SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) -
Habitat for Humanity does a lot for families in need.
But, on their latest project they didn't just build a new home.
They took the project a step further and turn a house that had seen better days in home one area family is happy to call their own.
The grass in the front lawn of the Leckband families' new home may not be sprouting just yet, but it's definitely "greener" on the other side.
"It's very exciting to get the house," said Brad Leckband, new homeowner.
"Overwhelmed, excited, thankful," said Tiffany Leckband, new homeowner.
Thanks to the Siouxland habitat for Humanity and their volunteers, the Leckband's will soon be moving into their new home.
The 4 bedroom house now is a different contrast from what is was before.
"When they first acquired it, it was basically packed full of stuff," said Mark Custer, Executive Director for the Siouxland Habitat for Humanity.
The house's former owner was a hoarder.
So volunteers had to break the house down before they could build it back up.
"In addition there was a lot of disrepair that had to be brought back up to code. Basically this thing was pretty well gutted and redone," said Custer.
"To actually be working on somebody's home, that says a great thing about that person and what they'll become," said Tiffany.
Currently living in a home that's only 800 square feet, the Leckband's new house is also handicapped accessible.
The Leckband's twin 7-year-old daughters suffer from DiGeorge Syndrome, a genetic disease that affects their development.
"She's a fighter and she instills in us to keep fighting and take whatever life throws at you," said Brad.
"It's brought our family closer together," said Tiffany.
Now they have more space for the girls' medical equipment.
All that is left is for the Leckband family and their five children are to furnish their new house.
"I can't put into words what you want to say to somebody that took out their time to be here or to donate to this house," said Tiffany.
"I can't thank the volunteers enough for what they've done and Habitat," said Brad.
Habitat for Humanity officials say the family will get to move in March.
