The Details
Who This Workshop Is For
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Homeowners ready to handle essential DIY while also learning how to hire help wisely
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DIY beginners who want more than the basics but aren’t ready for full remodels
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Budget-conscious families looking to save thousands on plumbing, electrical, drywall, and painting
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Women in transition (new homeowners, recently divorced, widowed, or downsizing) who want confidence & independence in their home
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Real estate agents or family members who want to give a meaningful gift to someone entering a new season of life
What You’ll Learn
Day 1
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Safety & advanced measuring refresher
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Project Management for Home Repairs: how to budget, vet contractors & avoid being overcharged
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Drywall patching & skim coating
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Tool confidence: miter saw, table saw
Day 2
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Electrical basics: switches, outlets, fixtures
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Plumbing basics: faucets, toilets, leaks
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Precision Painting: cutting in, taping, brush vs roller techniques, pro finishes
What You’ll Get
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Ryobi Cordless Drill/Driver (1/2 in.)
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40-piece Drill & Driver Bit Set
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25 ft Measuring Tape
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9 in. Level
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Carpenter’s Pencil
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Utility Knife
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Safety Glasses
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Work Gloves
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No-contact Voltage Tester & GFCI Outlet Tester
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Electrical Pliers
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Speed Square
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Mini Level
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Exclusive ContractHer Branded Tool Bag
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ContractHer Branded T-Shirt
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Behr Paint Swatch Deck
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Lunch included both days
BONUS: 2 months of free access to the ContractHer Collective – Pro One Membership ($200 value)
Why It’s Worth It
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A plumber can charge $150–$400 for a single faucet swap, & electricians charge $150–$300 to replace an outlet or fixture — upgrading just a few of these in your home already covers your tuition.
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Drywall repairs average $300–$1,000 depending on size. After this workshop, you’ll never need to hire out for small wall damage again.
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Precision painting alone can save $500–$2,000 on a room refresh.
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Learning how to confidently hire contractors and avoid being overcharged can save you thousands on future projects.
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The professional-grade tool kit (valued over $200) ensures you keep building skills at home.
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Students leave with confidence in project management, plumbing, electrical, drywall repair, and painting — the skills that save homeowners the most.
Why Hands-On Learning Beats YouTube
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Learners who engage in hands-on practice are 4x more likely to successfully repeat the skill on their own compared to those who only watch demonstrations.
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YouTube can show you how to replace an outlet or cut a straight paint line — but it can’t correct your wiring mistakes or brush technique in real time.
In this workshop, you get immediate feedback, guided repetition, and the confidence that comes from doing it yourself under expert instruction.
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