ReStore Staff

Robert smiling and leaning out of his installation.

Robert’s Pride Door at ReStore

If you visit the New Brighton ReStore in June, you’ll notice a creative project on display in the store. When ReStore received a large donation of doors this spring, Robert, Assistant Manager at New Brighton, decided to create a Pride-themed door....

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Deck connected to a house.

Your Step-by-Step Guide for How to Stain a Deck

Summer's here, the clouds have parted, and the sun is out. Are you thinking about staining your deck or patio? Deck-staining might feel like a big,...

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Jan at the WCCO studio for DIY Friday.

Creative Planter Ideas [VIDEO]

A little creativity can go a long way! In this episode of DIY Friday, New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan shares surprising items that you can use in...

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Various fire pit ideas.

5 Creative DIY Fire Pit Ideas You Can Make at Home

Blog Update (7/28/2022): It was brought to our attention that a project idea using window wells in a previous update is not recommended. High...

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Colorful handmade birdhouse.

Join ReStore's Spring Into Summer DIY Contest

Kick off summer with a festive DIY contest!

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Three striped flower pots on a shelf next to some books.

DIY Mother's Day Creations

With Mother’s Day approaching, one of the best ways to show your mother and mother figures in your life that you love them is through a handmade...

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Jan at the WCCO studio.

Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste [VIDEO]

In our world today, going without plastic is hard—almost impossible. But most of the plastic we use, from plastic bags to packaging, ends up in...

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A large gardening shovel learning against a red wheelbarrow full of dirt.

Remember ReStore for Your Lawn, Garden & Landscaping

Spring is here! You may have noticed that it seems like everybody has some kind of lawn and garden project going on, and you may have a couple of...

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Two painters painting blue siding.

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

The warm weather has arrived, and it's time to tackle some of those outdoor painting projects you couldn't complete during the winter months. Whether...

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Here's how you can make Earth Month last all year long

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is well known for its mission of bringing people together to create, preserve, and promote affordable homeownership...

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