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This e-newsletter is a weekly update of what's happening at the ReStore. Each edition features a 15% off item of the week, a 50% off Wednesday deal,  other sales and featured items, a do-it-yourself home project, and volunteer opportunities.

Vol. 71

                     July 26 - August 1, 2012

Drive & Donate

Stop & Shop!

 

 

Warehouse Location: 

170 Aprill Dr. 

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

734.822.1530 

 

Warehouse Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
   Sun: 11am-3pm
 

Jackson Centre Storefront Location: 

3909 Jackson Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48103

734.478.6331 

 

Storefront Hours:
Mon: Closed
Tues-Sat: 12pm-6pm
   Sun: 11am-3pm
 
www.h4h.org/restore
  

How to Donate

 Contact Vic Whipple

[email protected]

734.323.7028

  

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Item of the Week:
15% OFF 9-Drawer Dresser!
 

 

This elegant, black, 9-drawer dresser is now available at the 
ReStore Storefront. 
 
Was $170, now available for $144.50 this week only!

 

  
Featured Item: 
BRAND NEW Edge Precizion Tile!
 

 

Brand new in-the-box Edge Precizion Tile. The box contains: 5 12"x24" tiles, totaling 10 sq feet. Pre-attached and interlocking backboard, color: Capri Toasted Wheat. Great for remodeling kitchens, bedrooms, basements and all other rooms in homes or businesses!  

 

Available for only $30/box  at the ReStore Warehouse!

 

 

 

 

 

 

JULY 
STICKER SPECIALS!

 

 

 

During the month of July, look for merchandise with colorful monthly stickers in the ReStore Warehouse and Storefront. Each month represents a different discount!

 

 

 

Cannot be combined with other discounts, coupons, or sales. Other restrictions apply. See store for details.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

THANK YOU 

EMU International Student Group!

 

 

The Eastern Michigan University International Student Group helped out at the ReStore Warehouse last Friday, July 20. They did a great job hauling, lifting, and organizing our store! 

THANK YOU from the entire ReStore staff for all of your hard work and positive attitudes!

 

 

LAST CHANCE:

 JULY SPECIALS!

 

 

   

 LARGE CARPET ROLLS:  

NOW $15! 

 

 Stop by the ReStore Warehouse for gently-used, large carpet rolls, in various sizes and colors, generously donated by Google and Flooring Services, Inc. See a staff member for assistance!

 

Retail value of $50, available here for $15!

  

 

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE 

SELECT DRYERS: $60!

 

Whirlpool Heavy Duty, large capacity, 4 cycle, 3 temperature, front-loading, electric. Generously donated by Briar Cove Apartments!

 

Were $100, NOW $60! 

 

Sale pertains to this model of dryer only. All other dryers excluded.

 

 

 

INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE  

Select Stoves: $60! 

 

 Stop by the ReStore Warehouse this month for a Whirlpool electric stove, generously donated by Briar Cove Apartments. Self-cleaning, with timer, thermometer and instructions.  

 

 

Were $100, NOW $60!

 

Sale pertains to this model of stoves only.

All other stoves excluded.

 

 

ALL STAIN: 90% OFF! 

  

During the month of July, all stain is 90% OFF! Various colors, quantities, and brands available.

 

That's right, we said 90% OFF!

 

 

 

 

   

$7 BLINDS - BRAND NEW! 

 

 Stop by the ReStore Warehouse for brand-new, in-the-bag Hunter Douglas blinds!

Off-white, metal, 38 3/4 W x 66 L.

 

Retail value of $40, available here for only $7!

 

Sale pertains to this style of blinds only. All other blinds excluded.

 

 

 

 

 

 FLUORESCENT LIGHTS:

50 CENTS! 

 

All fluorescent lights are now 50 cents at the ReStore Warehouse, for the month of July!

 

Were $1, NOW 50 CENTS!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 VINTAGE 7-UP MACHINE: 25% OFF! 

 

 

Come to the ReStore Warehouse to see this vintage 7-Up vending machine.

 

Was $200, NOW $150!

 

 

 

   

 

 

$1 CHAIR SPECIAL CONTINUES! 

 

 Stop by the ReStore Warehouse to see our selection of $1 chairs! All chairs marked with a blue dot are only $1!

 

 

 

  

Cabinet Blow-Out Sale!

 

All Briarcove cabinets priced as follows:

 

6-Door Uppers: $15 each! 

All Other Uppers: $5 each!

All Lowers: $7.50 each!

 

Sale pertains to this particular style of cabinets only, as pictured. 

 

SPECIAL RESTORE ANNOUNCEMENT:

 

The ReStore Storefront hours have changed. The new Storefront hours are:

 

Sunday: 11am-3pm

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday-Saturday: 12pm-6pm

 

The ReStore Warehouse hours will remain unchanged:

 

Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm

Sunday: 11am-3pm

 

Thank you for your understanding as we undergo these changes!

 

 

25% OFF Storefront Sundays: 

FINAL WEEK!

   

During the month of July, regularly priced items at the ReStore Storefront will be 

25% Off on Sundays!*

   

Find antiques, collectibles, furniture, art, and more for a great price!

 Located at 3909 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. 734.478.6331.

  

*Exclusions apply, such as stained glass, Erte serigraph prints, GRIP tools, area rugs and other noted exclusions. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Other restrictions apply. See store for details. 

 

 

50% OFF Warehouse Wednesdays!

  

This Wednesday, 

August 1, LIGHTING will be 50% OFF at the ReStore Warehouse! 

Find chandeliers, sconces, table lamps, floor lamps, and more!

  

 

 

 

 

Warehouse Wednesdays Policies: Items can only be held for one hour on Warehouse Wednesdays, Over-the-phone credit card purchases cannot be made before noon.  

 

 
DIY: Turn old light fixtures into Enchanting Outdoor Lighting!
 

  

 

Turn your outdoor space into an enchanted garden with this lighting DIY. 
Light fixtures available at the ReStore Warehouse!
 Click here for a description from theartofdoingstuff.com   

If you decide to take on this project, please take a picture

of your finished work and post it to our Facebook page here; we'd love to see it!

  

 
We Need a Hand at the ReStore!    

 

We need friendly and self-motivated groups and individuals to help us out in the following ways:   

 

Donation Pick-up: Help our drivers pick-up donations throughout Washtenaw County, must be 18 years or older, able to lift 30 lbs. or more, and available for one 10am - 6pm shift on a Mon-Fri.

  

   Warehouse Help: Keep our merchandise organized by loading and unloading various items. While we are happy to work around your schedule, we especially need your help Mon-Fri 2-6pm, and weekends! Volunteers must be 16 or over, and able to lift 30 lbs. or more.

 

Appliance Repair: Volunteers must be 16 years or older, and able to commit to a minimum of one 3-hour shift per week.

 

If you are interested in getting involved, please visit http://h4h.volunteerhub.com or contact Alana Knoppow at 734-677-1558x108 or [email protected] 

 

  

 Ruth Raises the Roof!

 

 

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley's very own Office Manager Ruth Sauve is raising money for Habitat homes! To share her passion for helping hardworking families in our community, she began a campaign to raise money for their homes, encouraging her own friends and family to contribute. 

 

Ruth's goal is to raise $35,000 to sponsor a Habitat home! 

 

To join Ruth's campaign, click here

  

 

 
Please note that we have made a few updates to our Donation Policy and list of items that we cannot accept at the ReStore, including the following:

 

Items we Do Not Accept:

  • Baby or children's Items
  • Bedding
  • Clothing
  • Food
  • Mattresses or Box Springs
  • Books
  • Unframed Glass/Mirrors/Bi-Fold Doors with Mirrors - any Unframed Glass or Mirrors
  • Fabric curtains, vertical blinds, traverse rods, plastic blinds
  • Anything filthy or broken
  • Anything dangerous, such as splintering wood or protruding nails
  • Carpets - only newer, no stains, tears, or pet hair
  • Soiled, Stained, Mold, Tears or Pet Hair on fabric furniture
  • Oven Hoods - Dirty or Damaged
  • Items with nails protruding, splintering wood and/or animal feces - we cannot accept
  • Cabinets - Mold, Damaged, Missing Doors or Drawers
  • Paint - do not accept Used or Open
  • Dirty or Damaged toilets
  • Dirty or Damaged sinks
  • Hollow Bi-Fold or damaged doors
  • Lumber/wood/drywall that is less than 4 ft in length, or over 12 ft. in length
  • Hazardous waste

Taken with Restrictions:

  • Countertops - only rectangle and square shapes with no damage. Do not take Odd Shapes, Odd Sizes, or cut-outs 
  • Ceiling Acoustic Tiles - only New in the Box
  • Flooring - Hardwood and Laminate Flooring - only in original box or bundled
  • Fireplaces - Fronts only (inside surrounds for Scrap only)
  • Tile - only new in Box (unless Granite, Marble or Slate)

Taken for Scrap or Recycling Only:

  • Exercise Equipment
  • Furnaces
  • Hot water heaters
  • Water Softeners
  • Shower doors
  • Rusty hardware
  • Electronics, such as printers, monitors, etc.

Some exceptions may occur to the above list pursuant to the discretion of ReStore Staff, including drivers. The ReStore drivers and other staff reserve the right to refuse any donation items for any reason. We do not accept anything with animal feces or hair, ant or other insect infestations, mold, mildew, dirt, etc. - due to health guidelines. We do not accept anything broken, soiled, or unsafe. All toilets must be thoroughly washed before being donated.

 

WE APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROSITY AND COOPERATION!

 

 

Free Electronics Drop-Off!

  

We are proud to partner with Vintage Tech Recyclers Inc. to offer our electronic recycling program! Drop off is FREE! Items accepted for recycling, working or not, include the following:

 

    • Computers & Laptops (hard drives wiped clean) 

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    • Monitors
    • Printers
    • Cell Phones
    • Televisions
    • Game Consoles
    • Computer Peripherals
    • Printer/Scanner/Fax
    • PDA's
    • MP3 Players/iPods
    • Computer Components

 

  Want Even More Bargains?

 Check out our selection of merchandise featured on Craigslist! Please visit http://annarbor.craigslist.org/mat/. Type "Habitat for Humanity" in the search box to view our deals!

 All net proceeds from the ReStore go directly towards building homes in Washtenaw County!