This Store Has CHEAP LUMBER / BUILDING MATERIALS Year-Round! (Reused/Reclaimed Lumber, Tile, Etc...)
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Lumber prices (and other building material prices) are still surging--up nearly 400% since this time last year. Many people are wondering if they can get cheap building materials anywhere. This short video from The Honest Carpenter will offer up one option for cheap lumber and building materials year-round!
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This Store Has CHEAP LUMBER / BUILDING MATERIALS Year-Round! (Reused/Reclaimed Lumber, Tile, Etc...)
The Habitat For Humanity non-profit organization builds affordable houses for people all over America and the world. But, they also run an associated chain of stores, called the Habitat ReStore, that stocks and sells a huge variety of used goods!
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Many people come to the Habitat ReStore for used furniture, like couches, chairs, wardrobes and bed frames. But lots of people don't realize that the ReStore also carries tons of LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS!
Everything in the ReStore has been donated by contractors, builders, and people like yourselves. The building materials tend to be in the back of the store, closer to the donation dock.
On any given trip to the ReStore, you may find:
-Lumber
-Tile Products
-Cabinets
-Doors and Windows
-Toilets, Sinks, Tubs
-Carpet Rolls
-Cabinet Hardware
-Door Knobs
-Lighting Fixtures and Fans
-Appliances
Much of it is in very good condition, and it is priced well below normal retail costs!
If you're in need of a certain item, and don't think you'll find it at big box stores or lumberyards, try the Habitat ReStore. Eventually, everything comes through the door! You'll find reused and reclaimed goods of all descriptions.
Also, if you're pulling good building materials out of a job site for a remodel, be sure to drop them off at the Habitat Donation Dock at your local ReStore. The workers at the dock can tell you what they might want or need, and you can avoid throwing good materials into the landfill!
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I'm a habitat site supervisor. The greatest thing in my mind about Restores is that they directly fund our construction budget for the houses we build!
Very cool!
That's amazing information!!! I live in Charlotte NC and can't wait to go into these store's!!! ❤️
I'm just above HFH's limit for whom they'll help, and since my home is in rather a dire situation, it's a little bittersweet to read your comment. That's why I'm on channels such as this at all, to learn as much as I can, and to do as much as I'm able by myself to try to combat the effects of a crook contractor. Disability and being alone makes one quite the handy target.
well, you budget must be very small in augusta ga. store was depressing
I hope they expand their operations then. There’s only one ReStore in my county and it’s in the least convenient city to get to from the majority of my county, geographically, and nearly an hour drive away.
My restore went so high on prices THREE YEARS AGO I QUIT GOING...SAME IS TRUE ABOUT GOODWILL...THEIR CHARGE MORE THAN WHAT IT WAS NEW ON ITEMS...
That’s bad real bad!
Sounds like the folks who use Craigslist in my neck of the woods. Just because you slap the word, "vintage" on the title, doesn't mean the junk you've left out in the rain for the last 20 years makes it worth more than when it was new! lol
Yup. Same here.
Habitat for Humanity Construction Crew Leader here 👋
Thank you educating people on the benefits of the ReStores! Not only can people get some great deals, the profits help fund the houses we build! #handup #notahandout
Thank you for writing in, Austin! Y’all do great work out there. Pretty much everything associated with Habitat is a win-win for everyone involved. Keep up the good work!
Amen to this! I've known a few people who benefited from HFH homes, and it's just a FANTASTIC organization. The ReStore chain has been a godsend to me more than once, especially because I live in a truck and typically am better off picking from partially built/otherwise-processed wood pieces to rig things out of, rather than working with raw lumber. Absolutely love these. I'm so glad this awesome guy plugged this awesome org!
@John M. That's a stellar idea. I'm building a nonprofit related to homelessness issues and my favorite thing is solving problems with problems. I planned to put some street kids to work learning trades and helping with building affordable housing, but even though I have a lot of passion for the con/ex-con community too, I hadn't thought about working them into that chunk of my plans. Thanks for spreading that great idea!
@John M. That's so dope. And one of my biggest overall Things is aggregating and increasing availability of/easy access to data about things exactly like this, for other organizers to easily look at what's been tried and measured. Thanks a ton dude, I'm stoked! Can I ask what context in school you studied this? I'm curious about what sort of program/area of study this was relevant for.
I knew that the restore existed but I never knew that they had building materials and tools. Thank you for this information.
Not all of them do. This is only for bigger cities.
Gotta get there on the regular, but it’s amazing what you can find..
Don't believe it in most resale stores they have unneeded junk useless to project
The Restores are a good thing for everybody. Some of the donated good actually goes to help build/remodel houses for Habitat families. Just keep in mind that every Restore is managed locally and they will all have different things depending on who donates to them.
Good call, Bryan. As someone pointed out below, I’m sort of spoiled with my local because it’s just so darn big. But the store in my old town was a good bit smaller and more selective.
I have always known about the restores, but frankly, I just needed a friendly reminder that they are there. Thank you for doing that.
You’re welcome, Donnie!
I was going to post the exact same thing!
Never even heard of it, this is the best thing since sliced bread. Good job boss, Definitely can make a job around our own house to match what they have.
Thanks Steve! Project ideas definitely come up when you walk through 😁
Never heard of it. Now I'm first visiting a ReStore before Home Depot.
@@vipahman l told my brother, he called his friend and went and didn't even invite me, Hahahaha.
Last year I got a rolling tool chest (12 drawers) with solid casters for $25! The ones near me are really hit or miss but you can find some real gems if you check there occasionally.
I spend at least an hour a week strolling through my local Habitat. My happy place.
There are two Restore Stores in our general area, one more than twice the distance of the other. Around 2010 when they initially opened I got good deals on some decent stuff. We built my daughter's Tiny House with many items from Restore. That said the price have risen significantly. For the Tiny House we got brand name salesman sample size windows (prefect for the Tiny House) for $20 each. Today they probably would want $60-$80. I've seen stuff you can buy new at the box stores cheaper than they are asking. Right next door is $1 Store and the exact (donated) item is $2 at the Restore. Yet in a reverse manner (and the deals I'm there for) they can have a shiny Harbor Freight drill and ask what it sells for new ($12). But on the same shelf is a Milwaukee drill (that if it even had only 10% of its life left will outlast the HF drill), scuffed and a light surface rust on the chuck - and they only want $7. Fortunate me!
As to their lumber, not very much. Never seen more than a handful of 2x4's at a time (and often none). Hardly any plywood, but hundreds of hollow core doors. There is no outside area. We got Tongue & Groove to do the TH bathroom for $100 but it was half the volume of what we had found at on Craigslist for half the price. The best deal we got was primed 1x3 to trim the T-House. So, in the end it worked out well for my daughter (16 year old paying for the TH with he violin teaching money) but if she was doing it today I'd think most everything would be hard to justify the current prices.
So, go, enjoy and I hope you find a deal on what you need. I'm just saddened because I remember Restore when it was a better time.
They all get greedy
I volunteer for Habitat regularly and thank you for putting them front and center . . . they do great work in local communities
Habitat re-store is King 👑. I found 3 egress (2 were brand new) windows and an 8 foot long sliding door all together cost me $350. Installed beautifully, no seal leaks, look and perform fabulous.
Apparently I have one a few miles from my house. Never been there, I need to go there soon.
When I was working as a builder I would always donate stuff to the Restore mainly because I believed in the mission of Habitat for Humanity. They have helped people all over get established in a home of their own and changing for the better the lives of families. Since retiring, I have helped many people with kitchen remodeling jobs with cabinets and materials from them.
Thanks for giving these fine folks a shout-out!
Thanks Ethan, we've remodeled an entire house from 2 restores that included tile, grout, backsplash, tub and shower combo, sink, cabinets both for the bathroom and kitchen, laminate flooring, interior doors and new closet doors, and 3 large bedrooms of carpet.. the home was 2700 Sq ft.
We are currently rehabbing a 900 Sq ft home, obviously we need less, however most of the 13 windows, 2 doors, cabinets and countertops and flooring I coming from there as well.
Thanks for the info as always its great... blessings
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We also have helped volunteer to build Habit Houses... fantastic organization
I pass by my ReStore several times a month and never really knew what it was. It's actually closer to me than either Lowes or Home Depot, so I will certainly be checking it out in the near future. Thanks Ethan, for the great information on what HfH ReStores are and how they benefit everyone involved, both providers and consumers.
I'm going to be building off-grid, and found 3 stores within 3 hours driving time, from our property!
Way cool!!!
Thanks for the shout out! As a board member of a H4H affiliate I can tell you that our Restore funds two complete builds a year, and provides two full-time and two part-time jobs. A very worthwhile endeavor!
My Restore is priced almost as high as retail stores. No deals there. I would love to help them but it's hard to do.
I find the same thing here in Florida. Out priced me. They moved to a new building and prices went up up up!
A good reminder of an authentic resource. That is a lot of stores around the country. I’m finishing our basement currently and put up a unique chandelier over a dining room table we bought at a garage sale. It is perfect for that space and the Re-store reminds me a a giant garage sale full of the unique. When I went there they had a large garden tub that must have cost a fortune new.
Our local Habitat store doesn't have much, mostly clothes, and it's way smaller than the one in your video. As far as building materials, it's mostly doors, floor laminate, and some trim. No "yard" with pallets of board lumber. I check it about once a week.
It depends. Some habitat stores think they are boutique. There is a HUGE difference between habitat stores. Maybe cheaper or maybe prided the same as Sol's Pawnshop. This video is really specific and doesn't apply at the other stores and locations.
Your'e right... there are a lot of people that don't know about restore... I redecorated my entire living room for $400 bucks ; nice nearly new couches look like from ikea, picture frames, coffee table , shelving, wall decor, rug, book case, and a lamp.... !
Most recently, I went to look for tile - and boy oh boy did i score!! subway tile boxes for $9.00!! ea. omg! that's insane !!! 4 boxes to do my kitchen backsplash. done... I love this place!
I am a supporter of Habitat for Humanity and I shop at restore when my customers don't mind used materials and I have found some good deals from time from time but I have also seen ridiculous high prices in them as well. This may just be the three stores I have shopped at in three cities, but the prices don't seem very consistent and I have found them to be just as high as new stuff on occasion.. I find good deals often enough that I keep going back and you should give it a try. You may get lucky and help someone in the process. Great video!!!
I've been to several ReStore's over the years. It completely depends on the store. Some are much better than others.
I’ve donated a *ton* of stuff to the ReStore here in town. It’s a great resource, so I’m glad to see it getting a shout out here in this episode!
Thanks. Shop there all the time n get some good deals 😊
Thank you! Your channel teaches me so much. Once I bought solid wood bookshelves for $10.
In the 50's and 60's we had the Dwane wrecking yard on the Southern Artery. It covered several acres and had the usable remnants of buildings that had fallen to wrecking crews. Area homeowners went there for heavy timbers, doors, windows and plumbing fixtures at rock bottom prices.
That site is now a car sales lot but it was much more useful when it was Dwane's.
I go there all the time. I found real ship lap taken out of an old house. The 15' boards were $3. I did a wall behind my fireplace from the mantel up for only $15. I love buying and donating there. It is great to see that the funding goes back to the community.
Our local Restore isn't very big, but they have a very nice selection of goods similar to what's on this video. I've gotten a small antique wooden tool box and a very nice old metal tool box, louvered doors, tiles, hinges, lamps, paint, dishes..... Thanks for reminding folks of this awesome resource!
It’s stuff like that that blows my mind, lunzie. The sort of thing that is only ever going to come in once. Thanks for watching!
Love the Restore! I wish my local was as well stocked as this one.
Hell, I wish my local ReStore was merely local!
I know, right ?!!...I got lucky a few times at mine but it's nowhere close to what we see in this video, they also closed their largest store last year.
@@neocollective that’s too bad about the store closure. It’s been a tough year for these type of stores relying on donations.
@@watching999 Yep, too bad, this is in Louisville, KY. The one that closed is in an area close to campus where UofL is buying everything and their rent went up. There's 2 Restore left and the smaller one started opening Thu & Fri only, I hope they can stay !
ours gets picked over VERY quickly.
In addition to Re-Store, I use a couple of local independent mills that have awesome hardwood and plywood cull piles, as well as large amounts of softwood culls, at pennies on the dollar...example: got a truckload of birch finished plywood culls for about $20...even got a good pile of exotic hardwood culls (purpleheart, black walnut, alder, ebony, etc.) for about $10-$20 a load!!! Being a stingy SOB pays off!
Thanks for mentioning ReStores on this channel. Yes, I have found these sources (2 in my city) to have very good quality products, both new and used, at very low prices. My most recent purchase was a Casablanca fan during a 2-day "clearance" sale at the ReStore. These were 300 to 400 dollar items when new, and made in the U.S. This one I had purchased was still running but absent the wood blades.
Made weekly visits to our local ReStore when we became home owners. Was able to do the bulk of our misc. repairs around the house for pennies on the dollar. My partner also gets cheap rough shape furniture to restore as a hobby. I'm grateful we have one so close.
Apparently our ReStores call the big box stores and price check . They mark the prices the same or higher. You have to be careful and know your prices. Also ours have a date on the price tag. If the item has been there for more than 3 months you can get it 50% off.
That’s some weasely abuse of the spirit of giving to them.
Great plug for ReStores! My landlord and his wife use them for all of the finishing touches in all of their rental units, including mine. Ceiling fans, bathroom mirrors, garden tub, carpet, replacement windows, trim, cabinets, doors, sinks, faucets, and even paint.
I have gotten dishes, microwave, kitchen gadgets, utensils, and décor items.
Aunt B
Here in the UK we call them Reclamation yards. Where you mainly find period furniture etc.
I might have to look for that here in the US, as reclamation, they also call them salvage yards here, things that builders have ripped out of vintage and antique homes, I’m glad you reminded me of those as well, even though they usually charge a lot of money. They know what those things are worth, and they aren’t trying to make a living like everyone else.
Yard sales, rummage sales, that’s usually when somebody sells off the family furniture for a few dollars. I picked up two antique chairs at a yard sale. I don’t think anything was marked, so I asked the guy how much they were. He said $10 apiece. I was so surprised they were so cheap, so I asked 10?! I wasn’t sure I heard him right. He mistook my surprise as thinking that I thought the price was too high, so he said OK, how about $7? So I got two antique for $14.
I had a contractor who also did salvage once tell me if I ever took my garage down, that he would buy all the wood, because it’s very high-quality, from back in the day when they built things with good wood. Of course, I would never take my garage down, I like it, but that’s the kind of thing they would also keep for resale. He wanted me to promise him that I would not sell it to anyone else but him, IF I ever tore it down.
As a DIY woodworker, this was a great tip. A lot of times I only need a few pieces of lumber and this will become my first choice to shop at. Also to donate finished products to them as well as $$.
Agreed, and make sure to save your scrap pieces to build something awesome!
My wife and I do a lot of DIY renovation and I had never heard of this opportunity to both donate stuff we won't use : we believe in repurpose/refinish, but there are things we have replaced that are perfectly usable, but not not to our taste at this time. Thanks for sharing this - it turns out there is one where we live and we plan to visit it within the next few days to see if they can accept a couple boxes of bamboo flooring that were left over after a project that was completed yesterday.
My husband purchased a pair of perfect, full length door side lights which he installed horizontally in the ceiling of my "She-Shed" in place of very expensive skylights - total cost $20 (plus the value of his labor - Priceless)
I had remodeled 7 houses and I always visit the habitat stores. Windows, doors, paint, doorknobs, sinks, cabinets, lightning fixtures, saves you a lot of money that you can use in other projects.
We visit the restore in Aberdeen, MD. I was just there getting cheap painting supplies. My best find? In 2019 I found a selection of six brand new Frigidaire gas stove/oven units. I ran home to take a couple measurements and do a little research. They were a couple years old, but had every feature we would ever need - and it was a big upgrade from our 22 year old stove. I purchased one of them for $650.00 - brand new with original packaging and full warranty. Nice deal - works great.
I purchase and donate to my local Restore regularly. I picked up a Kenmore mini fridge in near perfect condition for $44 and a brand new in the package John Deere L110 air filter for $3. I love this place!
I have been looking for something like this for a few years now and haven't been able to find it. But I didn't know the name!
Now, I'm hooked up!
Thank you!!!
The co-op grocery I patronize is right next to a ReStore. I’ve never been inside, thinking it was a used furniture store. I will definitely visit soon!
I’ve had one in nearby Attleboro MA for years and just Never Knew what exactly it was! Thanks! I’ll be checking it out Regularly and feeling GOOD about my purchases and donations!!
I stop in twice a week, our local two stores are different. One is cabinets, small appliances, small electrical, fans, misc and etc. The other is building materials. I always stop in on Thursdays as it's also military discount day locally, and I just throw what I would have paid towards the donation. Best thing and last week was a 1hp grizzly dust collection wall mount fan, and two dust collection cyclone systems.
The Best thing I've ever found there, is you here! Thank you SO much.
Good if you live in the area. A family member in Tucson found a motorized lounge chair, just what they needed.
That's our Habistore!
I recently got a really nice office chair for $40, and at another store I get a great drop-type lawn spreader for $15. I love the ReStore!
I've been shopping various re-stores around the country, and depending on where you are, or who runs them, prices vary widely. They are making quite a bit on some of their free stuff.
Same here. My local ReStore's prices are crazy, depending on the item. Certain used items are actually more expensive than new.
@@bagheerab278 we have at least 3 within 45 minutes of where I live, and the same things at any of them range from dirt cheap to like you said, around retail prices.
I love restores and what they stand for, but they are also getting to look like regular thrift stores with their aisles of knick knacks and other things. They used to be like a tool/diy related thrift store, but somewhere that changed.
I have found that these places are trendy and so very expensive even for very old very beat up moulding...after a few trips, its cheaper to go to lowes and get what I want in the amounts I need
One thing to mention is some sites will offer to come to your site and dismantle stuff you want to donate. This is particularly true with entire kitchens of cabinets, counter tops and bathroom fixtures. My office is right next door the the one you showed in the video... I've spent many lunches over there browsing. One of my coworkers bought a golf club for like $10.
I love my local restore!!!! I bought a trailer and have nearly been able to complete my full renovation/remodel by using them!
Great info for this retiree with a budget of what the social security check allows. I’m trying to assemble a shop now, and your advice of the most important tool is going to be that skill saw. Also, saw your workbench video and zeroed in on a few other items that won’t break my bank. One more thing - I like your style/personality. You seem to lean towards what I find appealing. That is, not worrying so much about perfection; rather, focusing on durability, functionality, simple for average budget minded Joe to build. At my age and wood working experience - simplicity is beauty💕
I used fencing wood to build a small shed for my riding mower.. worked out just fine.. not truly as strong as 2x4 material but worked out just fine for the purpose
EVERY Habitat store is different in it inventory and pricing. I go to 3 different ones. One will not take toilets, their doors are 1/2 the price of the others. Some will give discounts most every day others will only give a discount to seniors or military once a week on the designated day. Some are small, some are large, usually the larger the store the better the selection and the higher the price. Good deals can be had in all, you have to watch and get a discount if you can. The prices vary from store and even in the same store depending on who priced the item and what condition it is in. It is kind of like going to Cosco, if you see it, it is a good price, and you need it buy it as it might not be there tomorrow or ever again. Some pricing will make you wonder if they think that the item is new.
They are a great place to shop on a regular basis, just watch the pricing.
Just discovered our ReStore looking to match replacement tile, so much stock and vintage building materials. Can not wait to go back and look around.
Thanks. I have a restore here in Delaware that I have gone in and bought a few new Han tools. I NEVER realized just how much other stuff was farther back in the store and yard. I’m heading back there today and check it out.
I've driven by one many times but did NOT know what it was. THANK YOU sooooo MUCH !!!!
If you donate your cabinets to them, they'll actually come take them out for you! There's usually a wait time, but that level of free service is incredible
Love the ReStore. Last time I went, I scored a $500 infrared paint stripper for $30.
Our local Restore is pretty much like this one. During the pandemic they went virtual which allows online shopping. Ours also has a section called Restore Decor which has higher end pieces like artwork and glassware.
I love you! Thanks! 😊❤️ I just checked. Yes, there is one very close to my house, it’s just down a road I don’t happen to drive down, so I’ve never seen it, and there are two more within 40 miles, in two different directions, and there are more in all directions beyond that, so there are several within 50 to 80 miles.
One of them that is within maybe 20-30 miles is in a city known for its high-end houses and buildings. On their site they have pictures to show examples of what they carry, my local one does not. Their site shows that they also carry clothing, (which I personally would not buy), and it looked pretty expensive, they also had a lot of decorative home stuff, in addition to their furniture section, so it looks like they have a covered from not just building the home and some furniture, but all the way down to the little details, throw pillows, wall decor, clocks, all that kind of stuff.
The furniture was in great condition, very nice as well. Everything was in good condition.
Clearly this location is sourced from people who seem to get bored with their furniture probably every 3 to 6 months, maaaaybe every 2 years tops, and decide to re-decorate the whole house. Some people who live in that area live several other places as well, so their furniture is very gently used, if used at all.
My location said they don’t accept things like paint at all, not even new, or open box tools/loose tools. Bummer. I would like to get some more tools that didn’t have batteries, like you showed. I have the various batteries, and you can’t have too many power tools.
So, after checking out the two closest sides, my tip to people would be to go to the one that is in the most expensive neighborhood/area/city you can access. They’ll have the best things, and they’ll be in the best condition...although every once in a while, even the least likely place will have something really amazing.
I've used our local one (Ontario, Canada) several times and always enjoy perusing the stock when ever we are passing even if we don't end up buying anything. Unfortunately the current Covid-19 lockdown has curtailed any non-essential shopping for the time being and my to-do list is growing by the day!
I go there several times a year and seem to always find a treasure to bring home. The people are happy and friendly. They will also negotiate on the price if I merely ask. It is a fun place to go for the DIY guy!
Places like this should be ALL over the WORLD
I have used the Restore in California many times and when I moved to Texas over a year ago it was one of the first places I searched for. Great stuff!
I love love love the restore! You can find do mary amazing things there! One of the things you forgot to mention is tools. They had bins and bins of old hand tools that are very good quality, all sorts of clamps, hand planes, you name it. They also have power tools sometimes, some of which were still in their original packaging, at an incredible price.
I was in a Restore outlet in Belfast, Northern Ireland at the weekend and picked up a chisel, two rasps and other small tools for around £10 ($13) - oh and a single length of 2x4 that needs cleaned up a bit!
been visiting mine fairly routinely, but it seems like all the other area woodworkers have also discovered the value of this resource..... I once scored 400 board feet of rough sawn walnut, another time about 2 dozen board feet of maple. I've bought several sheets of pegboard, small sections of wallboard, and enough melamine board to make a 6 shelf tall, 3' wide dvd/video game shelf.
i visit our local ReStore in Bellefonte, PA about once a week. I always seem to find something I need there. They even have used tools too, like table saws, scroll saws, and jointers. It's a great place to find old furniture to upcycle. They often have example photos of what people have made.
I love Habitat Restore. I just bought two really nice office chairs for $5. My mom found a nice white love seat that was really taken of. Now I have to go back and look for wood.
I have not been to the Raleigh restore in awhile. Thanks for the reminder! Always good to find a channel from a "local" . Guess I need to buy a T shirt soon.
Here is another way to look at lumber prices, Canadians are being outbid for our own lumber by the USA.
Lumber has been weird like that for a long time. I’m in California. Finding quality lumber here has been difficult for a long time, especially in big box stores. A few years back, a former boss of mine bought some retirement property in North Carolina. When he went out there to put in some work on his barn, he went to the local Home Depot there and found great quality lumber. He happened to ask one of the staff where their lumber comes from and the response was California. Go figure! The east coast gets good California wood and California imports garbage in from somewhere else.
Sounds like supply chain management issues cheaper to send stuff across the country than to the town up the highway
@J S, No doubt you’re right. Bizarre though, regardless of the reason.
@@SumDumGy not much lumber leaving California anymore. Logging is almost dead and only a few mills left. California's government has almost ran all if it out.
@@johnnysouza5601 Yeah sadly misinformed 'environmentalist's' and lobbyists for environmental causes do not understand the importance of logging for healthy forests. Seems they'd rather the lumber burn in catastrophic fires.
Hey this was helpful. I've never been in one and I'll be needing materials for my house so I'll be checking out if there is one near me. Thanks 👍
Unfortunately the Restores in my area have gotten rid of building materials and just accept higher end furniture, some brand new and priced accordingly. They used to be one of my favorite and frequently shopped stores. Not anymore. 😡👎
Another similar resource if you are working on an older structure is the architectural salvage store on Huffman St where we both live in Greensboro, NC. I’m sure other towns have similar stores run by the local preservation groups.
I had no idea, I found 2 Restores both within 15 minutes of me. Excellent and informative video. Thanks!
I love the ReStore! 💚 You wouldn’t believe all the amazing things I’ve purchased there…but my best find (to date) is my kitchen sink. I found a large, black crushed granite, single basin sink for $25…they retail for $375 to $450. I buy all my tile & flooring there, and have also bought plenty of lumber, bathroom sinks, mirrors, windows, furniture and lighting.
Lots of items are one-off, random pieces and/or small quantities (you never know what you’ll find) so if you like treasure hunting it’s the place to be!
We have Habitat For Humanity ReStores across Canada, (3 in Toronto), but have never seen the type of selection your showing. Never seen lumber or general building materials. Prices are high, usually about 20 percent below retail, for products that are imperfect with missing components, scratches and other damage. By the time you've made repairs to restore the product, you might as well have bought the item new.
I've made many donations over the years, and I have a large donation ready to drop off now after spring cleaning my garage (did a lot of remodeling in the house this last year). I will often just donate supplies and hardware I bought in excess for a project, but forgot to return to the store. After losing the receipts, or just too much time has passed to return. I'd rather the stuff gets used than remain clutter or get thrown away.
I took home a free pedestal sink. It had a small chip on the pedestal at the very bottom against the wall that I was able to camouflage with trim. Great store, I’m going back soon looking for a small sofa.
Ahhh, the Restore! Love this place. The only store I know of that will, at times, literally give stuff away. Case in point, my leather couch. I happened to catch the manager on a good day, and she said it hadn't sold (due to it missing one of it's wooden, screw on, "foot"), and that it was slated for removal because of new arrivals that they wanted to make room for.
She was putting it out front for pick up the next day, and if I wanted it, it had to be gone before morning. No problem! 👍
If anyone reading this has never been to one of these stores, and you find that there is one in your area, my best advice is 1) Bring a pick up, or empty your car's back seat and trunk, before you go. And 2) do NOT go if you are nearly broke. You'll probably cry, after finding something perfect for your house you can't afford. Regardless, you will buy something there.
I'm ashamed to admit it, but when I first saw this video I was like, "Oh NO he DIDN'T just tell the entire world about our amazing, super secret, building/supply, furniture, used book/CD, priceless art work, super Restore!!!" 😂 I'm probably going to hell.
When we remodeled our house in Denver, the first place we looked was Habitat for Humanity (the didn't call it the Re Store then) and we were able to cut the cost of the project significantly.
This video was amazing! I just found out about these stores yesterday. Your video explained everything I needed. Thank you!😊👍
I restored an 1800s dresser. I needed drawer pulls and found pulls that weren't antique but were period appropriate at our local ReStore.
We needed a light cover for a ceiling fixture in the kitchen. Home Depot wanted as much as a new fixture, just for a plastic cover! I found the glass version for $5 at Restore!
The problem we have in my city is they charge only a dollar or two less than Home Depot.
Yes, an incredible place for inexpensive items. Money goes for a worthy cause. I recently got a solid core door for 20$. I’m planning to use it for my work bench top
Great idea I have been in the Restor before but had not even thought of that. Yeah prices right now are insane I was going to build a deck in the spring but until prices come down that is not even an option. I also love the idea of reusing material instead of throwing it in a landfill. Whenever I build something, I try and create something beautiful from what I have lying around.
As a DIY / homeowner level person, the ReStore shines when you have a concept but not a complete plan. Want to build something and know you need stuff, but you do not have everything planned out? They are great for finding parts and pieces and a fraction of the price of any home center. Junction boxes, connecting hardware, ducting, etc. If you are not picky, a new (to you) sink for that bath remodel, etc. We picked up enough tile for our entire upstairs at a fraction of what we would have paid new.
If you know you need X and Y and Z and nothing else will do? Check them, but expect to not see exactly what you're looking for.
Great segment on a great little store. We were actively moving and had a house full of family (all over 60-70 years old). It was 90 degrees outside so of course being the upstanding son-in-law that I am, I swung through the ReStore on the way home from a quick errand - Had no business being there whatsoever. But, there high atop a display were six oak dining room table chairs that matched our handed down (that day) oak table. It was like the heavens parted and asked for $125. Tickled pink every time I sit in them. …so I keep stopping in, even when I shouldn’t.
Thanks for letting me know. I’ll check it out the next time I’m in riverside.
I used it when we remodeled our kitchen, donating our old kitchen cabinets. Fascinating place to visit.
Holy frack! I never knew these stores even existed! I'd heard of Habitat for Humanity but didn't know they had such resale centers. What a great find! At the nearest one here to me they have Shop Fox Aluma-Classic Fence kits for $100! I just picked mine up and am in the process of installing it on my Delta 34-444. I'll definitely keep an eye out for these centers from now on! Great tip!
I donate to and shop the Restore. Ours is usually overloaded with new tool overstock. One good find was a solid walnut coffee table which I broke down to project boards.
I have one a mile from me and I never knew! I'm fixing up a late 1800s storefront/warehouse and I'm building a set. So! Thanks!
Never heard of the Restore, Ethan, but definitely will look in to it now. Thanks for the info! 👍
Regular at the Restores and my greatest find was by accident. Looking for a door and checking out their tile, when they just happened to be bringing in a bundle of flooring. 350 sqf of solid cherry flooring, I bought it for $400 total (about $1/ sqf).
That’s the way I do it. If I have left over sellable stuff I give it to them if I don’t save it for later. They are also my first stop when doing little projects for the house or just for fun.
I have never heard of this. I live in San Diego and so I am close to several of these stores in San Deigo and Las Angelos. Thanks again.