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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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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 different.

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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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A ferris wheel and a sign for corn dogs.

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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Joe with his completed storage bench and coffee table.

DIY Projects with a Habitat ReStore Twist

If you’re looking for an awesome DIY project or in need of some inspiration, then Joe Jennings is your man to talk to.

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Andrese at the cash register.

From High School Work Study Program, to Full-Time Employee

As a student, you hardly expect a class or credit you take in high school to lead to a full-time job. But that's just what happened for a local...

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Rough-sawn planks on a trolley.

From Forest Floor to Sales Floor: The Story of a Beautiful ReStore Donation

The ReStore recently received a rare find: beautiful oak and maple rough-sawn planks. For $1 a square foot, this lumber’s a steal. And it’s all...

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Donated chairs from Ethan Allen.

Ethan Allen Design Centers Donate to Twin Cities ReStores

We are excited to announce that our ReStores just received very generous donations of Ethan Allen products from the Woodbury Design Center, Edina...

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