Houses 101 with Rhett Harkins: Demystify Your Home
About This Workshop
This workshop is sponsored by Jessica Kirkpatrick, Realtor (Horan Rosenhagen Real Estate). Thank you, Jessica!
Do It Yourself Darlin’s Houses 101 workshop is designed to teach new homeowners, prospective homeowners, and veteran homeowners alike about the many layers and systems that make up a house along with some basic home maintenance recommendations. In this lecture-style workshop, participants will dive into the following topics, learning about their functions, key safety tips, and how to tell if anything is awry:
- Plumbing systems (including gas)
- Electrical systems
- Roof and gutter systems
- Interior finish wall assemblies and framing
- Foundations
- Windows and Doors
- HVAC systems and key appliances
Lead Poisoning Hazard Disclaimer: All home renovation work can create a significant lead hazard if completed in a pre-1978 home. DIYD will provide Lead Poisoning Prevention resources to any workshop attendee living in a pre-1978 home. DIYD also hosts a lead safety class twice a year - we highly recommend that you sign up for the lead safety class before you complete these projects in your home if your home was built before 1978 and you have young children living in your home.
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About the Instructor
Rhett Harkins (he/him) purchased his current home, built in 1886, in 2010 for $5,600 and thus was thrust into the expansive world of home renovations. In 2013 he and his long-time friend and business partner began Red Door Management in hopes to improve historic homes in the neighborhood and provide spaces for Cincinnati residents to be proud of. As the mission became a reality, "RDM Services" was born as a division of Red Door to help homeowners see the full potential of their living spaces and continues to operate today. Rhett believes that our living spaces can be a reflection of both the individuals that inhabit them, and the community of which they are a part.
FAQs
- What is the class size of a DIYD workshop?
Typically 5-12 participants per workshop.
- Can I bring my child with me to the workshop?
Unless we are explicitly offering childcare, we ask that you do not bring children under the age of 16 to DIYD workshops as our venues are not child-safe and there is no place for children to wait during a workshop. Young adults over the age of 16 are welcome to participate in the workshops.
- What should I wear to the workshop?
We strongly recommend that participants wear close-toed comfortable shoes and durable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty or dusty. If you have long hair, it is recommended that you bring a hair tie to put it up during the hands-on portion of our workshops. If you have your own PPE (safety glasses, earplugs, mask), we recommend bringing that as well. We will provide PPE as well.
- Do I need to bring my own tools?
Unless otherwise noted, we will provide tools for all participants in every workshop. If you would like to bring your own tools to a workshop to get practice with them, you are welcome to. Just remember to charge your batteries ahead of time!
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