The ReStores are the home improvement stores and donation centers of Houston Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization. The ReStore locations sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, appliances, flooring, cabinetry and more at a fraction of the retail price. Profits generated from the ReStores support Houston Habitat’s mission to build and improve the places Houstonians call home.
When you purchase from or donate to the ReStore, you are changing lives by making affordable housing a reality for Houston families. You are also keeping perfectly usable items from needlessly going to waste in a landfill.
6161 S. Loop East, Houston, TX 77087
713-643-1100
restore@houstonhabitat.org
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
5280 West 34th Street, Houston, TX 77092
346-406-3882
restore@houstonhabitat.org
Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: CLOSED
We are always in need of volunteers to work with our ReStore staff to create a friendly and helpful shopping experience for our customers. Volunteers assist in unloading our trucks, merchandising and pricing, assisting customers on the sales floor, and much more!
ReStore volunteer opportunities are available Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Volunteer shifts are at least three hours long and can be flexible to fit your schedule.
Click on each category to see what we do and do not accept.
Please note: We do not have the means to safely transport granite, therefore we do not pick up granite countertops.
Quantity must be 3 or more.
Only complete units with all doors and drawers, shelves, display racks, etc. and no water damage.
Doors must be in good condition, and not over 8 feet. No holes, cracks, rot, etc.
Fixtures, parts, wire, plugs, plates and the hardware associated with electrical wiring are accepted.
Ceiling and floor fans must be complete and in working condition.
New carpet only, vinyl, tile, and hardwood. Must be 100 sq. feet or more. We do not accept used carpet and laminate.
All furniture should be cleaned before pickup and free of any pet hair, stains, tears or other damage.
Almost all types of hardware: knobs, hinges, locks, etc. if not rusty. Any quantity of boxed nails, screws, connectors, etc.
All light fixtures must be in working condition.
Full and half sheets of plywood, full lengths of lumber, trim in smaller pieces (but no less than 4 ft. long). Free of rot, nails and screws. Must be bundled together.
Mirrors and Glass must be framed. No loose pieces of glass or unframed mirrors.
Full containers of latex paint and stain purchased from a paint store. No leftovers are allowed. We cannot take toxic, hazardous substances (i.e. pesticides, powders, paint thinners). Wallpaper is taken in full, unopened rolls.
4 ft and over of any type of pipe: all supplies and fittings.
Plumbing fixtures must be clean and in good condition. Toilets must be clean, and low flush (1.6 gallons).
All types of newly bundled roofing material, such as rolled roofing material, tar, metal and bundles of new shingles. Also, roofing gutter & canale materials that are in full, and not rusty, bent or damaged.
All hand and power tools in good working condition.
Currently, only new windows will be accepted. Must be double pane.
Computers and TVs less than 5 years old are accepted.
One way to support the Houston Habitat ReStore is to donate items salvaged from demolition of part or all of your home or other structure. Also known as deconstruction, it’s easy to do. First, complete the demo. If you believe that the donation is worth more than $5,000, have it appraised by an independent appraiser to establish the value for tax purposes. Then deliver it to one of our ReStores; or schedule a pick-up and assemble and segregate the items on the ground floor or in an area accessible by elevator. Upon receipt at our ReStore or pick-up by our drivers, we will issue you a receipt. Use the receipt and the appraisal to document the donation for your taxes.
Remember that all donations must comply with our donation acceptance guidelines and that we do not accept items from flooded structures, since we can’t be sure of their structural integrity and that they are mold free.
If you have questions, contact Jason Beinemann at jbeinemann@houstonhabitat.org. Thank you for your support!
You can request a pickup for your donation today! We screen every donation pickup request. If requirements aren’t met, we have the right to cancel.
Please note: all items must be staged outside, in the garage, on the first floor, or have access to an elevator. Office furniture will be picked up on a case by case basis.
Bring your donation to the donation drop off area at one of our Houston Habitat ReStores. We have staff available to assist you with unloading during business hours.
If you would like to donate, you can request a donation pickup from us.
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