$20 - The Site Your House Sits On
Learn how the land your house sits on can cause problems if not monitored properly.
$20 - Your Home's Exterior
Learn the fundamentals of what supports your house and how cracks in various locations can be a sign for concern.
$25 - Weather Stripping Workshop
This workshop is an extension of the Your Home's Exterior Class.
Acquire The Skill To:
- install weather stripping around exterior doors
- install weather protection on the door threshold
- install weather stripping around windows
$20 - Your Home's Interior
Discover the types of materials that comprise the interior of your home and the importance of maintaining them.
$25 - Wall/Ceiling Repair Workshop
This workshop is an extension of Your Home's Interior Class.
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 plaster walls and ceilings
$25 - Interior/Exterior Painting Workshop
This workshop is an extension of Your Home's Interior Class.
Learn:
- how to prepare all surfaces prior to finishing
- the importance of priming surfaces prior to finishing
- the difference between water based and alkyd based paints/primers
- to treat and cover mold/mildew
- to select the correct brush or roller
- to preserve paint brushes
$20 - Your Home's Insulation
Relate the importance and comfort of a home that is properly insulated to one that is not.
$20 - Your Home's Electrical System
Learn how the electrical system in your house provides appropriate power to satisfy your electrical needs safely.
$25 - Electrical Workshop (Outlet-Switch-Light) Installation
This workshop is an extension of Your Home's Electrical System Class.
Learn:
- how to wire a basic outlet (where the power enters the outlet)
- how to connect wires to a light switch
- how to connect wires to a light
- about stripping wire
- and understand the importance of different color wires
$20 - Your Home’s Plumbing and Sanitary Waste Systems
Learn the common terms used by a plumbing professional and the importance of maintaining your potable and waste water systems.
$25 - Plumbing Repairs Workshop
This workshop is an extension of Your Home's Plumbing and Sanitary Waste Systems Class.
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 (preventative measures will be discussed)
$20 - Your Home’s Heating and Hot Water Systems
Recognize the importance of understanding the mechanics behind your home’s heating and hot water systems to keep them functioning in an efficient manner.
$20 - Your Home’s Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems
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.
$20 - Essential Tools Class
Essential Tools- any tools, keys, equipment, or any other material or equipment necessary to complete a project.