DIY can save you money. With no labor costs to pay, you can save the difference and keep your house and garden in top condition even when money’s tight. Whether you are totally new to DIY or are an experienced enthusiast, this course will equip you with new understanding and techniques to help you succeed at a wide variety of projects.

The best DIY enthusiasts are people who are:

• Eager to learn new skills
• Attentive to details
• Interested in working with their hands
• Motivated to make their home and garden the best it can be

  Module 1 : Decorating

  • Painting and selecting color
  • Wallpapering
  • Tiling
  • Vinyl flooring

  Module 2 : Walls

  • Building exterior walls
  • Building interior walls
  • Knocking down walls
  • Plasterwork

  Module 3 : Outdoor projects

  • Patios and decks
  • Driveways and paths
  • Landscaping, planting and irrigation
  • Garden structures
  • Water features

  Module 4 : Damp, rot and pests

  • Wet and dry rot
  • Pest prevention and eradication
  • Condensation
  • Prevention of damp
  • Treating damp

  Module 5 : Home security

  • Door security
  • Window security
  • Burglar alarms
  • Fire prevention