Home
improvement can be confusing, especially if you’re trying to do it the greenest
way possible. I’m your average Joe. I love hardware stores, tools and the smell
of cut wood — “arrr, arrr” (Tim Taylor voice. OK so I dated myself:-)). There are tons big-box stores
out there. But recently, I found a store that has most of what I need that’s not
only cheaper but very green, too. Welcome to the Habitat ReStore. I've been
involved in many Habitat home builds in the past and I’d heard of the Habitat ReStore
but I’d never been in one before. Then on a recent project I went to the store near
my home, and wow what a store!
There’s
almost anything for any project out there. As I walked around I found cabinets,
molding, paint (even a great recycled paint), doors, windows, a water heater
and even a couple of fireplace units. They have almost everything you need for
almost any project — even tile and grout. I must admit, I was skeptical when I
was first told about the store and the quality of its merchandise. But after a
bunch of projects, I am now a believer. The main reason I’m so convinced is
because this store basically sells recycled merchandise a lot of the material is
in like-new condition. I went in the other day thinking they wouldn't have any
paint brushes but, low and behold, they had a brand new one and it was of a
very high quality brush. Their used materials are of surprisingly of good
quality, too. It’s simply amazing to see the variety of supplies this store stocks.
Habitat
gets the surplus materials donated from builders, retail stores and average
Joes and Jane’s like you and me. Just think of all the projects where you've had leftover flooring, or a can of paint you meant to use but decided you didn’t
like the color anymore ... The Habitat ReStore greatly benefits from these
donations and is able to resell them for around 50 percent below retail price.
Donors and buyers alike, can feel good about helping a great organization like Habitat
for Humanity ReStore.
Think
about this: you have a project and need materials; I just finished a project
and have unused materials; we both visit the Habitat ReStore and we both help
out a great cause in a very green way. I don’t see any down side!
So
the next time you’re putting up a mantle in your living room or working on any
other sort of project, check out the Habitat ReStore. They have knowledgeable people/volunteers,
and most have years’ experience in home building and construction materials.
I am redoing a bathroom in my basement with nothing but restore and donated materials. I plan to blog more about this project this winter. Stay tuned!
Check out were to find a store near you on the links below.
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