Essential Home Maintenance

Essential Home Maintenance

Wish you were handy around the house? Join our judgement-free hands-on workshop to learn essential skills for DIY repairs & maintenance!

By HardHat Diplomat

Date and time

Saturday, May 11 · 10am - 5pm EDT

Location

All Eco Design Center

2662 University Boulevard West Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902

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About this event

  • 7 hours

Essential Home Maintenance

This beginners class is great for renters and homeowners alike! Gain insights to prevent common problems, handle emergencies, and feel confident in managing your home!

Learn via live demonstrations, a power tool petting zoo, and hands-on practice.

We Cover:

  • Your Essential Toolbox: Explore a power tool petting zoo and receive a starter tools checklist
  • Power Tools: Safely use a nail gun, stapler, and power drill
  • Plumbing: Tackle leaks and clogs
  • Caulking: Seal gaps for improved insulation
  • Electrical Essentials: Replace outlets and switches
  • HVAC: Understand key aspects
  • Wall Repair: Beginners patching and anchoring techniques
  • General Maintenance: Safety and seasonal home care rituals

HOST

This workshop is created and presented by Erin Helland of HardHat Diplomat. Erin is a board-certified national home inspector and commercial and residential RENOVATION COACH. Erin has rehabbed multiple properties, created long-term and vacation rentals, and coached property owners across the United States through remodeling projects from simple room makeovers to multi-million dollar endeavors. She loves to share her organizational tools and experience to help others – especially women – become their own project managers and feel confident in making informed and cost-effective decisions when buying and renovating a home.

SPONSOR

Many thanks to our sponsor All Eco Design Center. All Eco Design Center offers holistic expertise in affordable and sustainable remodeling. Check out All Eco Design Center for all your needs, from sourcing green-build products to design-build services and full-scale general contracting for both commercial and residential projects.

Get more class details on the HardHat Diplomat website.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get there?

We STRONGLY recommend the use of public transit or ride-share. The Wheaton Metro station is an 8-minute walk. Use of the extremely limited metered street parking is discouraged.

Is there a lunch break?

There will be a half-hour break for lunch. We encourage you to bring a brown bag to stay and hang out. There are some fast food locations within a 10 minute walk.

How else can I prepare?

Bring a pen and paper to take notes. Dress comfortably as this is a long day class. Feel welcome to bring your own tools if you want to practice with them. Come ready to share and learn together!

Organized by

We help people – especially women – confidently navigate the home renovation process. Founded by home renovation coach Erin Helland, Hard Hat Diplomat serves all types of homeowners from first time buyers, to growing families building additions, to seniors seeking to age in place.

$249