What is the class size of a DIYD workshop?

Typically 5-12 participants per workshop.

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!

Lead Safety with Josie Watson: Window Restoration

Name: Lead Safety with Josie Watson: Window Restoration
Start: 2026-11-12T18:00:00-0500
End: 2026-11-12T20:00:00-0500
Location: Hosted on Humanitix

Thu, Nov 12, 6pm - 8pm EST

To be announced

Do It Yourself Darlin

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About This Workshop

Learn how to protect your family from Lead Poisoning. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, "Lead-based paint is still present in millions of homes, normally under layers of newer paint...Deteriorating lead-based paint (peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking, damaged, or damp) is a hazard and needs immediate attention."

Young children are particularly susceptible to lead poisoning, and scientists are still uncovering the long lasting effects of lead poisoning in children.

In this workshop, an EPA-Certified Lead Risk Assessor Josie Watson will walk us through the steps needed to protect your family and small children from lead poisoning while completing window restoration projects - particularly while restoring, salvaging, or repairing original and/or historical window sashes.

Venue & Parking Info

TBD

About the Instructor

Josie Watson (she/her) lives in East Westwood with her family. She has a background in Biology and Early Childhood Education, which prepared her well for her journey into working with lead poisoned kiddos, lead-safe home renovation, and ultimately lead poisoning prevention. In 2022 she quickly went from being in complete denial that lead could ever affect her family, to being the mother of a lead poisoned toddler. In the course of having their 1911 home abated for lead, she researched lead safety extensively and eventually became an EPA certified lead renovator. Josie is passionate about empowering parents to keep their kids safe.

FAQs

What is the class size of a DIYD workshop?

Typically 5-12 participants per workshop.
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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Do It Yourself Darlin

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Do It Yourself Darlin empowers people from all backgrounds to maintain, improve, and engage with the inner-workings of their homes through accessible hands-on education that builds confidence and independence.

Think of it this way: Could you do algebra if you never learned basic math? Would you write a research paper before learning to read sentences? No! So why do we expect that homeowners and renters can complete home repair and renovation projects without a solid understanding of the inner-workings of a home?

In a society where there is little in-person opportunity to learn the basics of home maintenance, repair, and renovation unless you are taught by a family member or attend trade school, Do It Yourself Darlin fills an important need: teaching you the ABCs and 123s of how your home works. DIYD workshops will set the solid foundation of knowledge that will empower you to know your home and take care of it.

Think of Do It Yourself Darlin’s workshops like grade-school for home maintenance and renovation. DIYD’s team of instructors are professional contractors and craftspeople who are committed to the “demystification” of your home. They want to address anxieties related to home maintenance and empower their students to feel prepared to “Do It Yourself.” And if DIY isn’t your jam, they will empower you to communicate intelligently with the people you are hiring to do the work.

Learn More:

www.doityourselfdarlin.com