The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and spring is finally here in the Twin Cities. Which means it's time to start those outdoor projects! In this ReStore Recap will provide plenty of ideas, you'll meet a wonderful ReStore volunteer, and you'll also find information about a prize drawing and a DIY contest you can enter! Don't miss these great blogs.
The area outside of your house deserves love, too! Check out these tricks for maintaining your lawn and garden, tips for landscaping, and just how much you can find at ReStore to keep your outdoor projects running smoothly this summer.
Looking for easy ways to contribute to the health of the planet? ReStore Manager Jan Hagerman shares some great ways to do your part on WCCO’s DIY Friday.
Mother’s Day may be over for 2023, but these gift ideas for your mom or any other loved ones are great to use all year round! From planters to organization tools to coasters, these projects show your love through handmade care and creativity.
The Spring Into Summer Contest is still open for entries! Submit your favorite DIY project featuring ReStore items before June 10th, 2023, for your chance to win a $100 gift card! Find more details in this blog.
For the next week (until Wednesday, May 31), if you visit ReStore you’ll be entered into a prize drawing for Hennepin County’s Salvage Crawl! Just visit ReStore or another Salvage Crawl participating retailer, scan the QR code on the poster near the checkout, and that’s it! Support your local reuse retailers and get rewarded for it.
Who doesn’t love a fire pit? They’re a great way for friends and family to gather in the great outdoors (or your great backyard). These fire pit ideas are projects you can complete over a weekend and make your lawn not just more attractive, but a more functional space as well!
Meet ReStore volunteer James, who plays a crucial part in ReStore’s goal to recycle and reuse as many materials as possible. James shares his journey from Iowa to Minnesota, and from Regular Crew member to ReStore volunteer, and explains why he loves what he does.
You can create planters for your garden out of more items than you’d think! Check out this DIY Friday video with Jan Hagerman, where she’ll show you some creative ways to make a unique planter.
Have items to donate? If you're working on spring cleaning and organizing, you may have items you no longer want or need. Donating to ReStore is easy! You can drop off your donation or schedule a pickup.
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Jackie Moore : 3:17 PM on September 13, 2023
You've helped make ReStore so successful! We want to thank you for all the support you provide, whether by shopping, volunteering, or donating. Make...
Amy Weiss : 10:09 AM on January 5, 2023
As we settle into the new year, our ReStore team is back to share their expertise on all things home improvement and DIY!
Jackie Moore : 3:15 PM on August 4, 2023
Whether you're ready for it or not, back-to-school season is right around the corner, which means it's time for another ReStore sale! Luckily finding...
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