Redesigning: John Lassen's bed-frame easel
Take a look at what John Lassen built from a weathered king-size Ethan Allen bed frame and a door! John, who has 15 years of computer graphics experience, says he does all his projects in Photoshop, first photographing each piece, then reassembling it digitally. “My processes are born out of necessity,” he says. “I think […]
Read MoreRESTORES CLOSEDFOR LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
The Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Portland, Beaverton, Gresham and Vancouver will be closed Monday, September 3, for the Labor Day holiday. Please drop off donations during our regular business hours through 6pm Sunday, Sept. 2, or starting Tuesday, September 4 from 10am to 6pm. Thank you!
Read MoreDid 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 […]
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