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The ReStoration Corner

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ReStore Manager Jan on a recent segment of DIY Friday on WCCO.

DIY Friday: The tools to get the job done

You can buy a set of tools from just about anywhere, but ReStore Manager Jan shares a couple of must-haves to add to any homeowners collection. Watch...

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Chair upholstery steps.

Have a seat! Refresh an old chair with these simple steps

Guest blog by Rae Fleming, an independent blogger and DIYer in Minnesota. Let's have a seat, rest, and catch up! It's been a busy summer for me:...

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Jan on WCCO's DIY Friday.

Tips for Tiling [VIDEO]

ReStore Manager Jan Hagerman shared some tiling tips and encouragement to start your own project on a recent DIY Friday segment on WCCO. It can be...

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Upcycled Birdhouses.

Here are the winners of the Birdhouse Upcycle Challenge!

We are amazed at the creativity and ingenuity of the entries in our Birdhouse Upcycle Challenge. Materials were old wood, metal, plastics, and the...

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Jan Hagerman demonstrating a DIY project.

Meet ReStore's Assistant Store Manager, Jan Hagerman!

This is an updated version of a previously published blog, written by Kaitlyn Dormer. Do you recognize that face? Maybe you’ve seen her at the State...

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Sanding, staining, and painting wood furniture.

5 Tips for Refurbishing Any Kind of Furniture the Right Way

So you've decided to refurbish a piece of furniture – great! Refurbishing is a rewarding experience that lets you breathe new life into vintage and...

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Adirondack chairs, wood table, cinder block bench.

DIY Patio Furniture: Creating the Backyard of Your Dreams on a Budget

Backyard barbecues are a classic way to visit with family and friends. With COVID-19 still hanging around they are a great way to get together safely...

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Birdhouse Upcycle Challenge at ReStore.

Join the Birdhouse Upcycle Challenge

We've had several upcycle challenges but are thrilled to announce that this next one is for the birds! Unleash your creativity and build a birdhouse...

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Jan from ReStore on a recent DIY Friday segment on WCCO.

Make your own art or sign using old cabinet doors [VIDEO]

Jan Hagerman, ReStore Assistant Manager, shared some fun projects you can tackle using old cabinet doors or spare lumber on a recent DIY Friday...

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Rae shopping at ReStore and finding the desk for her project.

Get ready for great weather with this upcycled planting station

Guest blog by Rae Fleming, an independent blogger and DIY-er in Minnesota. I love to garden, but I hate rummaging around the garage for my supplies....

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