Do you have plans to fix up your home this year? Maintaining a home is a huge part of responsible homeownership, and the costs to maintain and improve your home can add up!
You can save money if you’re able to Do-It-Yourself! Come to TRIP's Home Smart Workshops Series: Home Maintenance Training and learn the skills you'll need!
Classes are held on Mostly TUESDAY evenings from 6:00 to 7:30pm beginning February 28 and running through April 25. All workshops are FREE.
Participants are welcome to come to all or as many workshops that interest them. Each class will have a new topic:
TUESDAY 2/28-Week 1-Intro to Home Maintenance Training- Hardware & Tools, Home’s Major Systems
TUESDAY 3/7-Week 2-Electrical - Installing outlets, Light Switches, Dimmers, and Light Fixtures
TUESDAY 3/14-Week 3-Plumbing 1- Installing Kitchen and Bathroom Sinks & Faucets, Toilet Replacement
TUESDAY 3/21-Week 4-Plumbing 2- Pipe Cutting, Sweating Copper, & Valve Replacements; How to use Pex Tubing;
TUESDAY 3/28-Week 5-Flooring & Tiling- How to Install Tile & Wood; Tools & Surface Prep
TUESDAY 4/4-Week 6-Sheetrock – How to Repair Damage, Install New, Taping & More
TUESDAY 4/11-Week 7-Painting - Techniques to Paint like a Pro, and Lead Safe Work Practices
TUESDAY 4/25-Week 8-Weatherization and Energy efficiency - Go Green and Save Money