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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…New Builds And Home Repairs: What Sets Them ApartSafe housing can be created in different ways. For one family, the answer may be a newly constructed home designed around long-term affordability. For another,…A Day in the Life of a Habitat Construction Crew LeaderBefore most volunteers arrive, a Habitat construction crew leader is already reviewing the day’s priorities. The work may involve framing a home, repairing an…How Weatherization Programs Lower Energy BillsA home can lose a surprising amount of heat through small gaps, aging materials, and inefficient equipment. During Minnesota winters, those losses force…ReStore Spotlight: Finding Vintage Furniture in AustinVintage furniture brings character, craftsmanship, and a sense of history into a home. In Austin, Minnesota, shoppers can find that distinctive appeal at…Why We Build: The Impact of Affordable Housing on Local FamiliesA safe, affordable home gives a family more than four walls and a roof. It creates a stable place to sleep, study, gather, and plan for the future. In Freeborn…