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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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DIY Friday (2)

Jan showing Halloween decorations at the WCCO studio.

Homemade Halloween Decorations [VIDEO]

If you celebrate Halloween, enjoy trick-or-treating, or visit local fall festivals, you know that spooky season is approaching. Purchasing seasonal...

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Bee in bee bath.

DIY Toad Houses and Bee Baths [VIDEO]

We share a lot of DIY projects for your home and garden, but this time we're highlighting a DIY project that benefits our environment's amphibians...

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Jan with Heather and A.J. at the WCCO studio for DIY Friday.

How ReStore Works [VIDEO]

In this installment of DIY Friday at the WCCO studio, New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan Hagerman takes a break from upcycling projects—but for a good...

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Jan at the WCCO studio for DIY Friday.

Creative Planter Ideas [VIDEO]

A little creativity can go a long way! In this episode of DIY Friday, New Brighton ReStore Manager Jan shares surprising items that you can use in...

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Jan at the WCCO studio.

Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste [VIDEO]

In our world today, going without plastic is hard—almost impossible. But most of the plastic we use, from plastic bags to packaging, ends up in...

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Jan holding a shovel at the WCCO studio.

DIY Garden Inspiration [VIDEO]

The time between winter and spring, however long it lasts, can be hard for gardeners. If you find yourself impatient while waiting to get outside,...

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Brighten Your Living Space and Mood [VIDEO]

Are gloomy winter days getting you down? Now that the holidays are over, waiting for warmer weather can be difficult. Even for people who enjoy the...

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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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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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Decorating kraft paper with a tree-shaped sponge and paint

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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