Why My ReStore Kicks Your ReStore’s Butt

by Cait

I understand that this post will make all of you absolutely hate me (Jami already called me a hooker).

351 subway tiles, 4 sheets of octagon-dot: $19

And now that I’m not doing my crackhead impression feverishly counting tiles and lugging them around the store like a crazy person, I realize we only needed about 220 tiles. (Crackhead math = forgetting to subtract the window.) So basically that’s our entire shower surround for $11.

I’m starting to feel like our $63 floor tile is expensive (and it was the least expensive option).

Happy (Veteran’s Day) Friday!

A few more of our ReStore deals: Tub, Reclaimed Wood, Back Porch Fan

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30 Comments to “Why My ReStore Kicks Your ReStore’s Butt”

Amanda
November 11, 2011 at 7:58 pm

Oh my goodness. My jaw dropped. I am SO JEALOUS!

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- Cait
  November 11, 2011 at 8:20 pm
  
  I’m pretty much in shock!
  
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Monique
November 11, 2011 at 8:03 pm

WOW. What a steal!!

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- Cait
  November 11, 2011 at 8:27 pm
  
  I’m pretty sure I literally said “WOW!” when he told me the total, haha!
  
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Martina
November 11, 2011 at 8:13 pm

Again that’s amazing. Added bonus of over-buying is that if any of the tiles break/chip when they’re cut then you’ll have extras :)

Your restore kicks my restores butt mostly because the closest restores to me are like 6-8 hours away.

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- Cait
  November 11, 2011 at 8:24 pm
  
  I’m excited for all the extras for that exact reason! Plus, now we can make the shower surround go a bit taller, which will be nice.
  
  That’s so sad about the closest ReStore being that far away!
  
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Ashley@DesignBuildLove.co
November 11, 2011 at 8:14 pm

DAMN CAIT!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, you rock!!!!!!! If our Restore was a bit closer, I would totally stock it! Eric is now officially on board to let me build him a desk and storage solutions for his office… I might need to do my best to get my butt over there and check things out!

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- Cait
  November 11, 2011 at 8:26 pm
  
  *blush*
  
  That sounds awesome about the desk & storage solutions! Our ReStore is pretty random on what they have, but I bet you could find some base cabinets and make something sort of like YHL’s desk (but not built in, unless you want it to be built in, of course). Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
  
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Caitlin @ Hardly Housewives
November 11, 2011 at 10:21 pm

That’s awesome – I haven’t had any success at our ReStore… yet. I think I need to go more often and maybe I’ll just be there at the right time for something great!

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- Cait
  November 13, 2011 at 5:09 pm
  
  Yeah, ReStore’s can be pretty hit-or-miss. I totally stalk ours, and sometimes we score big.
  
  Good luck!
  
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Sara @ Russet Street Reno
November 13, 2011 at 4:46 pm

You are a total hooker!!!! WTF. Thanks for making me feel like a jag for paying 30k for our kitchen…..

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- Cait
  November 13, 2011 at 5:05 pm
  
  Aww, sorry Sara! Your kitchen is going to be amazing! I can’t wait to see it!
  
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Withywindle
November 14, 2011 at 10:29 am

What a deal!!! That’s great!

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- Cait
  November 14, 2011 at 12:33 pm
  
  Thanks Withywindle! We’re excited, and hoping all of our readers find some awesome deals, too!
  
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Jami Graham
November 14, 2011 at 8:55 pm

I’ve been a bad friend…I’ve not visited blog land in quite a while but I’m back..until I disappear again! :p Holy Bathroom posts Cait! HAHA you totally are still a hooker though! Todd agrees and rarely is a fan of me using the term…feel the love?!

I cannot wait to see how the bathroom comes together and me and my poor sleepy child will become a regular at our ReStore, maybe even looking dirty and totally disheveled so that they’ll bestow pity on us and fill us in when goodies come in! :p

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- Cait
  November 14, 2011 at 9:08 pm
  
  You have not been a bad friend, you just has a baby! And yes, I probably am a hooker with all my bathroom purchases! hah
  
  I’m excited to brace the window wall, move the plumbing and start drywalling! Can’t wait to share mire updates!
  
  Good luck with your ReStore! Anything in particular you’re looking for?
  
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  - Jami
    November 17, 2011 at 1:01 pm
    
    No not really, just some good deals!
    
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    - Cait
      November 17, 2011 at 1:09 pm
      
      Totally understand. You know I love a good deal. Good luck!
      
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Nette @ This Dusty House
November 15, 2011 at 1:05 pm

Seriously? Score! Definitely jealous, though I’m not sure I have the right to be. We haven’t spent nearly enough time in our Restore. Must change that, clearly!

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- Cait
  November 15, 2011 at 2:16 pm
  
  Thanks Nette! ReStore is definitely hit or miss, but we’ve been really fortunate to find some awesome deals. Good luck!
  
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Amy
November 16, 2011 at 11:16 am

WHAT! All our ReStore ever has is old brass yucky stuff. Jealousssss!!

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- Cait
  November 16, 2011 at 9:24 pm
  
  I feel that way about our Goodwill and some of the other thrift stores around here. I think the trick is to check often. Good luck!
  
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Miranda Bouck
November 16, 2011 at 4:23 pm

Damn, our ReStore NEVER has deals like that! Great find!!!

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- Cait
  November 16, 2011 at 9:29 pm
  
  Thanks Miranda! I think checking often is the only way to find deals. Does your ReStore have a mailing list? I signed up for the email list at ours and it’s how we learned about some of the deals.
  
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Lindsay
November 28, 2011 at 4:38 pm

Wow! It really does kick my ReStore’s butt! Ours only ever has the type of tile I would want to rip out and replace – nothing cute like this! Great finds!

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- Cait
  November 28, 2011 at 4:53 pm
  
  Thanks Lindsay! Our ReStore actually has a lot of tile like that, too. Hopefully your store has some gems now and then!
  
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kelly@tearinguphouses
November 29, 2011 at 2:28 pm

score!!! i need to start visiting whatever restore you go to…

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- Cait
  November 29, 2011 at 2:47 pm
  
  Thanks Kelly! I think ReStores are really hit-or-miss and that Robert & I have been really lucky in our timing. Either that or not many other people in the area want the same things we do (I’m thinking that one is less likely).
  
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Janette@the2seasons
December 2, 2011 at 7:45 am

When we bought our new place last year, we gutted it (kitchen, baths, carpet, hardware, doors, windows, lights, granite, etc.) and took everything to the Restore. It was perfectly fine, but just not our tastes. The new sink we put in was retailed for $2,800, but we got it for $1,200. I thought that was a real bargain till I saw one on someone’s blog. It was the exact, same sink (Kohler double bowl farm sink) and she found it at her local restore for $150.

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- Cait
  December 2, 2011 at 9:01 am
  
  Wow $150 for that is a crazy good deal! But I think you did a really great job, too! I’m always worried that I’m going to buy something too soon and miss out on an even better deal.
  
  We donate a lot to our ReStore, too. The employees&volunteers joke that we donate there, we shop there, now we just need to volunteer there (which is funny, because we met volunteering for our local Habitat for Humanity).
  
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