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Comprehensive Home Repair and Improvement by Udemy
Everything you need to know to tackle nearly any home repair or improvement project yourself
Course Highlights
- How to identify and properly use a range of hand and power tools, and which ones you should own
- Basic electrical concepts
- How to work with and install electrical devices such as outlets, switches and fixtures
- How to add a new circuit breaker to a panel
- How to pull wire to devices and terminate accordingly
- Basic framing concepts
- How to build an interior partition wall
- How to install insulation
- How to install, finish and repair drywall
- How to install an interior door
- How to install and finish trims such as baseboard and crown molding
- How to install vinyl flooring
- How to install wood flooring
- How to install ceramic tile
- How to install an epoxy floor coating
- Plumbing basics
- How to work with and install plumbing systems using copper, steel, PVC, CPVC and PEX
- How to install a cabinet, sink and faucet
- How to install a toilet
- How to fix leaky plumbing fixtures
- How to work with and install natural gas piping
- How to work with and install ductwork
- How to address several basement water issues
- How to troubleshoot and/or install several appliances including a garbage disposal, exhaust fan, water heater, furnace, air conditioner, clothes washer & dryer
- How to replace pieces of wood and vinyl siding
- How to replace or modify sections of roofing shingles and fix leaks
- How to properly select and use wall anchors
- Types of sealants, lubricants and adhesives and when to use each
- How to navigate code and permitting requirements
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
4 Topics
Introduction
Disclaimer
Safety
Costs
3 Topics
Essential Hand Tools
Essential Power Tools
Addition Useful Tools
4 Topics
Residential Electrical Supply
Circuit Breaker Panels
Wires & Conduit
Tools Outlets & Switches
13 Topics
Definitions & Concepts
Planning
Choosing & Cutting Lumber
Nails and Framing
Electrical Rough-In
Insulation
Drywall - Cutting & Mounting
Drywall - Taping & Mudding - Part 1
Drywall - Taping & Mudding - Part 2
Painting - Primer
Painting – Finish Coat
Installing Trim - Baseboard
Installing Trim - Crown Molding
7 Topics
Planning
Demolition
Framing
Installation
Door Knob
Trim
Fixing Issues with Doors
2 Topics
Drywall
Masonry
8 Topics
Overview
Prepping Existing Floors
Carpet
Wood Flooring
Vinyl Flooring
Tile 1
Tile 2
Paint & Epoxy
5 Topics
Installing a New Light - Planning
Installing a New Light - Installation - Part 1
Installing a New Light - Installation - Part 2
Installing an Outlet on a Concrete Wall
Adding Circuits to a Panelboard
17 Topics
Basics
Copper
PEX
Galvanized Steel
Push-to-Connect Fittings
PVC
ABS & Cast Iron
Valves
DWV
Sample Project 1 - Galv Copper Shower
Sample Project 2 - Copper PEX Spigot
Install a Cabinet & Sink
Install a Faucet & Drain
Repair a Leaky Faucet
Install a Toilet Repair a Leaky Toilet
Natural Gas
Ductwork
5 Topics
Heating & Cooling Systems
Water Heaters
Washers & Dryers
Food Waste Disposers
Exhaust Fans
4 Topics
Basement Water
Siding
Roofs
Drywall Repair
2 Topics
Sealants Lubricants & Adhesives
Code Permits & Inspections
Comprehensive Home Repair and Improvement
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