Is this a place where people can buy old parts of houses -- doors, sinks, window frames, shelves, fixtures, etc?

that would be cool. Hope there is more info soon to come

http://www.habitat.org/env/restores.aspx

"Habitat ReStores are outlets that accept donated goods for resale. While every ReStore is a little different, most focus on home improvement goods—furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances. These donated goods are sold to the general public at a fraction of the retail price to help local affiliates fund the construction of Habitat homes within their communities.

Materials sold by Habitat ReStores are usually donated by local retailers, contractors and individuals in the community. ReStores provide an environmentally and socially responsible way to keep good, reusable materials out of the waste stream and simultaneously provide funding for all of Habitat’s community improvement work."

Sounds like a win-win situation. I look forward to visiting the store.

This sounds like a fantastic idea! I'll definately check it out.

In Austin, there are two of these places and I have donated salvaged materials myself. They used to operate like a flea market and you could make great deals. Now they think they are the used Home Depot, without the selection, at only ten to twenty percent off. It will always be for a good cause, but they seem to think too highly of themselves these days. Or, maybe not. Maybe if I helped build them ten houses they would remodel my kitchen. I'm going to look into that.

Reminds me back in the late 1970s, hardly any of my peers bought their clothes at thrift stores. I was an early adopter to the whole punk scene, so I started shopping at Salvation Army and Goodwill. I could buy a whole wardrobe for less than $20. Then it became trendy to wear second-hand clothes, the more retro the better -- suddenly it was hard to get a pair of pants and a jacket for less than $20.

That's capitalism!

Now kids want new clothes that look like they came out of a thrift store.

Recently bought 30 dollars pants that were faded and tore at the local mall while school shopping.
This new outlet 4 purchasing may also get more members of the community Involved In the cause
GREAT LUCK with this new venture Ron
Wheres the location?

How the heck do you get jeans for 30 bucks!!! Best of luck Ron. I might have to stop in. Us poor college students can use discount clothing.

Good to see you up and posting, Hilly.
It sounded like death was the better alternative for a while.

I'm eating soup now. I'm starting to get better. The last two days sucked.

JC Pennys

I must stop shopping at Tommy Bahama.