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🏠 Home Survival (Part 1): New Home Essential Toolkit (Weekend)

Saturday, 6 June '26   9:30am – 1pm BST
bePractical Ltd, 33 Brislington Hill, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 5BE
16 years and over
4 spaces available
🏠 Home Survival (Part 1): New Home Essential Toolkit (Weekend)

Details

Book TWO Half-Day DIY Courses at the same time and get £20 off the total Course Fee

Home Survival (Part 1): New Home Essential Toolkit

Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you need to know and understand? We’re here to support you so you can enjoy your new home with confidence!

Our new Home Survival Course is all about empowering you to feel capable and in control when looking after your home. This hands-on, half-day workshop is designed for new homeowners or renters. No experience needed, just enthusiasm to learn!

Led by experienced DIY instructor Caroline, you’ll learn the essential skills every homeowner should know.

Plumbing Basics

  • Find your stop tap
  • Understand your boiler
  • Bleed radiators, re-pressurise

Electrical know-how:

  • How your home’s electrics work
  • What an RCD is, and how to reset it
  • Understanding safety certificates (EICR)
  • Keeping smoke detectors in top condition
  • Stay safe with carbon monoxide detectors

Construction confidence:

  • Identify your wall types
  • Choose the right fixings
  • Practical introduction to using drills and impact drivers

Why Choose Us?

  • Small group learning (max 4) – friendly, supportive teaching
  • No jargon, no judgement Just practical demos and plenty of time for questions
  • Take-home notes & tips
  • Optional discounted follow-up support for attendees
  • All tools and materials provided Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm!

Who’s It For?

  • Complete DIY Beginners no experience needed, just enthusiasm to learn!
  • New homeowners or renters wanting to learn new skills
  • Anyone wanting to feel more empowered in their home

As with all our DIY courses, our goal is for you to leave feeling more confident and knowledgeable about your Home.

Join us for this Half-Day Beginners DIY Course for just £80.

We provide all the tools, materials, and expertise. You just need to bring yourself and your enthusiasm!

So, why not come & join us? This really is a great place to get your DIY journey started

Level: Beginner, Beginners

Instructions

We will provide all materials, tools etc. However, if you want to bring along your own tools, ongoing projects etc. then feel free to do so.

We also have hot drinks – tea, coffee etc. Feel free to bring your own additional refreshments, if you want to.

We recommend that you wear old clothing, and sturdy shoes.

If you would like to bring your own PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), please feel free to do so. We will provide PPE, but we know that some people would prefer to use their own. (We suggest that you mark them up with your name, so that you can identify them)

Tickets

Cost

Home Survival Half-Day Course

One person attendance on Home Survival Half-Day Course
5 available
£80.00

Location

bePractical Ltd
33 Brislington Hill
Brislington
Bristol
BS4 5BE

Amenities

  • Lockers
  • Toilets
  • Parking