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Thursday, April 25 from 6 – 10 p.m. Rhinegeist Brewery 1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 Some people may look at a stack of wood planks, twisted metal, and old home fixtures and wonder, “What good are those?” To artists and visionaries, however, they see potential and possibility. Upcycling old materials into beautiful new forms...

Join us at the inaugural Northside Flea! Northside Flea is a market in Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood featuring handcrafted items by makers and crafters from across the region, as well as local Northside fare. Hosted by Building Value, the outdoor show celebrates sustainability focusing on items made from reclaimed, recycled or salvaged materials. Powered by Easterseals,...

On March 30, CityBeat had their annual “Best of Cincinnati” awards. This year, Building Value took home the staff’s choice for “Best Place to Find a Pink Sink.” Building Value has won other awards in the past such as “Best Place to Buy a Clawfoot Tub” in 2017. At Building Value, remodelers donate used or leftover building...

This is the Greater Cincinnati event you don’t want to miss! This evening celebrates sustainability with unique live entertainment, local bites and brews, and a wide variety of creatively re-purposed furniture and home décor. Friday, May 18, 2018  7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 4040 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati OH 45223 Check out the Facebook page to learn...

Check out this piece from Soapbox Cincinnati that features Building Value! Approximately 40 percent of the solid waste in landfills comes from construction and demolition projects, according to consumer information group Earth911. Northside reuse center Building Value aims to change that statistic, while at the same time providing job-training opportunities and saving consumers money. A social enterprise of...

This past Wednesday at the Brighter Futures Celebration, Nathan Johnson and Jasmine Jackson were both recognized as two people who have taken what they learned while at Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati and used it to help find community employment. Brighter Futures Celebration honors the achievements of three people with bright futures, and one outstanding partner...

WCPO contributor Brent Coleman is no stranger to Building Value. He publishes a recurring piece, “Home Tour,” highlighting local homeowners and their unique styles. This column often mentions Building Value as the source of unique treasures or discount supplies. It was a special treat, however, when he decided to follow the design process of one of this...

CityBeat Cincinnati released their annual Best of Cincinnati issue, and Building Value was a Staff Pick, declared “Best Place to Find a Clawfoot Tub.” “Remodelers donate used or leftover building materials to the nonprofit Building Value, which resells these materials to the public at a deeply discounted rate; prices are often a third the cost...

Elijah Tooles, a 98-year-old blind WWII veteran, was facing fines from the City of Cincinnati for a dangerously dilapidated shed on his property. He and his wife Tammie lacked the tools, manpower and money to take it down, so they turned to the United Way 2-1-1 helpline. United Way connected them with Easterseals Veteran Services, which...