Home Remodeling and Repair Diploma

What is a preservationist? What is a restorer? What is a remodeler? What is a renovator? The four professions mentioned above are each distinguished by particular philosophies—and as such, are subject to varying degrees of interpretation. As a home remodeler, you’ll probably be called upon to give prospective buyers an objective evaluation of an older home. Consequently, you’ll need to understand some of the potential problems unique to older homes, which must beidentified and addressed to help your customer make an educated decision on purchasing a particular house. You’ll also need to know how to work with a customer to define, identify, and establish work and task priorities. Finally, you must have a firm grasp of the steps necessary to design and implement a master plan that’s essential for the successful completion of the project.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Categorize the roles, plannings, and evaluation processes revolving around the remodeling industry

• Apply home remodeling skills to a series of activities

The timber industry caters to the various fields of the construction industry. These areas need various building materials, fasteners, tools, scaffolds, and ladders. You’ll learn about the history of various kinds of lumber, the categories of tools used by carpenters, and the types of ladders and scaffolds used to eliminate the probable complexity of the construction. There are many safety measures you must follow while working. All these intricacies will help you understand the industry better and complete the different tasks with less labor, cost-effectiveness, and extreme accuracy.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Categorize the uses and types of building materials and fasteners

• Point out the uses and types of hand tools, power tools, ladders, and scaffolds

In this course you’ll learn how to read and interpret building plans, construction drawings, and plans for heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems. You’ll also focus on techniques and considerations for laying a foundation. Topics include site preparation, concrete reinforcement, waterproofing, and insulation.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Analyze the various industrial blueprint standards, layouts, symbols, codes, and importance of business environment

• Explain how to plan and form a solid building foundation

In this course, you’ll learn about how well-constructed framing contributes to the integrity of a house. The course includes an exploration of the framing styles and structures used in older and modern homes. You’ll have a chance to understand the techniques of layout and construction of different types of frames, roof styles, and roofing systems. The characteristics and problems related to frames in older homes can be numerous and studying about them will help you in your career as a home remodeler. There are suggested activities that you can complete as part of your program that will help you understand the various intricacies related to framing.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Analyze the various framing systems used in floors and walls

• Point out the several processes of framing stairways and repairing of older house frames

• Categorize the processes required in various types roof framing as well as roof sheathing

In recent years, the remodeling and construction industry has witnessed an explosion of various new technologies. You’ll learn about how certain factors need to be considered when building or repairing a roof. Topics include necessary materials, their functions, and types of cornices, gutters, and downspouts. You’ll learn how to install siding, drywall, doors, windows, and insulation. This course will also take you on a journey of a variety of interior finishing techniques.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Identify the different types of roofing materials used in repairing and reroofing older houses

• Distinguish between the different ways of installing windows, doors, and sidings

• Categorize the methods of insulation and ventilation, as well as the installation of drywalls

• Analyze the components of interior doors, frames, trims, and stairs with their installation process

The home remodeling industry takes care of everything. Plumbing and wiring are the two most important parts of a remodeling project. This course will teach you about the various types of wiring systems, the plumbing methods associated with kitchens and bathrooms. As a remodeler you must know the differences in the specifications related to kitchens and bathrooms. A proper conversation with the client is essential, because the customer can’t pay for your mistakes. The fixtures must cater to the purpose they are installed for. Quality checks are needed to maintain standards. Remodeling must also consider the efficiency of the appliances installed in these sections, the market trends, and designs that lessen hassles. Knowledge of all these things will make you more efficient as a home remodeler.By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Analyze the tools and installation methods used in various wiring systems

• Distinguish the scope of plumbing work required in bathrooms, kitchens, and home heating systems

• Analyze the intricacies in designing layouts, kitchen spaces, cabinets, and other components of a kitchen

• Categorize the various considerations required for planning bathroom cabinets, fixtures, and designs

• Point out the various considerations of drawing plans, estimates, and contracts

In Lesson 1, you’ll evaluate Mr. Smith’s basement, identify potential problem areas, and draw a plan. After identifying all of the tasks and materials needed to remodel his basement, you’ll compile a comprehensive estimate of the project’s cost. In Lesson 2, you’ll learn how to remove the existing bath fixtures, the existing floor, and the wall between the bath and the bedroom. You’ll be introduced to many new remodeling techniques, and review some skills with which you’re already familiar. In Lesson 3, you will be introduced to the Johnsons, who would like to remodel the kitchen of their 35-year-old townhouse. You’ll accomplish several new tasks, such as building and installing laminate countertops, installing kitchen cabinets, and framing and installing a sliding glass door. In addition, you’ll learn how to build soffits over the kitchen cabinets to house recessed lighting fixtures, as well as how to install a cement board subfloor. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Distinguish the various intricacies involved in renovating a basement

• Identify the various phases and components required for remodeling of a bathroom

• Categorize the various phases and components required for a kitchen remodeling

• Apply the skills you’ve learned in renovating basements, bathrooms, and kitchens to real-world applications

Lesson 1 begins with the initial customer interview and a house evaluation, and then moves on to cover such topics as foundation layout and excavation, framing, tying in the addition, and inspections. In addition to building techniques, you’ll also explore problems unique to the remodeling industry.

In lesson 2, you’ll learn about the various intricacies involved with home remodeling by contractors and home remodelers. As the remodeling contractor, you’re responsible for ensuring that all phases of the addition are built according to specifications, including the foundation.

In lesson 3, you’ll frame the floor and then proceed to open up the back wall of the house and install a support beam. With the beam in place, the remainder of the framing can be completed. In lesson 4, you’ll learn one method of leveling and tying the existing ceiling and floor joists into the new addition.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Analyze the steps associated with projects before commencement

• Identify the methods of site layout, excavation, and block laying

• Categorize the processes related to floor, wall, and roof framing

• Point out the leveling methods related to ceiling, floor, and support beam

• Apply the skills you’ve learned in planning and building a kitchen addition

This course completes the kitchen addition project begun in the previous course. The course has detailed descriptions of various methods used in installing tiles, countertops, kitchen islands, and so on. There are videos for reference that will be great for budding home remodelers. To pursue the remodeling business you need a lot of skills and knowledge. The techniques of installing various fixtures, appliances, and fittings are elaborated in all the lessons as you read them. The course also explores various domains of the remodeling business.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Analyze the various working systems and installation methods associated with home remodeling

• Distinguish between the methods of insulating, drywalling, and painting associated with home remodeling

• Categorize the installation processes for cabinets, the island, ceramic tile countertops, and tile floor

• Identify the fundamentals of remodeling businesses and the methods of managing one