ReStore Blog

Upcycle Challenge Spotlight: Meet Claire

Your Favorite Sale of the Year is Back on January 25, 2020!

Make Way for ReStore Expansion

Tips to Winterize Your Home

ReStore Shopper Spotlight: Meet Julie

Backstage with the Latest Upcycle Challenge Winner

Local College Gives Back

Business Donor Spotlight: Raj, of India Handicrafts, Inc.

ReStore projects bring joy

If You're a Foodie, Then Make This Charcuterie Tray [Gift idea under $5]

Tax Tips for Businesses: Are Business Donations Tax Deductible?

How to Responsibly Liquidate Surplus Inventory

4 Tips on How To Declutter Your Garage

Explore Plumbing at ReStore

Dream Big with Building Materials

Do you need Carpet or Flooring? Check out ReStore!

The Average Lifespan of Your Refrigerator and Other Household Items

Volunteer Spotlight: Les the Cashier

What is Habitat for Humanity ReStore? Ask Julie and Gayle!

Check out the winners of the Freestyle Flip Upcycle Challenge

Happy ReStore Anniversary! Let's have a SALE!

DIY Spotlight: Lisa's Wall Shelf

A Passion for UpCycling: Earth Day UpCycle Challenge Participant

Hardware & Tools

Where Can I Buy Second-Hand Furniture in Minneapolis?

Upcycle Challenge - Nailed It!

Why I Shop at ReStore: Contractor Chris Koch

Find Affordable Furniture for College Students at the ReStore [ATTN: U of M]

What to Know About Furniture and Donations at ReStore

Announcing the Freestyle Flip Upcycle Challenge

The Fascinating Facets of Joey Ford: Earth Day Upcycle Challenge Winner

Tips for Furnishing a New Home [Checklist]

A Game of "Thrownes"

What To Do With Old Kitchen Cabinets?

ReStore is the Place to Donate and Shop for Appliances

Don't brush off our paint & paint supplies

DIY Rain Garden

Get your DIY on!

Make These DIY Yard Games for the 4th of July

Hook Agency: We Volunteer for a Couple Reasons

Get Ready for the Customer Appreciation Sale

Windows and Doors Galore

Remember the ReStore for Lawn, Garden & Landscaping

Getting Creative with Cabinets

Weekend Home Improvement Projects: 9 Summer Upgrades You Can Tackle On Your Own

Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Prentiss Enjoying Retirement at the ReStore

Here are the TOP FIVE areas you should SPRING into action

Retire to Do Something, Not from Something

Follow Your Donation at ReStore

Peek inside a Habitat home staged with ReStore furniture

How to Organize Your Home: A Room-by-Room Walkthrough

Cheap Ways to Give Your Room a Whole New Look!

And the Earth Day Upcycle Challenge Winners are...

The Joy of Volunteering

Celebrate Earth Day with a Big Sale

The DIY Gift Season

Where Can I Donate My Business Furniture in the Twin Cities?

Newbie Upcycle Challenger

Donation Value Guide: How Much Are Your Donation Items Actually Worth?

ReStore Service Learning

Cheap Interior Paint and 5 Other Items You Didn't Know ReStore Sold

An Interview with Jan Hagerman [VIDEO part 3]

What's it like to donate to ReStore?

Join the VIP Club!

Announcing the Earth Day Upcycle Challenge—give a chair some flair

ReStore’s Earth Saving Purpose—Diverting from Landfills

Beginner's Guide to Shopping at Twin Cities Habitat ReStore Outlets

An Interview with Jan Hagerman [VIDEO part 2]

Finding Value in Scraps

Why we love the ReStore (from the mouths of ReStore shoppers)

An Interview with Jan Hagerman [VIDEO part 1]

Vita Huset (white house) family transforming a ReStoration

Month-by-Month Calendar of DIY Home Decor Crafts

How to Make a Business Donation to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Cristo Rey- Andrese

Best Winter Home Improvement Projects for a Snowy Weekend Indoors

Charitable Giving: What You Need to Know About End-of-Year Donations

5 Tips to Consider When Claiming Donation Tax Deductions

How to Request a Pickup from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore

The Season of Volunteering

ReStore December Holiday Hours

DIY Projects: 8 Cheap Ways to Improve the Value of Your Home

Toys for Tots at ReStore

ReStore Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

How to Donate to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Thankful for the ReStore

What You Should Consider Before Installing a Window on Your Own

Help ReStore Give to the Max!

Residents encourage new use for remodeled furnishings

Live on the edge with live edge: Jan stops by WCCO to show off some DIY projects [VIDEO]

Youth Volunteers Build Adirondack Chairs for ReStore

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. ReStore!

Thanks, but no thanks

A Life of Following Passion in Carpentry

5 Easy Fall Decor DIY Projects

How to prepare your items for donation

Top 4 Things to Consider When Shopping for Replacement Windows

Just announced! ReStore Anniversary Sale Sept 15

New Brighton ReStore Reaches 1,000 Monthly Donations

Upcycling ideas at the Minnesota State Fair

Volunteer Opportunities for the Busy College Student

Amy Matthews DIY: How to Install a Door Knob [VIDEO]

Back-to-School Savings

Interior Design Tips from a Pro

Weekend Warrior 101: The Ultimate Garage Organization Checklist

Amy Matthews DIY: How to Install an Exterior Door and Door Frame [VIDEO]

5 Tips to Consider When Staining a Deck

Amy Matthews DIY: How to Install a Window [VIDEO]

Try these creative outdoor lighting ideas

What to Expect in Volunteering at the Restore, From the Eyes of a Local College Student

5 Father's Day DIY Ideas

Customer Appreciation Sale

DIY Planters That'll Have Your Friends Saying "Teach Me"

Step-By-Step Guide to Paint, Stain, and Personalize Adirondack Chairs

A Trip to Amazon Paint

Declutter and organize your home

From Home Staging to Final Home Furnishings

How to Pick an Exterior Paint Color for Your Home

Replacing Windows: 5 Signs it Might be Time

We’re Hiring

DIY Mother's Day Creations

Spring Projects: When is the Best Time to Paint Outside?

Bihari Helps Support Affordable Housing Through Volunteer Work at ReStore

How to Make Your Remodel Project Environmentally-Friendly from Start to Finish

7 Unique DIY Projects to Make Using Scrap Wood

(Pre-) Earth Day Sale 2018

7 Creative DIY Projects Using Old Interior Doors

Minneapolis ReStore hits $1 Million in sales

Bicycle Benefits now at ReStore

6 Home Exterior Upgrades that Make a Big Impact

Spring Cleaning: What to Toss and What to Donate

Finishing a Remodel? Here's What to Do With Your Extra Building Materials

Kitchen Cabinets or Appliances: Which Do You Buy First?

What to have in your homeowner maintenance kit

What to Look for When Shopping for Tile Flooring

10 Cost Saving Tips for Your Next Bathroom Remodel Project

Thank You Business Donors!

Big Donation after the Big Game

5 DIY Valentine's Day Gifts to Impress Your Loved One

"Why Do You Volunteer at the ReStore?"

Why Donate or Buy Cabinets at the ReStore

Rustic Rehab: 7 Ways to Distress Furniture to Get That Antique Look

6 Unique DIY Decor Projects to Make with Extra Building Materials

Furniture Facelift: 4 Ways to Restore Old Wood Furniture

DIY Tips: How to make the best of a small space

Did You Know You Can Get a Tax Break When You Donate Household Items?

A Tale of Two ReStores

Why ReStore?

Ringing in the New Year at the ReStore

The making of our ReStore PSA

DIY Serving Tray That Makes for a Great Practical Gift [VIDEO]

Tips & Tricks When Buying New or Used Doors [VIDEO]

What is the Impact of Your Donation to ReStore?

Habitat for Humanity Opens Community-Funded ReStore in the Twin Cities

DIY with ReStore: Fun Holiday Decorations [VIDEO]

DIY with ReStore: Easy-to-Make Cubbies [VIDEO]

ReStore For the Holidays

Meet Mark: Minneapolis ReStore Sales Associate

9 Tips to Consider When Shopping for Used Furniture

A Holiday Boutique Generating Warmth

Fall Cleanup: Who Will Take Your Stuff?

Tips & Tricks When Buying New or Used Kitchen Cabinets [VIDEO]

Help our stores Give to the Max

Refresh Your Walls with Amazon Paint — Now Available at the ReStore

Students build work acumen at Twin Cities Habitat

DIY with ReStore: Reusing Old Wood Pallets [VIDEO]

Kitchen Remodel 101: Save Big with Used Kitchen Cabinets

Simple, Quick & Affordable Halloween DIY Projects

DIY with ReStore: You Won't Believe What We Used to Make This Fire Pit [VIDEO]

ReStore Receives Recognition from Minnesota Retailers Association

Where to Start with DIY Home Improvement Projects

Meet Jan Hagerman: Assistant ReStore Manager and Resident DIY Expert

The numbers are in... and we're making an impact!

Many Hands, One Goal at ReStore

ReStore is Having Some DIY Fun at the Minnesota State Fair

A First Job that Makes a Difference

Art that Gives Back

Back To School: Dorm & Apartment Decor

Navy Makes a Splash at ReStore

DIY Projects with a Habitat ReStore Twist

From High School Work Study Program, to Full-Time Employee

From Forest Floor to Sales Floor: The Story of a Beautiful ReStore Donation

Ethan Allen Design Centers Donate to Twin Cities ReStores

Providing a 'visual assist' to ReStore shoppers

Alicia Weagel: A Bright Light You'll Find At The ReStore

High School Students Help ReStores

Working for Humanity: A Glimpse into the World of Non-Profits

Why volunteer at the ReStore?

Finding (big) treasures at ReStore

Turning a ReStore job into a labor of love

Kinfine donated 1,500 pieces of accent furniture to Minnesota and Las Vegas ReStores

Supporting a mission that matters

Key Considerations When Shopping for Used Appliances [VIDEO]

Spring Cleaning with ReStore in Mind

Metro Deaf School Students are making a huge impact at Minneapolis ReStore

Retiree Jim finds unique volunteer opportunity at the ReStore

Vantage Students Research ReStore Volunteer Roles Firsthand

The Driver: A Journey of more than 100,000 miles for Habitat

Learn from the Pros: How to Paint Furniture [VIDEO]

End of year tax-deductible donations to ReStore

Fun DIY Crafts: Fairy Light Globe [VIDEO]

Fun DIY Crafts: Shutter Shelf [VIDEO]

Donating products to Habitat ReStores easy and beneficial for small businesses

Guide to Buying Used Appliances: Refrigerator [VIDEO]

The Green Side of Habitat's New ReStore

Fun DIY Crafts: Glass Flower for Your Garden [VIDEO]

From ReStore Volunteer to ReStore Employee

Easily Transform Cheap Furniture with Chalk Paint [VIDEO]

Fun DIY Crafts: Unique Mudroom Cabinets [VIDEO]

Volunteer Designs a Unique Donation to Habitat's Newest ReStore

How to Make Your Own Chalk Paint [VIDEO]

The #mplsReStore Grand Opening Weekend Recap

Minneapolis ReStore Grand Opening

Tips on Boosting the Appearance of Your Kitchen Cabinet Doors [VIDEO]