Iowa City ReStore (Habitat for Humanity) — Local services in Iowa City

I like to shop there, but prices went up in the last year, where most of the stuff doesn't worth being perched as used items. I understand that everything went up everywhere, but the whole idea of this store is buying cheap used stuff, not to pay closer price to new items. And don't forget everything is donated to the store for free. Also, the idea of not being able to open or test something such as paint and some items is not fair because it's not right for a customer to pay for it and then find out it's not working or missing parts, or pay good chunk for used paint than find out it's bad or dryed paint. If you don't want the customer opening the old paint counters, then check them previously before placing them for sale. Another example is tiles. They were cheaper but now it's a dollar for a square foot, which is too much for basic tiles where you can buy it new for closer price and you can return it if you change your mind if purchasing new, and not to forget most of the times most of tiles are small quantity so you are limited where you have to go and buy it new if you get short. Anyway, my point is, prices are too high for used stuff that was donated for free, and it was more worth it before where you can go in and buy cheap stuff as the whole idea was about, and not to pay for something that you can't test or make sure it's going bad before buying it and...

Make sure you wear a mask! I was harrassed about my mask not being on correctly 3 times. The old man who literally followed me throughout the store and finally took time out of his busy schedule to Just wait up at the register with the cashier until it was time for me to checkout was REALLY ANNOYING. He actually waited for me just to very rudely tell me to put the damn mask on correctly! I just left my purchases on the floor in the basket and laughed at him and told him he was ridiculous. Great job restore iowa city I wont ever shop your store again . I will also make sure i spread the word about your overpriced items (way overpriced) and rude employees. Its not a law to wear a...

We always stop by here if we need to drop things off at the adjacent recycling center. They carry furniture, light fixtures, bathroom sinks and toilets, hardware, wood, and more. There are usually a few decorative items as well, and sometimes a bulk amount of things like paint brushes or light bulbs. We don't usually buy anything because we are not fixer-uppers, and we don't have a vehicle large enough to haul away most furniture, but it is a fun place to browse. This a great non-profit that I am happy to support when we do find something to buy. Last year we bought our rain barrel here since the price was lower than all the other area stores. Employees are helpful. Just...