One of the many reasons I was excited to buy a house was so I would finally have a need for the great deals at the Restore. There is a big variety here (not everything is from the 70's, as one reviewer stated) and there are items to fit every budget. \n\nRecently we purchased a chandelier for $45 and saw it at Menards for $140 and a ceiling fan for $15 and saw it at Home Depot for $150. Both are in like-new condition and are modern styles. Our toilet paper holder? $1 at the Restore, $19 at Home Depot. I sprayed it with some oil rubbed bronze paint, and it's perfect. We redid our bathroom floor with two brand new boxes of Norwegian wood laminate for $8. \n\nCurrently I'm watching the cabinets - which range from 15-piece older sets with some wear for $475 to brand new high-end 20-piece sets with fancy hardware for $2000. \n\nLike any good thrift store, the key is to stop by on a regular basis. Most of our curtain rods and hardware are from here, but we purchased them bit by bit over several weeks. Add some high-quality spray paint and you've got nice quality sets, that look like new, and cost very little.
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