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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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ReStore Through the Years: Staff Changes and Growth

If you've stopped by ReStore in New Brighton or Minneapolis, you've probably been greeted by friendly, smiling employees. Our ReStore team keeps things running smoothly for shoppers, coordinates volunteers, processes donations, and much more. They...

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Jan at the WCCO studio

How to Make the Most of Almost Everything [VIDEO]

What do you do when you end up with a lot of the same item or materials? Well, as ReStore's Jan Hagerman demonstrates, a little creativity goes a...

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Improve Bathroom Safety With These Modifications

Bathrooms can be dangerous places, especially when your physical capabilities are limited due to age, illness, or injury. Slips and falls on wet...

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Your Questions, Answered: New Donated Products

Have you ever seen an item at ReStore that looks similar to something you saw at a big box or home goods store? Chances are the item you noticed was...

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Jan at the WCCO studio

Make Winter Warmer, Safer, and Cheaper [VIDEO]

We may have started a new year, but the cold weather hasn't changed! Start 2023 by making the rest of this winter warmer, safer, and cheaper. ReStore...

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Modern bathroom with toilet, towel rack, and shower

DIY Guide to Replacing a Toilet

Ever had to replace a toilet? Whether it’s a cosmetic update or a repair, every homeowner has to face a toilet project at some point. That might mean...

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DIY Christmas Ornaments and Décor [VIDEO]

For many people, ornaments are a subtle yet essential part of holiday décor. If you're looking to freshen up your decorating style or add some new...

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The Journey of Your ReStore Donations

When you donate an item to our ReStore Home Improvement Outlets, you aren't just supporting Habitat—you're also supporting your community and the...

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Home made gifts under five dollars.

DIY Charcuterie Tray [Affordable Gift Idea for Foodies]

When the winter holidays roll around, it's easy to spend a lot of money on gifts for friends and family. Well, we're here to show you that you don't...

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The Impact of Your Purchase

When you shop at ReStore, you're giving the gift of home. That's because sales from our two stores help build several Twin Cities Habitat for...

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