Contractor Negotiation and Hiring
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesHow do you hire a pro and feel good about it? Do you get intimidated when you need to call a tradesperson? Are you worried you might not understand what goes into a job and what NEEDS to be done to accomplish your goals as a homeowner? We have all felt that way, and it's …
Electrical Basics 101: No ZAP
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesChange outlets, install new switches, and get the right tools. Doing any electrical work in your home can be pretty scary. Why? Because most of us never learned the basics of how the electrical system in your house works. When you want to do simple things like change out almond outlets for white ones or …
Summer Garden Planning: Tomatoes for Years
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesTake care of those plants! Our growing season in the Midwest is short, so let's make the most of it! Planting is fun, and we can make caring for those plants just as fun. How do you get the most from your tomato plants? And cucumbers? What can you still plant? We'll cover these things …
Home Maintenance Schedules and Troubleshooting
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesWhen you own a home, there are things to do on the regular. There are home maintenance tasks that you can't ignore. Well, you can, but it will end up costing you a lot of heartbreak and money. When you own a home, there are things to do every month, every year, and every few …
Drywall 201: Mudding and Sanding and Finishing!
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesLet it snow! The magic of drywall is in the finishing: the second and skim coats of our beloved joint compound (or mud if you're an OG drywaller) will make or break your walls. Well they won't break, but if this part isn't done right, you'll definitely be able to see it. In this intermediate …
Big Deck Energy: Patio & Deck Care & Maintenance
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesAfter a while, they start looking haggard. Anyone have a wood deck turn grey? Or how about a bouncy or squishy board? How can you prevent those and make your deck look like the day it was built? Well, almost that day. Depending on materials, your deck needs some yearly TLC to keep it in …
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Electrical Basics 101: No ZAP
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesChange outlets, install new switches, and get the right tools. Doing any electrical work in your home can be pretty scary. Why? Because most of us never learned the basics of how the electrical system in your house works. When you want to do simple things like change out almond outlets for white ones or …
Contractor Negotiation and Hiring
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesHow do you hire a pro and feel good about it? Do you get intimidated when you need to call a tradesperson? Are you worried you might not understand what goes into a job and what NEEDS to be done to accomplish your goals as a homeowner? We have all felt that way, and it’s …
Air Compressors How-to & Tools That Go with Them
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesHow to Use an Air Compressor Fearlessly Time to put on your Carhartts and let everyone know who's the boss. It's you. You're the Boss of Air Compressors, and you can be proud of that. If you have a repetitive task like replacing all your baseboards and want to feel and look like a real …
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Vinyl Flooring: Everybody Do the Dinosaur
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesWho knew vinyl flooring installation could be so sexy? We’ve all looked at a floor and wished it could be different. It can! In this class, learn how to fix up your floors to keep them looking great with less maintenance. You will practice laying down vinyl flooring, prepping the floor, and troubleshooting some common …
Home Maintenance Schedules and Troubleshooting
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesWhen you own a home, there are things to do on the regular. There are home maintenance tasks that you can't ignore. Well, you can, but it will end up costing you a lot of heartbreak and money. When you own a home, there are things to do every month, every year, and every few …
Fall Garden Planning & Preparation: Next Year’s Garlic
Even Made 8244 Christiana Ave, Skokie, IL, United StatesBulbs & Grubs: Fill up those yard bags! You worked so hard in the spring and summer, it's time to do some more things! Really, though, fall gardens are all about harvesting, pruning, planning, and planting bulbs and other things for the spring! We'll discuss the tools that make the job a bit easier, some …
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