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Upcycling an old dresser into a modern matte black gem

Your local Habitat ReStore is full of hidden gems and finds with upcycling potential — just ask DIY expert Theresa Clement.

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Building strong homes and lasting friendships

Two families share how they are building strong homes and lasting friendships with U.S. and Canadian volunteers during the 2017 Carter Work Project.

Common questions about Habitat for Humanity

You may have heard of Habitat for Humanity, but how much do you really know about us? Here are answers to some of the questions we hear most.

Video: “What unity looks like” following a hurricane's destruction

Watch Habitat Lake-Sumter and other community groups come together to help people affected by Hurricane Irma.

Welcome to our new website

Our new website is designed with you in mind. Visit us from your computer, tablet or mobile phone.

How to create a faux wooden pallet look

See how to paint a faux wooden pallet finish on a white wicker dresser Wendi bought at her local Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

This Habitat volunteer traveled to all 50 states in 2017

In January 2017, a former corporate executive and 32-year Habitat volunteer from Bloomington, Indiana, hitched up a camper to his truck with a goal of volunteering with Habitat in all 50 states — in a year’s time.

Recovery begins with small steps

Like many disaster-affected areas before them, communities now dazed and broken by names like Harvey and Irma also will be rebuilt and restored.

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