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A Porch Built By Many HandsAt the start of the school day, the students looked like any other high school group: backpacks over their shoulders, work gloves tucked into pockets, and a…How to choose the right accessibility ramp for your homeA well-designed accessibility ramp can make everyday life safer, easier, and more independent. It may help a wheelchair user enter and leave the house, give…Why Safe, Dry Basements Matter to Minnesota FamiliesFor many Minnesota households, the basement is much more than a storage area. It may contain the furnace, water heater, laundry equipment, electrical systems,…Building a stronger community through neighborhood revitalizationA strong neighborhood is built from more than houses. It depends on safe streets, accessible homes, connected residents, local resources, and opportunities for…How to Host a Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Freeborn/MowerA well-planned fundraiser can turn a neighborhood gathering, workplace challenge, school activity, or local business promotion into meaningful support for…The Cost of a Home Repair: How Habitat Keeps Projects AffordableA home repair can begin with a small concern and quickly become a major financial burden. A loose stair rail, leaking roof, failed furnace, or inaccessible…What happens during a Habitat homeowner sweat equity requirementSweat equity is the time and effort a future Habitat homeowner contributes toward building, repairing, or preparing a home. It is a practical part of the…How Habitat ReStore Sales Support Local Home ConstructionA donated cabinet, gently used sofa, or bundle of surplus flooring can become part of a much larger story. At Habitat ReStore locations serving Freeborn and…Saturday Builders Strengthen Homes Across Southern MinnesotaEvery Saturday, ordinary neighbors become part of something lasting in Freeborn and Mower counties. They carry lumber, measure walls, install fixtures, clear…How to Donate Building Materials to the ReStoreWhen a remodeling project leaves you with usable cabinets, flooring, fixtures, or surplus supplies, the ReStore can give those materials a productive second…