Habitat for Humanity ReStore Finds

As you all probably know Habitat for Humanity is a charity that helps build homes for those in need, but did you know they have ReStores where you can buy or donate home building items? Items such as cabinets, old doors, old windows, paint, hardware, lighting, appliances…..Everything!

I was so Thrilled to find one near me.

To learn more about Habitat for Humanity or to find a ReStore near you, click here.

This is what I purchased on my first visit:

An old drawer for $1.50

And these 2 old door knobs for .50 cents each.

I painted the drawer white, sanded the edges, and then added this vintage house number 3 that I had found a long time ago.

I made a rope handle by stringing rope through the existing holes.

It now sits on the shelf in my kitchen holding delicious red organic apples.

The hardware got painted.

 First, I used a brown to get rid of the shiny brass, and then I painted the indents blue and wiped off until it looked like this…

I added the hardware to the cabinet in the bathroom.

I have taken a few more new pictures of the bathroom and will be posing them soon.

Thanks for stopping by,

Emily

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23 Comments

  1. Anonymous
    February 10, 2011 / 5:52 pm

    It is one of my favorite stores! I could spend all day wandering around and collecting things for my project list.
    I love the box….maybe I'll make a visit today!

  2. Sara S.
    February 10, 2011 / 6:09 pm

    Love the hardware! I keep thinking I need to wander down to the ReStore…but I'm lazy, and Goodwill is so much closer… 😉

  3. Kiri
    February 10, 2011 / 6:26 pm

    I LOVE that drawer! So creative and pretty with the vintage house number.

    ~Kiri

  4. Sherri
    February 10, 2011 / 6:34 pm

    I love what you did with your ReStore finds!! Just great and it helps someone get one step closer to a new home :)!

  5. Suzanne@Meridian Road
    February 10, 2011 / 6:49 pm

    Your drawer is so cute!
    I love Restore, and I go there every time I get the chance. Last year the ReStore in Boise had all the old doors they took out of the capitol building when they renovated. I wanted one so bad, but we didn't have room in our car for it.

  6. Anonymous
    February 10, 2011 / 10:11 pm

    Oh, what a super cute idea on the box! I have some of those old house numbers. I'd love to try this! Love the little rope handle, too. Nice finds and repurpsing!
    Hugs,
    Michelle

  7. Robin Johnson
    February 11, 2011 / 12:55 am

    A ReStore just opened up not far from me, I really need to get over there and take a look.

    I love what you did with the drawer – it's just perfect!

  8. Jane, Naples, Florida
    February 11, 2011 / 9:23 pm

    I just found your blog and it's simply
    beautiful. I love what you have done with
    the old drawer! Very clever!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

  9. Kelli W
    February 11, 2011 / 11:06 pm

    I love the drawer! The little rope handle and the number make it so cute! What a great makeover! Thanks for sharing the link to the stores too…I'm heading over to see if there is one near me:)

  10. Kimra
    February 11, 2011 / 11:51 pm

    i LOVE stuff like this! gonna keep my eyes open next time i go to the restore!

  11. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage
    February 12, 2011 / 1:07 am

    Adorable!!! I going to have to keep my eye out for spare drawers!

  12. sweet and lovely crafts
    February 12, 2011 / 1:49 am

    That drawer looks wonderful! I'll be on the lookout now for one!

  13. KJ@letsgoflyakite
    February 12, 2011 / 1:49 am

    I saw your link on the Weekend Wrap Up and had to stop by and tell you how much I love this. My husband and I stop by the Restore all the time. This is a really great upcycling project, so beautiful.

  14. Kimmy
    February 12, 2011 / 2:41 am

    Wow it's gorgeous! What a great revamp!

  15. Dream Mom
    February 12, 2011 / 4:38 am

    Wow, this looks great! I love that you filled it with organic fruit too! Isn't that the best? I just love the taste!

  16. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys
    February 12, 2011 / 2:49 pm

    Great finds! The knobs are bigger than I thought. They look great in the middle of the door.

    I love ReStore. I bought some old fuses there once and made cabinet knobs out of them.

  17. Amy Kinser
    February 15, 2011 / 1:15 am

    I love what you did with your drawer. It looks great. I have a similar one that I need to work on. Thanks for the inspiration.

  18. Megan M.
    February 18, 2011 / 3:02 pm

    Very cute idea. I'm over from TT&J. Where did you get that cute beverage jug that's on the shelf beside the drawer? That is so cool!

  19. Lei
    February 18, 2011 / 11:34 pm

    Love both the knobs and the drawer! Such great makeovers. 🙂

  20. Anonymous
    February 19, 2011 / 4:12 am

    I would love to feature your drawer on my blog Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. I love it!

    reuseandupcycle.blogspot.com

  21. beth
    February 19, 2011 / 2:51 pm

    Wow!! That turned out great!
    Your home is so beautiful!! I am excited to follow you! 🙂
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Beth.

  22. Anonymous
    May 28, 2011 / 3:13 pm

    Oh wow love it! just made my first purchase from Habitat For Humanity last week and I believe that place just became my new gold mine. Found cabinet door for .50 each!

  23. thistlewoodfarm
    May 7, 2012 / 7:12 pm

    Can I just tell you how much I adore your blog.

    Seriously.

    And your pinterest boards *sigh.*

    Thanks for the inspiration.

    blessings,
    karianne