Home Maintenance 101: Essential Skills for Modern Living
Course Overview
Welcome to “Home Maintenance 101: Essential Skills for Modern Living” - a comprehensive course designed to empower you with the practical skills needed to maintain your home effectively. This course follows the 80/20 principle, focusing on the most important home maintenance skills that deliver the greatest results.
The course consists of 10 lessons, each approximately 20 minutes in length, covering essential home maintenance subskills from basic DIY tools to gardening and clothing repairs. Each lesson includes practical exercises, real-world applications, and supplementary materials to enhance your learning experience.
Course Structure
Lesson 1: Basic DIY Tools & Safety
Learn about essential tools every homeowner should have and how to use them safely. - lesson1_basic_diy_tools - Checklist - Cheat Sheet - Template
Lesson 2: Home Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Discover how to make your home safer and prepare for common emergencies. - lesson2_home_safety - Checklist - Cheat Sheet - Template
Lesson 3: Understanding Home Utilities
Master the basics of your home’s electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. - lesson3_understanding_utilities - Checklist - Cheat Sheet - Template
Lesson 4: Basic Plumbing Repairs
Learn how to handle common plumbing issues without calling a professional. - lesson4_basic_plumbing - Checklist - Cheat Sheet - Template
Lesson 5: Simple Electrical Fixes
Understand how to safely tackle basic electrical repairs and maintenance. - lesson5_simple_electrical - Checklist - Cheat Sheet - Template
Lesson 6: Wall & Surface Repairs
Master the art of fixing holes, cracks, and other common surface issues. - lesson6_wall_surface_repairs - Checklist - Cheat Sheet - Template
Lesson 7: Basic Gardening & Outdoor Maintenance
Develop skills to maintain your outdoor spaces and basic landscaping. - lesson7_gardening_outdoor - Checklist - Cheat Sheet - Template
Lesson 8: Basic Sewing & Clothing Repairs
Learn essential sewing skills to extend the life of your clothing and textiles. - lesson8_sewing_clothing - Checklist - Cheat Sheet - Template
Lesson 10: Capstone Project - Putting It All Together
Apply all the skills you’ve learned in a comprehensive home maintenance plan. - lesson10_capstone - Checklist - Cheat Sheet - Template
How to Use This Course
- Start with the Introduction: Familiarize yourself with the course structure and objectives.
- Follow the Lesson Sequence: Each lesson builds on skills from previous lessons.
- Use the Supplementary Materials:
- Checklists: Use these to ensure you’ve covered all important aspects of each skill.
- Cheat Sheets: Quick reference guides for when you need to recall specific information.
- Templates: Practical worksheets to apply what you’ve learned to your own home.
- Complete the Practical Exercises: Hands-on practice is essential for skill development.
- Apply Your Knowledge: Use the capstone project to create a comprehensive home maintenance plan.
Course Materials
All course materials are provided in digital format. For practical exercises, you’ll need basic tools and materials as specified in each lesson.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Identify and safely use essential DIY tools - Perform basic home maintenance tasks across multiple systems - Diagnose common home issues before they become major problems - Create and implement a comprehensive home maintenance schedule - Save money by handling simple repairs yourself - Know when to call a professional for more complex issues
Happy learning, and here’s to becoming more self-sufficient in maintaining your home!