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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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People donating to ReStore.

Spring Cleaning Checklist: Donations by Room

If you're doing any spring cleaning, chances are that you'll end up finding items you no longer need. Rather than keeping unused furniture or...

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Drop-off door at ReStore.

3 Steps to Prepare Your Items for Donation

You have some items you no longer need. And you know you're going to donate them to ReStore or another secondhand store. Now what? For some...

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Two shoppers trying out a couch.

The Smart Family’s Guide to ReStore Furniture Shopping

Creating a comfortable home for your family doesn't have to stretch your budget to its limits. Budget-conscious homeowners want to find quality...

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Jan at the WCCO studio.

Get Started with DIY Flooring [VIDEO]

Curious about installing new flooring in your home but don't know where to begin? New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan is here to help! In her latest...

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7 Beginner DIY Home Improvement Projects

Who says you need heavy equipment and thousands of dollars to make home improvements? If you’re new to do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, you might be...

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Person adding window boxes to home.

8 Inexpensive Ways to Improve Your Home's Value

Whether you just moved in or have lived in your home for years, there are several easy ways to improve the value of your home. And, thankfully, you...

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What to Have in Your Home Maintenance Kit

Being a first-time homebuyer can be the most exciting time of your life - and it can also be incredibly overwhelming. You've saved the money, secured...

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Jan at the WCCO studio for DIY Friday.

DIY Home Cleaning Hacks [VIDEO]

In the latest episode of DIY Friday at the WCCO studio, New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan shares simple, affordable, and safe ways to clean your home....

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Business donation at ReStore.

Renewing Resources: How Business Donations Create Community Impact

When Robin Henrichsen, Director of ReStores, first started at Twin Cities ReStore eight years ago, she often heard this phrase: "ReStore is the best...

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