Becky Engen
12 Tips for Backyard Composting
What is Composting?The process where organic wastes are converted into high quality soil. Gardeners have used compost for centuries to increase...
Buying a home is such a great accomplishment but can also be extremely nerve wracking. Here are five things you need to know before you buy a home.
1. Know your neighborhood. Research city resources and ordinances. Drive by the property at different times of the day.
2. Get a home inspection. Make sure they are a licensed inspector and do the walk through with them. They know what to look for when it comes to what needs to be repaired. And look for these home inspection deal breakers while you're at it.
3. Shop around for your homeowners insurance.
4. Get to know your neighbors, as they can give you lots of helpful information (ex. "property taxes went up last year").
5. Take a first time homebuyer class!
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LEED-certified townhomes built by Habitat for Humanity in St. Paul
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity : 1:01 PM on December 11, 2011
In 2009, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity built its first LEED-certified townhomes on Case Avenue in St. Paul. The six units were among the first...
Tips for Running a Successful Donate My Birthday Campaign
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity : 10:00 AM on May 4, 2022
It feels good to give. Yes, even on your birthday. In fact—even more so on your birthday, because you can have your family and friends give right...