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ReStore Volunteers are Back and Loving It
We took a minute to ask some of our ReStore Core Volunteers how they felt about returning following months of quarantining due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ReStores 2020
With all changes, there also come opportunities. And we're excited to share with you some of the new things you can find at our ReStores.
Bring Joy to Your Space: Hidden benefits of spring cleaning
Spring cleaning can improve stress, bring joy, and allow you to give back.
Meet DSST ReStore Intern Erick!
“I feel like I am making a difference because I get to help my fellow teammates, and Habitat has become a community to me.”
Habitat ReStores Recycling Impact
Did you know that the Habitat Metro Denver ReStores help recycle more than 90 tons of materials per week?
Donating to the ReStore is as Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Do you have gently used furniture, tools, appliances or other home improvement items that you’re looking to get rid of?
Celebrating our ReStores!
“I witness the true reflection of the community’s generosity while working at the Habitat ReStores."
Meet Our Merchandising Core Volunteer Team!
“Volunteering can bring you satisfaction and a chance to learn new skills. I highly recommend it!”
Staff Spotlight: Meet Mario!
“In 2011, Habitat for Humanity took a chance on me. I have been allowed the time to develop as an employee, a manager, and a person while working at Habitat.”
Making a difference - Meet ReStore Volunteer Bill Ryan
Bill regularly volunteers at the Littleton ReStore and has a deep connection to Habitat's mission.
Meet Core ReStore Volunteer Ed Fox
Ed is a Core Volunteer who began volunteering with us in May 2018 at the Littleton ReStore and enjoys spending time both in the store, as well as helping the Volunteer team with recruitment.
How to Upcycle an Antique Piano Bench
Learn the secrets of furniture DIY and upcycling from ReStore fans and Bentwoods Studios experts with a cute piano bench project.
Meet ReStore Summer Intern & Volunteer Colleen Johnson
“The best thing about my volunteer experience at Habitat was the friendships I made.”
Corporate Donation Spotlight - Thank You IRN!
Find out how Institution Recycling Network (IRN) partnered with us to provide valuable furniture donations to our offices and stores.
Spring Cleaning with the ReStores
Don't toss it out, donate it!
ReStore DIY: How to Create a Bench From Metal Scrap (with Pictures!)
Long-time ReStore staff member (and shopper!), Alice Goble, our resident upcycling expert, shares some of her secrets on how to select items to upcycle and what her process is to refurbish them. Here she creates a bright and bold bench from battered metal scrap.
Before & After: The Magic of Upstyling
Watch an old 1940s leather topped end tables being upstyled by BentWoods Studio including a decoupage papered treatment with beaded trim on the table top!
Corporate Donation Spotlight: Thank You Carpet Exchange!
Find out how Carpet Exchange helps Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver build homes and hope through their generous donations of flooring and surplus materials.
Upcycling a ‘Yawn’ Chair - Funky to Fabulous!
Nadine Eschmann is a regular shopper at the Habitat ReStores and a professional upcycler. Learn how she transforms a boring old chair into something fabulous!
The Big, the Bold and the Beautiful!
Learn how to upstyle an old dresser into a beautiful modern masterpiece!
5 Cool Ideas for Upcycling Stuff Found in the ReStores
To DIYers and upcycling enthusiasts, places like the Habitat ReStores are full of potential treasures. With some creativity and a little work, you can take used furniture items and turn them into something stylish, eclectic and new!
6 Tips for Buying Used Furniture
Become a pro at spotting quality used furniture! Six handy tips to keep in mind next time a piece of furniture catches your eye at your nearest Habitat ReStore.
What you'll find in our metro Denver ReStores
We have great metro Denver ReStore locations (Denver, Littleton, Wheat Ridge are Aurora). But before you set out on an expedition to your closest ReStore, you should learn a little more about which stores are likely to have what you're looking for.
Corporate Donation: The Benefits of Donating Used Furniture, Appliances, and More
If you manage a business that is updating furniture, lighting, appliances or décor, consider donating those items to secondhand stores like The Habitat ReStores. Your business, the environment, and your community will thank you!
Rebuilding with the ReStores
"We built our house around the windows we found at the ReStore."
Meet Bill Loftis, ReStore Metals Recycling Team Captain
Bill is a long-time volunteer at the Denver ReStore and a key member of the metals recycling team.