Buffalo ReUse Says Party With Coffee Cake & Toilets!

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No, we didn't make a typo in the title--although a "Party With Coffee Cake & Toilets" looks like it might be a headline from the Buffalo Ruse, this really is from the good folks at Buffalo RE-Use.

We heard about the cake & toilet party idea today from Caesandra Seawell, Logistics Coordinator for Buffalo ReUse:

Generally, when folks who live in the suburbs call us to schedule a pickup of donated items, we try to encourage them to swipe things from their neighbors' curbs too. They chuckle nervously, but we're hopeful they'll do some foraging because of the time and fuel involved from our end. We definitely need and want the material; we just need to make sure we're getting it as close to free as possible because of our budget limitations. You can imagine my delight when "Ruby" called and suggested she'd like to host a little driveway collection on her street! Enter the coffee cake, donuts and assorted toilets, counter tops, cabinets, windows, light fixtures and "whatnot" that all her neighbors will bring her next weekend. They're going to bring their "curbside treasures" over to Ruby's house and we're going to go pick it all up at once!

We will accept materials from remodeling projects, doors, flooring, radiators, sinks etc--we'll even take used or new tools and lawn equipment or books from your DIY library that you don't need anymore! (Sorry we can't dispose of broken appliances or electronics). You don't literally have to live in the 'burbs to coordinate a street/block curb loading; if you schedule one--we'll come get the goods! And don't wait until the big trash day--we can come tomorrow.

Would you like to host one? According to Caesandra, here are the steps for what she prefers to call a "curb loading party":

1. Please speak with your neighbors and choose some times for them to drop off material in your driveway/garage.

2. Call the ReSource and speak to Kevin to schedule the truck & crew for a pick up day. It doesn't have to be a Saturday, that's up to you--just whenever you'll be home. 716-882-2800.

3. Make sure you give Kevin your email so we can get you the tax deduction form if your neighbors want to get their tax break for the donated items.

Free Workshops with Buffalo Basics!

Caesandra also tipped us off to Buffalo ReUse's partner initiative, Buffalo Basics((http://buffalobasics.blogspot.com/)). Buffalo Basics is about turning a house into a home by providing FREE workshops. Their goal is to provide the kind of home improvement education people want and need. According to Caesandra:

This weekend, the folks at Buffalo Basics are offering "Workshops in 2D"--anything you'd ever want to know about doors and drywall (details below)! On Saturday they'll be focusing on installing doors, fixing creaks and squeaks, and adding locks to keep out the scary boogie man!

On Sunday, they're spicing it up and offering a workshop on a completely separate topic--drywall installation! This workshop will be drywalling over an existing, unnecessary door frame, but will cover even the most basic questions like what types of screws or drywall to use.

Doors, Doors, Doors
Saturday, March 14th at 3pm

Drywall Installation
Sunday, March 15th at 3pm

As always, the workshops are FREE, hands-on, and last about an hour. Bring friends, family, neighbors, and anyone who wants to learn the tricks of the trade! For more information, e-mail: buffalobasics@gmail.com, or contact Buffalo ReUse, below.