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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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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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Bill in front of a display of photos.

Providing a 'visual assist' to ReStore shoppers

If you've stepped foot in our New Brighton ReStore in the last few years, chances are that you've seen the handiwork of one very hardworking and...

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Alicia at the register.

Alicia Weagel: A Bright Light You'll Find At The ReStore

“I really believe in our mission and that’s why I stay,” said Alicia Weagel, ReStore Associate at the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity New Brighton...

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Edison & Avalon students.

High School Students Help ReStores

It's possible that you've found yourself in one of our Twin Cities Habitat ReStore locations, searching for a specific item, wondering about store...

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A photo of Colin Dean.

Working for Humanity: A Glimpse into the World of Non-Profits

Guest post by Colin Dean Student at University of St. Thomas As a business student at St. Thomas, I don’t get to hear much about opportunities at...

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A volunteer at ReStore.

Why volunteer at the ReStore?

Just like Habitat for Humanity build and repair sites, our Twin Cities ReStores need amazing volunteers each and every day to keep the stores running...

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The marble octagon loaded and strapped into Dean's yellow Studebaker.

Finding (big) treasures at ReStore

What is that giant, octagon marble thing? It was one of the first items donated when the Minneapolis ReStore (2700 Minnehaha Avenue) opened last year.

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