Building Value

Not really a place you can plan on for anything specific you may need but they do occasionally have some nice stuff for the right price. It is worth checking out on your way to the hardware store.
A lot of stuff has been torn out of old houses or saved from the dumpster. If you need an old door or cabinets for your workshop this is the place to go. Make sure you take a tape measure as things are not labeled and are roughly ordered– it will take some digging and a bit of luck.

I love Building Value! Need a door, a kitchen cabinet set, a light fixture, a stove, or antique architectural feature? You’re going to find just that and things you never even thought of too. Want to feel good? You will because you’re going to save money, keep it local by shopping locally, keep something out of a land fill, and help some people who could use a little help.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t that impressed by their selection of items. I certainly love the concept and appreciate the work that this business is doing to help recycle items that otherwise would have ended up in a landfill.
I found the place more like Home Depot and Lowe’s and less of a place to get cool furniture and other stuff. I enjoyed browsing the shelves and seeing lots of unusual things, but the condition of many of the items was not up to snuff at least in my book. There were plenty of fixtures and other items that would be useful had I been rehabbing a place.
The coolest thing I saw was a really old turntable. I am sure that I might have come on a bad day and their stock might have been picked over by others, I don’t know. I wonder if there are specific times that they receive new merchandise. Maybe they send out an email?
So, if you are looking for random items for your house, this place might have something, but there’s no guarantee. I would call ahead and ask the workers what they have in stock.

Building Value is a non-​profit organization that collects new and used building materials and resells them for 75% off the retail price. Stock is provided by donations from the public, as well as contractors with leftover supplies. Building Value has its own deconstruction team which will uninstall and pick up materials that are being donated. These employees are often recovering from hard times, and earn money through working for Building Value. Sales of the collected items help pay the salaries of the team members.
Whether you’re looking to get rid of leftover building supplies or are in need of some materials for a new project, Building Value has you covered!
— Architectural antiques from historic buildings
— Doors, windows, sinks and cabinets
— Tiles and stained glass
— Lighting
— Decorative fixtures
I never know what I’m going to find here; it’s like a scavenger hunt!

This is always my first stop for shopping when I am in need of anything for the house. I haven’t ever walked away empty handed. The stock changes often, so you can find something different. The prices are great, and the staff is wonderful. Plus, it is recycling and for a good cause. Check them out of Facebook. You can stay updated on what is in stock.

I was able to get some great old school chairs for my kitchen table. They are solid wood and work perfectly in my space. If I had to pay retail cost for these sort of chairs the price would have been crazy. Thanks to Building Value I am helping the environment and getting a good deal. I love this place!