Tried to donate three furniture pieces. Came 10 days ago to pick up and refused due to wet grass (was dry). Called Michelle. Who said she would be out Monday to pick up, personally. She was a no-show. Called to find out she was off. Called main number Tuesday. Henry said they would pick up Wednesday. They showed up Wednesday an hour late, but I wasn't concerned because there was snow on the ground and I knew they would refuse again, legitimately. Called Michelle, she was told I would move the three pieces to my garage. That conversation never took place. Lots of communication issues here and I have wasted 10 days time. read more

This place needs some love and I am literally so sad I never checked this place out until recently. I came here looking for a couch and certainly left with one which I've included below. I'll say that you shouldn't go in with expectations hoping you'll find something same day. However, I've already been back more than once this week and I keep leaving with things I need! I got this couch for $100 and I feel lucky! One of the legs could use replacement for aesthetics but it is sturdy in its current state even if don't fix it. I also picked up a table (I'm using it as an end table) for $15 because it was missing 4 nuts to attach the top to the legs. It had a few scratches on the table top but a little sharpie fixed it. I went in again and found a nice circular mirror for $35. I've been super pleased with my finds. Things are constantly being added so if you love something that much, buy it! Not everything is a "deal" per say but you can find some good things here. Check out their Facebook page as they've been a little bit more active on adding some of the things they've been selling which got me into their actual store! read more

Habitat For Humanity Restore - Community Service/Non-Profit Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Please people if it does not work don't donate it. These people are volunteers. They don't test everything that comes through. I bought a water sprinkler timer. Put the new batteries in nothing. What a bummer oh well, just another donation of money to the store read more

This place totally rocks. It's like a Menards thrift store. You can get a huge mirror for $10. The selection changes constantly, so if you want to find a treasure, you might need to hunt patiently. There's no website for inventory because things turn around so fast it would just be a waste of the volunteers time. Speaking of which, they are some of the most cheerful people I've ever seen working retail. I bought a pedestal sink from them with a faucet attached for $30, and I've repainted our bathroom with "oops" paint that cost me about $5. We bought tile for the backsplash in our kitchen for $20. Oh yeah, it also feels pretty awesome to not have this stuff end up in a landfill, since there's little wrong with it, other than someone didn't want it anymore. Everyone should check this place out, homeowners, apartment dwellers, artists, woodworkers, interior designers, everyone. read more

I love the idea of this place but honestly, my feelings go back and forth. I really like being able to find decent home items that needs a little love. However, I wish there was a little bit more furniture. I know they can not control what they get, but the store seems to be filled more with tiles and fixtures. It is like a Home Depot version of a ReStore. Still, I love it. I love the idea and I love the prices. read more

Restore.... I wish I had taken pictures of my visit today. A 30 year old hideous leather couch ($400). A 25 year old electric stove ($175). An antique dresser with missing handles ($250). I love everything that you stand for. But I cannot help but feel like you are doing your company and the community you serve a disservice by pricing your goods so exorbitantly. There has got to be another incentive to shop at your store besides the feel-good do-good aspect, because the items in this store aren't selling themselves on any other merits. Almost everything is outdated, dinged up and dirty (/UGLY). Prices need to reflect that!!!! read more

I didn't think this place was as great as the other reviewers did. Yes I believe in the principle of reduce reuse and recycle, however I'm not so willing to reuse 1950s 60s 70s & 80s style home materials as I am those with actual vintage appeal from the 20s-40s. I was hoping to find the latter but found only the former unfortunately. There was a small amount of current items available as well. My husband found some wooden shelves for a good price. Like any other thrift shop I'm sure it's hit or miss. It's for a good cause & great for the environment so I would say check it out just in case you might find what you're looking for. read more

This was a regular stop for me and drove 1 1/2 hrs to get there. I've literally spent $1000's upon 1000's at this store for rehabilitations of older homes. Out of all the habitats (cedar valley, Iowa city, Davenport, and Odana Rd in Madison) This is the one I still cringe and have stopped coming to. The things they think are worth sooo much is crazy and borderline taking advantage. They difficult to work with EVERY TIME, or budge on anything, and lastly, there are two guys that think they have the authority to sport bad attitudes and can sometimes be beyond rude and short with you. The whole store reflects the same unwillingness because of it. I love what habitat does, their vision, and I love to support all of the others... These guys..... just miss the point and need to work study at ANY of the other stores. read more

Bumping this up to four stars, due to their beautiful new location! They have room for a better variety now, and I'm really pleased with the selection. Plus the space is gorgeous. read more

This place is great! Lots of great stuff, and priced to move. And I mean really, REALLY priced to move. My husband could have spent days in there looking around (his words), and it's great to have a place like this in the community where you can not only drop off leftover supplies and hardware (or countertops, cabinets, doors, windows, sinks, you name it!) that's still useable so that it doesn't go to the landfill, and also for picking up odds and ends for a building or remodeling project. I have a very strong inclination to say that we'll be back! read more

Some really great deals sometimes. Like many thrift stores the pricing system is imperfect, some stuff seems priced a bit high, but other things are priced insanely low. I like to support their cause of helping to provide affordable housing as well. I would always go to one of the Restores before Home Depot or Menards. You could save a lot of money if they have something you could use. read more

OK place and i will probably try them again, however, the down side is that their prices are somewhat high and some cases comparable to new stuff on sale at Menards or Home Depot. If you intend to pay more for a good cause, then it is OK, however, if you are looking for a good price on used and reused items, that is tougher to find at the Madison restore. I miss the st vincent depaul dig and save, they used to have building materials for good prices and i used to donate to them but they stopped selling building materials. The Madison restire also does not carry the same variety as other restore stores, they will actually refuse certain types of items ... again, i will probably stop and visit occasionally, but my expectations of a good deal are much lower. read more