Sat, February 25, 2012 at 10:00 am - Workshop: Installing Shingles and Clapboards
Cedar shingles and clapboards give many old houses their charm. In this hands-on class, you will learn the basics of preparation, layout, and installation, while also covering helpful techniques on back priming, flashing, and water and corner details. We will also discuss materials other than wood, such as fiber cement siding. Fees: Standard members $45, Plus members $35, general public $70. Instructor: Raymond Borsman.
Sat, March 03, 2012 at 9:00 am - Window & Screen Repair Clinic, March
Make your house look its best and save money by learning to fix broken windows and torn screens yourself. Just bring in the window or screen that needs repair, and we’ll show you the rest. Then come back any time to do other repairs yourself. It’s easier than you think! Free for members. You pay for materials only.
Sat, March 03, 2012 at 10:30 am - Workshop: Tiling
Tiling involves an eye for design and layout as well as the hands-on skill to make your design a reality. In one of our most popular workshops, you can learn all aspects of tiling, from preparing the subfloor to finishing off with grout. The workshop will address different tiling materials (including ceramic and stone), layout, cutting, and installation. Applications in bathrooms and kitchens will be addressed, and hands-on training will help you develop your tile-setting technique. Fees: Standard members $50, Plus members $35, general public $75. Instructor: Pernell Jackson. To register: call 617-442-2262.
Tue, March 06, 2012 at 6:00 pm - NESEA Community Forum
Boston Building Resources will have a table at the free community forum of NESEA's Building Energy conference: Tuesday, March 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sat, March 10, 2012 at 10:00 am - Workshop: Introduction to Plumbing
Take a look “under the hood” of the system you count on every day to bring water to and from the sinks, toilets, and showers in your home. We will learn about faucets, drains, and toilets—how they work and why they leak—and what you can do to avoid costly water damage in the event of a plumbing emergency. A solid understanding of how plumbing systems are set up will help you determine which repairs can be done by a homeowner and which are best left to a professional. When you do need to hire a plumber, you will better understand the work that needs to be done and can ask the right questions. Fees: Standard member $35, Plus member $25, general public $60. Instructor: Matt Nelson.
Sat, March 17, 2012 at 10:00 am - Workshop: Window Rehab
With a little TLC, you can get your home’s old wood windows to work properly again! Many local homeowners decide to replace their original windows with expensive new ones when some simple and inexpensive improvements will make the existing windows more energy-efficient—for a lot less money than replacements. Learn how to disassemble double-hung windows, replace ropes, restore sashes, reinforce loose joints, and weatherstrip. Fees: Standard member $50, Plus member $35, general public $75. Instructor: Ryan Pirro. To register, call 617-442-2262.
Fri, April 20, 2012 at 7:00 am - Sustainable Communities Conference
Boston Building Resources will have a table at the Massachusetts Sustainable Communities conference on Friday, April 20, at UMass Boston.
