Do-It-Yourself Home Repair 

Course Description: This class is designed for those who already own a home and want to better understand its systems so as to be able to tackle home repair problems and maintenance likely to be encountered around the house. In this week long class we will cover basic tools and materials, some basic carpentry such as building shelves, and common repairs to walls, floors, windows and doors. A day of electrical will range from replacing a lamp plug to adding a dimmer switch to adding a GFCI; and a day of plumbing will range from repairing leaky faucets to replacing a bathroom fixture. No need to hire someone if you can do it yourself!

Suggested Readings :

The Stanley Complete Step-by-Step Revised Book of Home Repair and Improvement (James A. Hufnagel, Simon and Schuster)

Homebuilding Basics (Larry Haun, Taunton Press)

Measure Twice, Cut Once (Norm Abrams, Little Brown)

Tools to Bring (*if you already own them):

16-25' tape measure

16-20 oz hammer

Speed or combination square

Cat's paw

Tool apron/belt

*If you don't have these tools, we recommend that you come and try some of our different tools and learn how to use them before making an investment. Yestermorrow will provide a basic toolbelt with hammer, speed square, nail set, 25' tape measure for you to use for the week if you don't have one.*

Other items to bring:

Pencil and notebook

Work gloves

Work boots

Eye and ear protection

Dusk mask

Water bottle

Camera

Any project plans you are working on at home, or photos of future projects

Please note: Each student will receive a call from the instructor prior to the class to discuss their level of experience and goals. The course will be paced according to the needs of the participants. The main goal is to work hard, learn a lot, and HAVE FUN!