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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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Chuck at the sorting area in ReStore.

Finding Value in Scraps

If you visit the New Brighton ReStore on Wednesdays, you’ll likely find Chuck working in the back with what looks like—to most—trash. But to Chuck, that bin of trash has an immense amount of value that will contribute to ReStore and Twin Cities...

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We love Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore Home Improvement Outlet!

Why we love the ReStore (from the mouths of ReStore shoppers)

As we draw closer to Valentine's Day, a holiday dedicated to celebrating those we love, the team wanted to share and reflect on some of the great...

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Photo of Jan with the text

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...

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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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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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