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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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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 fundraising, to advocating for policies that support affordable housing. Each group comes with different...

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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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Jan showing off some shutters.

Fun DIY Crafts: Shutter Shelf [VIDEO]

It is easy to make a fun and functional shelf out of an old shutter, shelf brackets, and some hooks — and everything you need for this project can be...

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Someone biking past the Minneapolis ReStore.

The Green Side of Habitat's New ReStore

When you walk into Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s new ReStore in South Minneapolis, you’ll immediately see a great selection of furniture,...

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Video preview of Jan spraying a glass flower.

Fun DIY Crafts: Glass Flower for Your Garden [VIDEO]

You can transform a discarded glass lamp shade and copper tubing into a fun and colorful glass flower for your garden. Just follow the instructions...

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Robing talking to a customer.

From ReStore Volunteer to ReStore Employee

It might seem a long way from a career in the headquarters of a Fortune 500 retailer to working in a Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore. For...

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