Home DIY: Window and Door Repairs

What you'll learn

Learn essential maintenance skills with our home DIY short courses in Sydney!

Are you tired of calling a professional every time something breaks at home? Do you want to save money and gain confidence in maintaining your own living space? Join this class to learn essential home maintenance skills that will empower you to tackle common household repairs yourself. From fixing window sashes to hanging doors and fitting locks, this course covers a range of fundamental tasks to help you keep your home in top condition.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Home Maintenance Course: Window and Door Repairs, you should be able to:

• Identify and troubleshoot common issues with windows, doors, and locks
• Demonstrate proficiency in repairing window sashes, hanging doors, and fitting locks securely
• Apply appropriate safety measures when conducting home maintenance tasks
• Develop confidence and independence in handling basic home repairs

After finishing this course, you might like to enrol in our Home DIY Workshop for further skill development.

Course content

What will be covered in this Basic Home Maintenance course?

Window Maintenance

• Checking window fit and clearance to identify common problems
• Repairing window sashes
• Sealing drafts

Door Maintenance

• Understanding door construction, including size, thickness, and French or double rebated doors
• Learning standard clearances for around doors and behind hinges
• Hanging doors correctly, as well as how to rehang existing doors
• Sanding, painting, and sealing door edges
• Drilling pilot holes and installing different types of hinges
• Using wedges, packers and clamps to align and fit doors
• Adjusting door fit and fixing common hardware issues

Lock Fitting

• Understanding different types of locks
• Installing locks securely
• Troubleshooting common lock problems

Intended audience

Who is this Basic Home Maintenance course for?

This course is suitable for beginners who have little to no experience in home maintenance but are eager to learn essential skills. It's also beneficial for homeowners looking to save money by handling their own repairs.

Course venue

The Bower - Summer Hill

7 Prospect Road, Summer Hill NSW 2131

Course materials

Learning resources

All necessary resources will be provided during the course.

What to bring to class

• Notebook and pen
• Any specific tools or materials recommended by the instructor (details will be provided upon registration)

Additional information

Please note the following:

• This course involves hands-on practical activities, so wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes
• Participants are encouraged to ask questions and actively engage with the instructor to maximise learning outcomes