ReStore Blog

Answering 10 of your most-asked ReStore questions

Transform your living room for under $500

Organizing after Christmas [VIDEO]

Make Your Tax-Deductible End-of-Year Donations to ReStore Now!

How the New Brighton ReStore Got a New Look

You create home, and home is everything (2019-2020 annual report)

Repurposing for the holidays

New hours of operation

What is it like to donate to ReStore?

Paint like a pro—with Amazon Paint [VIDEO]

Take your garage back

How to prepare your items for donation

Meet Trish, winner of the Workspace Upcycle Challenge!

Not Scraping? Here's How to Paint Your Popcorn Ceiling Instead

Great News! Great Deals!

Volunteer Spotlight: John Leier [VIDEO]

Easy kid desk ideas

Used Cabinets: Save Big On Your Kitchen Remodel

Workspace Upcycle Challenge

How to Build Home Equity the Easy Way

Volunteer Spotlight: Donna VonLehe [VIDEO]

7 Home Exterior Upgrades that Make a Big Impact

ReStore's Step-by-Step Guide for How to Stain a Deck

Volunteer Spotlight: John Bagaglio [VIDEO]

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

Shop the longest sale in ReStore history

Fathers Day Gift Brainstorm

DIY Spotlight: Meet Jake, a Generous Craftsman

Shopping and Donating at Our Stores Safely

Kitchen Cabinets or Appliances: Which Do You Buy First?

Now scheduling pickups

Easy Mothers Day gifts

Flooring Remodeling: How to Pick the Right Flooring, How Much to Buy, and How to Install It

ReStore’s Earth Saving Purpose—Diverting from Landfills

What have you been doing since the COVID-19 outbreak?

Bicycle Benefits at ReStore

Storage Solutions Upcycle Challenge

Guide to Buying Used Appliances: Refrigerator [VIDEO]

Get ready to declutter and organize

We need your help filling the new space

Keep on Truckin'

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

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]

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

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

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

Top 4 Things to Consider When Shopping for Replacement Windows

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]

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]

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

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

Minneapolis ReStore hits $1 Million in sales

Spring Cleaning: What to Toss and What to Donate

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

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

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

Students build work acumen at Twin Cities Habitat

DIY with ReStore: Reusing Old Wood Pallets [VIDEO]

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