Home Repair Class Syllabus What You'll do in your fun classes WITH PAUL PLEVAKAS LICENSED GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Taught by Paul Plevakas
Licensed General Contractor
Member NARI - National Association of Remodeling Industry
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania License #PA010442
EPA Certified LEAD remodeling contractor

e-mail Paul Plevakas
www.PaulPlevakas.com

Four Ways To Learn:

1. Your Own Personal Trainer for Home Repair

Paul teaches you in your own home for your own projects. Learn to do it yourself with expert and patient personal guidance. Do as much yourself as you want, with Paul there to make sure you are safe and it's done right (and finish anything you'd rather have him handle). E-mail Paul or call (215) 778-2634.

2.  Semester Classes At Temple Center City (TUCC) - Do-It-Yourself Home Repair

Learn to fix it all: walls, outlets, plumbing, doors, installing ceiling fans, everything you need around the house.
Temple Center City. 1515 Market St. Downtown Philadelphia. Five Saturdays (or 6 depending on semester) 10am - 1:30pm. Click for class location and dates.
To register call Temple University (215) 204 6565 or e-mail Rhonda Geyer, Interim Director. Registration info on-line.

 

Class #1 – Reading a tape measure, hand and power tools, worksite safety

Class #2– Basic carpentry, dimensional lumber, framing, sheet goods and Fasteners: nails, screws, anchors.
In class project: Construct a stud wall (bring your hammer)

Class #3– Understanding the household electrical system.
In class project: Install receptacle, switch, light fixture, electrical boxes and wire

Class #4– Understanding the household plumbing system.
In class project: Hang drywall, tape and spackle

Class #5– Introduction to locks, doors, windows their construction and installation.
In class project: Sand and apply second coat of joint compound

Class #6 – How to find a reputable contractor plus roofing and flooring.
In class project: Prep and paint wall

 

3. Special All-Day Saturday Seminars

Learn to fix leaks, faucets, connections, and fixtures yourself, be safe, and save thousands.
Temple U . Usually held each Spring in a fun, one-day workshop.
Click for class location and dates.

Click the arrow to run this video clip from Mythbusters showing dangers of a malfunctioning water heater

 

4. Do-It-Yourself Home Repair GREEN

Clean, Earth Friendly, Renovations and Products.
Temple Center City and Temple Ft. Washington.
To register for the Center City class call (215) 204 6565 or e-mail Rhonda Geyer, rgeyer@temple.edu,

 

Students Love The Classes. Here is What They're Saying:

 

"This was a great class! Paul structured it in a very digestible format. We got to create an entire wall section, learning about each layer as we progressed. Having just bought an old house, I feel I now know about how to fix problems. Everyone in the class was so excited to be learning about home repair. Paul was very generous with his time. I want Home Repair II! After we learned about electricity, my husband and I bought a new light fixture. The guy at the store warned us not to buy it unless we knew electricity. We cautiously took the process one step at a time and were thrilled when we flipped the switch and the new ceiling light worked. We never would have had the confidence to do this if not for Paul's class. Also the structure of the class was really smart. By building and wiring our wall, we touched on every subject including plumbing, drywall, electricity, carpentry, etc."

More Classes With Paul Plevakas

• Schedules and registration for all classes.
• Private coaching at your location for your own projects. Learn to do it yourself with expert and patient personal guidance. E-mail Paul or call (215) 778-2634.
• Not only is Paul a talented craftsman and hard working contractor, he is a third degree Black Belt, inducted into the International Black Belt Hall of Fame, and gentle martial arts teacher. Come learn Karate and Self Defense with Paul Sensei..