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The ReStoration Corner

Welcome to ReStore's official blog! Here we post the latest and greatest ReStore happenings, including: DIY tips and videos, sales and contests, seasonal topics, volunteer spotlights, business donor information, and much more. 

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First-Time Family Home: Your 30-Day ReStore Setup Plan

Furnishing your first family home is exciting. But it takes time.

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Birdhouse.

2025 DIY Birdhouse Contest Winners

In early March, ReStore hosted a booth at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show. Staff and volunteers enjoyed connecting with vendors and attendees....

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Ford Partners with ReStore for Donation Drive

Ford dealerships and Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country are teaming up for a special donation drive to support affordable housing!...

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Prevention Pioneers: Melissa Wenzel’s ReStore Impact

Some people talk about sustainability—Melissa Wenzel lives it.

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DIY Birdhouses [VIDEO]

We're thinking spring! In the latest segment of WCCO's DIY Friday, you'll find inspiration for creating your own birdhouse. Jan Hagerman, New...

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Spring Cleaning Checklist: Donations by Room

If you're doing any spring cleaning, chances are that you'll end up finding items you no longer need. Rather than keeping unused furniture or...

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3 Steps to Prepare Your Items for Donation

You have some items you no longer need. And you know you're going to donate them to ReStore or another secondhand store. Now what? For some...

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The Smart Family’s Guide to ReStore Furniture Shopping

Creating a comfortable home for your family doesn't have to stretch your budget to its limits. Budget-conscious homeowners want to find quality...

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Get Started with DIY Flooring [VIDEO]

Curious about installing new flooring in your home but don't know where to begin? New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan is here to help! In her latest...

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10 Cost Saving Tips for Your Next Bathroom Remodel Project

Bathroom remodels are known to be expensive, but they don't have to be. This is especially true if it's a cosmetic makeover. That’s because a good...

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