Project Home is a local organization that offers free courses to the public to help our neighbors learn how to detect and protect their home against common household issues. There are Home Maintenance Courses for home owners and renters, and First Time Home Buyer courses. Courses cover subjects like General Heating System Maintenance, Common Bathroom Repairs, Water & Mold Issues, and so much more.
Classes: Where & When
Classes are from 6:30-8pm at 1966 S Stoughton Rd, unless otherwise noted. Registration is highly recommended, as these events can book up fast. A full schedule is below, check the Project Home website for updates and changes.
Finding A Contractor
When your contractor is all booked up, don’t forget to check with Project Home. Optimus is an initiative by Project Home to offer their services and expertise to help community members of all income levels with home repair and improvement. For more information visit their website or call (608) 246-3737.
Looking for advise from a home selling perspective? Our real estate agents have experience with many trusted contractors, contact us for a recommendation on what improvements will add quality to your home.
2016 Class Schedule
Wed. Jan. 13 – Saving Energy in Your Home — Have you ever looked at your energy bill and wondered…..”What can I do to lower these costs?” Or thought…. “How can I do my part to help save energy and the planet?” Attend this class to hear about simple steps you can take to reduce your energy usage. These tips and strategies are low-cost, easy to implement and cost-effective approaches to help you save energy and money.
*Wed. Jan. 27 – Common Bathroom Repairs & Replacements – (From Floors to Shower Installs) – (at Madison Central Library – room 302) — Bathrooms can be tricky projects to tackle, but some general knowledge can go a long way. Join us for this class as our Certified Remodeler, Bob Weirough, will give you the basics for some of the most common bathroom upgrades and repairs (flooring, faucets and shower installs). The right products and tools are very important to the success and longevity of any bathroom project.
Wed. Feb. 17 – Water & Mold Issues –(this class is 2 hours, 6:30pm to 8:30pm)– If you’ve ever had water enter your home (either in your basement, through the walls or a roof leak) you know first-hand the types of problems it can cause. There are solutions and preventative steps that can keep water out of your house. We are lucky to have long-time home inspector, building scientist and mold and indoor air quality expert, Don Robbins show us the way.
Wed. Mar. 2 – Organic Landscape Maintenance Techniques — Join Becky Kielstrup, General Manager and Horticulturist at Avant Gardening & Landscaping, and learn about tried and true techniques for organic landscape maintenance. She will discuss organic lawn care, sustainable planting bed methods, native plants, integrated pest management, and simple steps and tips on how to begin.
*Wed. Mar. 9 – All Things Painting: Tips from a Pro – (at Madison Central Library – room 302) — Professional painter and long time Paint-a-thon volunteer, Eric Welch, will share his expertise with you. Tips, techniques, safety set-up and precautions, advice about painting products and supplies (both interior and exterior) — get the answers to all your painting questions.
Wed. Mar. 30 – Basic Home Maintenance (Spring) — Once the snow has melted and Spring has sprung – it’s not just Spring cleaning time…it’s Spring home maintenance time! At this class we will discuss the things you need to check on, each year, in order to keep your home safe and healthy. If you stay on top of these maintenance items, it will help you avoid problems and costly repairs down the road.