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How to repair a donated lamp before selling it at ReStoreA donated lamp can be a valuable ReStore item when it is clean, complete and safe to use. It may be a mid-century table lamp, a solid floor lamp, a simple…How to Coordinate a Haul-Away Service for Large DonationsLarge donations can be a valuable contribution to a housing charity, but moving them requires more planning than dropping off a box of household goods. Sofas,…Why Habitat Prefers Tiled Floors Over Carpet in First HomesHabitat for Humanity builds homes meant to last. Across southern Minnesota and in partner programs further afield, the organisation's commitment to affordable,…Hosting a ReStore Scavenger Hunt for Youth Groups Made SimpleA ReStore scavenger hunt gives young people a reason to wander aisles of donated furniture, hardware, and quirky household finds while quietly absorbing a few…Installing a Grab Bar in a Habitat Ramp ProjectGrab bars are small pieces of hardware that make a measurable difference for people who use mobility ramps. A sturdy handhold gives the user something to brace…How to Donate a Pallet of Shingles Without Damaging ThemA pallet of roofing shingles can be a valuable donation for a housing nonprofit, repair project or ReStore, but only if the bundles arrive dry, stable and easy…How to Help Habitat With Landscaping a Newly Built HomeWhen a Habitat for Humanity home reaches the end of construction, the structure is sound but the yard often looks like a building site: compacted soil,…What Makes a Habitat Home Energy Star CertifiedEnergy efficiency has shifted from a niche concern to a mainstream expectation for households across the developed world. Habitat for Humanity affiliates,…How to strip paint safely from a donated wooden doorA solid timber door rescued from a Habitat ReStore in Freeborn or Mower counties often carries decades of layered colour, chipped varnish, and stubborn…How Local Realtors Can Connect Clients With Habitat ProgramsReal estate professionals often meet people before anyone else knows that a home is no longer safe, accessible, or affordable. A buyer may need a more suitable…