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The Single Parent's Home Maintenance Reality: What You Can Handle, What You Can't, and Who to Call

As a single parent, home maintenance concerns can feel overwhelming when you're already managing work, childcare, and everything in between. You...

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How Much Should You Save Each Year for Maintenance on Your Home?

When you settle into your new home after closing day, a whole new journey begins. You’ll have the chance to turn your property into a true home....

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TruePath vs. Traditional Mortgage: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Buying your first home is one of life's biggest decisions. With so many mortgage options available, finding the right path forward can feel...

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Building Roots: Kendra Morales' First Year as a Homeowner

After years of living in apartments where neighbors' alarms and footsteps marked each morning, Kendra Morales woke up to something different in April...

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How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower

This article was originally published at Yardcare, a blog platform managed by The Toro Company. Special thanks to The Toro Company for their...

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The Single Parent's Guide to Creating a “Family Command Center”

No one tells you how many plates a single parent has to keep spinning at once. Yet, behind every seemingly effortless juggle lies an ocean of mental...

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Volunteer and Learn Program Helps Homeowners Succeed

At Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, our commitment to homeowners doesn’t end at closing. We want every Habitat homeowner to feel confident, capable,...

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Habitat Homeowners Show Off DIY Projects

Every summer, during National Homeownership Month, we celebrate the creativity, resourcefulness, and joy of Habitat homeowners with our annual...

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What to Do When You’re Ready to Sell Your Habitat Home

Photo: Hamida and her family sold their Habitat home after 12 years of building warm memories together. Homeownership is a fundamental part of...

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The Minnesota Homeowner's Summer Maintenance Guide

Minnesota summers arrive like a long-awaited friend—brief, beautiful, and demanding our full attention. For families across our state, this time of...

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