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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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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. Pots here, soil there, tools everywhere! I wanted to create a station to park my tools and 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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A staged living room.

Expert design advice when preparing to sell your home

Guest blog by Jill O'Gorman, owner and designer of Ravishing Rooms Jill O'Gorman realized she had a creative side and unknown talents in decorating...

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Several decor items and furniture.

7 Great Mini Makeover Ideas to Spruce Up Any Living Space

It's almost time for spring cleaning, and that means tough decisions. How do you change your space to welcome the warm weather when your time, space,...

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Left to Right: Robin Henrichsen, Jan Hagerman, and Jill Carmody.

Meet ReStore Manager Jill

Guest Blog by Jill Carmody, ReStore Manager at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore I have always enjoyed the responsible reuse industry. We live...

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ReStore manager Jan talking to WCCO during a DIY Friday segment.

Open a new door at ReStore [VIDEO]

Jan Hagerman, ReStore Assistant Manager, shared some great tips about doors and door knobs on a recent DIY Friday segment on WCCO. Take a quick peek,...

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Jan on WCCO showcasing flooring at ReStore.

DIY Friday: Let's take a look at flooring

There are a ton of options for flooring and often can be pretty expensive. Jan, ReStore Manager, show off some inexpensive options to consider during...

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Jan on a a DIY segment on WCCO.

DIY Friday: Make indoor planters [VIDEO]

In this DIY Friday segment on WCCO, Jan Hagerman from the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore shows us how you can make your own planters to...

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Robin with Lee Valsvik of Kool 108 FM in Lee's office.

Employee Spotlight: Robin Henrichsen, Donations Master!

Robin Henrichsen's journey from working at Target headquarters to Habitat ReStore shows that with patience, careful reflection, and dedication, an...

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Jan on WCCO.

Organizing after Christmas [VIDEO]

WCCO's Jason DeRusha and Heather Brown recently Skyped with Jan Hagerman, New Brighton ReStore Manager, to get some tips for DIY Friday. Watch this...

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