A stop at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore gives you the chance to do three things at one time.  The first is to support the great programs Habitat for Humanity offers to low income families to give them an opportunity to own their own home.  The money raised by the ReStores across the US provides funds to build an additional 10 homes per year.

The second benefit is the Habitat ReStore has to offer is keeping usable building supplies out of the landfill and support a more "green" building environment.  The ReStore only accepts clean reusable items which would otherwise be headed to the local dump.  Builders and contractors provide excess inventory from construction projects so not only will you find "gently" used items but you will find brand new items as well.

And the third benefit is the chance to save money on your own remodeling project.  I recently delivered to the ReStore dozens of brand new still in the plastic wrappers register vent covers in various sizes left over from a builder’s project.  As a landlord I have found replacement items for my rental properties that have included a pedestal sink, a new toilet and refrigerator all at 50% off what I would have paid for them at a traditional store.

There are Habitat ReStores across the nation so if you aren't in Fairfax or Prince William County check out this to see if there is a store near you.  If you have reusable appliances, kitchen cabinets or any other building supplies in good condition consider taking them to the store for resale.