Quote Originally Posted by fryar View Post
Kudos to Habitat for rehabbing existing housing stock!

This sounds like an interesting opportunity for some DIY-type folks to learn-by-doing so they will have a better understanding of rehabbing in preparation for their purchase of a gorgeous brick home in Detroit for the cost of a used car. Even if that kind of thing can't be done 100% by oneself, it helps to have developed an eye for what to look for, etc.

The young single adults group from my church participated in Habitat to build a new home for a family whos home had burned down. It is not as easy as it looks but it was fun and well worth the day spent. If anyone here is thinking about volunteering just go ahead and do it. It was a learning experience and a great chance to learn new skills.