Upcoming Events
Class size is limited so please reserve your spot at any of our FREE Training Sessions.
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BPW Home Energy Expo
We will be at the Holland BPW Home Energy Expo and Holiday Light Exchange on November 10th from 3-6PM!
This event is free and perfect for all ages. At this event, you’ll be able to
Exchange your incandescent string lights for up to 2 strings of LED lights, while supplies last.
Recycle home electronics. Any items with cords, batteries or circuit boards are generally accepted.
Try out electric lawn tools.
Play games and win prizes.
Learn from weatherization experts on how to prepare your home for winter.
Meet local contractors.
Come see us at the Holland Civic Center on November 10th for the Home Energy Expo!
Winterization and Energy Saving Measures
This class will review many of the areas around your house that are leaking your heating or cooling. We will discuss items you may need to use to insulate or seal areas that are drafty. You will receive some samples of insulation and other weatherstripping as well as handouts showing where and how to use them. Sign up here to join this class.
Basic Hand and Power Tools for Home Repair
We will overview tools that you may want in your Tool Bag at home, including both hand and power tools. There will be discussion around the tools, their applications, with some time for a hands-on experience. Come with some ideas of what you may wish to tackle at home so it can be part of our conversations. Sign up here.
No class this month
There will be no class this month as Summer is drawing to a close and schedules are already full. Please check back soon as our Fall classes will be posted soon.
Basic Electrical
We will cover how basic residential electric works and how to safely work on an outlet/switch/light fixture. You will learn how to test for live electrical and physically wire up an outlet. Sign up here.
Exterior House/Garage Painting
In this hands-on class you will learn how to properly prepare your surfaces and general painting techniques for repainting the exterior of your house or garage. Scraping, patching, repairing and caulking as well as brushes and other applicators will be demonstrated. Sign up here.
Screen Replacement and Broken Window Repair Glazing
In this hands-on class you will learn how to replace a damaged screen for a window or a door. You will also learn how to replace a broken window pane in an older style wood window using the glazing technique.
Sign-up here to attend this class.
Preparation for Summer Around the House
In this class we will review areas around your house and yard you may need to make improvements or changes due to changing seasonal temperatures. This class will discuss topics like sprinklers, standing water, deck maintenance, etc. Click here to sign up!
Class has been canceled
We are always open to your class suggestions. Let us know what issue you would like to address and we will see about setting up a class for that topic.
Basic Drywall Repair
This hands-on class will teach you how to repair a hole in your drywall. We will show you the needed tools and supplies, along with the process and basic techniques. You will have the opportunity to apply the teaching on a workstation in class.
Basic Electrical Class
This hands-on class will teach you how to repair an outlet, a switch or basic light fixture. We will talk through the proper tools you will need and the process to complete the repair safely. You will learn how to safely turn off the power to your project and ensure it is not live.
Annual PLP Board Meeting
We will be holding our Annual PLP Board Meeting on December 10 at 6:30 PM at Engedi Church.
Public is welcome to attend.
BPW Home Energy Expo
Please join us at the Holland Civic Center on November 12 for the annual BPW Home Energy Expo.
Preparation for Seasonal Change
Preparation for Seasonal Change
In this hands on class we will review areas around your house that you may need to make improvements or changes due to changing seasonal temperatures. This class will discuss topics like weather stripping, caulking, insulation, etc. Class size is limited. Click here to let us know you are coming.
Basic Electrical
We will teach an overall understanding of what Home Electricity is, how it is made, how it is transmitted into the house and distributed through the home. You will learn about the basic tools needed to do basic Electrical Repairs in the home and how to do that Safely. You will learn about different types of wiring in the home and the different items that may fail, but can easily be repaired by the homeowner. Sing up here.
Drywall Repair
This class will teach you how to make basic repairs to drywall; including holes that can’t just be patched. You will receive some basic tools that you can take home to make your own repairs.
Class size is limited to 8 so sign up here to reserve your spot.
Summer Preparations
We will discuss a variety of topics to help you prepare your home for Summer - pest control, yard clean-up, sprinklers, gutters, dryer vents, air conditioning, general exterior maintenance and more. We will also discuss some of the tools you may need to make these projects easier. You will receive a packet of information outlining everything we cover. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your other specific summer projects.
We will be building a small flower box for you to take home - Sign up is required so we can get all the needed supplies. Register here
Grouting Tile and Replacing Grout
In this class you will learn to grout your new tile and also how to replace old grout on existing tile. Please be sure to sign up for this class by sending an email, so that we will have a hands on workspace available for you to learn on and practice your skills. Class is limited to 6 workspaces. Sign up here.