classes
Your Home’s Exterior
A Home Improvement Class With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom Learn the fundamentals of what supports your house and how cracks in various locations can be a sign for concern. Topics of Discussion: proper installation of your home's foundation effects of the frost line framing connectors issues with Termites load bearing…
Weather Stripping Workshop
A Home Improvement Workshop With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom This workshop is an extension of the Your Home's Exterior Class. Workshop Description: Acquire The Skill To: install weather stripping around exterior doors install weather protection on the door threshold install weather stripping around windows Presentation: the workshop will be conducted…
Your Home’s Interior
A Home Improvement Class With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom Discover the types of materials that comprise the interior of your home and the importance of maintaining them. Topics of Discussion: interior and exterior doors, including their locking mechanisms wall construction and different wall covering materials various ceiling materials flooring materials…
Wall/Ceiling Repair Workshop
A Home Improvement Workshop With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom This workshop is an extension of Your Home's Interior Class. Workshop Description: Learn how to: tape and spackle a wall with a tapered edge tape and spackle a wall with a butt edge repair small and large holes in walls repair…
Interior/Exterior Painting Workshop Presented Via Zoom From the Barn
This workshop is an extension of Your Home's Exterior Class. A Home Improvement Workshop With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom This workshop is an extension of Your Home's Exterior's class. Workshop Description: Learn: how to prepare all surfaces prior to finishing the importance of priming surfaces prior to finishing the difference between…
Your Home’s Exterior
A Home Improvement Class With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom Learn the fundamentals of what supports your house and how cracks in various locations can be a sign for concern. Topics of Discussion: proper installation of your home's foundation effects of the frost line framing connectors issues with Termites load bearing…
Your Home’s Insulation Presented Via Zoom From the Barn
A Home Improvement Class With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom Relate the importance and comfort of a home that is properly insulated to one that is not. Topics Of Discussion: types of insulation proper installation techniques vapor barriers attic insulation and ventilation basement/crawlspace insulation and ventilation vapor barriers ice dam discussion…
Your Home’s Electrical System Presented Via Zoom From the Barn
A Home Improvement Class with Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services Learn how the electrical system in your house provides appropriate power to satisfy your electrical needs safely. Topics of Discussion: your home's incoming service the main electrical panel board wiring materials outlets smoke detectors safety measure suggestions Presentation PowerPoint presentation via Zoom hands-on…
Electrical Workshop (Outlet-Switch-Light) Installation Presented Via Zoom From the Barn
A Home Improvement Workshop With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services This workshop is an extension of Your Home's Electrical System Class. Workshop Description Learn how to: wire a basic outlet, (where the power enters the outlet): connect wires to a light switch connect wires to a light students will learn how to strip…
Your Home’s Plumbing and Sanitary Waste Systems Presented Via Zoom From the Barn
A Home Improvement Class With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom Learn the common terms used by a plumbing professional and the importance of maintaining your potable and waste water systems. Topics Of Discussion: the water supply systems and all its components the sanitary waste systems and all its components types of…
“Plumbing Repair Workshop” Presented Via Zoom From the Barn
This workshop is an extension of Your Home's Plumbing and Sanitary Waste Systems Class. Workshop Description Learn how to: join copper pipes (cut/clean/apply flux/solder) apply Teflon tape to pipe threads to prevent leaks cut and cement PVC pipes cut and connect PEX tubing repair leaky faucets repair leaky valves clean faucet screens unclog sink drains…
Your Home’s Heating and Hot Water Systems Class Presented Via Zoom From the Barn
A Home Improvement Class with Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services Recognize the importance of understanding the mechanics behind your home's heating and hot water systems to keep them functioning in an efficient manner. Topics Of Discussion: types of heating and domestic hot water systems description of various heating fuels, discussing pros and cons…
Your Home’s Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
A Home Improvement Class With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom No matter what system you have installed in your home, A/C and Ventilation Systems all require TLC. Learn how they work and how to maintain them so good performance and efficiency can be maintained. Topics Of Discussion: components of an air…
Essential Tools Class
A Home Improvement Workshop With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom Essential Tools- any tools, keys, equipment, or any other material or equipment necessary to complete a project. Workshop Description: Exhibit and Demonstrate: various hand tools battery powered tools electrically powered tools fasteners adhesives tool maintenance Presentation: this class will be presented…
The Site Your House Sits On Presented Via Zoom From the Barn
A Home Improvement Class With Brian Schnee From KL Home Inspection Services via Zoom Learn how the land your house sits on can cause problems if not monitored properly. Topic of Discussion: drainage of precipitation proper landscaping effects of ground water and the water table correct installation of retaining walls correct installation of cement Presentation:…