Your Home’s Irrigation System- A Home Improvement Workshop Via Zoom @ The Uniondale Library

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

What is the difference between a spray system and a drip system? Are there different kinds of sprinkler heads? Can I add or modify to the existing system myself? Can I replace the heads that my gardener destroyed with his lawnmower? Do I have to have the system winterized, what exactly does that mean?  …

Your Home’s Air Conditioning System Class A Zoom Meeting @ Uniondale Library

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

In this class, 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." …

Interior/Exterior Painting Workshop-Zoom Meeting @ Uniondale Library

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

After so many years, you have decided that it is time to give your house a new look and a fresh 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 know how…

Electrical Workshop: -@ the Uniondale Public Library-(class # 5 is a prerequisite for this workshop)

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

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?

Class #5 Your Home’s Electrical System-@ The Uniondale Public Library

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

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…

Seminar #3 “Your Home’s Interior” at Uniondale Library “find out more…..”

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

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 for your home's exterior components. Preventative measures will…

Seminar #2 “Your Home’s Exterior” at Uniondale Library “find out more…..”

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

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 #1 “The Site Your House Sits On” at Uniondale Library “find out more…..”

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

Do 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.

Seminar #8 – Your Home’s HVAC System

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

Sat. 6/15 Seminar #8 Your Home's Air Conditioning System Well, my air conditioning is running, but the house is not getting cooled off. I need to replace my window unit, what information do I need to properly size the unit? I want to put central air conditioning in my house, but I do not want…

Your Home’s Irrigation System – Hands-on Workshop

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

Sat. 6/8 Home Irrigation System: What is the difference between a spray system and a drip system? Are there different kinds of sprinkler heads? Can I add or modify to the existing system myself? Can I replace the heads that my gardener destroyed with his lawnmower? Do I have to have the system winterized, what…

“Exterior/Interior Painting” Hands-On WorkShop

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

After so many years, you have decided that it is time to give your house a facelift, and a new coat of paint is just what the doctor has ordered. Do you know how to do it? Do you know there are different types of paint to use interior or exterior? Do you know how…

“Sink Replacement” Hands-On WorkShop

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

It may be time to replace that 1950’s pink sink in your bathroom, how about that kitchen sink that you can no longer clean with Comet.  If this is the case, this hands-on session is where you want to be. This hands-on Session students will: remove: an old sink the attached plumbing countertop install countertop…

“Wall Repairs” Hands-On WorkShop

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

Wow, 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.   I hear this all the time. …

“Electrical” Hands-On Workshop

Uniondale Public Library 400 Uniondale Avenue, Uniondale, NY, United States

Are 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…