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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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Grant at ReStore.

Turning a ReStore job into a labor of love

“When I started working at the ReStore, I didn’t know much about Habitat,” said Grant Carlson, Operations Coordinator at Twin Cities Habitat’s New Brighton ReStore. “Then I realized how lucky I was. It has turned from a job into a labor of love.”

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Brightly colored chairs.

Kinfine donated 1,500 pieces of accent furniture to Minnesota and Las Vegas ReStores

When you're a well-known furniture manufacturer with thousands of samples sitting in your warehouse, what do you do? Donate them to ReStores, of...

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Marilyn at a build site.

Supporting a mission that matters

Three years. 12,000 phone calls. Over 5,000 donation pick ups. And that's just one part of the impact Donations Coordinator Marilyn Paulos has had...

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A washer and dryer.

Key Considerations When Shopping for Used Appliances [VIDEO]

There’s nothing worse than waking up on a Monday morning and opening the refrigerator to grab your lunch for the day only to find that your fridge is...

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MDS students with Sarah and Gary.

Metro Deaf School Students are making a huge impact at Minneapolis ReStore

At Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, we work with a variety of groups that engage in many different ways with our mission—from volunteering, to...

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A photo of Jim Larsen.

Retiree Jim finds unique volunteer opportunity at the ReStore

Some Habitat volunteers swing hammers and raise walls on a build site. Others paint or do repair work for existing homeowners with Habitat’s A Brush...

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Vantage Students Research ReStore Volunteer Roles Firsthand

Guest Blog by Lewis F., Cole S., Jack R., Sam L., and Jackson C. Minnetonka High School students Over the past few months, Minnetonka High School...

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Video preview of Jan painting a stool.

Learn from the Pros: How to Paint Furniture [VIDEO]

If you've got some old pieces of furniture sitting around and want to give them a new life, or want to give your house some personality, painting the...

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New Brighton ReStore storefront.

End of year tax-deductible donations to ReStore

As the years come to a close, so does the opportunity to make your tax-deductible donations for the year!

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Jan showing off a completed fairy light globe.

Fun DIY Crafts: Fairy Light Globe [VIDEO]

Here's a fun garden DIY project that is easy to do and pretty cool to look at, as well! It's called a Fairy Light Globe, and Twin Cities Habitat...

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