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March 30, 2022

Guest blog: How to refinish a vintage bench with House on Valley Road

Seeing potential in an overlooked (and often tired) furniture piece has been a lifelong obsession of mine. I can’t help…

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November 29, 2021

Guest blog: DIY Dresser on a Budget with Kennedy with Love

We partnered with Kennedy With Love to transform an old dresser from Habitat ReStore into a beautiful piece for any home. Follow…

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A smiling family wearing matching shirts taking a selfie
February 25, 2021

Building a beautiful life

“We have friends who have told us we are lucky like we’ve won the lottery, but being lucky only lasts…

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A woman making a purchase at a ReStore till
February 9, 2021

What are the Benefits of Shopping Secondhand?

What are the Benefits of Shopping Second Hand? You may remember checking thrift stores for cheap furniture to fill your…

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Habitat ReStore Staff smiling at register
February 9, 2021

How Shopping at ReStore Supports Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta

3 Ways Shopping at ReStore Supports Habitat Right now, one in five Canadians spends more than half of their income…

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Habitat homeowners hold signs that say 500 volunteers hours completed.
October 6, 2020

How to complete 500 volunteer hours in Calgary

You have probably heard that volunteering is an important part of buying a home through Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta.…

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