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Habitat classes covers the ABCs of DIY

Homeowners can learn the basics of plumbing in a class on Aug. 23. The first class in the four-part series, scheduled Tuesday, will cover drywall. (Photo from Habitat for Humanity) Homeowners can learn the basics of plumbing in a class on Aug. 23. The first class in the four-part series, scheduled Tuesday, will cover drywall. (Photo from Habitat for Humanity)

By Yolanda Putman August 13, 2018 2 min read

So many people requested Habitat for Humanity’s previous do-it-yourself home-repair classes that it’s offering more training this month and next.

And instead of being restricted to only women like the first class, this class is open to anybody age 18 and older. It’s also open to youth who are accompanied by an adult.

If you go

› What: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area’s DIY Construction Clinics.› When: 5-6 p.m. Aug. 14, Aug. 23, Sept. 4 and Sept. 13.› Where: Habitat ReStore, 9408 Apison Pike, Ooltewah.› Website: www.eventbrite.com (registration required).Schedule› Tuesday, Aug. 14: Drywall Basics› Thursday, Aug. 23: Plumbing 101› Tuesday, Sept. 4: Power Tools 101› Thursday, Sept. 13: Painting and Caulking

The series of DIY construction workshops start Tuesday with drywall basics. They continue Aug. 23 with Plumbing 101, Sept. 4 with Power Tools 101 and Sept. 13 with Painting & Caulking.

The free one-hour clinics will be held at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Ooltewah from 5 to 6 p.m.