LITTLE ROCK — There are other options for those hoping to learn home-fix-it skills with classes, seminars and videos.
Home Depot — Most of the stores in this national chain offer two Saturday workshops at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and a Sunday workshop at 1 p.m. Subjects range from various home maintenance solutions to preparing a home for the holidays.
Other in-store learning opportunities include monthly Do-It-Herself workshops for women and sessions for kids ages 5 to 12 on the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon.
Home Depot also offers online videos in its Project Guide library which explain a variety of projects ranging from painting and building patios to plumbing repairs. For more information on workshops and instructional videos, visit homedepot.com or contact a nearby store.
Lowe’s — This national home improvement retail chain also offers a wide array of how-to projects, from installing a pedestal sink to maintaining gutters, on its website under the projects section at lowes.com.
While the North Little Rock store currently does not offer in-store classes or workshops, other locations may. Call the nearest store for more information.
Ace Hardware — This national hardware store offers interactive project videos, step-by-step how-to guides, painting tips, lawn and garden advice and more on a wide variety of projects in the Tips & Advice section of its website. Individual stores also hold seminars. Recent subjects include organic gardening and home canning. For information about what may be available locally, contact the nearest store or acehardware. com.
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