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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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How to Responsibly Liquidate Surplus Inventory

There are many reasons that organizations can wind up with too much inventory. There are also many reasons why too much inventory is a bad idea. For...

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Yard tools hanging on a wall.

4 Tips on How To Declutter Your Garage

As the weather starts to turn cold and you begin moving all of your outdoor summer items inside to store for the winter, it’s a good time to think...

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Customers carrying lumber out of the store.

Dream Big with Building Materials

The ReStore is your place to shop for the best deals on building materials and to get the creative juices flowing for your next upcycle project. From...

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Refrigerators at ReStore.

The Average Lifespan of Your Refrigerator and Other Household Items

It can come out of nowhere – the dishwasher stops washing, the water heater isn't heating, or the fridge quits cooling. All appliances have a life...

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A house build site and a completed Habitat home.

Hardware & Tools

Looking to upgrade your tool box but don’t have anyone to pass your oldies down to? Never fear! The Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore is one...

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Bathroom sink and cupboards.

What to Know About Furniture and Donations at ReStore

Are you updating your home but are not sure what to do with your old furniture? Thankfully, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore home improvement...

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Chuck at the sorting area in ReStore.

Finding Value in Scraps

If you visit the New Brighton ReStore on Wednesdays, you’ll likely find Chuck working in the back with what looks like—to most—trash. But to Chuck,...

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ReStore truck with a few donations.

Charitable Giving: What You Need to Know About End-of-Year Donations

'Tis the season for giving! There's a reason people make donations toward the end of the year, and it’s not just because donations give you a tax...

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Donation & Pickups sign.

5 Tips to Consider When Claiming Donation Tax Deductions

One of the benefits of making monetary or physical donations (besides the warm fuzzy feeling you get) is the ability to claim a tax deduction. But,...

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How to Request a Pickup from Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Are you interested in donating large items (or a large quantity of items) but don’t have a vehicle big enough to fit them? Let Twin Cities Habitat...

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