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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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Jan at WCCO for DIY Friday.

DIY Organizing Tips [VIDEO]

It's time for another episode of DIY Friday at the WCCO studios! New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan Hagerman joins hosts A.J. and Heather to share some organizing inspiration. Now that the holidays are over, you may be sorting items and trying to...

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Answering the Top 10 Most-Asked ReStore Questions

ReStore is proud to be a one-stop shop for finding (or getting rid of) home improvement goods! But that means we get a lot of questions from...

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ReStore staff member painting a drawer.

Best Winter Home Improvement Projects for a Snowy Weekend Indoors

It seems winter has finally arrived in Minnesota, and outdoor projects have to be put on hold until spring. But that means there's more time to...

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Rendering of a city park.

Business Donor Spotlight: American Society of Landscape Architects

Even if you haven’t heard of landscape architects before, you’ve probably benefitted from their work. These professionals design and create parks,...

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Jan at the WCCO studio with a variety of DIY Christmas trees.

DIY Christmas Trees for Under $50 [VIDEO]

For this segment of WCCO's DIY Friday, hosts A.J. and Heather gave New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan a challenge: How many types of decorative trees...

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RESA members moving furniture into house.

Local Group Stages Habitat Home with ReStore

Imagine your favorite place in your home. Maybe it’s a porch with light streaming through windows. Maybe it’s a kitchen overflowing with delicious...

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ReStore volunteer.

Warm Your Heart and Become a Winter Warrior

Calling all Minnesotans! Now that the weather is colder and summer events are over, do you find yourself looking for activities to fill the time?...

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Holiday living room.

4 Simple Decorating Ideas for the Holidays

Guest blog by Jill O'Gorman, professional designer

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Jan at the WCCO studio.

Thrifty Winter Solutions [VIDEO]

Let's face it—winter is part of life in Minnesota. Whether you enjoy or dread the snow and winter activities, there are plenty of ways to make the...

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Melissa and friends volunteering at ReStore for her birthday in 2020.

Putting Values into Action: Melissa’s Reuse Story

Guest blog by Melissa Wenzel, Built Environment Sustainability Administrator at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

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