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Restore Your source for reclaimed build materials, vintage decor, building salvage services, DIY inspiration and more. Contractors, donors, homeowners, business partners, volunteers, artists - it takes a community to do what we do. We are stronger, happier, and healthier when we support one another and trade resources locally. Thanks to the many businesses who donate to The RE Store.

Support our Community Jobs Training Program by purchasing a $5 raffle ticket at The RE Store! Get a sneak peak of our latest inventory, stay up to date on store news and receive free resources.
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The RE Store is non-profit program with a retail location in the Fountain District of Bellingham. We exist to divert as much reusable material as possible from the landfill and to build a culture of reuse in our community. Our retail location features salvaged and reclaimed building materials, vintage decor, and a facility to receive lightly used donated items.
Salvage services, reclamation, deconstruction, and green demolition. Different words to describe the same process: taking a structure apart piece by piece for the purpose of reuse. With over 40 years of combined experience in the art of dismantling for reuse, our licensed and insured crew salvages up to 90% of a structure's desirable materials.
Support our Community Jobs Training Program by purchasing a $5 raffle ticket at The RE Store! Get a sneak peak of our latest inventory, stay up to date on store news and receive free resources. Sign up for our monthly e-news below. We welcome your project inquiry about most deconstruction and salvage projects, including kitchen remodels, gutting a home or business space, partial of full demolition, commercial remodels and retrofits, and more.
When you donate to The RE Store, you're donating to a local non-profit and keeping materials out of the landfill. Donations are accepted Tuesday-Saturday; 11am - 5 pm at 2309 Meridian St. Bellingham, WA 98225. Can't drop off at the store? We offer free pickups for select, quality items. Get in touch.
Reviews (19)
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Ron W.
Jun 06, 2021
Went in here today to see if things may have improved however they've continued to deteriorate. Store is dirty and disorganized and what they have is way overpriced.
Beaware T.
Mar 19, 2021
I asked why a 11x 3' piece of wood that's poorly painted was $25. Because it's old growth. Wow. You get wood donated for free and charge WAY TO MUCH. And the guy in the tie die hoody was more than rude. I'm never going to donate to them ever again. I'd rather throw stuff away then give to this business. I've never been talked to like that by anyone who works in retail. Guy needs to get a job he likes maybe. 9 years of my business and I'm done.
Harley M.
Jul 07, 2020
This used to be a great store to come find great buys when we ere building a cabin and needed plumbing and electrical. Not so much anymore, just tried to donate 3 bathroom faucets in good shape that are MOEN guaranteed for life for the entire unit and or parts and there were no visible defects and the girl said "no these are too old" Too old? WTH? that's what you're supposed to be doing helping recycle stuff for another life. No more for me, waste of gas driving it there. Good by re-store.
Jan B.
Oct 09, 2019
You never know what you might find here in the way of recycled items. I am always amazed at the vast selection of everything from tools, lumber, furniture, lamps, blinds.plus all parts and accessories to go with all of these. Today I purchased a kitchen cabinet door which I will turn into a piece of wall art. Seems like I always manage to find an item that sparks my imagination and creative urges!
Vanessa V.
Jul 29, 2019
I bought an expensive table, but I thought it was worth it because it was a nice table. On the way out I was struggling a lot to carry it and ended up dropping it in the parking lot and totally scratching it. Now I've paid all this money for this totally destroyed table. AFTER this happened someone who works there comes up and told me that they COULD have helped me carry it out. WTF? I'm struggling to carry this thing and nobody tells me that it's possible to get help carry it out until after I've already destroyed the thing I spent so much money on. There are other things there that I would have bought if I had known I didn't have to to carry them myself. Why don't they have a sign or something. So stupid!
Tony M.
Mar 26, 2019
The re-store is a must visit place for most any homeowner. Over the years I've found so many building materials, paint, fasteners, electrical fixtures, Plumbing fixtures, wood trim, windows, Doors, OMG the door section there's so many doors to choose from. Interior doors, entry doors, solid doors, bi-fold doors, windowed doors and most any other door you could imagine.

I even got metal doors for exterior entries. They do a great service so these materials and fixtures and even paint don't end up at the landfill, as they are reusable then functionable items. They even build useful things such as chicken coops and raised garden beds that someone could find useful.
Hannah B.
Mar 24, 2019
This is a really great place to find recycled home items. Tile, cupboards, furniture, doors, windows, etc. The RE Store has all of that and more. I enjoy walking through every few weeks to see if there's anything interesting that I should add to my collection of random home items. This is a great place to donate your unwanted home items. Some will be sold as is while others will be used for new creations to be sold. Be sure to follow the RE Store for sales and occasional free items.
Harald I.
Jan 04, 2019
This was a nice store to visit to buy cheap antiques, and furniture. Mostly very good prices and there was a lot of beautiful furniture! Everything from lamps, chandeleirs, dining tables, vanities, antique doors and antique hardware. I would give it a five star if the furniture were put into a more attractive display, it was a bit of a hunt to find the good stuff, but can also be fun (for antique hunters) I will definetly return when I need like a beautiful antique dining table (70$) or a nice chandeler (25$)
Jackie D.
Mar 03, 2018
I went in today for the first time. Very cool store. When I asked for help at the front desk regarding a specific item. I was told to wait while the cashier called customer service. I waited 10-15 minutes while the cashier was on his phone. No one came to help and I walked out. I intended to make a purchase and now I won't be back. Poor customer service. I will take my business elsewhere.
Margaret W.
Oct 25, 2017
You can find anything and everything why buy new when you can go to the restore and reuse something that is still in great shape. What would've been $100 project ended up being less the 5buck!
Chris V.
Jun 27, 2017
If you are a pretty handy DIY'er and are interested in reclaimed materials, this should be your first stop when starting a project. I have created a sliding barn door, resurfaced a stand-alone gas stove mantle, created a rain barrel, built multiple raised beds, all from reclaimed materials from The RE Store and for far cheaper than buying from the big box stores. Sure, you may not find every little part you need, but it does help lessen the cost of a project.

If you aren't the best with a tool in your hand, but still want unique furniture, they have also been building items in-house and selling them at the store or the farmers' market! Everything from tables and chairs to cornhole game sets, all from reclaimed materials. When all else fails, just walk through the store for house project inspiration.
Dustin R.
Sep 22, 2016
This place is one of my top three building salvage spots. I rarely leave empty handed. There are some great spots in Seattle but this place rivals them in every respect.
Tara B.
Jun 09, 2016
I Love Love Love this store! My husband and I don't often have lots of money to throw at new furniture, but I was blessed to marry a handyman. We can spend hours in here unearthing treasures. Not much is ready to go as is is, so if you are looking for something you can purchase and immediately use you probably won't like/enjoy store. If however you have an adventurous streak when it comes to home improvement, welcome to your mecca!

We buy everything from lamp shades, and drawer pulls, to dressers and shelving units. We then get the opportunity to put our own unique flair on the items. When you walk in the door you can't help but smell the possibilities (it always smells like lumber and grease to me). The stock changes frequently so there is always something new to discover. This is our first stop when we have a project that we are undertaking becuase the prices are so reasonable.
Jennifer J.
Jan 01, 2015
I always have good intentions when I walk into this place. What's not to like about a store where they re-purpose junk from other peoples' homes/buildings/apartments so you can use your imagination to give it a new life in your own home/building/apartment? Their prices are decent, and the staff is friendly (if not plentiful). If you're shopping for a specific project, though, be sure to come with your ideas and room measurements in hand or you could become overwhelmed and leave empty-handed.

Not that I've ever, EVER done this, mind you! Oh and check out their newer area featuring beautiful furniture hand-built from genuine Re-Store items. This stuff's a little on the pricey side, but it's also a really good example of things a great mind/artist can do with "junk" from the aisles of the store.
Lindsay T.
Dec 10, 2014
If you are experienced and know what you're looking for it's probably a great place, but I've had problems getting customer service here and just had to leave empty handed.
Chris M.
Aug 03, 2014
You need 5-Gallon buckets? They've got 'em for fifty cents. Fifty cents!
Dennis L.
Dec 23, 2013
Be careful when you buy from the restore, they don't give refunds only store credit and they don't give you your tax back.
Scarlett M.
May 21, 2012
Wow, what a fun place! Cool remodeling and art supplies and a great vibe, a groovy way to spend a weekend afternoon. Doors galore, tiles, hinges, paint, lighting fixtures, sinks, furniture, cabinets, you name it they have it. I love the fact that it's a non-profit too. Note to Disabled: Some steps as you navigate the store, street parking only
Alex B.
Dec 02, 2010
I was required to help out here for 2 days. (little "court" issue) I went into the store the first time and checked in with who I would be reporting to and got to work. Wow. What an eclectic collection of goods. It was hard to be bored wandering around finding new eccentricities every turn. The merch is dusty, and you will often run into someone doing community service with a sour expression, but overall on a rainy day this place is a great stop to kill some boredom.