01/18/10

Appliances
 MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION
 Must be in complete working order – absolutely no repairs needed
 Must be no older than 10 years old
 We will not accept appliances if they need repairs, are missing parts, 
    or smell like dead animals. 

Bathroom
 Toilets must be in perfect condition with no stains and have ALL working parts
 Tubs must be free of chips, stains, and cracks
 Showers must be in near-new condition

Cabinets
 Must be in reusable, serviceable condition
 Particle board/pressed wood cabinets must be in near-perfect condition
 Must have no water damage

Doors
 Must be free of bowing and twisting
 Must be free of holes and deep gouges
 Must be free of water damage and splintering

Electronics
 Household only (TV’s-radio’s…)
 Must be in complete working order – absolutely no repairs needed
 TV’s must be plugged in when we arrive so we may verify that they work!

Windows
 Must be in good condition – no fogging or cracks, no rotten wood

Flooring
 Carpet must be clean (no stains, spots, or holes)
 Ceramic tile must be in usable quantities (100 sq feet or more)
 Vinyl must be in usable quantities (100 sq feet or more)
 Wood flooring must be in usable quantities (100 sq feet or more) no nails

Furniture and Home Accessories
 FURNITURE MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION! NO EXCEPTIONS
 IF IT SMELLS LIKE ANIMALS, WE CAN’T USE IT. 
 IF IT IS DAMAGED, WE CAN’T USE IT.

Hardware
 Door knob sets – standard and keyed
 Cabinet Pulls
 Nuts, bolts, nails and screws of all types

Lighting Fixtures
 Must be in working condition
 No Broken glass
 Must be in ready-to-use condition
 Ceiling fans must be in complete working order with all pieces
       intact INCLUDING THE MOUNTING HARDWARE

Lumber
 Must be completely de-nailed
 Must be free of rot and water damage
 Must be free of excessive twisting and bowing
 Must be stacked and easily accessible 

Plumbing
 Faucets
 PVC pipe
 Copper pipe and fittings
 Galvanized pipe fittings
 Sinks, tubs, etc.

Roofing
 Shingles must be in usable quantities/minimum one bundle
 Gutters – Galvanized and vinyl

Tools
 Must be in complete working condition – no repairs

We currently can not use and do not accept:

• Glass or unframed mirrors
• Partial cans of paint
• Mini blinds or window treatments
• Shower doors
• Water beds/Mattresses or box springs
• Gym equipment  
• Window sashes without the window frame
• Sliding glass doors w/o the door frame
• Used ceiling tiles
• Any computers, printers, scanners, phones, or fax machine