Building Material Surplus

Sandpoint's Fourth "R"

A re-sale store primarily for building materials and other home improvement goods, whose proceeds benefit the highly popular Habitat for Humanity, the first ReStore in the nation opened in Austin, Texas in September of 1992. Conceived by Diane Beaver MacKie as a way to generate funding for the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, the concept of a store selling donated surplus or gently-used building materials became a model fundraiser throughout the nation, with over 650 such ReStores operating today. The Sandpoint version opened its doors in 2008 and, like most ReStores, has placed its own unique marketing on what is offered. Some of that comes from the guidance of Philip Kent, the store’s manager, who has maintained a lifelong interest in the craftsmanship, originality and quality of items from times gone by. Which is why you’ll not only find old(er) ovens, cooktops and stoves in Sandpoint’s ReStore, but also (at this writing) a 1950s Kenmore stove with the gleaming design of an heirloom Chevrolet Bel-Air, carpet, wood and tile flooring pieces alongside a hand-knotted wool rug in perfect condition, and mid-range living room furniture clustered around a Queen Anne tilt-top table from the 1840s to 1850s. “Our store reflects our very generous donors and volunteers” Philip explained. “One thing that makes our store unusual is that we receive an exceptional range of materials. This support from our donors and the constantly growing number of customers has allowed the ReStore to contribute substantially to Habitat’s building program and supply reasonably priced materials to the public in a clean and well organized environment. These materials include heating and air conditioning units, lumber, molding, plumbing fixtures and supplies, flooring, cabinets and lighting. The ReStore is also the area’s biggest resource for used appliances. Philip explained that when appliances are donated, “We clean them up, make any repairs needed, and verify they’re in working order. Joe Zavala lends invaluable expertise evaluating and advising on plumbing issues and preparation of donations for sales.” The program uses primarily volunteer labor and new, donated materials, along with a sweat equity investment that is required from those chosen to receive a home. The new homeowner makes house payments that go back into the operating funds of the project.

The River Journal - Sandpoint's Fourth "R"

A re-sale store primarily for building materials and other home improvement goods, whose proceeds benefit the highly popular Habitat for Humanity, the first ReStore in the nation opened in Austin, Texas in September of 1992. Conceived by Diane Beaver MacKie as a way to generate funding for the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, the concept of a store selling donated surplus or gently-used building materials became a model fundraiser throughout the nation, with over 650 such ReStores operating today. The Sandpoint version opened its doors in 2008 and, like most ReStores, has placed its own unique marketing on what is offered. Some of that comes from the guidance of Philip Kent, the store’s manager, who has maintained a lifelong interest in the craftsmanship, originality and quality of items from times gone by. Which is why you’ll not only find old(er) ovens, cooktops and stoves in Sandpoint’s ReStore, but also (at this writing) a 1950s Kenmore stove with the gleaming design of an heirloom Chevrolet Bel-Air, carpet, wood and tile flooring pieces alongside a hand-knotted wool rug in perfect condition, and mid-range living room furniture clustered around a Queen Anne tilt-top table from the 1840s to 1850s. “Our store reflects our very generous donors and volunteers” Philip explained. “One thing that makes our store unusual is that we receive an exceptional range of materials. This support from our donors and the constantly growing number of customers has allowed the ReStore to contribute substantially to Habitat’s building program and supply reasonably priced materials to the public in a clean and well organized environment. These materials include heating and air conditioning units, lumber, molding, plumbing fixtures and supplies, flooring, cabinets and lighting. The ReStore is also the area’s biggest resource for used appliances. Philip explained that when appliances are donated, “We clean them up, make any repairs needed, and verify they’re in working order. Joe Zavala lends invaluable expertise evaluating and advising on plumbing issues and preparation of donations for sales.” The program uses primarily volunteer labor and new, donated materials, along with a sweat equity investment that is required from those chosen to receive a home. The new homeowner makes house payments that go back into the operating funds of the project.

Industrial employment survey bulletin, no. 1 Jan. 1921

There continues to exist a small surplus of common labor here. .... Building- material plants continue capacity operations, with sufficient labor available ...

The Bankers magazine

$150000 declared surplus, and $39795.03 of undivided profits in addition. ... With this object in view, the old building which it formerly occupied was torn ...

Green building products, the GreenSpec® guide to residential building materials

Surrey New & Used Building Materials Surrey New & Used Building ... that accepts donations of good quality used and surplus building materials and offers ...

Far East and Australasia 2003

... including the establishment of new or satellite towns and building material industries; cap. pu Rs 11.780m., res and surplus Rs 7626.5m., sales 18764m. ...

The Pacific reporter

In 1801 an act was passed directing the state treasurer to invest the surplus moneys of said capitol building fund In state warrants. See Sess. ...