Next Home Repair Course for Women Starts Sept. 5

The following information is courtesy of Becky Stager, Repair Education Programs Coordinator at the Home Repair Resource Center

The “Electrical Repairs” module in will begin on September 5^th, with weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings through October 24^th.  Eight two-hour classes will be offered on Intro to Electricity; Replacing Switches & Outlets; Running a New Circuit; Practical Troubleshooting; Lighting Options; Low-Voltage Systems (Landscape Lighting/Doorbells/Phone Lines); Ceiling Fans; and Exhaust Fans for Kitchens & Baths. Participants will benefit from personal attention and “hands-on” experience in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere, with opportunities to practice tool use and repair techniques. Absolutely no previous experience is required!

The four modules in the Home How-To for Women course can be taken in sequence or individually. Each module is limited to 18 women. The program is open to all Northeastern Ohio homeowners. Tuition is $120 per module for Cleveland Heights residents and $150 for non-residents, with reduced rates for low-income Cleveland Heights residents.

Applications are now being accepted. For more information, interested women can go to http://www.hrrc-ch.org/programs/home-how-to-for-women or call Becky Stager at (216) 381-6100, ext. 16.

Program Contact:           

Rebecca C. Stager

Repair Education Programs Coordinator

Home Repair Resource Center

Phone:  216-381-6100, ext. 16

E-mail:  rstager@hrrc-ch.org