One of the cruelest manifestations of inequality, poverty, and discrimination is homelessness. It affects people of any gender, background, and age. Over 1.6 billion people across the globe are forced to live in housing conditions that are inadequate. Of that 1.6 billion, nearly 15 million people were evicted forcefully. Just within the past 10 years,…
LDS Charities Peters Roof
Video Source On April 2, 2010, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints posted a YouTube video from one of its church groups recounting the repair of the roof of a man named Peter by a team of 11 of its members. The donated roof repairs represent one of the many activities of the…
Fixing Up Rooms And Homes Products You Should Consider As A Contractor
There are millions of homes throughout the United States. While homeowners focus on the safety and maintenance of their homes, there are occurrences when their focus shifts. This focus changes to a focus on remodeling and transformations. After all, homeowners want their homes to adhere to a certain aesthetic and become pleasing, beautiful, and eye-catching…
Helping Habitat for Humanity Build Sustainable Net Zero Homes
Video Source Habitat for Humanity Grand Traverse Region continues to go strong by partnering with various companies to provide homeownership to residents. One of these companies is James Hardie which is a proud partner that donates siding to Habitat for Humanity in the Grand Traverse Region. Many people, like Anthony Gleason, who is a retired…
Tips to Make Your Home More Sustainable
Your home is a vital part of your life. It’s the place that keeps you comfortable and safe, and right now, with the pandemic still raging across the world, it’s probably where you spend almost all of your time. So keeping it running as smoothly as possible is important. In a much larger sense, the…
Turning Your Garage Into a Room: 5 Ideas For Your Family to Tackle
Are you thinking about turning your garage into a functional space that does more than store your vehicle and extra clutter you can’t fit in your house? Around 80% of homeowners own a garage that they are using more for storing clutter than as a parking space. Instead of trying to find a bigger place…
Transform Your Garage Into a Workshop for DIY Garage Projects
If you have a garage you are very lucky because that means you can get started on some DIY garage projects. With a few simple upgrades, you can turn any garage space into the perfect space for DIY garage projects. There are so many projects that can be done inside the garage out of the…
How to Prepare for Halloween and Throw a Great Party
Many communities have banned trick or treating in 2020 because of the pandemic, but that does not mean you have the let this fun holiday slip away uncelebrated. Learn how to prepare for Halloween and get your home ready for a Halloween themed party. Throwing an epic gathering starts with learning how to prepare for…
DIY Landscaping Do’s And Don’ts
If your home has seen better days and is in a state of disrepair, there’s never been a better time to do some DIY home landscaping. It’s estimated that nearly 60% of homeowners have plans to spend money on their homes this year to improve them. If that includes you, the possibilities are endless. Looking…
What To Know About Building A Custom Home
If there’s one thing homeowners love, it’s spending money to renovate and spruce up their houses. Just this year alone, nearly 60 percent of homeowners indicated that they plan to spend money to improve their homes this year. For some folks, spending money and renovating means building their own custom homes. If you’re thinking about…