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CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati ReUse Center has become a go-to destination for budget-conscious homeowners looking to transform their homes without emptying their wallets. The nonprofit organization ...

Contractors at the Salvaged Materials Market ignored the stack of misshapen supplies, but Carmelo saw the makings of his masterpiece in that pile. The sculptor spent an hour scrounging to gather all ...