About this workshop
Do It Yourself Darlin’s Houses 101 workshop is designed to teach new homeowners, prospective homeowners, and veteran homeowners alike about the many layers and systems that make up a house along with some basic home maintenance recommendations. In this lecture-style workshop, participants will dive into the following topics, learning about their functions, key safety tips, and how to tell if anything is awry:
- Plumbing systems (including gas)
- Electrical systems
- Roof and gutter systems
- Interior finish wall assemblies and framing
- Foundations
- Windows and Doors
- HVAC systems and key appliances
Lead Poisoning Hazard Disclaimer: All home renovation work can create a significant lead hazard if completed in a pre-1978 home. DIYD will provide Lead Poisoning Prevention resources to any workshop attendee living in a pre-1978 home. DIYD also hosts a lead safety class twice a year - we highly recommend that you sign up for the lead safety class before you complete these projects in your home if your home was built before 1978 and you have young children living in your home.
Date, Location, and Parking information:
Tuesday, January 27th, 5:30PM-8:30PM
Cincinnati Toolbank Training Center (1682 E Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237)
Park anywhere in the small lot around the building. Enter through the front door - someone will be there to greet you and direct you up to the training facility on the second floor.
Please arrive 5-10 minute early!
About our instructor: Rhett Harkins (he/him) purchased his current home, built in 1886, in 2010 for $5,600 and thus was thrust into the expansive world of home renovations. In 2013 he and his long-time friend and business partner began Red Door Management in hopes to improve historic homes in the neighborhood and provide spaces for Cincinnati residents to be proud of. As the mission became a reality, "RDM Services" was born as a division of Red Door to help homeowners see the full potential of their living spaces and continues to operate today. Rhett believes that our living spaces can be a reflection of both the individuals that inhabit them, and the community of which they are a part.
About Do It Yourself Darlin: Do It Yourself Darlin fills the gap in practical home education by teaching the fundamentals of home repair and maintenance—empowering individuals to care for their homes, strengthen housing stability, and explore the trades.
About our ticket costs: At this time, we are not yet offering pay-what-you-can tickets. All proceeds from this workshop will be used for our nonprofit start up costs, as Do It Yourself Darlin is currently transitioning to becoming an independent nonprofit organization!
About this workshop
Do It Yourself Darlin’s Houses 101 workshop is designed to teach new homeowners, prospective homeowners, and veteran homeowners alike about the many layers and systems that make up a house along with some basic home maintenance recommendations. In this lecture-style workshop, participants will dive into the following topics, learning about their functions, key safety tips, and how to tell if anything is awry:
- Plumbing systems (including gas)
- Electrical systems
- Roof and gutter systems
- Interior finish wall assemblies and framing
- Foundations
- Windows and Doors
- HVAC systems and key appliances
Lead Poisoning Hazard Disclaimer: All home renovation work can create a significant lead hazard if completed in a pre-1978 home. DIYD will provide Lead Poisoning Prevention resources to any workshop attendee living in a pre-1978 home. DIYD also hosts a lead safety class twice a year - we highly recommend that you sign up for the lead safety class before you complete these projects in your home if your home was built before 1978 and you have young children living in your home.
Date, Location, and Parking information:
Tuesday, January 27th, 5:30PM-8:30PM
Cincinnati Toolbank Training Center (1682 E Seymour Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237)
Park anywhere in the small lot around the building. Enter through the front door - someone will be there to greet you and direct you up to the training facility on the second floor.
Please arrive 5-10 minute early!
About our instructor: Rhett Harkins (he/him) purchased his current home, built in 1886, in 2010 for $5,600 and thus was thrust into the expansive world of home renovations. In 2013 he and his long-time friend and business partner began Red Door Management in hopes to improve historic homes in the neighborhood and provide spaces for Cincinnati residents to be proud of. As the mission became a reality, "RDM Services" was born as a division of Red Door to help homeowners see the full potential of their living spaces and continues to operate today. Rhett believes that our living spaces can be a reflection of both the individuals that inhabit them, and the community of which they are a part.
About Do It Yourself Darlin: Do It Yourself Darlin fills the gap in practical home education by teaching the fundamentals of home repair and maintenance—empowering individuals to care for their homes, strengthen housing stability, and explore the trades.
About our ticket costs: At this time, we are not yet offering pay-what-you-can tickets. All proceeds from this workshop will be used for our nonprofit start up costs, as Do It Yourself Darlin is currently transitioning to becoming an independent nonprofit organization!
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