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Tips for learning how to use tools for DIY projects
A look at how learning the tool skills to tackle DIY projects at Habitat ReStore is easier than you think.
Restoring homes and hope in Puerto Rico
As part of Habitat for Humanity’s ongoing hurricane recovery efforts, generously supported by AbbVie, Habitat works with local businesses to help families in Puerto Rico repair homes affected by hurricanes Irma and Maria.
A place to make lasting memories
Jennifer and Olivia have peace of mind and greater financial security now that they’ve moved into affordable Habitat homes featuring solar panels installed with the support of a Whirlpool BuildBetter grant.
How to upcycle cabinet doors into a DIY plant stand
With a few cabinet doors she found at her local Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a DIY expert created this unique, upcycled plant stand.
Safer at home
Habitat homeowner Ingrid’s son struggled daily with asthma in the unhealthy conditions of her family’s rental. They were in the process of searching for a smaller but healthier apartment when Jean and Ingrid received a call from New York’s Habitat for Humanity of Rockland County.
Homeowner continues her Habitat journey through AmeriCorps
Jessica wasn’t ready for her time with Habitat for Humanity to end after holding the keys to the house she helped build, so she took the opportunity to continue her Habitat journey through an AmeriCorps VISTA position.
Everyone belongs in the Beloved Community
The story behind the landmark civil rights case that paved the way for people with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses to live in community settings.
Echoes of Katrina: How Habitat brings back hope after a storm
Habitat’s own Shala Carlson reflects on her experiences with Habitat following Hurricane Katrina and shares her message of hope for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Building a brighter future through sustainability
Habitat for Humanity of Collin County’s Cotton Groves, a new sustainable and eco-conscious community, will be one of the first affordable housing communities built with shipping containers in the U.S.