Fixer uppers: Repair Fair heads to Beaverton ReStore
Event Date: 2016-05-18 23:30:00 Need a repair? Hem dragging or blender not blending? Bring it to the Repair Fair coming up on Saturday, May 21 at the Beaverton ReStore. Skilled volunteers will go to it, repairing clothing, bags, stuffed animals, small furniture and appliances, electronics and bikes. It’s recommended that you register your item at […]
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17 years a refugee: The story of Som Tamang
On Tuesdays Som Tamang often works behind the ReStore register. He’s a Habitat future homeowner working to build 500 sweat equity hours. He’s half way there. At the end of April Som and his wife, Basanti, hit the 250 mark, and they’ve only been at it since February. Som’s story begins in Bhutan where he […]
Read MoreYour thoughts, please: BPS taking public comments on deconstruction language
Now’s your chance. Give your two cents on the framing verbiage for the new deconstruction ordinance. It’s all about the do’s and don’t’s that will impact just about every neighborhood in Portland. Over 300 single-family homes are lost to mechanical demolition each year, according to the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. In an effort to […]
Read MoreBe good to the earth – Shop The ReStore Earth Day sale!
Event Date: 2016-04-22 14:15:00 to 2016-04-22 23:45:00 In celebration of Earth Day 2016, The ReStore is having a sale. In addition to our monthly price-tag specials, we are offering 25% off a regular-priced item Friday, April 22. It’s a great day to explore The ReStore home improvement outlet and support Habitat for Humanity home building […]
Read MorePortland ReStore hosts repair cafe April 30
Event Date: 2016-04-18 17:30:00 to 2016-05-07 17:30:00 A stitch in time, and all that. That’s some of what will be taking place at the repair cafe Saturday, April 30 at the Portland ReStore. Repair PDX volunteers will be at our store to fix your bikes and small appliances, mend garments– textiles, teddy bears, jewelry, plastic items–and basically […]
Read MorePortland ReStore reopens after flooding
UPDATED- Whew! What a day! Staff at the Portland ReStore had a shocker Friday morning when they discovered part of the ceiling had caved in under flooding. Apparently a space in the building above our store flooded and soaked through The ReStore ceiling tile, creating quite a mess in our tool section and beyond. Luckily, volunteers […]
Read MoreReStore Idol Karaoke Night April 15
Event Date: 2016-04-01 06:30:00 to 2016-04-16 07:00:00 Join us for a evening of crazy fun and hijinks at the ReStore Idol Karaoke Night Friday, April 15 at the Portland ReStore. It’s our way of introducing you to some truly amazing people (our volunteers) and some exceptional singers (our volunteers). Whether you’re pitch perfect or just […]
Read MoreAsbestos: What you should know – and when to leave it alone!
Most of the time we encourage DIYers to dig in and get the job done, but when it comes to dealing with asbestos, it’s often best left to the professionals. Before you pull on your DIY gloves, take some time to educate yourself on both DEQ and Metro guidelines regarding asbestos and asbestos disposal. WHY AND […]
Read MoreTNT's "The Librarians" track ReStore gem
They don’t start shooting the third season of “The Librarians” for another month, but the show’s set decorator, Benjamin Hayden, knows a good thing when he sees it and snatched up a terrific buy this month at the Washington County ReStore. It’s an unusual item, but finding that weird and wonderful gem is part of […]
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Heidi White: Doing spring big for The ReStore
When you're questing for the latest trends at local idea fairs and home and garden shows, stop by The ReStore booth and meet Heidi White.
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