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Tips for finding your next DIY upcycle project at Habitat ReStore

You never know what you might find at a Habitat ReStore – that’s why it’s such a thrilling shopping experience.

Upcycle idea: Transform repurposed tiles into a new doormat

DIY expert and mom Theresa Clement worked with her son to transform upcycled tiles she found at a Habitat for Humanity ReStore into a brand new accessory for their porch – a tiled doormat!

A community grows from one Habitat homeowner

As the very first homeowner in Lawrence Habitat’s Comfort neighborhood, Cathy shares how she how she became part of the growing community from its very beginning.

Looking back, looking ahead

Jonathan Reckford, Habitat International CEO, looks back on his 10 years with Habitat for Humanity.

No place like home

After raising her own kids, Carrie has signed on once again for days filled with homework, basketball games, music lessons — and she’ll get to do it all in her own home thanks to a repair program for older homeowners.

International advocacy for housing

Access to decent, affordable housing is essential to well-being, but billions of people lack an adequate home. Learn how Habitat for Humanity advocates for improved housing worldwide.

Helping essential workers build affordable housing

The lack of affordable housing across the U.S. continues to threaten the livelihoods of essential workers. Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley and partners created Basalt Vista, a sustainable housing development to help 27 families stay and continue serving the community.

Rosalynn Carter and Habitat for Humanity slideshow

View a slideshow of Rosalynn Carter’s work with Habitat for Humanity.

A Habitat family helping other families

Steven watched his mother work alongside volunteers to build their home with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, and now he builds with Habitat, too.

Make creative Christmas wreaths using tube brushes!

If you don’t have the traditional materials to make a wreath, get creative! Theresa shows us how she made Christmas wreaths using tube brushes she found at Habitat ReStore.

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