Home Remodeling and Repair
Study Home Remodeling and Repair with at-home training from Penn Foster Workforce Development.
Skilled Home Remodeling and Repair professionals are in demand around the nation to make old homes look like new. Plan renovations, prepare contracts and estimates, and choose the right materials for the job. The demand for Home Remodeling and Repair skills will provide the opportunity you've been looking for! Receive hand-on training in:
- Evaluating interior and exterior areas of a house
- Inspecting building materials for quality
- Site preparation, building layout, and insulating foundations
- Floor, wall, and stair framing
- Drawing schedules and calculating project expenses
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Instruction Set 1
Learning Strategies
The advantages of learning at home; types of study materials; types of examinations; accessing and using the features of our website; determining what kind of learner you are; establishing a study schedule; using study tips; preparing for and taking examinations.
Introduction to Home Remodeling
Career opportunities in home remodeling; licensing, contracting, and necessary equipment.
Instruction Set 2
Home Renovation
Evaluating interior and exterior areas of a house; important items to include in a master plan.
Practical Exercise
Textbook: Renovating Old Houses
Instruction Set 3
Building Materials and Fasteners
Inspecting materials for quality; fastening tools.
Tools and Scaffolds
Common hand tools; safe use of power tools; safe use of scaffolds.
Textbook: Carpentry
Instruction Set 4
Understanding Construction Drawings
Drawings included in a set of plans, common carpentry plan details.
Site Preparation, Building Layout, and Foundations
Materials used to reinforce concrete; solving water infiltration problems; waterproofing and insulating foundation walls.
Textbook: Blueprint Reading and Sketching for Carpenters
Equipment: Mechanical Drawing Kit
Instruction Set 5
Floor, Wall, and Stair Framing
Types of frame construction; exterior wall framing; choosing the right stairway design.
Roof Framing
Constructing gable, gambrel, hip, intersecting, shed and trussed roofs.
DVD: Framing Floors and Stairs
Learning Aides: speed square, framing squares
Instruction Set 6
Cornices and Roofing
Constructing cornices; estimating roof materials; repairing a roof leak.
Windows, Doors, and Siding
Installing windows; building and setting door frames; working with siding.
Insulation and Drywall Installation
How insulation works; when and how to insulate; installing and repairing drywall.
Interior Finish
Installing interior doors; installing window and closet trim.
Textbook: Drywall: Professional Techniques for Walls and Ceilings
DVD: Drywall Hanging and Taping
Learning Aids:
• Chalk line
• Utility Knife
Instruction Set 7
Wiring
Fundamentals of electricity; fixtures; circuit breakers; wiring appliances.
Plumbing and Heating
Plumbing fixtures; cutting and joining pipe; operating principles of heating systems.
Kitchen Cabinets, Appliances, Fixtures, and Design
Constructing durable countertops; understanding how kitchen appliances work.
Bathroom Cabinets, Fixtures, and Design
Planning functional and aesthetic bathrooms; selecting flooring and fixtures; understanding all aspects of home plumbing.
Drawing Plans, Estimates, and Contracts
Drawing schedules; calculating project expenses; major categories that should be included in a bid.
Practical Exercise
Textbooks:
• Wiring a House
• Plumbing a House
• Installing and Repairing Plumbing Fixtures
• Product Specification Manual
Instruction Set 8
Project: Remodeling a Basement
Identifying tasks and materials; applying sealers; subfloor installation.
Project: Remodeling a Bathroom
Installing water pipes; installing fixtures; installing cabinets and countertops.
Project: Remodeling a Kitchen
Removing old cabinets and countertops; building soffits; installing kitchen cabinets.
Practical Exercise
DVD: Installing Kitchen Cabinets and Countertops
Instruction Set 9
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 1
Design; estimate; contracts and permits.
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 2
Foundation layout; excavation; installation; inspection.
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 3
Preparing existing structure; framing, roofing and siding.
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 4
Opening wall; tying in; leveling existing floors and ceilings.
Practical Exercise
DVDs:
• Framing Walls
• Framing Roofs
Instruction Set 10
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 5
Plumbing, heating, and wiring
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 6
Installing insulation and drywall; painting.
Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 7
Installing cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, and trim.
The Business of Home Remodeling
Financing your business; obtaining licenses; dealing with subcontractors; advertising.
Practical Exercise
DVD: Tiling Countertops
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