Thu, Feb 03
|Staunton
Homeowner Training Course
Homeowner Training Course for DIY-ers and homeowners that want to learn more about the basics of home renovation and restoration.

Time & Location
Feb 03, 2022, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Staunton, 11 N Central Ave, Staunton, VA 24401, USA
About the event
Perfect Holiday Gift for the DIY Homeowner! Support a local small business this holiday season with a practical gift! This 8 week, beginner course is taught by Sam Shell, Historic Building Specialist and Master Carpenter. Check out Sam's work at sam-shell.com. Sam starts with the the basics of home construction and continues through the process from foundation to finish. This course will be taught as a collaborative small group limited to 10 participants and all skill levels are welcome. You'll learn how to put together a checklist of all the components that go into renovation and restoration projects. Whether your project is a small repair or a complete renovation, this workshop is for you!
This 8 week course will be held on Thursday evenings in January and February 2022. Classes are from 7pm-8pm at the Staunton Innovation Hub at 11 N Central Ave Staunton VA 24401. Each class is $35, the 8 week series is $280. Register HERE
- Week One - Home, and how to love it. January 6, 2022
- Week Two - Basic home construction, foundation to finish. January 13, 2022
- Week Three - Safety and health, physical and mental. January 20, 2022
- Week Four - Planning, the process, realistic expectations. January 27, 2022
- Week Five - Sweat equity and your value added. February 3, 2022
- Week Six - Demolition dos and don'ts. February 10, 2022
- Week Seven - Wish vs work lists and budgeting. February 17, 2022
- Week Eight - Keeping track. February 24, 2022