Habitat for Humanity, GTR Restore — Local services in Garfield Township

I love this store. It can be a hit or miss, but inventory changes regularly (especially in the summer), so I try to take a quick walk through every week or two. They occasionally have sales as well. I recently bought two interior doors ($5 a piece), a set of French doors in great condition ($80 for both and frame), and a dinner table ($22). This is a great place if you're looking for a furniture project. Go in with an open mind because a coat of paint can make someone else's trash look like a million bucks!

I haven't had great experience with some of the people working the cash register. A bit clueless and unhelpful, but the guys that delivered my things were AMAZING. Extremely helpful and kind. As a young woman, I never felt uncomfortable. They went out of their way to open up my garage door for me (it needs to be opened up manually), they put everything in the garage nicely, and then locked up the garage for me before they left. Based on the interactions I've had directly in the store, I wasn't expecting much out of the delivery guys, but they exceeded my expectations.

I will continue to shop at the TC Habitat for Humanity with...

We were just in there, started shopping, and my son choked on his remaining bite of chicken nugget- from catching a quick bite in the car after sitting patiently during my work day. My husband went back in, to retrieve our eldest from the bathroom, as we made a swift exit out of respect for the other shoppers. Choking toddlers isn’t quite a scene for anyone. Instead of inquiring about the situation, they were gossiping about what terrible parents we were, bringing a sick child into the store. Over a chicken friggin nugget. I’m glad I’m not reliant on the world’s shallowest group of individuals had my son not been able to clear his airway, for any assistance beyond wasting space and being the public image for a resourceful place for many families. We’ve shopped there for many renovation projects, and this store’s staff couldn’t have killed that anymore...

TLDR; nice Restore, nice people, PLEASE DONATE!

65% furniture, 25% construction supplies, 10% home goods. Good selection of kitchen cabinets for a restore.

PROS: They do good community works. Cashiers are friendly. Lots of open space to shop. Live edge hardwood tops. Priced reasonable for northern locals in need.

CONS: Limited weekly hours make it a bit difficult on working people, but not a huge problem.

This location often has very limited inventory; even before the pandemic. They might want to consider expanding into some general home goods to fillout the shelves? PLEASE DONATE PEOPLE! This place needs your donations more...