The News
Welcome to RefindNYC by Housing Works! Dive into our news and views on sustainability, trends, and more, all based on our 30 years of experience curating the best Thrift Shops NYC has to offer.
3 Reasons to Thrift Your Gift This Holiday
The holiday season is in full swing, and it’s overwhelming trying to find the right gifts for your family, your friends, your neighbor, your kid’s teacher, your work wife, your...
Stefany's Secondhand Shopping Secrets
There’s no denying that online shopping is an integral part of the way we consume these days. Even though shopping in person can’t ever be replaced (especially with second hand...
Salvage Renaissance: Kelly Steele
Salvage Renaissance partnered with Housing Works to upcycle 100 pieces to sell. Through this collaboration, Salvage Renaissance commissioned 6 bespoke artists to upcycle these pieces in their unique expression and...
Salvage Renaissance: Penny Chu
Salvage Renaissance partnered with Housing Works to upcycle 100 pieces to sell in store, Through this collaboration, Salvage Renaissance commissioned 6 bespoke artists to upcycle these pieces in their unique...
Salvage Renaissance: Doobie Duke Sims
Salvage Renaissance partnered with Housing Works to upcycle 100 pieces to sell. Through this collaboration, Salvage Renaissance commissioned 6 bespoke artists to upcycle these pieces in their unique expression and...
Salvage Renaissance: Wanda Rojas
Salvage Renaissance partnered with Housing Works to upcycle 100 pieces to sell in-store, Through this collaboration, Salvage Renaissance commissioned 6 bespoke artists to upcycle these pieces in their unique expression...
Salvage Renaissance: Henry Kramer
Salvage Renaissance partnered with Housing Works to upcycle 100 pieces to sell. Through this collaboration, Salvage Renaissance commissioned 6 bespoke artists to upcycle these pieces in their unique expression and...
IS IT BAD TO BUY GIFTS SECONDHAND?
Giving secondhand gifts might feel cringe, but it doesn’t have to. Here’s how to shop (and style) thrifted, soon-to-be-gifted, items. Search with a sharper eye. When thrifting for yourself, you may...