The folks at Home Depot have taken their clinics a step further and you can now learn online.
I'm a big fan of Home Depot and I think their concept of teaching people Do-It-Yourself skills is brilliant, not only from a marketing point of view but it's also very useful to consumers and home owners.
Most Home Depots have weekly clinics which are free to the public and provide some basic tips and techniques, which are very useful if you're attempting something you have absolutely no experience with.
There are also Do-It-Herself Workshops, which are geared toward women and provide the support and education women need to fix things themselves without being condescending. These events don't even happen monthly, so you'll need to check with your local store and make note of their schedule.
If you've got a little one who just loves to help and putter around the house then the Kids Workshop might be something you're interested in. It's geared to 5-12 year olds and gives them some safety tips while also teaching them a few skills that foster a sense of accomplishment. These workshops are usually held on the first saturday of each month.
The newest workshops, the ones that have me excited, are the online ones. The latest in these classes features a celebrity workshop, which I'm not sure will be the best information, but they're be entertaining. The Remodel your Business classes give professionals some tips and tricks and online workshops. And the best online resource Home Depot offers is the Workshop Archive, which allows you to search projects and find information on what to do and how to do it from the comfort of your home.
Find the help you need from the Home Depot Clinics at http://www.homedepotclinics.com/.
