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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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DIY with ReStore: You Won't Believe What We Used to Make This Fire Pit [VIDEO]

Fall is in the air, and if there’s one thing we love about the changing seasons here in Minnesota, it's spending time outdoors in the crisp autumn air — like cozying up next to a backyard bonfire. In this video, Jan Hagerman with Twin Cities...

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The 2017 Social Responsibility Award from the Minnesota Retailers Association.

ReStore Receives Recognition from Minnesota Retailers Association

Last night, retailers from around the state of Minnesota gathered to recognize the 2017 Minnesota’s Retail Champions during the Retail Rally at the...

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Where to Start with DIY Home Improvement Projects

Who says you need heavy equipment and thousands of dollars to make home improvements? If you’re new to DIY projects, it’s important to understand...

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Jan painting a stool.

Meet Jan Hagerman: Assistant ReStore Manager and Resident DIY Expert

Do you recognize that face? Maybe you’ve seen her at the State Fair? Or was it on her regular DIY Friday segment on WCCO? You could’ve spotted Jan...

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The numbers are in... and we're making an impact!

Each year, ReStore donors, shoppers, and volunteers make an incredible impact on Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's mission—and this year was no...

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ReStore volunteer aprons.

Many Hands, One Goal at ReStore

Ask a regular volunteer at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStores what volunteering is like, and at some point they’ll probably tell you it’s like...

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ReStore is Having Some DIY Fun at the Minnesota State Fair

Corn dogs, mini-donuts, and… DIY tips? You can get all of them at the Great Minnesota Get Together — if you go to the State Fair today.

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Ruben and Emanuel at the ReStore.

A First Job that Makes a Difference

When your first job as a high schooler is at a Twin Cities Habitat ReStore, you can rest assured that you’ll have plenty of variety in your work....

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A wooden cross and piece of framed art made out of tiles.

Art that Gives Back

There are many DIY projects that come about from the use of ReStore materials. We feel lucky to run across the creative minds that make frequent...

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Navy volunteers with a finished birdhouse.

Navy Makes a Splash at ReStore

The U.S. Navy sailed into the Twin Cities for “Navy Week” in mid-July, and they were everywhere—diving into aquariums, skydiving into parks,...

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