
DIY Home Maintenance Series
NEW SCHEDULE COMING SOON IN MARCH/APRIL of 2021!
These classes are designed to help you save money by successfully making minor home repairs. You'll learn essential skills hands-on so you'll be confident in making repairs at home and on your own.
Note: Participants are required to wear gloves and safety glasses at each class. If you do not have these items they can be purchased at the class.
Class Details
Date & Time
ALL Wednesdays
(See each class description for dates and details.)
6pm-9pm
Cost
$30 per session
$5 per safety kit (CED.1065.H07 - #63057)
Location
Harrison Campus, Ken Kerswill Theatre Lab
Upcoming Class Sessions
Basic Tool Usage & Safety
CED.1065.H01 - #63051
TBD
Learn the fundamentals of common tools such as a chop saw, table saw, Skil saw, jigsaw, sander, finish nailer, and essential plumbing tools . You'll leave this class knowing what type of tool to buy for your project and how to use them safely.
Painting
CED.1065.H02 - #63052
TBD
Brighten up any space in no time as you learn how to paint a room in your home/apartment with easy DIY steps. Leave this class knowing how to repair minor holes/imperfections, prepare surfaces, and paint walls like a DIY-pro.
Faucets
CED.1065.H03 - #63053
TBD
Bored with an outdated faucet? Getting tired of that drip? Changing or installing a new faucet is a fairly simple home improvement task. Learn the basic sink parts, what you’ll need to replace a faucet, and how to complete the task. You'll be going with the flow in no time!
Trim & Molding
CED.1065.H04 - #63054
TBD
Give your basic drywall and paint project a polished, finished look with trim and molding. Learn what tools are used to install trim, calculating how much trim is needed, different joint types, measuring, cutting, installing, and finishing. Leave this class with the skills to put a professional finish on your project that you can take pride in.
Hanging Items
CED.1065.H05 - #63055
January 6
Learn the essentials of hanging level items securely to the wall. Leave this class knowing how to use a stud finder and self-leveling laser, as well as how to hang shelves, pictures, flat screen TVs, blinds, mirrors, and curtain rods.
Light Switches
CED.1065.H06 - #63056
January 20
Whatever your reason for replacing a light switch, your first instinct may be to call an electrician. Changing the light switch is a simple and inexpensive DIY project. Learn electrical safety, basic wiring, different types of switches, and how to replace the most common types of light switches.
Instructor
Phil Ludwig