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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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Bellacor logo.

Business Donor Spotlight: Bellacor

For an online home furnishings retailer going up against companies like Amazon and Wayfair, quality of both products and service is really important.

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Sanding, staining, and painting wood furniture.

5 Tips for Refurbishing Any Kind of Furniture the Right Way

So you've decided to refurbish a piece of furniture – great! Refurbishing is a rewarding experience that lets you breathe new life into vintage and...

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Adirondack chairs, wood table, cinder block bench.

DIY Patio Furniture: Creating the Backyard of Your Dreams on a Budget

Backyard barbecues are a classic way to visit with family and friends. With COVID-19 still hanging around they are a great way to get together safely...

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Grant at ReStore.

Operations Coordinator Grant Shares a History of ReStore

ReStore Operations Coordinator Grant Carlson has worked at ReStore longer than most employees – nearly 14 years! As a longtime fixture at ReStore,...

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Focalpoint and Studio M logos.

Donor Spotlight: Focalpoint Flooring & Studio M Interiors

Focalpoint Flooring and Studio M Interiors are two great local companies that have partnered with ReStore to donate excess materials they don't need...

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Birdhouse Upcycle Challenge at ReStore.

Join the Birdhouse Upcycle Challenge

We've had several upcycle challenges but are thrilled to announce that this next one is for the birds! Unleash your creativity and build a birdhouse...

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Volunteers at ReStore.

Lend a hand at ReStore

It’s been a busy time at ReStore! March was our most successful month EVER at both locations and more people are shopping for their DIY projects or...

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Jan from ReStore on a recent DIY Friday segment on WCCO.

Make your own art or sign using old cabinet doors [VIDEO]

Jan Hagerman, ReStore Assistant Manager, shared some fun projects you can tackle using old cabinet doors or spare lumber on a recent DIY Friday...

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Rae shopping at ReStore and finding the desk for her project.

Get ready for great weather with this upcycled planting station

Guest blog by Rae Fleming, an independent blogger and DIY-er in Minnesota. I love to garden, but I hate rummaging around the garage for my supplies....

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Schwieters Company and Shaughnessy Flooring logos.

Donor Spotlight: Shaughnessy Flooring & Schwieters Companies

Individuals and families aren’t the only ones who donate to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore. A significant amount of ReStore’s building...

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