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ReStore Recap: Tidying Up and Making Tax-Deductible Donations with ReStore

Written by Becky Engen | 3:00 PM on January 23, 2019

If you've spent any time on Netflix or social media lately, chances are you've seen or read a mention of Marie Kondo. Her new Netflix series, Tidying up with Marie Kondo, has had people everywhere in a frenzy to declutter, purge, and organize their homes. 

In the same spirit of the series, which aims to help you pare down the clutter and take small steps that lead to big improvements, we bring you...

Best Winter Home Improvement Projects for a Snowy Weekend Indoors

Just because it's cold outside, doesn't mean you can't make some small indoor home improvements that can make a big difference in your home's value. 

Declutter and Organize Your Home

Here's a throwback blog to last spring, that gives you tips and ideas to declutter and organize your home, whether you have a few minutes, hours, or even days to dedicate to your tidying up project!

Once you complete these de-clutter and home improvement projects, what do you do with all the stuff?! 

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

If after you pare down the clutter, you find yourself with a large number of items to donate, consider requesting a donation pickup from our stores! 

Of course, once you've made your donation, you need to make sure to have the proper records so you can claim it during next year's tax season:

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, what exactly do you need to be able to claim this deduction? This article provides a few tips to help you navigate this tax filing.

Upcoming Sale:

Don't miss out on our annual 50% Everything* Sale coming up on Saturday, January 26, 2019! 

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