Homeowner Workshop Series

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Plaster Walls: June 8^th, 9am -12pm, 1pm to 3pm

Learn about plaster walls, their history, construction and how they can be repaired. Techniques will be demonstrated. Sign up for the additional hands-on module for in-depth hands-on repair training after lunch.

Masonry: July 10^th, 6-8pm

Learn best practices for the repair and maintenance of masonry (brick, stone, concrete) parts of a vintage home. Take away what a good mason will do and what must be avoided.

Windows: August 10^th, 9am to 3pm

This all hands-on workshop will engage you while you take apart a historic windows, repair and glaze the sash, re-rope the weights and get experience improving a sash's energy efficiency..

Paint: September 11^th, 6-8pm

Paint colors can enhance a vintage house or cause your neighbors to permanently shut their drapes. Learn about traditional paint color combinations, their placement and general rules of the trade for making your vintage house pop. Bring along a photo of your house for personal recommendations.

Wood Floors: October 12^th 9- 12, 1-3

Bring back the beauty of your homes wood floors without destroying them. Learn about different types of wood floors, their repairing, stripping (chemically and manually) and other passive and mechanical methods to restore their finish. Morning lecture and demonstration. Afternoon hands on module.