Gym Flooring.
Dimensions: Various
L: Colorado & Iowa
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Customer Project: “We will be using these LED Cobra Roadway Lights for our RV parking lot to help brighten the area and enhance security.” – Phil in Montana
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LED Cobra Head Roadway Lights.
Lumens: 17,064
FREE SHIPPING!
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