As many of you know, here at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and at both of our Habitat ReStore outlets, we put a focus on being as green as possible. From the way we built our new main office on Prior Ave. and University Ave., to the day-to-day operations of our stores, we make every effort to do so in an earth-friendly way.

With Earth Day just a little over a month away, we've been sharing some of these green-efforts on our ReStore ReStoration Corner Blog, and wanted to make sure to give you an updated look into shopping at our home improvement outlets!

With the extreme snow and cold we've recently experienced here in the Twin Cities, our team of experts wanted to share their tips on what you should do as a homeowner to prepare your house for the worst winter weather conditions.

This past month on the ReStoration Corner Blog has been all about inspired DIY projects. Whether it's a calendar of crafts, a home filled with reused materials, or a Q&A with our avid-DIYer and staff member Jan, we've got some great inspiration just for you!

If you've spent any time on Netflix or social media lately, chances are you've seen or read a mention of Marie Kondo. Her new Netflix series, Tidying up with Marie Kondo, has had people everywhere in a frenzy to declutter, purge, and organize their homes. 

Like many other nonprofits, Twin Cities Habitat is dedicated to making the most of every dollar entrusted to us. And just like any other local builder and developer, Twin Cities Habitat is at the mercy of the local real estate market when it comes to purchasing land to build our homes.

We also feel the same competition other homebuyers experience when it comes to purchasing homes that we repair or update and sell to our qualified buyers. That's why when an individual, company, congregation or other community group decides to donate a home, land, or other property in support of our mission, it's definitely something we celebrate.

"Believe it or not, land is one of our top needs and directly impacts our mission," said Laura Tanner, Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer at Habitat.

Earlier this month, over 290 Habitat homeowners and family members came together to attend the 9th annual Homeowner Networking Event at the Minnesota Children's Museum.

 Take a peek at what's been happening over on the ReStoration Corner blog: holiday hours and volunteering, cheap DIY updates for your home, plus tips on making a donation to our stores! 

With the holiday season in full swing, there's one thing that new Habitat homeowner, LaVera, has been looking forward to with great anticipation...

"Hosting my first Christmas in our new home!"

It's November 27—Happy Giving Tuesday!

Giving Tuesday is a "global movement to inspire individuals to help others through the gift of time, donations, goods or using their voice in support of a cause." This year, we're asking supporters to sign up to support our Multiplying the Impact campaign, as we seek to double the number of Habitat homeownership opportunities we're able to provide for local families.