This is information provided by Habitat for Humanity ReStore:
- Appliances: MUST be clean and in excellent working condition with all knobs present. Generally we accept appliances within 5-7 years old. We will make exceptions for antique or vintage items that are in good working condition.
- Bricks or Block: New or Used; Must be clean. (No dirt or mortar)
- Cabinets: New or used; cabinets must be intact and clean with doors attached. With or without countertops. No metal cabinets. Bath vanities OK; No water damage or mold present.
- Carpeting: New carpet only
- Countertops: New or used, must be clean.
- Doors: Exterior, interior, wood, steel, patio, French, and siding glass doors. Due to the hazard of lead based paints, we do not accept used doors that have been painted after the initial date of purchase.
- Electrical: Rust free, new or like new components. Switch plates, switches, fuses, breakers, conduit and etc.
- Fireplace Inserts: Working condition with no dents or cracks in the firewall.
- Flooring: New Hardwoods, Ceramic tile, granite and marble, and vinyl. Minimum of one box quantities on tile, hardwoods, and laminates. Minimum 5ft x 6ft on vinyl remnants.
- Furniture: Couches, loveseats, chairs, tables, and bedroom furniture. No furniture over 10 years old. No rips, no tears, no smells, and no stains. No particle board furniture.
- Hardware: New, full boxes of nails, bolts, screws, and various other items. New or like new doorknobs. Entry locksets must have keys present.
- HVAC: Electric or gas furnaces and air conditioning units in excellent condition, not more than 5 years old. No rust or excessive dust build up. Ducts, fitting, and outlets.
- Insulation: Various types. R-13 and up.
- Lighting: All types of working lighting. No rust or old wiring. No used light bulbs.
- Lumber: Minimum 4’ lengths. No scrap lumber, or lumber with nails or concrete stuck to boards.
- Mirrors: No cracks, clips, or scratches.
- Office Furniture: Clean and in good condition. No more than 7 years old. No particle board desks.
- Paint: Only new, unused, premixed latex paints. No oil based paints or unmixed bases. All paint will be opened and thoroughly checked before it is accepted.
- Plumbing: PVC, copper, ABS, galvanized, and black fittings and lengths of pipe more than 3 ft.
- Plywood: Minimum 2x4 sheets. Any thickness.
- Siding: New, all types. One square or more preferred.
- Sinks: Kitchen, bathroom, and bar. No rust marks, stains, or chips.
- Toilets: MUST be sparkling clean. No chips, rust marks, or water stains.
- Tools: Power tools and hand tools. Tools must be clean and in good working condition. All parts must be present. i.e. Batteries, and chuck keys.
- Tubs: Cleaned with no chips, rust stains, or water marks.
- Water Heaters: Electric or gas. Not more than 3 years old. No rust.
- Windows: New or slightly used in any size or configuration. No broken glass. Not more than 10 years old.
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Window Covering: New blinds only. No drapes or shades.
*Other items not mentioned, as well as items aforementioned, are subject to visual approval by staff before they are accepted. Employees have the right to refuse any items for any reason. Employee decisions will not be overturned by the manager.
