Today, Rob and I decided to take some time off work and check out more local resources to price out potential discounts. We got up bright and early, downed some coffee, and got-a-riding.
First stop: An architectural salvage place in Baltimore called Second Chance Inc. Four huge warehouses with a lot furniture, lighting, plumbing, cast-iron, tile etc. It was a little bit like one of DC favorite places The Brass Knob, but a lot more organized. There was A LOT of really gorge stuff. Including some Marble fireplaces, but the price point did not offer much of a discount.
Second stop: Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. Lots of great stuff here. Supplies, some furniture, cabinets, sinks etc. We picked up a few more paint trays and gloves since they were cheap, as well as a table that I may use for my sewing projects. They had a gorgeous faucet that I have lusted over for $75, significantly lower than the $500 price I saw on e-bay, but we thought it might be a nightmare doing the plumbing and getting the sink to fit this specific fixture.
Third Stop: THe Community Forklift. Yet another great resource. Tons of tools, electrical and plumbing pieces, cabinets, doors galore and tons of trim. Really good prices, but certainly not the place to go to at the end of the day.
Needless to say, I am shopped out. (more like window-shopped out!) But at least I know where to source the discounts for specific projects.
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