We will cover: working out a maintenance plan for your home, learn to use basic tools for basic repairs, when to DIY and when to call a contractor, finances and budgeting as a homeowner, avoiding foreclosure and more.
Workshop 1
Basic Home Maintenance
Get a top-to-bottom overview of the systems in your house, and learn what you need to do to keep your home healthy and sound long-term as well as some of the resources to handle projects yourself.
- Introduction to course
- STNL: checklist, how to inspect, DIY resources
- Budgeting for home repairs, obtaining financing
- When to DIY and when to use a contractor
- Choosing a Contractor
Workshop 2
Plumbing
There are plenty of plumbing jobs that you can tackle on your own with a little guidance and tools from the Station North Tool Library!
- Know the plumbing system in your home and where the water enters and leaves the home
- Tools to own, Tools to borrow
- Materials you will need
- Different types of plumbing connections
Workshop 3
Tools and Skills
Basic home maintenance requires just a few tools– but they can be intimidating. Get the details on choosing the right tools and hardware for your project.
- When and how to use drills, impact drivers, and hammer-drills effectively.
- How to identify and effectively use different types of screw and hardware in a project.
- When and how to use a jigsaw and circular saw
- Safe use of the miter (chop) saw
- How to use our compressors and pneumatic nailers to secure joints.
Workshop 4
The Future of Your Home
- Avoiding foreclosure
- Are you on the Deed, is other paperwork in order
- Budgeting for Upgrades and looking to increase value for appraisal
- Financing products available through your homes equity
- Working with an inspector before placing you home on the market
