ReStore http://www.restorenova.org Miss a Day - Miss a Deal!! Fri, 11 May 2012 13:43:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Did You Know? http://www.restorenova.org/2012/05/know/ http://www.restorenova.org/2012/05/know/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 18:26:43 +0000 ReStore-NoVa http://www.restorenova.org/?p=2169 Even a Door Knob Helps Habitat.

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Alexandria Gives!  is part of Spring for Alexandria, a four-day celebration of giving and service in Alexandria, Virginia. Now in its fifth year, Spring for Alexandria is jointly hosted by ACT for Alexandria, Volunteer Alexandria, the Alexandria Jaycees and the City of Alexandria. Spring for Alexandria brings together more than 3,000 community members, including businesses, nonprofit organizations, Alexandria City Public Schools and City government to support Alexandria-based charities.

The Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia ‘s ReStore is participating in this event by making available the ReStore Truck to collect donations of building materials, appliances and more.  Click here to view a PDF of a list of acceptable donations.

Click Here to find out more about this wonderful event! 

 

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Transform a traditional piece of bedroom furniture into a multitasking mini office, complete with bulletin board and filing cabinet. You’ll have easy access to all your essentials — and be able to tuck them away at a moment’s notice. It requires only minimal construction to reconfigure a chest.

To make the bulletin board: Cut a piece of 1/2-inch-thick cork (available at office-supply stores) to fit the underside of the lid; affix it with craft glue.

To make the sliding supply organizer: Cut two strips of molding to fit inside the long sides of the chest; use small nails to attach a strip along each side, several inches below the lip, to support a tray (as pictured).

To make the tray: Cut a piece of kraft paper the length and width you’d like the tray to be (make sure it will be wide enough to rest on the strips of molding), and mark the depth needed on the template. Bring the paper to a home-supply store that sells wooden drawer organizers, and arrange enough organizers on top of the paper to cover the surface. At home, paint the organizers to match the chest, and let dry. Use wood glue to attach to one another.

To create a filing system: Insert adjustable hanging file-folder frames inside the chest.

http://www.marthastewart.com/272409/office-in-a-chest

]]> http://www.restorenova.org/2012/04/office-chest/feed/ 0 APRIL 21st – RePurposing 101 http://www.restorenova.org/2012/04/re-purposing-101-april-17th/ http://www.restorenova.org/2012/04/re-purposing-101-april-17th/#comments Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:01:58 +0000 ReStore-NoVa http://www.restorenova.org/?p=2066

]]> http://www.restorenova.org/2012/04/re-purposing-101-april-17th/feed/ 0 DON’T WAIT ‘TILL IT IS TOO LATE! http://www.restorenova.org/2012/04/wait-till-late/ http://www.restorenova.org/2012/04/wait-till-late/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:52:04 +0000 ReStore-NoVa http://www.restorenova.org/?p=2097 You pack the trunk of your car with books you have read, music CDs with only decent two songs on them, still-functional-but-replaced kitchen gadgets and all the clothes the kids have grown out of. Then, you drive 12 miles to the nearest ReStore to donate your stuff to charity.

Did you make a list of your items before donating them to charity? Good! Now, how much are they worth to you as an income tax deduction? Did you know the miles driven between your home and the charitable donation center are tax deductible as well? There may be other things you are missing that may help you when itemizing your deductions this year.  Click on the link below to read more helpful hints on valuing tax deductions.

http://www.ehow.com/facts_5299436_value-tax-deductible-donations.html

 

]]> http://www.restorenova.org/2012/04/wait-till-late/feed/ 0 APRIL 22nd – Join us at the GMU second annual Earth Week Community Fair!! http://www.restorenova.org/2012/03/april-22nd-join-gmu-annual-earth-week-community-fair/ http://www.restorenova.org/2012/03/april-22nd-join-gmu-annual-earth-week-community-fair/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:26:15 +0000 ReStore-NoVa http://www.restorenova.org/?p=2073 Join us at the GMU second annual Earth Week Community Fair!!

Click below to get more information.

http://green.gmu.edu/community/earthweek/arlingtoncommfair.html

This event is open to the community and FREE OF CHARGE!

The fair will highlight  businesses, non-profit organizations, research centers, and student groups that promote environmentally-friendly practices and policies.

In addition to the exhibitions, the fair will offer delicious food from local eateries, music, sustainability-focused educational programs in our new state of the art auditorium, and a special visit and performance for kids, “Go Green With Gunston!” Stay tuned for more details…

To get information about exhibiting at the event or volunteering for the event, please contact the office of University Life at Mason’s Arlington Campus at: ularl@gmu.edu or 703-993-8984.

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Each ReStore has a Truck Load of Quality Wood Species ready for the Hobbiest or the Mill-shop.  

Basswood, Soft and Hard Maple, Hickory, and Red Oak

All with thickness up to 2 inches.

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]]> http://www.restorenova.org/2012/02/presidents-day-sale/feed/ 0 INSTALL A TOILET http://www.restorenova.org/2012/02/install-toilet/ http://www.restorenova.org/2012/02/install-toilet/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:46 +0000 ReStore-NoVa http://www.restorenova.org/?p=2008 All You Need To Know About How to Install a Toilet

It is true that, if you do not really have a lot of time on your hands due to your hectic schedule, it may be easier to find a professional. However, if time is not an issue for you, then this website can teach you all you need to know about how to install a toilet, just as well as any professional could.

Since the materials needed and the toilet itself do not always come cheap, why should you spend extra money on a contractor? All the information you need before you can install a toilet is just around the corner. At the same time, even if you do decide to hire a contractor, then you can make sure that he does not rip you off, as long as you are familiar with the basics of plumbing.   MORE

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