Weekend Flash Sale on Kitchen Cabinets and Pianos

Hi Forklift Fans!  We’re having a flash sale this weekend.  On Saturday & Sunday, May 26 & 27, you can save:

 

 30% off Cabinet Sets

Take 30% off all kitchen cabinet sets with orange price tags of $700 or less.

Sale does not apply to “orphan” cabinets, bathroom cabinets or vanities, hutches, or other types of furniture.

50% off Musical Instruments

Take half off all musical instruments, including stereo speaker equipment and pianos.

Sale does not apply to specialty items, other types of furniture, or items with orange price tags dated later than 5/31/12.

Recently arrived goodies – and please vote for our friends before 3pm today

 

Hi Forklift Fans – we’ve just received two items that might interest you:

*  Monster granite kitchen island with undermount stainless sink! In very nice condition – $700 for the set

*  Salvaged White Oak flooring, 2.25 inches wide – just bundled and measured!  We have 400 square feet, with a lot of unusually long pieces.  $800 for the lot.

And if you need a fridge or stove , we have learned that we may be receiving dozens of kitchen appliances in the next few weeks.  We’ll keep you posted as soon as we know more!

 

Also, we’d like to ask a quick favor:  please take a few seconds to vote for our friends at ReHouse Architectural Salvage in their local “Cash Mob” contest .

(A Cash Mob is a cool concept happening around the country, where a group of people organize to shop at a certain small business at a prearranged date and time.  The idea is to support a locally-owned business, giving them a boost in sales and visibility)

Located in Rochester, New York, Rehouse Architectural Salvage is run by wonderful people who are dedicated to saving reusable materials and creating green jobs.  Y’all have been so good at spreading the word about reuse in the DC area over the years – let’s work our magic for these deserving folks up in NY!

 

Thanks, and Happy Reusing, Repurposing, & Repairing!

The Community Forklifters

 

Weekend sale on modern and vintage appliances, plus a good gift for mom

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Select Vintage Stoves just $25

What?  Just 25 bucks?!?  Yes siree – this Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th, you’ll pay only $25 for most stoves from the 1960’s or earlier.  These are as-is and not covered by warranty.

Great for repurposing – perhaps as a liquor cabinet or other unique storage option.  If you have a small business, try one for a hostess or checkout stand!  

 Sale does NOT include some vintage stoves and specialty items, gas fireplaces, post-1970 appliances, items with missing or damaged price tags, or items from our consignment partners.  Cannot be combined with other sales.  Remember that YOU are responsible for loading.  Our staff is unable to assist, but we can offer free storage for two weeks after purchase so that you can round up strong friends or borrow a truck.

25% off Standard Appliances

This weekend only, take 25% off the orange price tag on appliances marked at $250 or less.  Save on standard fridges, stovetops, ovens, microwaves, range hoods, freezers, and dishwashers  (Note that wash machines & dryers are included in the sale, but we have few in stock right now).

Sale does NOT include select specialty items, consignments items from ALCO Repair Co, items with missing or damaged price tags, or appliance parts & accessories.  Cannot be combined with other sales.  Remember that YOU are responsible for loading.  Our staff is unable to assist, but we can offer free storage for two weeks after purchase so that you can round up strong friends or borrow a truck.

Mother’s Day Sale:  T-shirts for $8

Need a gift for your mom, wife, partner, or friend?  Get her a soft cotton t-shirt so she can show her love for the ‘Lift!

On Saturday May 12th & Sunday May 13th only, our t-shirts will be just $8 each (regularly $10).  Unisex and juniors sizes available.  Not sold online.

And don’t forget…

The Neighborhood Farm Initiative will be selling vegetable seedlings at Community Forklift, on Saturdays from 10am-1pm in May.  We also have discounts this month on tools, door hardware, furniture, and more!  Get all the details in our May Newsletter

This weekend only: 30% off Lighting and Eco-friendly Tile at Community Forklift

 

 

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Flash Sale!

This Saturday & Sunday Only

(May 5th & 6th, 2012)

 

 

Take 30% off Lights

Sale includes standard light fixtures, ceiling fans, and light shades.  Sale does NOT include select specialty items, white-tagged items from our consignment partners, items with missing or damaged price tags, or light bulbs or other electrical parts.

 

Take 30% off Marmoleum Tile

 These are true linoleum tiles, like your grandparents might have used in their first kitchen.  This means that, unlike vinyl flooring, the tiles are made out of linseed oil and other natural and renewable ingredients.

*  Won’t off-gas toxic chemicals in your house

*  Very durable and can last for decades

*  Naturally anti-microbial & anti-static.

 

Find more info on the manufacturer’s website, and spread the word to your friends and neighborhood listserves - especially if you know someone with chemical sensitivities, allergies, or asthma who is renovating and needs materials that won’t harm them.

FLASH SALE price: 18″ & 19.5″ tiles for $2.80 each 13″ tiles for $1.40 each

 

How does that compare to retail value?

According to our research, you can sometimes find these tiles on clearance for $3.45 per square foot, but the regular retail price can range as high as $6.25 per square foot – that would be $16 for each large tile!

 

Forklift SALE price	Regular RETAIL price
$1.06 – $1.19 / sf	$3.45 – $6.25 / sf

 

Flash Sale! 50% off Doors priced at $28 or less, this weekend only

 

Hi Forklift Fans! 

We’ve recently received a big variety of doors.  So, this Saturday April 28th and Sunday April 29th, we’re having a sale!  Take 50% off the orange price tags on used wood doors marked $28 and under, including cabinet doors.

It’s a great excuse to find a cool old door for a DIY project!  Check out this door headboard from Grand Design Co, and find a tutorial for making this corner shelf at Craftaholics Anonymous.

 (Flash Sale does not apply to doors with glass, surplus or “specialty” doors; doors priced over $28; items from our consignment partners; or doors with missing or damaged price tags.  Remember, YOU are responsible for loading purchases into your vehicle).

And don’t forget, this weekend is also your last chance to take advantage of our April Sales, including granite counters, stair parts, radiator covers, and shower doors. 

Hope to see you soon!

The Forklifters

April 14-15 Flash Sale for Mad Scientists

This Saturday & Sunday only, take 25% off laboratory glass with white price tags in our Salvage Arts Department!  Normally priced at $6-$60, these pyrex beakers, test tubes, and containers date to the 1940’s – 1960’s.   Sale lasts from 9am-6pm on April 14 & 15, 2012.  Sale does not apply to lab glass with missing or damaged price tags, or other types of vases or containers.

April 14-15 Flash Sale :: 25% off Large Plaster Medallions

This Saturday & Sunday only, take 25% off large plaster medallions with orange price tags!   Sale lasts from 9am-6pm on April 14 & 15, 2012.  Sale does not apply to medallions with missing or damaged price tags, or other types of plaster molding or décor.

You ARE going to the Garden Party this Saturday, aren’t you?

 

All the cool people will be there! 

Click here for all the details & the event schedule  

We’ll have door prizes, lemonade, a lunchtime potluck, music, gardening advice, free seeds, and more…don’t miss this.

 

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Would you like to help out while you hang out at the Garden Party?  We need volunteers throughout the day to make it a big success!  Please email Bea(at)CommunityForklift.com with your phone number, availability (2-3 hour shifts) and preferred task(s):

* Grill Masters

* Greeters & Raffle Captains

* Beverage Specialists

* Potluck Managers

* Photographers

* Setup Helpers (the evening of Friday March 30)

* Cleanup Crew (4-7pm Saturday March 31)  

 

 

 

Gorgeous architectural plaster molding and rosettes, now at Community Forklift

Contact: Ruthie Mundell, Outreach Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cell: 301-904-7579 / Store (Tues-Sunday): 301-985-5180
Email: Ruthie(at)CommunityForklift.com

Major Donation of Architectural Ornamental Plaster

Hyattsville Area, Maryland – March 27, 2012
Community Forklift, a nonprofit reuse center located in Edmonston, MD, announces the acquisition of the remaining inventory from local plaster works company, Monumental Construction and Moulding Company (MCMC) in Brentwood, MD. Currently, the inventory has been moved to the Community Forklift warehouse just outside Northeast DC. Items available now for purchase include a wide variety of ceiling medallions, plaster ornaments, decorative mouldings and niches. Over the next few weeks, as the remaining stock of plaster is processed, it will be placed on the floor for sale.

Through its 30-year history MCMC amassed a large collection of historical mouldings that it used to create plaster ornaments. Incredible bargains can be found with the pieces priced at 30%–70% below retail price. Prices for small ceiling medallions start at $25 and go up to $200 for elaborate, large ceiling medallions. Wall and ceiling mouldings are priced from $0.50–$5.25 per foot. DIY enthusiasts, homeowners and creative types will all find something to take home from this large collection of architectural plaster.

Ken Saler, owner of the building that housed the plaster works, contacted Community Forklift after MCMC closed its doors. In preparing the property for sale, Mr. Saler wanted to find a good home for the inventory. He said that he chose to donate the plaster to Community Forklift because: “I don’t want to see all of this ornamental plaster ending up in a dumpster or a landfill. Donating these pieces to Community Forklift has a two-fold result – it helps the non-profit fulfill its mission and keeps this decorative art form alive in the local neighborhoods.”

Founded in 1979, MCMC served the building industry in the U.S. and worldwide by supplying the widest selection of decorative plaster mouldings in a variety of design styles. MCMC, one of just a few plaster artisans left in the U.S., was instrumental in the revival of the age-old art of ornamental plaster decoration. Their international collection of original period mouldings (many dating to the 1850’s) was the largest in the world. They were an authoritative resource for designers, architects and contractors striving to produce credible period ornamental plaster work. MCMC’s portfolio of completed jobs included: the Mayflower Hotel, Tiffany & Co., the U.S. Treasury, Union Station in Washington, DC and Gianni Versace’s homes in Miami and New York.

Community Forklift rescued more than 120 plaster molds and over 500 custom-made plaster cutting tools from the MCMC warehouse. They are currently searching for a plaster works company to purchase the lot to help save this historically valuable collection and ensure the continued revival of ornamental plaster arts.

Community Forklift is a nonprofit thrift store for home improvement where people in the greater Washington, DC area can donate or shop for gently-used building materials, hardware and architectural salvage at a fraction of retail prices.The name Community Forklift refers to the nonprofit’s mission: to lift up local communities by reducing waste, creating green jobs and making repairs affordable.

 

 

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About Community Forklift:

Community Forklift (CF) is a nonprofit reuse center for home improvement and architectural salvage. It accepts donations of new, gently-used and vintage building materials like cabinets, mantels, doors and lumber. The renovation supplies are then made available to the public at very low prices (40% – 90% below big-box stores) and donated to local nonprofits. To improve its financial stability, the organization has also brought in consignment partners to offer higher-end products: unusual antiques and primitives, raw-edge hardwoods and reconditioned appliances. The program is owned and operated by local 501c3 nonprofit Sustainable Community Initiatives and all donations are tax-deductible.

Community Forklift’s name refers to the organization’s mission: to lift up local communities. Since opening in 2005, Community Forklift has made it possible for thousands of local homeowners and nonprofits to repair substandard housing. Not only have 20 green jobs been created at the store, but hundreds of local contractors have been able to keep their estimates low, allowing them to attract clients and keep working despite the tough economy. Reuse of materials means that fewer materials go into the landfill (reducing the financial burden on local governments) and that less energy is used to extract, manufacture and transport new materials. Community Forklift is better for our wallets and our world!

Spring is sproinging! Come celebrate at our Garden Party on March 31st

We invite you to celebrate spring at the Annual Community Forklift Garden Party and Spring Sale on Saturday, March 31st.

The sale is the our official kick-off for the spring home and garden season - see the day’s schedule below.  Dogs and other friendly pets are welcome (All animals must be on leashes). Two-legged and four-legged attendees are encouraged to come in garden party attire – wear your fanciest hat, vintage dress, or seersucker suit!  Or, you can come in your favorite gardening gear, well-worn overalls and muddy boots.

And, of course, we’ll have low-cost lawn & garden tools & supplies for sale!  Come early for the best selection, because there’s always a mad rush when the doors open. 

(Note to early birds:  we do NOT have any lawn & garden supplies out on our sales floor yet.  We will not be selling any lawn & garden items until 9am on March 31st).

(Get costume inspiration from this photo of the 2010 Dandies and Quaintrelles Seersucker Social - so stylish! Photo by Malek Naz Friedouni)

Schedule of Events
 

Door Prizes
Including gift certificates!

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

Lemonade Lunchtime Potluck
12:00 NOON – 3:00 PM

Bring a main dish, salad, side or dessert to share with Community Forklift family and neighbors.
Plus, we’re also GRILLING FOR THE BUILDING. We’ll be selling hot dogs,
hamburgers, veggie burgers and chips to raise money for our building fund.

 Live Music by Michael Sevener

AFTERNOON

Long time Forklift fan Michael Sevener will be providing an afternoon of live music!
He’ll entertain the crowds by playing his guitar and harmonica.  He has also been kind enough to donate a very nice student guitar to be raffled off (you can purchase $1 tickets for a chance to win).

 

Juggling Lessons from Deciduous Dave

TWO AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Local juggler and artisan “Deciduous Dave” will be attendance to teach juggling classes!

Deciduous Dave crafts walking sticks and other items from wood that was found, reclaimed, repurposed or sustainably harvested. Inspired by his passion for juggling, he also crafts devil sticks, juggling pins and juggling orbs, often using tools and wood from Community Forklift.

 

FREE Seeds and Planting Advice
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Volunteers from the Neighborhood Farm Initiative (NFI), a nonprofit project of America the Beautiful Fund will be distributing vegetable and flower seed packets as well as providing gardening tips.

The NFI mission is to improve underutilized public green spaces in the Washington, DC area by creating demonstration gardens for hands-on community-wide education, thereby increasing access to fresh vegetables for all members of our community, regardless of income.