DIY: Twinkly holiday lantern
The ReStore always has a wide assortment of new and used light fixtures. When we found this lantern idea on Pinterest, we thought it would be fun to try it ourselves using a donated exterior wall sconce priced at under $12 at one of our stores . It was so much fun to do, we […]
Read More'Swoon-worthy' ReStore find in The Oregonian write-up
Here’s a tale that needs repeating. Marcia Westcott Peck and Dennis Peck, The Oregonian/OregonLive Home & Garden writers, shared their adventure of discovery and DIY rehabbing of a ‘swoon-worthy’ maple dining room table found at The ReStore. This is a love story as old as time itself. You know: Boy meets girl. Boy falls madly in love with […]
Read MoreDIY: Cool-cat catio for under $50
We’re on a mission to show DIYers how you can build it for less using materials from Habitat ReStore. Take this cool-cat catio, built by Business Relations Director Mark Haley. MATERIALS: 1 salvaged wood window 3/4″ plywood 4×4 runners Paint Wire screen 2 hinges (for window) gate hardware Salvaged plywood pieces for “landings” Natural birch […]
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Josh LaVille: The intentional skateboarder
Family is what drives Josh LaVille, but the cogs in his head are powered by art, music and creativity. “The art and music is where you learn a DIY ethic because nobody is going to do it for you,” he explains. “In art and music you have to do it for yourself…I’m not a craftsman […]
Read MoreWe've got jobs! See the list
LOVE what you’re doing every day! Join the Habitat ReStore team working to support Habitat for Humanity while promoting sustainability. There’s never a dull day at The ReStore because you never know what our donors will bring in. We work to get those materials–both new and used–out on the floor quickly and into the hands […]
Read MoreNew! ReStore Rewards program earns shoppers big discounts
Cherry-picking the very best finds is one way to save cash at the Habitat ReStore, but now there’s another way you can bump up those savings. Join our new ReStore Rewards program and earn points for every purchase you make. Each dollar earns you one point. Once you’ve spent $100, you’ll get $5 off your next […]
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Kelly Anderson: Every day is an anecdote
The trials in Kelly Anderson’s life have only served to make her stronger. -Do you have any anecdotes you’d like to share? -Every day is an anecdote! Kelly is a volunteer at the Gresham ReStore. From the second day we started setting up the store last November, Kelly has been there every week. She […]
Read MoreLike it dirty? Volunteer with Salvage Service
If your preference is for crowbars and dirty dungarees, consider putting your muscle to work with our Salvage Service team. Our crew removes (gently now) used cabinets, appliances, windows, lighting, plumbing – so we can sell them at the Habitat ReStore. It’s dirty work, but it’s nice to know these reusable components are kept out of the landfill […]
Read MoreSummer at The ReStore
Shadanny Lagunas, Jenny Hoang, Sead Mohammed and Daniel Dynes are four of the more than 30 high school students who worked at ReStores in Portland, Beaverton and Gresham through SummerWorks, a program partially funded by the US Department of Labor. The program teaches students job and career preparedness while allowing them to earn wages for working up […]
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