The Home Remodeling and Repair course allows students to train for a new career from the comfort of their own homes, without attending classes or quitting the job.

The Program provides: hands-on training so you can learn by doing; all necessary books, lessons, learning aids and special supplements included at no additional cost; instructional support; access to Student Support Services on our website, including online examinations and account review; earn your Career Diploma in as little as a year, or take longer if you wish.

The Program consists of 10 Instruction Sets:

Instruction Set 1
     Introduction to Home Remodeling. Here you will learn career opportunities in home remodeling; licensing, contracting, and necessary equipment.

Instruction Set 2
     Home Renovation. The course discovers methods of evaluating interior and exterior areas of a house; important items to include in a master plan.

Instruction Set 3
     Building Materials and Fasteners. The course learns how to inspect materials for quality; fastening tools.
     Tools and Scaffolds – studies common hand tools; safe use of power tools; safe use of scaffolds.

Instruction Set 4
     Understanding Construction Drawings. The course explores drawings included in a set of plans, common carpentry plan details.
     Site Preparation, Building Layout and Foundations. The course studies materials used to reinforce concrete; solving water infiltration problems; waterproofing and insulating foundation walls.

Instruction Set 5
     Floor, Wall, and Stair Framing. Here you can learn types of frame construction; exterior wall framing; choosing the right stairway design.
     Roof Framing. It discovers constructing gable, gambrel, hip, intersecting, shed and trussed roofs.

Instruction Set 6
     Cornices and Roofing. The course learns constructing cornices; estimating roof materials; repairing a roof leak.
     Windows, Doors, and Siding. Here you can study how to install windows; build and set door frames; work with siding.
     Insulation and Drywall Installation. This course discovers how insulation works; when and how to insulate; installing and repairing drywall.
     Interior Finish – learns how to install interior doors; install window and closet trim.

Instruction Set 7
     Wiring. Here you can learn fundamentals of electricity; fixtures; circuit breakers; wiring appliances.
Plumbing and Heating. The course studies plumbing fixtures; cutting and joining pipe; operating principles of heating systems.
     Kitchen Cabinets, Appliances, Fixtures, and Design – studies the construction of durable countertops; understanding how kitchen appliances work.
     Bathroom Cabinets, Fixtures, and Design – investigates planning functional and aesthetic bathrooms; selecting flooring and fixtures; understanding all aspects of home plumbing.
     Drawing Plans, Estimates, and Contracts. Here you can study how to draw schedules; calculate project expenses; major categories that should be included in a bid.

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.

Instruction Set 9
     Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 1-4 – design; estimate; contracts and permits; foundation layout; excavation; installation; inspection; preparing existing structure; framing, roofing and siding; opening wall; tying in; leveling existing floors and ceilings.

Instruction Set 10
     Building an Addition with a Kitchen, Part 5-7 - plumbing, heating, and wiring; installing insulation and drywall; painting; installing cabinets, countertops, flooring, appliances, and trim.
      The Business of Home Remodeling. The course studies ways of possible financing the business; obtaining licenses; dealing with subcontractors; advertising.

Total course tuition fees - $1254