DO IT YOURSELF
Winter/Spring 2016
DO IT YOURSELF
Have a renovation project you want to try or a room that needs sprucing up? We have home improvement and decorating experts to help you out! Do It Yourself
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Learn to diagnose, tune-­up and repair gasoline engines including lawn mowers, chain saws, out-­
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Feb 03, 8 wks, Wed, 7-­10:00pm $180.00+hst
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Apr 20, 8 wks, Wed, 7-­10:00pm $180.00+hst
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Find out from an experienced installer if a solar electricity generation system is for you and how to get it. Learn about on or off-­grid cottage systems, KRZWRVL]HDV\VWHPWR¿W\RXUHOHFWULFDOQHHGVDQG
more. Please bring a calculator, pen and notepad.
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Feb 23, 2 wks, Tue, 6:00-­9:30pm $53.00+hst
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May 10, 2 wks, Tue, 6:00-­9:30pm $53.00+hst
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Feb 02, 8 wks, Tue, 6:30-­9:00pm $150.00+hst
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Apr 19, 8 wks, Tue, 6:30-­9:00pm $150.00+hst
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An experienced mechanic will teach you about troubleshooting brakes (callipers, wheel cylinders, leaks, etc), transmission, scanning and clearing codes, locating and correcting simple electrical faults, etc. Students will gain a broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety associated with working in a garage, etc. Participants are en-­
couraged to work on their own car. Supply fee $10. ‡5LGHDX+6+RUUDFH5R[ERURXJK #80360
Feb 03, 8 wks, Wed, 6:30-­9:00pm $150.00+hst
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Apr 20, 8 wks, Wed, 6:30-­9:00pm $150.00+hst
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to get your car ready for safe driving. Brakes, tires, ÀXLGVDQGPRUHZLOODOOEHFRYHUHG6XSSO\IHH
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Mar 05, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm ........ $46.00+hst
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May 14, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm ....... $46.00+hst
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Bring your bicycle to class.
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Overhaul and tune up your bike. Learn proper servicing and repair techniques for each part of the drive-­train, bearings, and wheels. Bring your bicycle to class. Please bring cables and brake pads (if they need to be replaced). Shop fee $5.
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Apr 02, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm ........ $46.00+hst
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Apr 09, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm ........ $46.00+hst
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Apr 30, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm ........ $46.00+hst
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May 07, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm ....... $46.00+hst
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Feb 03, 9 wks, Wed, 6:30-­9:30pm $186.00+hst
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Feb 01, 8 wks, Mon, 6:30-­9:30pm $164.00+hst
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Apr 19, 8 wks, Tue, 6:30-­9:30pm $164.00+hst
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Turn that cold dark space into a warm inviting place to live! Discuss design, permits, heating, plumbing and electrical requirements. Learn how to do-­it-­
yourself correctly and economically. ‡%HOO+65D\6ZDQVRQ ............... #80320
Feb 01, 8 wks, Mon, 7:00-­9:00pm $121.00+hst
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Apr 18, 8 wks, Mon, 7:00-­9:00pm $121.00+hst
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Learn about design and proper planning — plans, permits, etc. Topics include construction tech-­
niques and proper materials to use. Discuss plumb-­
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insulation, drywall, etc. Also cover problems with basements such as humidity, ventilation, heating, foundations and much more. Bring plans to class. Supply fee $15.
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Apr 23, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm ........ $46.00+hst
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ing tools, and the use of a wet saw. This course is designed for the do it yourselfer who is planning DWLOLQJSURMHFW6XSSO\IHHFRYHUVWKHFRVWRI
a demonstration, mortar, tiles and grout.
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Apr 30, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm ........ $46.00+hst
Interior Decorating
TO REGISTER: 613-­239-­2751
Decorating Crash Course! *New
This program will give you an overview of the many options to consider when taking on a redecorat-­
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Apr 20, 8 wks, Wed, 7:00-­9:00pm $121.00+hst
Design Your Interiors
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Feb 01, 5 wks, Mon, 7:00-­9:00pm $76.00+hst
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Apr 18, 5 wks, Mon, 7:00-­9:00pm $76.00+hst
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Learn the basics of hardwood and laminate instal-­
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May 07, 2 wks, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm $90.00+hst
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Confront household problems such as basic car-­
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ing to paint, ceramic grouting, weather-­stripping, leaky faucets, problems with toilets, electrical repairs, etc. Supply fee $25.
‡%URRN¿HOG+60DUFHO5LYHW ...... Feb 20, 2 wks, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm $90.00+hst
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May 28, 2 wks, Sat, 9:30-­3:30pm $90.00+hst
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Always wanted to build your own home? Learn about purchasing a lot, excavation, foundation, IUDPLQJHOHFWULFLW\SOXPELQJH[WHULRU¿QLVKHWF
Additional supply cost of $10.
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Feb 03, 8 wks, Wed, 7:00-­9:30pm $150.00+hst
‡%HOO+65D\6ZDQVRQ ............... Apr 20, 8 wks, Wed, 7:00-­9:30pm $150.00+hst
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Learn how to measure, order and install kitchen cabinets and vanities, including tools needed for proper installation or repair.
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Feb 09, 4 wks, Tue, 7:00-­9:00pm $61.00+hst
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wall treatments, lighting and accessorizing. The ODVWFODVVZLOOEHD¿HOGWULSWRDPRGHOKRPHWR
assess what we’ve learned and see how it can be applied. ‡6LU*X\&DUOHWRQ7UDF\3UDLOO .... #80208
Feb 03, 8 wks, Wed, 7:00-­9:00pm $121.00+hst
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selfer and the slightly knowledgeable. Students will Mar 12, Sat, 9:30-­2:30pm ........ $38.00+hst
be guided through all the phases, from an idea to ‡%URRN¿HOG+61DWKDQ:HLQVWRFN #81995
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and procedures will be stressed throughout the Learn re-­design and staging techniques that can breathe new life into your home. Are you selling? course. A shop fee of $10 is charged. Learn the Top Ten staging solutions that can make ‡%HOO+6+HQU\7RP ................... Feb 01, 8 wks, Mon, 7:00-­9:30pm $150.00+hst your sale fast and effective. Materials fee $10.
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Apr 18, 8 wks, Mon, 7:00-­9:30pm $150.00+hst Feb 01, 2 wks, Mon, 7:00-­9:00pm $33.00+hst
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Apr 04, 2 wks, Mon, 7:00-­9:00pm $33.00+hst
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Learn to use your router to make fancy edges on ‡%HOO+6'DUOHQH%HOOHDX ........... #82097
frames, plaques, table edges, etc. Discover how Apr 25, 2 wks, Mon,7:00-­9:00pm $33.00+hst
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hands-­on course, students are asked to bring their May 30, 2 wks, Mon, 7:00-­9:00pm $33.00+hst
own router, safety glasses and router bits to class. 6WDJHWKH2XWVLGHRI<RXU+RPH*New
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hands-­on, one-­day workshop led by a seasoned ‡5LGHDX+60DUFHO5LYHW............ #81987
landscaper, who often stages the outside of homes Apr 20, 4 wks, Wed, 6:30-­9:30pm $90.00+hst
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supply their own materials and glue. Supply fee Apr 02, Sat, 9:00-­3:30pm ........ $49.00+hst
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$15. Please bring safety glasses. Apr 23, Sat, 9:00-­3:30pm ........ $49.00+hst
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Mar 02, 4 wks, Wed, 6:30-­9:30pm $90.00+hst ‡5LGHDX+60DUFHO5LYHW............ #81988
May 18, 4 wks, Wed, 6:30-­9:30pm $90.00+hst
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bring safety glasses. Please do not bring used wood.
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Feb 02, 8 wks, Tue, 6:30-­9:30pm $180.00+hst
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Apr 19, 8 wks, Tue, 6:30-­9:30pm $180.00+hst
TO REGISTER: 613-­239-­2751
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