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Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a home improvement store in North Central Minnesota. As a nonprofit retailer, our inventory includes donated cabinets, appliances, furniture, windows, doors, lighting, tools, and much more! It’s the perfect place for bargain seekers and DIYers to shop and find great deals for everything from small projects to large home remodeling updates.
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Thanks to donations received from across the Lakes Area, our inventory changes daily. Browse the latest furniture, appliances, building materials, home accessories and more. See our latest additions, special sales, and sneak peeks at inventory on our social media.
If you see something you love, stop in!
Merchandise arrives daily from local contractors, retailers, area businesses, and people like you! But, please note that due to our generous donations, inventory changes daily. And, because we are all hands on deck working with shoppers, we generally can’t respond to comments or messages online. We can’t guarantee how long something will remain on our sales floor, so don’t wait!
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to the Brainerd Community for voting the ReStore as the #1 Best Home Furnishing Store!
Why ReStore?
ReStore offers significant discounts to the public on building materials and common home decor and home improvement products.
We are located at 415 8th Ave NE in Brainerd MN.
To contact us, call 218-454-8517 or email restore@lahfh.org.
Shopping Hours:
Tuesday-Friday:
9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Saturday:
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Donation Hours:
Tuesday-Friday:
9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday:
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
We are CLOSED on Mondays to allow our staff time to reset the sales floor, process donations, and more.
Holiday Closings
Thursday and Friday, November 28-29: ReStore closed
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24-25: ReStore closed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Habitat for Humanity ReStore?
Habitat ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers. The items we sell are available to the public and similar to what you may see in other home good stores, such as furniture, appliances, a brand-new box of tile you’ve been needing for your bathroom project or a vintage treasure you won’t find anywhere else. However, Habitat ReStores are more than just resell stores.
What happens with my donation? Does it go into a home built by Habitat?
Material donations are not used in Habitat-built homes. Instead, our ReStores sell them at low-cost to the public. The ReStores generate a valuable revenue stream that enables Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity to build more decent, affordable housing for future homebuyers. Your donation not only helps support the construction of Habitat homes, it also helps reduce the costs of home-improvement for other homeowners in our community.
How do Habitat ReStores help the environment?
When items are donated to the ReStore they are kept out of the landfill and given a second chance at life. In fact, from 2022-2023 Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity diverted over 1,694 tons from the landfill. That’s equivalent to 121 dump truck loads!
Are Habitat ReStores open to the public?
Yes! Stop by our location at 415 8th Avenue NE, Brainerd MN. Shopping hours are Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Donations may be dropped off: Tuesday-Friday: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. We are CLOSED on Mondays to allow our staff time to reset the sales floor, process donations, and more.
What donations does Habitat ReStore accept?
We accept household items or building materials, which can include a wide variety of products. ReStore donations come from all kinds of sources — from your neighbor after a finished home project to a large restaurant chain with old furniture after remodeling. You can find a list of items we are currently accepting on our donate page.
How soon can you come pick up my donation?
Standard pick-ups schedule 1-2 weeks out from request. You can call to schedule a pickup at 218-454-7020.
Is there a fee to have my donations picked up?
There is no mandatory fee for pickups. We appreciate a gas donation to offset the cost of fuel. We are extremely appreciative of any contribution you can make to Habitat. The more we save on costs, the more we can do for low-income homeowners!
Can the ReStore pick up donations that are inside my home?
All items must be in a single location on a covered porch/patio, garage, driveway or first floor of the home only.
How do I count my donation as a tax deduction if I have a scheduled pick up?
A LAHFH return envelope, along with a tax receipt will be given at the time of pickup. Thank you for supporting Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity. Legally, Habitat cannot appraise your donation(s), so all donors must fill out an estimated value for their donation(s) on the receipt. Please keep in mind that you are required by law to fill out IRS Form 8283 for any donation you value at $500 or more. Any donation with a total value of $5,000 or more must also be professionally appraised.
What does a Habitat for Humanity ReStore sell?
Habitat ReStores tend to resemble a home improvement store — a very unique home improvement store. At our ReStore you’ll find items that fit into the following categories: building materials, appliances, furniture, home décor and so much more! The items you’ll find will range from brand new to gently used, and there will likely be a wide range of brands and styles. Of course, that’s not all you’ll find. Because the inventory of the ReStore depends on donations, you never know exactly what you’ll find. We recommend heading to our local Restore today to see what’s in stock! (Of course, you may want to go back next week, too, to see what new items have arrived).
Does the ReStore offer deconstruction services?
Deconstruction, or Salvage, is a service provided by Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity to carefully remove kitchen cabinets, countertops and appliances, doors, windows, trim, and so much more prior to a remodel. The Salvage team completes the removal at no charge with the donation of the items to LAHFH. Salvage also helps prevent thousands of pounds of removed cabinets, countertops and more from ending up in a landfill!
How can I support Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity?
When you shop or donate at a ReStore, you are automatically supporting not only your local store, but also the Habitat mission worldwide. Click here for other ways you can support Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity.
Are the items on your website available for purchase?
No, the pictures you see here are just examples of what we get in. Inventory changes daily, so stop in and see what’s new!