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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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An Interview with Jan Hagerman [VIDEO part 1]

We sat down with Jan Hagerman, New Brighton ReStore Assistant Manager, and asked her about who inspires her to DIY, and how she became involved with WCCO. Jan is a great advocate of upcycling, re-purposing, and bringing awareness to the the mission...

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The house exterior.

Vita Huset (white house) family transforming a ReStoration

Earlier in January, a mother-daughter duo invited the ReStore team for a tour and luncheon at their recently “ReStored” home. Lovingly named “Vita...

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Coasters.

Month-by-Month Calendar of DIY Home Decor Crafts

No matter what time of year it is, crafting is fun! So, fill your home with cute DIY home decor crafts or give them as gifts using this...

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A Habitat home in progress and finished.

Cristo Rey - Andrese

Two years ago, we posted a blog about the Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Corporate Work Study Program. Students from this program spend time working...

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ReStore truck with a few donations.

Charitable Giving: What You Need to Know About End-of-Year Donations

'Tis the season for giving! There's a reason people make donations toward the end of the year, and it’s not just because donations give you a tax...

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Donation & Pickups sign.

5 Tips to Consider When Claiming Donation Tax Deductions

One of the benefits of making monetary or physical donations (besides the warm fuzzy feeling you get) is the ability to claim a tax deduction. But,...

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How to Request a Pickup from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Are you interested in donating large items (or a large quantity of items) but don’t have a vehicle big enough to fit them? Let Twin Cities Habitat...

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Volunteers at a build site.

The Season of Volunteering

Did you know that Minnesota is number two in the country for people volunteering every year? Last year, according to the Corporation for National &...

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Holiday lights.

ReStore December Holiday Hours

We're in the swing of the holiday season and quickly approaching the New Year! As you plan out your shopping trips over the next few weeks, we wanted...

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Toys for Tots drop-off boxes at ReStore.

Toys for Tots at ReStore

As the holidays draw nearer, our team is excited to announce that both our New Brighton and Minneapolis stores will be designated Toys for Tots...

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