Did you know the ReStore has brand new, recycled Visions paint?
DIYers and paint contractors have been stocking up on Visions Paint. Who can blame them? Not only has Visions Recycling been re-manufacturing paint since 2001, but the shades are also pretty spectacular. It’s difficult to resist the minky richness of ‘Carribou Brown’,’ the delicate and complimentary ‘Sands of Time,’ ‘Pewter’ and ‘Mojave Sage’ or the edgy drama […]
Read MoreSOLD! 1994 Dodge Ram SLT Laramie
UPDATE– The Dodge Ram truck in this article has been sold! Habitat ReStore is selling a 1994 Dodge Ram SLT Laramie regular-cab pick up truck priced at $1289. Here are the details: 270,000 miles 5.9 liter Cummins diesel engine Automatic transmission 2-wheel drive New batteries, new diesel fuel filter Runs well. Sold as-is, no warranty […]
Read MoreDIY: Gallery Wall with Vintage Frames
You can create this look in your home. Here’s how! Habitat for Humanity ReStores are great places to find inexpensive materials to elevate into something modern, new and luxurious. Take a look at how to re-purpose old vintage pictures frames into a do-it-yourself gallery wall that’s straight off of a Pinterest board and on budget. […]
Read MoreDIY: Bench from bi-fold doors
Bench Made From Re-purposed Bi-fold Doors Tools Needed: – Circular saw or table saw Sander Drill w/countersink bit and drill tip to match fasteners 3″ stainless steel wood screws ( No. 10) and wood glue 12-16, 1 1/2″ stainless steel wood screws (for reinforcement) Sandpaper- 120 Grit Tape measure Pencil Straight edge 2 1/2 wood […]
Read MoreReStores now open 7 days a week!
Remodeling, rehabbing, rebuilding or redecorating? Your first stop should be The ReStore. Habitat ReStores home improvement outlets are great resources. Donate new and used cabinets, doors, windows and other building material to the ReStore where they are sold to raise money for local Habitat for Humanity homebuilding projects. At our Gresham ReStore you can donate […]
Read MoreThe net worth of networking
We all know that networking is a part of our daily business-driven lives…sometimes like it or not. But deciding when and where to utilize our limited resources is the real challenge, right? For us at the Habitat ReStores, being donation driven, there’s not a business I pass or a relationship that’s built every day that in […]
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Back on the Rack makes a stop at The ReStore
They own the largest children’s resale store in the Pacific NW, and when they recently upgraded their location, Dawn and Misty swung by the Washington County ReStore to donate extra cash wraps and clothing racks. Why The ReStore? “We come here all the time!” said Dawn. “We’re community base and we’re about sustainability.” Back in […]
Read MoreStarting May 1, ReStore open 7 days a week!
Every day is the perfect day to shop, donate and volunteer at Habitat ReStore home improvement outlets in Portland, Beaverton, Gresham and Vancouver. That’s because beginning May 1, we will be open 7 days a week. Our stores, our receiving docks and our donation pickup service will be geared up to provide great customer service […]
Read MoreFrom pew to perfect-Crafting a DIY dining table
Look what Larry found! While shopping the Habitat ReStore, ReStore Bookkeeper Larry Callan spotted a 16-foot-long solid oak church pew. In his mind he instantly began reenvisioning its potential. What he saw were the makings of the perfect dining room table. With some DIY magic, Larry began reconfiguring the pew by cutting the 16-foot pieces […]
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Meet ReStore VP, Julie Carter!
Julie Carter believes in fate. Could it have led her to The ReStore? In January we welcomed Julie as the new vice president of retail operations for Habitat for Humanity Portland Metro East. She now oversees operations for our four retail stores including sales, Donation Pickup, Business Relations, Volunteer Development, Marketing and Communications […]
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