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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…