Habitat for Humanity store offers bargains

Quality building materials at below wholesale prices isn't just a contractor's or homeowner's dream, but a reality when it comes to Habitat for Humanity. The organization's retail sales outlet, the ReStore, sells doors, sinks, blinds, garage doors, electric fixtures, roofing, tile, carpet, windows, plumbing fixtures, hardware and much more at bargain discounts.

According to a Habitat for Humanity news release, ReStore offers "quality building materials that are economically efficient and environmentally sound."

The materials are provided by contractors, retail building materials outlets, private builders and other suppliers.

Some materials are "recycled" in the sense that they come from remodeling jobs, business closeouts or excessive inventory from builders and contractors.

Contributors benefit in several ways: through tax incentives, community recognition and inventory control.

All profits from the store's sales go to Habitat for Humanity to fund its building projects.

Dennis Radford Kapp, ReStore general manager, said, "Basically we find people living in substandard housing and get them to partner with Habitat for Humanity to build new houses."

Radford Kapp said that according to city of Springfield statistics, Greene County has 10,000 substandard dwellings.

Builders, remodelers and homeowners in need of inexpensive materials can phone ReStore at 417-829-4001 to check on existing inventory.

Those wishing to contribute items can call the same number for an evaluation of the materials. The organization also is seeking volunteers.

The ReStore is located at 4535 W. Chestnut Expwy. and open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 am-5:30 pm Friday and Saturday.