Our staff shares how to complete various DIY projects using materials and tools from our stores!
Whether it's a holiday coming up, or an everyday project, ReStore staff and the WCCO team get creative on #DIYFridays!
"We glued 12x12 tiles to finish this wall space."
-Andrew J.
ReStore shopper
"We used glass bricks from the ReStore to create these sidewalk lights."
-Andrew J.
ReStore shopper
"We created a custom front door with materials from the Restore."
-Andrew J.
ReStore Shopper
Bathroom Makeover
"It took 9 months, but my bathroom is finally done. Lots of light, lots of tile, new windows, new fixtures, new everything!"
- DIY by Derek M.
Fall Chalkboard
"This sign was under $20 – with plenty of materials left over!"
- Alyse from A Piece of Alyse
DIY Bench Seat and Coat Rack
"I built this bench from 1x12's, all wooden door purchased from the Restore."
- Marie G., ReStore Shopper
Chair Makeover
"Old 70s chairs ... New 2016 beauties!"
- T. Luell, ReStore Shopper
New French Style
"This 70's chair had a vinyl seat and no life. A little grey and white chalk paint and recovered seat and..voila! A French Country inspired piece."
- DIY by Marilyn P., ReStore Staff
Bathroom Makeover
"It took 9 months, but my bathroom is finally done. Lots of light, lots of tile, new windows, new fixtures, new everything!"
- DIY by Derek M.
DIY Planter
"I made this hanging planter from ReStore supplies- a pretty light shade, an old planter basket, a chandelier chain, & added some dangle earrings for decoration." - DIY by Wendy D.
A Cabinet for the Cottage
Belle Junque renews furniture and home decor, and is a local shabby paints stylist located in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area.
- DIY by bellejunque.com
A whole new look
Some chalk paint and new fabric give this 1970's chair a much-needed makeover!
-Marilyn, ReStore Donations Coordinator
DIY Cabinet
"I purchased a wall cabinet, large ceramic tiles, trim and a piece of 2x4. I added legs and a top to the cabinet and now use it to store items by my washing machine."
-DIY by Mary M.
"Gossip Bench" DIY
"I bought this at the ReStore and upholstered the seat with vintage 1940's bark cloth curtains. I had to glue a few loose joints, primed and painted."
-DIY by Marilyn P., ReStore Staff
DIY Chair Makeover
"I bought this chair for $7 at the ReStore. Primed it, painted it, and upholstered with new grey denim fabric."
-Marilyn P., ReStore Staff
DIY Bird Bath
"We took this hanging light that was 25% off and made it over into a pretty birdbath. We added 3 recovered antique wood spindles for legs."
- DIY by Wendy and Kirk D.
Cabinet DIY Before & After
I found this cabinet at ReStore & did a tutorial for my blog. It didn't take much to transform this into a lovely piece! (midcenturymacgyver.com)
- DIY by Joanna W.
Dance Studio Dream
"This is the first time I've laid laminate. This single mom is having a blast learning how to spruce up my new home with your store's help!"
- DIY by Heather W.
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