Essential Tools-Zoom Meeting @ The Hillside Public Library
Hillside Public Library "Zoom Meeting" 155 Lakeville Rd,, New Hyde Park, NY, United StatesYour Home’s Essential Tools I am sure you have all heard the expression "if your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail." Most home repair projects require more than just a hammer. In this class, I will show, describe and demonstrate the items in my TLC toolbox that you should keep…
Class 7: Your Home’s Heating System -Zoom Meeting @ Hillside Public Library
Hillside Public Library "Zoom Meeting" 155 Lakeville Rd,, New Hyde Park, NY, United StatesFor some reason, my boiler never shuts down and the house is very cold. Have you ever experienced this? Why is it that one radiator is cold and all the others are hot? Do I have to have my chimney lined? Should I have to have my chimney cleaned? Class #7 focuses on types of…
Class 1: The Site Your House Sits On @ Great Neck Library
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY, United StatesDo you have: water in your crawl space or basement? cracks in your foundation walls? sidewalks or paved surfaces in disrepair? Class #1 will explore why these can occur and provide information on how to make repairs. Replacement materials will be presented. Preventative measures will be discussed.
Class 2: Your Home’s Exterior @ Great Neck Library
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY, United StatesAre you experiencing: sagging ceilings? unleveled floors roof leaks chimney leaks roof issues window or door problems Class #2 will investigate why these issues occur and suggest possible repairs. We will also suggest replacement materials for all your home's exterior components. Preventative measures will be discussed.
Class 3: Your Home’s Interior @ Great Neck Public Library
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY, United StatesHave you noticed: doors are not closing without a bang? cracks in your ceilings or walls? your wooden floors in disrepair? rotten boards on your decking Class #3 will review the causes of these issues and discuss how to make the repairs. We will also present replacement materials for your home's interior components. Preventative measures…
Class 4: Your Home’s Insulation A Zoom Meeting at The Great Neck Public Library
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY, United StatesIs your home adequately insulated? are your walls cold to the touch? do you feel drafts where is the greatest loss of heat in your home? Class #4 will discuss where the greatest heat loss in your home is and the benefits of insulating your home. We will also demonstrate how to install insulation properly.
Class 5: Your Home’s Electrical System A Zoom Meeting @ Great Neck Library
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY, United StatesIs your electrical service providing enough power to your home? Do your lights dim when the refrigerator or A/C unit goes on? Are your kitchen and bathroom outlets protected with GFCI outlets? Do your wall light switches feel loose? Do they work? Where should smoke/co detectors be installed? Are they interconnected? What is the NEC,…
Class 2 “Your Home’s Exterior” – A Home Improvement Course With Brian Schnee From TLC via Zoom
Experiencing water damage? Your home's exterior provides a protective barrier from the elements. Whether you have window and door problems or missing roofing shingles that can cause issues. Are you experiencing: sagging ceilings unleveled floors roof leaks chimney leaks missing roofing shingles window or door problems Class #2 will investigate why these happen and discuss…
Class 6: Your Home’s Plumbing System A Zoom Meeting @ Great Neck Library
Great Neck Library 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY, United StatesYou are washing the dishes and you hear a gurgling sound coming from the drain. The water does not seem to be draining as fast as usual. Has this ever happened to you? Is there a problem with a clogged drain or your home's venting system? Do you know the safest hot and cold water…
Class 3 “Your Home’s Interior ” – A Home Improvement Course With Brian Schnee From TLC via Zoom
Are You Experiencing These Issues: your home's doors are hard to close without a big bang you have noticed cracks in your ceilings or walls your wooden floors are in disrepair and need refinishing there are rotten boards on your decking Class #3 will review the causes of these "oh no's" and discuss how to…
Class 2: Your Home’s Exterior A Zoom Meeting @ Lindenhurst Memorial Library
Lindenhurst Memorial Library 1 Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY, United StatesAre you experiencing: sagging ceilings? unleveled floors roof leaks chimney leaks roof leaks window or door problems Class #2 will investigate why these occur and suggest possible repairs. We will also suggest replacement materials for all your home's exterior components. Preventative maintenance and home improvements will be discussed.
“Wall Repairs” A Workshop With Brian Schnee From TLC via Zoom
OMG!!!! a big piece of plaster just fell down in the middle of my living room you know, it’s time to rip out that old tired wall and put up a new section of sheet rock my son just put a big hole in my dining room wall, now what This virtual workshop focuses on…
“Exterior/Interior Painting” – A Workshop With Brian Schnee From TLC via Zoom
OK, its time........ After so many years, you have decided that you want to give your house a new fresh look and a coat of paint is just what you are considering. Do you know how to do it? Do you know there are different types of paint to use interior or exterior? Do you…
Class 4 “Your Home’s Insulation” – A Home Improvement Course With Brian Schnee From TLC via Zoom
I received an email from a student, "Brian, my bedroom was really cold last winter, the walls had ice on them!!" So my question to him: Is your home adequately insulated? are your walls cold to the touch do you feel drafts where is the greatest loss of heat in your home, do you know…
Your Home’s Insulation Class A Zoom Meeting at The Lindenhurst Memorial Library
Lindenhurst Memorial Library 1 Lee Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY, United StatesIs your home adequately insulated? are your walls cold to the touch? do you feel drafts where is the greatest loss of heat in your home? This class will discuss where the greatest heat loss in your home is and the benefits of insulating your home. We will also demonstrate how to install insulation properly.
Class 5 “Your Home’s Electrical System” – A Home Improvement Course With Brian Schnee From TLC via Zoom
Is your electrical service providing enough power to your home? Do your lights dim when the refrigerator or A/C unit goes on? Are your kitchen and bathroom outlets protected with GFI outlets? Do your wall light switches feel loose? Do they work? Where should I install smoke/co detectors? What is the NEC, does my electrical…
Class 6: Your Home’s Plumbing System (CE9733 R1) A Zoom Meeting @ Nassau Community College Continuing Education
Nassau Community College Continuing Education One Education Drive, Garden City, NY, United StatesYou are washing the dishes and you hear a gurgling sound coming from the drain. The water does not seem to be draining as fast as usual. Has this ever happened to you? Is there a problem with a clogged drain or your home's venting system? Do you know the safest hot and cold water…
Electrical Workshop – A Workshop With Brian Schnee From TLC via Zoom
Are you tired of the light switch not working, how about changing the outlet that just doesn’t work anymore? In this workshop students will be taught how to: wire a basic light switch where the power enters the switch; wire an outlet; strip wire; connect a male end to a wire; and understand the meaning…
Your Home’s Interior Class – A Zoom Meeting @ Uniondale Library
Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United StatesThis class will also focus on home improvements.
Class 8: Your Home’s Air Conditioning System (CE9735 R1) A Zoom Meeting @ Nassau Community College Continuing Education
Nassau Community College Continuing Education One Education Drive, Garden City, NY, United StatesBrian Schnee will discuss the components that make up air conditioning units, how they work, and how to maintain them properly. To become proactive, the class will develop a “to-do list”, designed to prevent future air conditioning problems from occurring. "Well, my air conditioning is running, but the house is not getting cooled off." We…