Hi guys, i found this over the net. We can always use a good refresher course or two. If you are free on these dates then go and learn something new!
Home improvement
Building Education Center, a nonprofit education organization at 812 Page St. in Berkeley (510-525-7610;
www.bldgeductr.org), offers the following courses:
"Deck Building" two-day hands-on workshop; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28 at a job site; $220.
"Finding and Assessing Fixer Uppers": 7-10 p.m. Sept. 23; $40.
"How to Get Your Permit Approved" seminar: 7-10 p.m. Sept. 25; $40.
"What You Need to Know Before You Build or Remodel": 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 27; free as part of open house/preview.
"Faux Finish Painting" hands-on workshop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27; $110.
"Owner as Contractor — Project Management and Scheduling" seminar: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27; $85.
"Architectural Model Making" hands-on workshop: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sept. 28; $110.
"What You Need to Know Before You Build or Remodel": 7-9 p.m. Sept. 29; free as part of open house/preview.
Nonprofit organizations may send items to Marilyn Berg Cooper, Sunday Homes Editor, Contra Costa Times, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8099; fax 925-943-8265; or mcooper@bayareanews group.com.
Source:
http://www.mercurynews.com/realestatenews/ci_10503715