Home Maintenance & Repairs

Regular maintenance prevents small issues from becoming costly problems. This section equips you with seasonal checklists, DIY guidance, and professional resources to keep your home in excellent condition. Whether you're a hands-on homeowner or prefer to hire help, you'll find the tools to make informed decisions about maintaining your most valuable asset.

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Seasonal Maintenance

Keeping up with regular maintenance saves money and prevents emergencies. Our seasonal guides make it simple to stay on track.

Preventative maintenance calendar

DIY vs. professional maintenance

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Finding Contractors & Services

When you need professional help, finding trustworthy service providers is crucial.

Tips for finding a contractor

Permit requirements in the Twin Cities area

A Brush with Kindness – Habitat’s home repair program

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DIY Resources

Many home maintenance tasks are perfect for DIY, saving you money while building your skills.

Minnesota Tool Library access

DIY projects and ideas

DIY Bathroom Remodel Guide

DIY Kitchen Remodel Guide

DIY Bedroom Remodel Guide

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Warranties

Know what's covered under warranties and what's not.

Warranty Guidebook

Habitat Homeowners Show Off DIY Projects

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

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

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: Jun 27, 2025

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

The Minnesota Homeowner's Summer Maintenance Guide

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

Home Equity: The Key to Building Wealth With Your First Home

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: May 30, 2025

As exciting as the homebuying journey can be, many first-time homebuyers find themselves amid real estate lingo and...

The Minnesota Homeowner's Summer Energy Guide

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: May 27, 2025

Minnesota summers are precious but demanding. We cherish those brief warm months, but they bring unique challenges for...

HOA 101: What Minnesota Homeowners Need to Know

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: May 1, 2025

When the letter arrives about your new fence needing approval or removing your basketball hoop, those three...