Habitat for Humanity ReStore — Local services in Winchester

I have loved this place. Sometimes its hit or miss when you go there but hey, that what you get when you aren't going to a new store. Although lately.. that has been the case their as well!

I am creating a new crafting space so I went to Ikea. Spent a bunch of time in line only to get in and they have nothing I wanted!

So I came over to the reuse store to see if they had anything I could use and not make it look cheap. Well, I found a treasure trove worth of stuff. My first acquisition was a beautiful antic solid wooden table. It will be my new sewing machine desk. It has very little damage and is sturdy as all get out! And only $50!

The people there are friendly and helpful. Came over and talked about the piece with me and allowed me to toss ideas at her.

Remember to reuse recycle...

This used to be my absolute favorite ReStore that was a okay drive for me but ever since the pandemic every time I have gone it’s gotten worse and worse till my last visit Friday June 17th 2022 they have shrunk significantly and only have a mere fraction of what they used to have the prices are much higher they used to sell exit signs and lighting dirt cheap now a exit sign is 50$! when I can get the same unit new from lowes for 35$ anyway it still gets worse this visit I noticed they blocked off access to the bathrooms and nobody can use them anymore that was the last straw for me I don’t think I’ll be going to this one any more…they used to be super friendly now there not and are very unwelcoming re open the bathrooms and be back to your friendly selfs you guys used to be than...

I love this place. But then I love thrift shopping. Thrift shopping for DIY stuff and home improvement items, bliss. This is my first time at their newer location. Nice and big, more selection and types of things.

I got a new bathroom sink faucet, 4 Italian tere cotta planters, a big table lamp, 10 edison style light bulbs, and 2 sets of solid wood paneled bifold doors with all the hardward and only paid $103. There were several other things I might go back for.

If you have projects look there first but you might have to poke around several times since their inventory is always changing.

I also love that by supporting the REStore you are supporting Habitat for Humanity and keeping usable materials out of the landfill.

It's a win win in my opinion and...