Home & Life

DIY Home Repair Essentials

Stop paying for repairs you can do in an afternoon

12 lessons4 modules9h 40m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

Most household repairs cost more in contractor call-out fees ($75-$150 just to show up) than in materials. This course walks you through the exact tools, materials, and step-by-step methods to fix walls, stop common leaks, paint rooms cleanly, and complete simple carpentry jobs. You will finish with a stocked starter toolkit, a repair-decision framework, and the judgment to know when a job is safely DIY versus when to call a pro.

Curriculum

Module 1: Your Toolkit, Materials, and Working Safely3 lessons

The Beginner Repair ToolkitPreview45m
Materials and Fasteners Decoded🔒45m
Safety, Shut-Offs, and Knowing Your Limits🔒50m

Module 2: Walls and Ceilings: Patching and Prep3 lessons

Nail Holes, Dents, and Hairline Cracks🔒40m
Patching Holes from Golf-Ball to Fist-Sized🔒55m
Prepping Walls and Ceilings for Paint🔒45m

Module 3: Plumbing: Stopping Common Leaks3 lessons

Fixing a Running or Leaking Toilet🔒50m
Repairing a Dripping Faucet🔒50m
Under-Sink Drips and the P-Trap🔒45m

Module 4: Painting and Basic Carpentry3 lessons

Painting a Room the Right Way🔒55m
Measuring, Marking, and Cutting Square🔒50m
Fasteners and Hanging Things Securely🔒50m