Habitat SLO launches ReStore-It Challenge Furniture Upcycling Competition

By Paso Robles Press · Mon Jan 12 2026

PASO ROBLES — Habitat for Humanity San Luis Obispo County is inviting the community to get creative with the return of its popular ReStore-It Challenge, launching Jan. 8, at both the Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo Habitat ReStore locations.

The ReStore-It Challenge is a friendly furniture upcycling competition that encourages participants to transform a pre-selected ReStore furniture item into a refreshed, one-of-a-kind piece while supporting Habitat SLO’s mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership.

Participants begin by purchasing a designated furniture piece for $20 from either ReStore location, then restore or redesign the item at home. Contestants are encouraged to document their progress and share before-and-after photos on social media using #ReStoreItChallenge and tagging @HabitatSLO on Instagram.

Completed pieces must be returned to the ReStore by April 1, where they will be displayed for public voting both in-store and online. Following voting, participants may reclaim their piece or donate it to be sold at the ReStore.

The winning transformation will be announced during Habitat SLO’s Earth Day celebration on April 18. More information about the ReStore-It Challenge is available at the Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo ReStores or by following @HabitatSLO on social media.