Self-taught, occasional DIYer shares her creations made with ReStore purchases.

Michelle Sprueill considers herself “an occasional DIY'er.” After reading one of our blogs where we profiled a customer and her recreations with furniture she bought at the ReStore, Michelle emailed us to share her story.

“I'm self-trained, sort of, picked up a lot of tips watching others and Ask This Old House. It's my Satuday morning routine!” said Michelle. “I learn a lot from my mistakes too!”

It’s one of the many nice things about buying used from the ReStore - you can find something cheaper than new and feel more free to experiment on it, and perhaps not feel too bad if your experiment fails.

“Wood can be very expensive, I always check the Restore first before buying from a box store.”

It’s a good strategy, since ReStore inventory can turnover quickly.

Michele says, “I appreciate the satisfaction from making something rather than buying new.” And we really love what she shared with us.

With a 2 x 6 board she bought for $2 from the Forest Grove ReStore, she made the table centerpiece stand pictured at left, which she had decorated for the Fall when she shared it with us late last year.

With a 2 x 3 board she bought at the ReStore for $1.25, she made a simple post for her bird feeders on her patio.

Thank you so much, Michelle, for sharing your story!

The Forest Grove ReStore is open Mondays through Saturdays, 9 to 5. Donations are accepted until 4:30. And remember that sales benefit the programs of West Tuality Habitat for Humanity in Western Washington County.

If you have recycled and re-imagined something you bought at the Forest Grove ReStore, or have bought something and placed it in your home, as is, and you think it’s particularly beautiful or interesting, we want to hear from you! Please send your story and photos to photos@westtualityhabitat.org.

And if you have a blog idea for the Forest Grove ReStore and want to submit a drafter, we would love to hear from you!

Blog by Jayne Cravens