New! Station Learning Opportunity plus: a chance to win free Twins tickets!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Twin Cities Habitat Warehouse
113 NE 27th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55418 *Free parking; lunch included
No childcare provided for this event; all attendees must be 16 years of age or older. Advance registration and signed waiver required. Registration closes May 6.
Join us for a hands-on learning event focused on essential home maintenance skills. Participants will rotate through interactive stations and gain practical experience in the following topics:
Fencing
Landscaping
Painting/Drywall/Finishes
Door maintenance
Tool safety
Each station is designed to build confidence and provide real-world skills you can use to care for your home. Participants can choose which stations they are most interested in, there will be time to visit 4 stations total.
Homeowners who sign up for the May Station Learning event will receive two complimentary tickets to the Sunday, May 17, Minnesota Twins game vs. the Milwaukee Brewers.
During the winter your indoor air quality can worsen due to cleaning products, candles, cooking, and any number of other things adding particles to the air. Opening your windows as much as you can will help regulate your indoor air quality by getting fresh air in and stale air out.
If you have a Sump Pump you know how important it is to keep water out of your basement as the snow melts and the rain starts. Brush up on how your sump pump works here (Everything To Know About A Sump Pump - Ace Hardware) and make sure it’s in good working order.
Before you get started on any gardening or watering you’ll need to make sure you have access to water. Go to your Exterior Water Shutoffs that you turned off before winter and turn them back on, checking for leaks along the way.
Your garage probably accumulated a lot of dirt and debris over the winter as snow melted off of your car, your shoes, and your snowblower. To avoid slipping on and breathing in any dust clear out as much of your garage as you can and sweep it out as shown here: How To Clean A Garage Floor - Ace Hardware.
Over the winter your air conditioner may have picked up some leaves, dirt, and other unwanted grime that will make your air conditioner work harder to get you the climate control you need. Luckily it is fairly straightforward to clean your air conditioner, as you can see here: How To Clean an Air Conditioner.
Money Minute
Did you know that your credit score can impact the cost of your homeowners insurance? People with lower credit scores often pay much more for homeowners’ insurance, sometimes thousands of dollars more each year. Building healthy credit can improve your results when shopping for or renewing your annual homeowners insurance policy. Learn how Habitat’s Financial and Credit Program can assist by helping you build credit, strengthen your finances, and move and maintain affordable homeownership. Schedule a session today.
ForeKidz Golf helps kids build life skills like patience, honesty, and hard work through the game of golf. Participants join two weekly group lessons led by a PGA professional to learn and grow their skills. All equipment, lessons, and range access are provided. Spots are limited, register at forekidz.org/register. Questions? Email eric.roach@forekidz.org.
Share Your Story With the Habitat Community
Every Habitat homeowner has a valuable story to share. Publicly sharing your homeownership experience inspires our community, improves awareness of the importance of homeownership, and helps more families buy homes. There are several ways to share your story! If interested, please email: homeowner@tchabitat.org.
