Evanston ReBuilding Warehouse

Five stars for the mission.
Four stars for the merchandise collection.
Three stars for the fact that some pieces seem really overpriced, and the parking… well is there more parking than seven-​ish spots?
I couldn’t wait to finally have enough time to stop in and browse this place. I’ve been to many architectural salvage shops in my lifetime. I couldn’t wait to discover another one! But for someone who isn’t handy, a contractor, or doesn’t have a contractor to work with, this place might be a bit of a challenge to navigate. It’s a bit overwhelming… not in a bad way… there’s just a lot to look at.
It’s pretty well organized, but nothing is cleaned up. There is an area with toilets, but let’s just say you better be prepared to scrub! There are bathtubs, sinks, a few appliances, and doors galore.
There is an amazing tile selection. My guess is it’s from leftover projects, some restoration finds, but it’s fun to wade through.
If you need a radiator cover, they have ‘em!
Beautiful chandeliers spread throughout, but some are pretty pricey. There are lots of odds and ends, some that take imagination, and lots of kitchen cabinetry.
Some of the items are still pretty dusty and seem dropped off, which didn’t bother me, but other shops I’ve been to are a bit more cleaned up and the price seems a bit more justifiable.
Shop here because you believe in supporting a great mission.

Get to the Evanston ReBuilding Warehouse! They do so many wonderful things for our community… what a great mission. I was particularly impressed by their job training programs. And, the materials they bring back to the warehouse are incredible and keep things affordable. They have everything from sinks to lumber to antique door plates and lighting! Will definitely be back for my next project.

I can’t wait to get my hands on some of those light fixtures for my new apartment. I live all the way in New York, and I swear I’m going to be carrying them back and forth across the country one by one. Lovely merchandise, great prices, knowledgeable staff, and great mission.