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How Habitat And Health Departments Tackle MouldMould is often treated as a cleaning problem, yet persistent growth can signal leaks, poor ventilation, flooding, or building defects. For households already…Give Unwanted Linoleum a Second Life Through ReStoreRenovating a kitchen, laundry or hallway often leaves a roll of flooring that is too good to throw away but awkward to store. If the material is clean, dry and…How to Use a Habitat Build Day to Teach Math and MeasurementA Habitat build day turns numeracy into something students can see, touch and use. Instead of completing isolated worksheets, learners estimate timber lengths,…A Multi-Generational Habitat Build In Albert LeaA house can be much more than timber, plasterboard, roofing and paint. In Albert Lea, Minnesota, a Habitat for Humanity build brought several generations into…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…