DIY - around the home
Are the little jobs building up and you don’t know where to start? Are there small projects you would like to do around the house to make it safer, environmentally friendly or less cluttered? This course is for you! With so many jobs to be done, the content of this course will be determined by the participants.
Topics can include:
- How to re-grout tiles (interior)
- How to lay ceramic floor tiles
- How to install carpet
- How to lay laminate flooring
- How to lay vinyl and cork tiles
- How to sand a timber floor
- How to replace a damaged floor board
- How to fix a leaking tap
- How to unclog a sink drain
- How to fit a water saving shower head
- How to save water around the house
- How to save energy around the house
- How to insulate your home
- How to install smoke detectors
- How to child-proof a home
- How to install a television wall bracket
- How to install a door handle
- How to install a deadbolt lock
- How to hang a door
- How to make a flyscreen
- How to install weather stripping for windows and doors
- How to care for timber inside and out
- How to lay stepping stones
- How to install garden lighting
- How to install a water saving dripper system
- How to install clothesline
- How to erect sun shade
- How to clean and seal a deck
- How to lay concrete
- How to maintain a BBQ
- How to maintain your chainsaw
- How to lay paving
- How to build your own shelving
- How to build an airing rack
- How to build a garage storage rack
- How to make a tool storage rack
- How to paint interior, exterior and metal surfaces
- How to prepare for painting
- How to maintain paint brushes and rollers
- How to determine your paint requirements
- How to spray paint
- How to select the right paint brush and roller
- How to repair holes in plaster
- How to remove paint and varnish
