The difference between renovation and restoration
Steve Thomas, former PBS television host, explains the difference between renovating and restoring a house.
Steve Thomas, former PBS television host, explains the difference between renovating and restoring a house.
A Habitat for Humanity Restore in Illinois discovered a winning combination for bringing its community together — DIY projects, dogs and a good cause.
We asked you — our ReStore shoppers — to share favorite items found at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore, and we received an enormous response both on social media and here on the blog.
Whether you’re a do-it-yourself hobbyist or a construction professional, the ReStore is a unique place to find the tools, appliances and materials you need to help complete or inspire your next building or decorating project. And those finds, in turn, help build so much more.
When cleaning, remodeling or moving, you often run into household items you no longer use, but that are still in great condition. Whether it be items like the windows you just replaced or an old TV, you may wonder, “Should I donate this?”
A do-it-yourself project doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive — just take it from a DIY expert who transformed gently used materials from a Habitat ReStore into something new.
Learn more about the wide variety of flooring options available, as well as the advantages of each.
Tiki skis? Yes. I made a tiki torch from snow skis at Habitat ReStore. Here’s how.