homelab

Learn the skills that make home work.

Open to all community members, HomeLab helps homeowners and renters build the skills, knowledge, and confidence to care for their homes.

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Developed by Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, HomeLab is a hands-on learning space designed to help people build confidence in caring for their homes.

HomeLab is a place where all people are invited to learn through practical, hands-on experiences. It helps participants build the confidence, skills, and knowledge needed to care for their homes. By focusing on real-world home maintenance and preventive care, HomeLab empowers homeowners and renters, regardless of experience level, to identify issues early, maintain their homes effectively, and protect their living spaces for years to come.

Course Catalog

Coming soon! In Fall 2026, HomeLab will offer courses built around hands-on learning and practical home skills.

Classes are open to anyone and designed to make home maintenance feel clear, approachable, and manageable. Whether you're a new homeowner, a long-time resident, or a renter looking to build practical skills, HomeLab will provide the knowledge and confidence to care for your home.

Participants will learn the basics of plumbing, exterior upkeep, door and window adjustments, flooring care, light fixture maintenance, kitchen appliance care, and how the major systems in a home work together.

Stay tuned for our 2026 Course Catalog!

Take a Class!

Classes will start this fall and are open to the public. Check back soon for more information!

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Classes start at $50 per course.
*If you purchase all 7 courses at the same time, you'll receive 50% off your total order.
Discounted rates available for those who qualify.

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Rent a Space in HomeLab

Host your next event at HomeLab! This fall, you will be able to rent the full space or reserve a single room to fit your needs. Our facility accommodates up to 62 guests and is perfect for meetings, workshops, trainings, and small gatherings. Flexible, welcoming, and designed for connection, HomeLab is ready to host your next event.

Stay tuned for rental information!

Address: 1325 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50702

HomeLab Location & Parking

1325 W 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50702

Homelab has limited off-street parking. Please park in the orange spaces shown on the map above.

Take a Virtual Tour

Get a sneak peek into our hands-on learning space by browsing through the photos in our gallery.

The Library

The Den

The Lounge

Upstairs Classroom

The Kitchen

Building stability, opportunity, and hope through homeownership, resilient neighborhoods, and community collaboration.

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Our Commitment to Belonging and Opportunity

At Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, we believe every person deserves a place to call home—and a community where they are welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive. Rooted in our faith and guided by our commitment to Koinonia, we work to expand opportunity and foster belonging through every aspect of our mission—from how we build and who we serve to the culture we cultivate within our team. As an equal opportunity employer and housing organization, we reject discrimination in any form and strive to model a world where compassion and opportunity lead to lasting change. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities—including members of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, people of all faiths or none, and people of all abilities—because when we unite through God’s love, we build more than homes—we build community and hope for all.

Non-proselytizing policy

Habitat for Humanity and its affiliate organizations will not proselytize. Nor will Habitat work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat. This means that Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must adhere to or convert to a particular faith or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.

homelab

Learn the skills that make home work.

Developed by Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, HomeLab is a hands-on learning space designed to help people build confidence in caring for their homes.

Course Catalog

Take a Class!

Class Instructors

Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

Name

Rent a Space in HomeLab

HomeLab Location & Parking

Take a Virtual Tour

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Building stability, opportunity, and hope through homeownership, resilient neighborhoods, and community collaboration.