Seminar #1 “The Site Your House Sits On”
Freeport Memorial Library (FML) 144 W Merrick Rd., Freeport, NYDo you have:
- water in your crawl space or basement?
- cracks in your foundation walls?
- sidewalks or paved surfaces in disrepair?
Seminar #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.
“Window and Door Weather Stripping” Hands-On WorkShop
Freeport Memorial Library (FML) 144 W Merrick Rd., Freeport, NY- Do you see daylight between the bottom of your door and the threshold?
- Is there a cold breeze coming into you living room, location may be from the windows?
- Is there moisture in your garage, even though the door is closed?
This session focuses on the proper installation of weather stripping around your doors and windows. You will have the hands-on opportunity to install weather stripping yourself.
Seminar #2 Your Home’s Exterior
Freeport Memorial Library (FML) 144 W Merrick Rd., Freeport, NYSat. 1/26 Your Home's Exterior Are you experiencing: sagging ceilings? unleveled floors roof leaks chimney leaks roof issues window or door problems Seminar #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.
Seminar # “3 Your Home’s Interior”
Freeport Memorial Library (FML) 144 W Merrick Rd., Freeport, NYYour Home's Interior Have 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 Seminar #3 will review the causes of these issues and discuss how to make the repairs. We will also present replacement materials…
“Electrical” Hands-On WorkShop
Freeport Memorial Library (FML) 144 W Merrick Rd., Freeport, NYAre you tired of the light switch not working, how about changing the outlet that just doesn’t work anymore? In this hands-on class students will be able to: Wire a basic light switch where the power enters the switch. Wire an outlet. Strip wire. Connect a male end to a wire. Understand the meaning and…
Seminar #4 “Your Home’s Insulation”
Freeport Memorial Library (FML) 144 W Merrick Rd., Freeport, NYYour Home's Insulation · 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? In seminar #4 we will discuss where the greatest heat loss in your home is and the benefits of insulating your home.…
“Electrical” Hands-On Workshop
Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United StatesAre you tired of the light switch not working, how about changing the outlet that just doesn’t work anymore? In this hands-on class students will be able to: Wire a basic light switch where the power enters the switch. Strip wire. Connect a male end to a wire. Understand the meaning and importance of the…
Seminar #5 “Your Home’s Electrical System”
Freeport Memorial Library (FML) 144 W Merrick Rd., Freeport, NYIs 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? Seminar #5 teaches us how important an understanding…