Home How-To for Women is a series designed to empower women homeowners to take charge of the maintenance needs of their homes. The program is open to women of all communities who want to gain confidence and experience in home repairs.
Home How-To provides ample opportunity for women to practice using the tools and techniques involved in many common home repairs. Absolutely no previous experience is required! Participants benefit from personal attention and “hands-on” experience in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere. Moreover, as class members work and learn together, a real mutual support system develops.
The curriculum has four modules, each made up of eight two-hour classes held in our Teaching Center. The modules — Home Maintenance 101, Carpentry, Plumbing, and Electrical — can be taken in sequence or individually.
The cost of each module is $120 for Cleveland Heights residents and $150 for non-residents. Scholarships for reduced tuition rates are available to low-income women (call for details). Because the course emphasizes small-group instruction, enrollment in each module is limited to 18 women.
The next module, Carpentry Repairs, will begin on June 5th, with classes scheduled weekly from 7 to 9 pm on Wednesday evenings through July 31st. Interested women can fill out the online application, or print and complete an application form and send it by email to rstager@hrrc-ch.org or by mail to Home Repair Resource Center, 2520 Noble Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44121. Payment will be due upon acceptance into the class. For further information, call Becky Stager at (216) 381-6100, ext. 16.
Please let us know about repairs completed through Home How-To by completing a reporting form.
