Tear it down thoughtfully. Learn deconstruction basics and how to salvage smart in this DIY date night, Building Romance's season 2, finale!
You've hung things, wired things, patched things. Now it's time to take things apart. The Building Romance, season 2 finale where you and a partner will learn careful deconstruction: how to remove materials without wrecking what's around them, what's actually inside your walls, and where those materials can go after they come down.
Building Romance is BBR's DIY date-night series, five Friday evenings a season. Come with a partner or come solo and meet someone. LGBTQIA-friendly, all backgrounds welcome. Learn real home-repair skills, from framing and drywall to wiring, painting, fixtures, and deconstruction. Home repair skills and a good date night, one and the same.
What We’ll Cover
🔩 Safely remove wall fixtures, outlets, and switch plates without damaging surrounding materials
🧱 Identify what's behind your walls: studs, wiring, and insulation, and why it matters
♻️ Learn which salvaged materials you can reuse, donate, or recycle instead of sending to a landfill
🏚️ Use the right tools to demo cleanly and minimize damage
Buy the full series and receive the last workshop for just $20!
Go to Session 1 here: https://bbr-broms2-1.eventbrite.com
Choose Series Admission at checkout and you're in! This listing included in series pass.
- Frame It, Hang It, Patch It: September 11, 2026
- Wired Right: Boxes, Wire & Switches: October 16, 2026
- Paint, Paper & Polish: November 13, 2026
- Light It Up: December 11, 2026
- Deconstruct it: January 15, 2027
Come Prepared
No experience needed — all skill levels and backgrounds welcome! This session stands alone; you don't need any prior Building Romance sessions or DIY background.
Good to know
Highlights
- 2 hours
- ages 21+
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 5:45 PM
Refund Policy
Location
Boston Building Resources
100 Terrace Street
Boston, MA 02120
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