Workshop FAQs

  • DIYD’s workshops focus on establishing a fundamental knowledge of all the key components of a house related to the topic at hand. Workshops begin by reviewing basic vocabulary and part identification of the house, material, and/or tools. Next we’ll review all the safety and personal protection elements of the topic at hand. If the workshop involves using tools, we’ll also learn about tool safety and skills. Most workshops have a hands-on element or project, depending on the workshop topic. This is a DIY “friendly” project that can be replicated in your own home. We’ll also discuss the boundary where a project is no longer DIY-friendly and when it becomes advisable to contact a professional.

    In a nutshell, DIYD workshops are for anyone and everyone over the age of 16 interested in learning about houses.

  • Core Workshops:

    • Houses 101

    • Power Tool Skills

    • Plumbing 101

    • Electrical 101

    • Drywall Repair

    Specialty Topics:

    • How to Hang Sh*t on Walls

    • How to Install Laminate Flooring

    • All About Trim and Casing

    • Lead Poisoning Prevention

    • Intro to Tiling

    • Intro to Welding

    • Cars 101

    Youth Workshops:

    • Scrappy Sculptures

    • Plumbing Puzzles

  • Typically 5-12 participants per workshop.

  • Unless we are explicitly offering childcare, we ask that you do not bring children under the age of 16 to DIYD workshops as our venues are not child-safe and there is no place for children to wait during a workshop. Young adults over the age of 16 are welcome to participate in the workshops.

  • We strongly recommend that participants wear close-toed comfortable shoes and durable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty or dusty. If you have long hair, it is recommended that you bring a hair tie to put it up during the hands-on portion of our workshops. If you have your own PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, mask), we recommend bringing that as well. We will provide PPE as well.

  • We will provide tools for all participants in every workshop. If you would like to bring your own tools to a workshop to get practice with them, you are welcome to. Just remember to charge your batteries ahead of time!