Why Go Bargain Hunting

A family shown bargain hunting at a ReStore clothing section

Bargain hunting has recently become the new activity of choice among so many people in 2022. It is a fun activity that you can do with family and friends and get the chance to compare the deals with one another and find the best selection to elevate your current wardrobe or home. Bargain hunting gives the […]

Best Place to Thrift in Burlington

a beautiful shot of the City of Burlington Ontario

There’s no surprise to why Burlington has been rated the best place in Canada to live for over 5 years in a row with its small town feel in the city and the close distance to the beautiful lake. Burlington is in the perfect spot as it sits midway between Toronto and Niagara Falls making […]

5 Reasons to Shop Sustainable Decor for New Homeowners

Various home decor from one of Habitat HMD's ReStore locations

Becoming a new homeowner can be exciting and overwhelming and the last thing you want to worry about is spending tons of money on home decorations to furnish your new home. A perfect alternative to that would be shopping used decor at the Habitat ReStore and saving money at the same time. Here are five […]

Used Clothing Phenomenon Taking Over Gen Z’s Closets

Gen Z closets mixing up a variety of new, thrifting finds -- clothes and accessories, including used clothing, reflecting an appreciation for a more sustainable fashion

The used clothing phenomenon has been taking over the Generation Z over the last few years. The last few years thrifting has become trendy and affordable. Thrifting has so many positive benefits including environmental benefits such as reducing the impact of the fast fashion industry by creating new homes to pre-loved clothing and being able […]

5 Things You Can Donate When Spring Cleaning

Decluttering your home is a popular activity during the beginning of spring. A great way to combat unnecessary disposal of household items is by donating your gently used items to a Habitat HMD ReStore.

After a long winter, it’s always exciting to welcome spring. Flowers are blooming, the sun is peeking through, and it feels like a fresh start. Decluttering your home is a popular activity during the beginning of spring. Sorting through your goods and organizing items can sometimes feel overwhelming when you’re left with a pile of […]

Why You Should DIY Your Furniture

DIY furniture photo shows a female sanding a cabinet.

Reduce, reuse, and recycle – a common phrase we have all probably heard at least once, and a phrase most of us make an effort to incorporate into our daily lives. Purchasing goods like clothing or furniture second hand are one of the best ways to make an eco-friendly lifestyle choice. You can take your […]

Benefits of Volunteering as a Senior Citizen

Retired folks and senior citizens can volunteer at a local nonprofit to keep busy, learn new skills, teach less experienced colleagues, and make new friends in the process.

After retirement, you may find yourself asking “what’s next?” Volunteering your time as a senior citizen is not only a great way to get involved with your community, but it’s also a fantastic reason to get back out there and support a good cause. Having more time in your schedule can at first seem a […]

Why Be a Conscious Thrifter?

Conscious thrift shopping is a wonderful way to purchase clothing, furniture, and many other needs, while making an environmentally friendly choice, leading to sustainable fashion and more great things

Conscious thrifting is a sustainable way to shop for sustainable fashion, without participating directly in fast fashion. Thrift shopping is a wonderful way to purchase clothing, furniture, and many other needs, while making an environmentally friendly choice. When thrifting, you’re choosing to give life again to an item that would otherwise not be used, while […]

Orangeville ReStore relaunches on November 19-20

Orangeville ReStore relaunches on Nov. 19 & 20, 2021. Enjoy exclusive deals and special inventory on those days.

With its recent addition of Dufferin County to its area coverage, the Orangeville ReStore is an exciting addition to the Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin affiliate On November 19 & 20, Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga-Dufferin (Habitat HMD) is relaunching the Orangeville ReStore! Orangeville is going to get some of Habitat HMD’s great selection of inventory, from […]