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VITA Sites Can Help You Prep for Tax Season

Preparing and filing your taxes can be one of the most challenging parts of homeownership, but there are resources to help homeowners. A Volunteer...

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The First Year of Homeownership: How to Plan for the Unknowns

Congratulations–you’re about to be a homeowner! While this milestone brings excitement and pride, it also comes with a unique set of challenges that...

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Tips for Planning Home Improvement Projects in the New Year

The start of a new year provides an opportunity to pause, reflect on the past, and plan for the future. This month, take some time to outline your...

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Winterize Your Home on a Budget

There are several things you can do to winterize your home and ease the financial toll of winter. Some of them cost money upfront, but you’ll save...

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Mold Prevention and Mitigation for Your Home

Late summer in Minnesota brings heat, cicadas, and humidity. The average humidity in Minnesota is typically highest from September to February,...

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Solar Incentives for Habitat Homeowners

Recent changes to utility rebates and tax incentives make now a great time for Habitat homeowners to explore going solar. The Low-Income Solar...

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ReStore Recap: Giving Back, DIY Firepits, and More

Looking for creative ways to get ready for the warm weather that is coming our way? This edition of the Restore Recap has plenty of ideas, including...

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ReStore Recap: Get Your (Indoor) DIY On!

How have you been spending your first month of 2024 so far? If you're looking for fresh new DIY ideas to get started on those resolutions, look no...

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ReStore Recap: Giving Back, Festive Decorations, and More!

Whether you want to get out of the house and volunteer or make your space more joyful and creative, you can do both of these things and stay warm and...

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ReStore Recap: Paint Your Popcorn Ceiling, Install Cabinets, and More!

As we all start spending more time inside, you may be wondering what projects you can do while staying nice and warm. You'll find plenty of ideas in...

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