Basic Home Repair for New Homeowners
You just bought a house. Congrats. Now the toilet's running all night and you don't know where the water shutoff is. Been there.
This class is for first-time homeowners who feel lost the second they open the toolbox. We keep it hands-on. I demo something real quick, then you do it, because that's the only way this stuff sticks. We'll patch drywall, fix a running toilet, stop a dripping faucet, and find your water main so you're not standing in a wet garage in your socks like I was.
You'll leave knowing the cheap fixes cold and knowing when to just call a pro. No shame in that. You got this.
What you'll learn
- Assemble a basic toolbox on a budget
- Shut off water at the main and locally
- Diagnose and fix common toilet and faucet problems
- Patch small and large drywall holes cleanly
- Recognize when to call a professional instead
Lessons
- Where to Start When You Feel Lost
Getting your bearings, your first tools, and the one thing every new homeowner should find on day one.
- Turning Water Off Without Panicking
Every shutoff in your house, when to use it, and how to stay calm in a wet garage.
- The Running Toilet
The repair that started all of this, and the $9 part that makes you feel like a genius.
- Faucets, Supply Lines, and Sinks
Stopping drips and connecting things without cracking a nut or flooding the cabinet.
- Patching Drywall
The one where patience beats skill and touching the mud too soon ruins everything.
- Doors, Small Wins, and Knowing Your Limits
Quick fixes that make a house feel like yours, plus the honest talk about what to hand off.
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