Small Things Count

DON’T THROW AWAY THAT DOOR, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES, OR OTHER ITEMS FROM WHEN YOU REMODELED.  Donate them to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore. That’s a nonprofit home-improvement store that accepts new or gently used building materials, appliances, furniture, and home accessories and sells them to the public at fantastic prices.

Money from sales goes to help build homes for families, who earn those homes by putting in mandatory “sweat equity” in building the structures.

Recently we remodeled our kitchen, including new lighting.  I took in the old lights, expecting them to be rejected because, although in good shape, they’re old fashioned round globe/brass and wood frames.  They were happily accepted by the Habitat worker.  You can bet I’ll be back with other items and, when I have more time, to shop around.

Most states have a ReStore.  Find one in your area by going to www.habitat.org/env/restores.aspx?place=us and searching your state.  Then use the place to donate and shop.  (By the way, some ReStores  will pick up your items at your house.  Call to find out.)