We are a team of doers, movers, rebuilders, and makers. We find inspiration and joy in the value, possibilities, and stories of all the people and salvaged materials and we encounter. The ReBuilding Center crew values teamwork, respect, creativity, innovation, learning, and sharing.
Whether teaching classes, salvaging materials, helping guests in the store, or working at a computer, we are known for being a hard-working team that has just as much fun.Our community of staff and board members, and the broader community we serve and call home, makes us who we are and powers all we do.
Whether teaching classes, salvaging materials, helping guests in the store, or working at a computer, we are known for being a hard-working team that has just as much fun.Our community of staff and board members, and the broader community we serve and call home, makes us who we are and powers all we do.
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We empower students to develop practical building and repair skills through a wide range of fun, hands-on classes. We are currently offering virtual seminars and in-person classes. Over 2,000 volunteers help us build community resilience through reuse every year. Whether helping with class prep in the shop or de-nailing in the store, we've got plenty of opportunities to fit your interests.
Join our Salvage Supporters membership program to help us build community resilience in the Portland Metro area through reuse and repair. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the ReBuilding Center's impact depends on the support of our members and donors like you. Thank you-we rely on members like you!
Your support drives us forward-so the ReBuilding Center can keep working to ensure everyone has access affordable reclaimed home improvement materials, reuse education, and repair skills so people can be self-sufficient and reduce waste.
Your support drives us forward-so the ReBuilding Center can keep working to ensure everyone has access affordable reclaimed home improvement materials, reuse education, and repair skills so people can be self-sufficient and reduce waste.
ReBuilding Center is on a mission to make reuse and repair accessible to all as a means to reduce waste, end overconsumption, and empower homeowners and renters by making better use of our existing resources.
We know that the ability to perform home repairs is one of the key factors in keeping people in their homes longer, especially people living with low incomes, and with the high cost of building materials our services are needed now more than ever.Through our huge retail warehouse of affordable reclaimed building materials (donated to us by our community!)
We know that the ability to perform home repairs is one of the key factors in keeping people in their homes longer, especially people living with low incomes, and with the high cost of building materials our services are needed now more than ever.Through our huge retail warehouse of affordable reclaimed building materials (donated to us by our community!)
We empower students to develop practical skills through a wide range of hands-on and online classes in basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. Our fully equipped woodshop and professional teaching staff welcome hundreds of people every month, online and in-person, from youth groups and DIY homeowners to team-building and employee training workshops.
Group classes are a great way to share fun and new skills among friends or coworkers. Participants get to collaborate, problem-solve, and explore creativity while gaining practical know-how and, depending on the class, a pretty cool project to take home. We work with youth groups, too! Most of our classes can be modified for an age range of 10-16.
Reviews (17)
Shawn Broderick
Jan 28, 2022
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Koral
Oct 27, 2021
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They don't care about ripping off loyal customers, used to love this place but now we can't stand to even drive by. Paid $40 for some furniture when we got our new place, ended up having car problems and could no longer pick it up the weekend we planned to. Talked to someone and told them to just sell it and we were told to come in and get our refund when we could. Drove 25 minutes to just be told we had to wait for Ella rose, they wrote our number down for her to call. Never heard from her. Even tried calling to reach her a few times, no luck and she refused to just give us a call back. We would
Nixesha O.
Oct 07, 2021
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Sparrow Art
Aug 22, 2021
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Quinn
Jul 22, 2021
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Great pricing (usually lower than postings even make me expect) on used abd reclaimed or unused excess materials - lumber, tile, windows, drawers, blinds, nails, screws, etc. They also have some tools, mostly pretty rough-looking but probably some gems among them. Staff are super friendly, too, but don't pester. Sounds like they also do workshops and building/crafting contests.
Down sides: I'm not sure they have any sort of "shopping cart" (they have gear to move things as needed, but nothing to carry around with you, nor space for that to be very reasonable) and their setup is NOT friendly for
Down sides: I'm not sure they have any sort of "shopping cart" (they have gear to move things as needed, but nothing to carry around with you, nor space for that to be very reasonable) and their setup is NOT friendly for
Michael DeLapp
Jun 14, 2021
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What I love about the concept behind the ReBuilding Center, it keeps so many materials out of the landfills and that you can go there and find exactly what you need and repurpose it. Their mission is fantastic! I've used them hundreds of times for many projects from home improvement, remodeling, as a source for props for both theater and movies set decoration. Today I'm repairing my swinging Butler's door between the kitchen and dining room and I found exactly what I needed after going on a treasure hunt. Thank you ReBuilding Center for all that you do.
Sarah C.
May 10, 2021
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ReBuilding Center is a hardware store, thrift shop, volunteer program, school, date night activity, and more, all wrapped in one.
It is so fun to browse their overflowing alleys for project inspiration.
I have donated some materials and am glad to know they're going to be reused rather than thrown into a landfill.
Most of all I appreciate their classes. I have learned how to make a table, little library, and garden bed, including how to use all the tools associated with the project.
I love the impact RBC makes on the Portland environment & community!
It is so fun to browse their overflowing alleys for project inspiration.
I have donated some materials and am glad to know they're going to be reused rather than thrown into a landfill.
Most of all I appreciate their classes. I have learned how to make a table, little library, and garden bed, including how to use all the tools associated with the project.
I love the impact RBC makes on the Portland environment & community!
Sharon Morse
Sep 23, 2020
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Although the selection was sparse for what I was looking for, I did find the perfect bookshelf to turn into a raised garden bed for $10. Couldn't even find dirt for that price! It allowed me to make a donation and a rave review on the excellent staff who helped every step of the way. So pleased that I can grow chilies and herbs in a place with plenty of sun!
Joe Udo
Feb 01, 2020
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Heidi K.
Nov 14, 2017
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Why does the excited expectation of shopping at the Rebuilding Center often not measure up to the actual experience? We'll it's all about whether you find a treasure. Or not. Well, that and the fact half of the year it can be absolutelysofrickencold in the warehouses. So bundle up people! Don't set your expectations sky high, and enjoy the hunt.
I've seen the coolest stuff here: beautiful custom wood cabinets removed from federal buildings, to a multi hued pink flower shaped sink (way cooler than it sounds).
We usually end up with something other than what we went to find, but
I've seen the coolest stuff here: beautiful custom wood cabinets removed from federal buildings, to a multi hued pink flower shaped sink (way cooler than it sounds).
We usually end up with something other than what we went to find, but
Tanya P.
Oct 03, 2017
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I came here to take an intro to carpentry tools class, and I totally spaced on looking through their warehouse of stuff so I can't comment on that. However, the class was FANTASTIC. I walked in never having operated a power tool of any sort other than a drill, and while working through the class I learned that they are not scary, simply looking at a tool will not result in my fingers being cut off, and they are actually quite easy to understand and operate safely. The instructor, April, was patient and gave us a ton of practical information about the tools and made sure to give us free time
Katherine V.
Oct 18, 2016
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I've been here a few times but never actually found anything that I'm looking for. To be fair, the last time we weren't really looking for anything in particular, but still.
The concept of this place is great. Of course we should up-cycle all that stuff if we can. Keep it out of the dump. Perfect.
We were once looking for old wooden doors with some personality we could use for a backdrop at our wedding. They sure have a lot of doors, but we didn't really find anything that worked for this purpose. I also really like their tile section. What great deals! If you have a tile
The concept of this place is great. Of course we should up-cycle all that stuff if we can. Keep it out of the dump. Perfect.
We were once looking for old wooden doors with some personality we could use for a backdrop at our wedding. They sure have a lot of doors, but we didn't really find anything that worked for this purpose. I also really like their tile section. What great deals! If you have a tile
Prima B.
Aug 08, 2016
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I bought a used window for $10 and painted the frame gray to match the yellow wall paint. Then I taped a couple of prints at the back of the glass. It made my bathroom really nice. This place is for you if you like creating things out of used materials. They can be very busy at times and hard to find someone that can put a price on your item. Overall I'm pleased!
Garlynn W.
Apr 02, 2016
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This place is poorly organized, largely full of low quality crap, and much of the staff/volunteers appear to be dumb as rocks.
It appears that the source of the materials may be staffed by the same caliber of human. For instance, there are hundreds of old skeleton key style lock sets and hinges of similar vintage, but almost no matching door strike plates. This implies that the folks performing the deconstruction are not properly trained to know that a door is a part of a complete system, including the hinges, knobs, lock sets... and strike plates!
Just one of many possible examples of why a
It appears that the source of the materials may be staffed by the same caliber of human. For instance, there are hundreds of old skeleton key style lock sets and hinges of similar vintage, but almost no matching door strike plates. This implies that the folks performing the deconstruction are not properly trained to know that a door is a part of a complete system, including the hinges, knobs, lock sets... and strike plates!
Just one of many possible examples of why a
Danni D.
Jan 26, 2016
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It has been 13 years since I moved to Portland. For 13 years I have had what can only be described as a love affair with my house, a 100+ year old bungalow that I want to do right by at every DIY opportunity. Friends and neighbors have sung the praises of the ReBuilding Center for as long back as I can remember. And I have visited, too many times to count over the years, only to leave empty-handed, dejected, and wondering what is so wrong with me. Do I lack the eye necessary to locate just the right tile, or replacement molding, or front door? Am I so void of vision that I fail to see what others
Mark B.
Dec 26, 2015
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This place is kind of incredible. Its a thrift store for home remodling. They have all kinds of stuff for your home. So far everything I have seen has been used before, but what a resorce for someone trying to match something! It is all devided into type of Items, sinks, lights, tile, cabinets...the list seems to go on forever.
While much of the stuff may look like trash to the untrained eye with a little TLC it may match what you already have or at least be in period so it doesn't stick out. Besides that used door here will cost you a lot less then a new one.
It does pay to be a
While much of the stuff may look like trash to the untrained eye with a little TLC it may match what you already have or at least be in period so it doesn't stick out. Besides that used door here will cost you a lot less then a new one.
It does pay to be a
Andrew H.
Aug 02, 2014
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This simply a cool place to go to get stuff for your home. That is, if you are a fix-it kind of person. This isn't slot A, tab B, IKEA furniture. This is sanding, refinishing, painting and make that cool piece work in your house. Reclaimed wood flooring, windows, doors, shelving, mantle places, molding and I'm sure fixtures were around as well. I didn't wander for too long.
Huge places, a few buildings actually and friendly staff. Just look for the people with the hammer logos. Enjoy.
Huge places, a few buildings actually and friendly staff. Just look for the people with the hammer logos. Enjoy.
