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Why Habitat Uses Certain Lumber in Mower County HomesA house in Mower County, Minnesota, must cope with conditions that are very different from those faced by a home in Brisbane, Melbourne, or Perth. Long,…How to volunteer for the ReStore donation sorting teamVolunteering with a ReStore donation sorting team is a practical way to support affordable housing while keeping useful goods out of landfill. Habitat for…The Timeline for a Typical Habitat Home Construction ProjectA Habitat for Humanity home construction project is a carefully staged process rather than a single building job. Families, volunteers, construction…How Local Businesses Can Sponsor a Habitat Build DayA Habitat build day gives a business a practical way to strengthen its community while bringing employees together around a visible purpose. Sponsorship can…How to Remove Popcorn Ceilings Safely in a Rehab ProjectPopcorn ceilings, also called textured or acoustic ceilings, were once popular because they hid imperfections and reduced echo. In an older renovation,…What It Takes To Install A New Water Heater In A Habitat BuildInstalling a new water heater in a Habitat build is a practical job with consequences for safety, comfort, energy use and the household budget. The unit must…Donating Light Fixtures To A ReStore The Right WayA good light fitting can remain useful long after a renovation, move or room makeover. Donating it to a Habitat for Humanity ReStore gives another household…How to build a safe wheelchair ramp at homeAcross Australia, thousands of households face the same practical problem every day: a step at the front door that blocks a wheelchair, walker, or mobility…A Practical Guide to Painting Interior Walls for a Habitat RenovationPainting interior walls can make a Habitat renovation feel brighter, cleaner and more welcoming without requiring an expensive refit. A well-prepared surface…Getting a Donated Fridge Ready for the ReStore FloorA fridge that arrives at your loading dock often tells a story before you even plug it in. Sun-faded stickers from a school lunch roster, a faint smell of last…