ReStore Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity

The web site requests that pre-​approval be obtained for donations, providing a complete description and pictures. We have some excellent condition items and sent a description along with pictures for pre-​approval. We received a cryptic e-​mail response saying that all items should be in the garage and that all donations are accepted at the drivers discretion. So there wasn’t any point in sending the e-​mail or pictures, since their form paragraph reply did not either accept or reject the items. Therefore, we willl donate to another charity who is more committed to their cause by following their own guidelines.

this store is over pricing merchadise, too much, i better buy it new for a couple dollars more.
if we give the donation for the other people with low income have a place to buy it, the selling like is new, so how people can go there, this store is for contruction employer who have the own business and dont loose nothing buy things for a few dollar less, menards have better price, the worse restore business they just make it money and used volunted people for the own good. people and lied said is a great place to shop they ever said hi,

I’ve been to most of the Habitat Restores in the past few weeks due to rehabbing a rental property. You can always come here and find great deals on everything you need for your home or a rehab. You never know what you may find when you come here.
This specific location is the largest one that I have been to with what I would call more high end items. Whenever you come in make sure to have your measurements so you don’t buy the wrong item. There are no returns. Some items have a 7 day warranty though. You can also come here to donate items in which you don’t need or can’t use to help others in need.

This was my first visit to any Re Store. I found some really affordable items here. Associates were helpful.

What a great place. Just watch the bit of Jerry Seinfeld talking about garbage and you will understand why this is such a great place!
Always feel good donating to those who aren’t as fortunate as me! Merry Christmas!

My all time favorite DIY resource!
Doors as low as $ 10.00, used globe bulbs for my patio string of lights as low as $ 0.25 each, kitchen cabinets, random cabinetry parts including doors, shelves & hardware, dining room sets, china cabinets, sofas, coffee tables, bed frames, canvas art, lumber, vintage tools, power tools, paint, paint brushes, toilets, chandeliers, vinyl records, flooring, crown moulding, trims, books, plumbing stuff, donations from homes, construction site leftovers, used hotel furniture, used retail display cases, pianos, doors, windows, area rugs, carpet remnants, the list changes every week. Just walking in this store will get my creativity inspired! If you’re like me, expect to spend at least an hour in this store.
My best purchases: Vintage full size bed $ 60, mitre wood box $ 10, bi-​fold doors $ 10, used vanity lighting $ 10, stair balusters $ 2, paint $ 10/​gallon, $ 1 paint brushes & foam rollers, $ 3-​$ 5 cabinet door pieces, $ 1.00 cabinet pulls, $ 0.25 drop ceiling brackets, $ 1.00 towel rods just to name a few!
Best day to shop: Thursdays! Something’s always going down on Thursdays here!
DBDD (Don’t Be Dumb Disclaimer): I love LOVE taking pictures at all the places I visit. I list the date on the pictures so I can remember and share what the store/​establishment looked like at the time of my visit. Not everything you see in the pictures are available for sale. Not everything you see in the pictures is in stock at all times. What was once available the day I was there, might not be available when you’re reading this. I’m simply sharing the experience of my visit. Don’t Be Dumb, if you’re interested in something you see in a picture I’ve posted, call the store first and see if it’s still available. Hurry before it’s gone!
If you know of any other stores like this in the area, please let me know!

Such a great organization and I really appreciate all that they do for the Chicagoland area.
That being said, this review is a review that I am writing comparing this location to other habitat restore locations, including Joliet and Addison which I patronize frequently. This place has a decent selection of everything, but the prices are probably 15 times that of the other locations. Not 15% higher, 15 times higher. Need a huge area rug? Get one at Addison for $ 25. Get one here for $ 530… No joke! Need some 70s kitchen cabinets for your rental? Get them here for $ 3300 or got them in Addison or Joliet for $ 500-​$ 600. Need a headboard? Check out the one that they have here that is particleboard and damaged for $ 290 or head over to Joliet and pick one up that is solid wood for $ 50.
Last but certainly not least, there was a glass set here for $ 40 that can literally be found at any thrift store in the area for $.49 each. Good for them if they can get these prices, but it would be offensive to me if I donated things to them and they were trying to rip off people in need.

I will be honest; I’m surprised there are no reviews for this location.
If there are, I couldn’t find the listing… and it has been open for a while!
I first popped in last fall, just to see what they had when I needed to replace a fridge quickly. They had a good selection at the time (but as things are donated it changes from time to time) They had a brand new fridge that had been a prop in a movie and it would have been perfect for me except I needed a white fridge and it was black!
I’ve swung by for a food drive they were having and so I know they are working in and around the community. I appreciate that.
This week I was browsing for a kitchen light fixture. My neighbor actually got a great deal on a nice looking light for his dining room so I decided to see what they had in the way of kitchen ceiling lights.
Dontcha know the very first light I saw there was the one I ended up going back to get after a HUGE fiasco with an expensive light at a chain store??? Instead of spending $ 130, I spent $ 12! :) And the light looks as lovely as can be!
They have loads of other things that you might need if you were in the market to remodel. It would definitely be worth your while to stop in and look, especially if you have a better idea of what you are looking for than I usually do!
Everyone I’ve interacted with has been friendly and helpful. Swing by and see for yourself.