Yesterday I stopped to look at windows/doors/shutters as I have a shed planned using such...and of course to see what is new. Between tile, architectural elements, building components, etc....this place is a treasure, and everything is so darn inexpensive. Even the new items are less than half buying at retail. This week they got in hundreds of antique brass/glass door hardware and tons of outdoor tile.

I told the guy at the counter that my time was going to go up hanging around there if they keep getting so much more stuff. He asked if I wanted to volunteer a few hours, could help track the incoming items and inventory.

This is a very selfish volunteer option...but I said yes. Am working on my backyard this spring and now have 4 hours at Habitat every week to create hardscaping. Will have to be very careful not to make "junk" runs home, but can't do heavy work so am a bit safe unless I find something totally loved and a place for.

If you check, these stores are in most states...highly recommend taking a trip just to see their offerings. Link below to search for a store.

The store here must be much better stocked than in some other areas, perhaps because it is the only one in this part of CO. I've been pretty good about not getting junk, a few new items which were needed and definitely saved money. One of the things that did get me in a bit of a jam was a shed. They had about a dozen which were used for training volunteers on framing. I could't have bought the wood for half the price of what was in them. The jam I got into was not knowing sides, floor and roof were already framed in 2X4s. Had to find some big guys to move the components home for me.