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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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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 heat can cause the zinc coating on galvanized metal to come off and be harmful if inhaled. Be mindful when...

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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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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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Jan holding a shovel at the WCCO studio.

DIY Garden Inspiration [VIDEO]

The time between winter and spring, however long it lasts, can be hard for gardeners. If you find yourself impatient while waiting to get outside,...

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Spring Cleaning: What to Toss and What to Donate

Sun shining late into the evening, warming temperatures, and melting snow can only mean one thing: spring is here. And that means it's the perfect...

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Green couch in an empty room with hardwood floors and a white wall.

Tips for Shopping for Big Items

Looking to upgrade your couch, dining room table, or bookshelf? Maybe you're searching for the perfect statement piece or some patio furniture, or...

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A couple looking over a washer-dryer machine for sale at ReStore.

Report Shows Recommerce Continues to Rise

The 2022 OfferUp Recommerce Report shows that recommerce – the buying and selling of used goods via online marketplaces – continues to rise as fears...

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