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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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A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers: Questions to Ask Your Realtor®

Buying your first home is an exciting journey, but it can also be overwhelming. To help you navigate the process smoothly, we've compiled a list of...

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A man in a white hat, gray long-sleeved shirt, brown vest, work books, and jeans kneels on a roof of a house to inspect it.

What Will Fail a Home Inspection? Seven Items to Look Out For

A high demand real estate market means showings are quick, and decisions need to be made fast. But rushing the process could lead to some costly...

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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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ReStore Recap: Tax-Deductible Donations and Halloween DIY Projects

The leaves on the trees are vibrant, there’s a crisp breeze in the air, and winter is right around the corner. Make the most of the remaining weeks...

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