Salt Lake Valley Habitat For Humanity ReStore

I suppose ReStore epitomizes the concept that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure… That or it’s just full of junk… I’m inclined to suggested the later is probably true. Looking around I saw more junk than treasures. It’s probably not my kind of store I suppose. But I do appreciate the charity work they do and how the store helps support Habitat for Humanity. That’s a really good cause.

I lovvvve the restore. What we’ve got here is the perfecta trifecta trove of treasures and orphaned home improvement supplies. It offers everything I desire in a consumer experience. The inventory is always changing, always random, always awesome. Their prices are excellent. Their employees and volunteers are helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. You get to fix the leaky sink, Annnnnd you get to support the Habitat for Humanity.
The Restore is also a donation center, you can support Habitat for Humanity by dropping off your unwanted/​excess supplies. So, if you find yourself having too many orphaned teenage wall sconces or pink toilets who’s friends don’t wipe their feet before coming inside — go drop em’ off at the restore!
A couple suggestions: don’t be overwhelmed or nervous to ask about prices. Almost nothing is marked except general basics like doors: $x.xx, windows $x.xx, etx etc. bring a wetnap or two if dirt bothers you, don’t forget to check out the very back. It kinda looks like you aren’t supposed to venture out there but that’s where all the doors, windows, pink bathtubs, screens, and sinks are.

Always a treasure. You need to know that this place doesn’t just have cast off building materials, there’s furniture (I snagged a bronze dining chair with white vinyl/​atomic print upholstery here for a dollar once).
Like any thrift store, there’s a lot to sort through. There’s a decent amount of busted up crap but if you need secondary cabinets (like for a garage or work room) or rad vintagey things (I’ve personally donated an entire yellow formica kitchen, complete with chrome trim) this is a fantastic spot. Light fixtures, mirrors, tile, it’s basically a DIY-er’s dream come true.
Close your eyes and think of all of the upcycled junk ideas on Pinterest. Now go make them a reality. Or just get a really cool chair.

A great place for treasure hunters like me! You won’t always find specifically what you are looking for, but like any other thrift shop, sometimes you’ll find the most amazing things you never knew you needed!
We’ve gotten screws, doors, windows, mirrors and tile. You can find furniture, lighting, bathroom fixtures, kitchen appliances and even delightfully eclectic art.
It’s at times a bit cluttered and dusty and the aisles can be a bit difficult to wind through, but every time we recommend someone visit Restore for a cabin project, an up cycling decorating idea or just for fun, they make sure to tell us what fun they had shopping here.
Give it a try, save some dough, and help a good cause!

It’s definitely a place where you have to dig for whatever you might be looking for, but it can be worth it when you luck out.
From faucets to furniture, doors to floors, it’s here. Some items are new in original packaging, some things are vintage finds from older homes. Huge selection of doors, tiles, cabinets and lighting, though it may not match your taste.
You may see that lovely dresser your grandma had in her bedroom, or something that walked out of an 80’s movie. This adventure is part of the fun.
They’ll take donations as well, I try to bring whatever I’m replacing, to help someone else find their treasure.

This is a home improvement store that makes sense. People remodel a house and donate items that are still in good shape. They pretty much have an equal amount of new and used Items. Plumbing, cabinets, fixtures, appliances, supplies for everything. They may not always have exactly what I need, but I can usually make something work besides this place is so close to my work, I’ll usually pop in to see if they have it first. Where else can you get a chrome plated garden shovel that was once used in a ground breaking ceremony for 5 bucks? Also the one in Orem is twice as big so if you’re in Utah county its worth checking out.