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black_CG2

black_CG2

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I am not a home owner yet, but I am willing to learn how to do most of home repairs. Not only I will save money but it will feel good too. Where do I go? Community college or apprenticeship? I already have a day job, so the classes should be in the evenings/weekends.

let me know guys.
 
black_CG2 said:
I am not a home owner yet, but I am willing to learn how to do most of home repairs. Not only I will save money but it will feel good too. Where do I go? Community college or apprenticeship? I already have a day job, so the classes should be in the evenings/weekends.

let me know guys.
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You could take night school courses but that's not really how it's done. If you have no hands on experience you're a bit behind the 8 Ball. Read the right books, look at videos and really, really apply the brain.
 
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Hang out at home depot on weekends. They usually have several different types of demos throughout the day explaining the basics. It will give you an idea. They usually have a schedule up so you can see the type of demo and the time.
 
If your Pappy ain't teached ya or learned on your own by now...good luck. Not sayin it's impossible ...but you gots alot of catchin up to do...not sure google will help or confuse. I started young with plastic tools...was helping do projects around the house as far as I can remember...oh ya thanks Dad. This is back when kids had to help/work around the house...without gettin allowance either....lol.
 
Ask everyone you know if they need help with anything around the house. I don't know all the things it takes to keep a house running but the basics I learned from my dad and buddies in the construction business. Of course there is some trial and error as well.

check the want ads lot of guys looking for helpers. The pays not great but you will learn a lot just from doing.

And the the most important rule is....if it doesn't fit or want to go in....you need a bigger hammer! LoL
 
 
Buy a house... when you will have a problem, get the right books, watch the right videos... You will never learn EVERYTHING.
 
Volunteer to help your friends and family that have a house. Sign up with habitat for humanity. Don't be afraid to tackle a project that looks complicated, unless its a critical element like a load bearing wall. DO NOT play with stuff like gas lines or electrical in somebody elses house, blowing up yourself is fine. Never take apart plumbing fixtures on a Sunday afternoon, the stores will be closed @ 5 .
 
You need pegasus to take a father role with you. He will teach you everything you need to know. Best thing is that he can give you all his knowledge about maintenance and repair in 6 hrs.

After you repair the item in the fashion he prescribes you won't ever need to repair that item again..
 
Kool said:
If your Pappy ain't teached ya or learned on your own by now...good luck. Not sayin it's impossible ...but you gots alot of catchin up to do...not sure google will help or confuse. I started young with plastic tools...was helping do projects around the house as far as I can remember...oh ya thanks Dad. This is back when kids had to help/work around the house...without gettin allowance either....lol.
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Hahaha, I grew up in the 80's & 90's. That's what happened. Daddy used to tell me to bring tools & equipment when all the kids were watching cartoons.

But yeh, looking at youtube might be a good idea. Maybe get a part time job helping out to construction.
 
start small when doing things around the house,when you start any job do your homework and ask lots of questions,good luck.
 
RockerGuy said:
Hahaha, I grew up in the 80's & 90's. That's what happened. Daddy used to tell me to bring tools & equipment when all the kids were watching cartoons.

But yeh, looking at youtube might be a good idea. Maybe get a part time job helping out to construction.
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Sounds like my dad, renovated the entire house from top to bottom and i was his slave labour. Im thankful today however since i don't have to overpay someone for simple repairs.

I remember when i was about 12 a concerned neighbor came over to our house asking my dad why his son is on the roof of the house with a nail gun :lmao:

His response "He's gotta learn sometime"
 
Paul1000RR said:
Sounds like my dad, renovated the entire house from top to bottom and i was his slave labour. Im thankful today however since i don't have to overpay someone for simple repairs.

I remember when i was about 12 a concerned neighbor came over to our house asking my dad why his son is on the roof of the house with a nail gun :lmao:

His response "He's gotta learn sometime"
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My dad built most of his houses by himself. What he couldn't build, he hire a contractor for a specific project.

I remember he did most of the electricals for his house. He just hired an electrician to certify it or have someone connect the main lines from the poles to the house. However, that is another country though, regulations might be different. I used to whine & biotch because I kinda missed out on what kids do. I must say however, I lay down a mean concrete foundation.

I'm thinking of getting into woodworking, after pricing out furnitures, I realise it might be worth my time. NOt hard, only tedious
 
I took electrical, plumbing, metal and wood shop, drafting and small engine, etc in high school as electives. My dad did some stuff himself, so all that combined gave me a taste of DIY and the rest is just doing and learning as you go. If I spend as much on tools as I would have on a contractor...I'm ahead of the game as I've got tools and a finished project....and satisfaction that I did it myself...and many times did it better than a "pro".
 
crankcall said:
Volunteer to help your friends and family that have a house. Sign up with habitat for humanity. Don't be afraid to tackle a project that looks complicated, unless its a critical element like a load bearing wall. DO NOT play with stuff like gas lines or electrical in somebody elses house, blowing up yourself is fine. Never take apart plumbing fixtures on a Sunday afternoon, the stores will be closed @ 5 .
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The hard part is knowing what is over ones head and what's structural. Just because it works it doesn't mean it's right.
 
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