Houses 101 with Rhett Harkins

821 Purcell Avenue,Cincinnati OH 45205

10 September, 2022

Description

The Houses 101 workshop is designed to teach beginners about the many layers and systems that make up a house along with some basic home maintenance skills. Workshop participants will walk around our Casa Colina house tracking the different components of the house, learning about their functions, key safety tips, and how to tell if anything is awry. Class topics will include, but not limited to: - Plumbing systems - HVAC systems - Electrical systems - Natural gas - Roof and gutter systems - Interior finish wall assemblies and framing - Foundations - Windows and Doors About the teacher: Rhett Harkins (he/him) has been a Price Hill resident for 15yrs. He and his wife purchased their current home, built in 1886, in 2010 for $5,600 and thus were thrust into the expansive world of home renovations. In 2013 he and his long-time friend and business partner began Red Door Management in hopes to improve historic homes in the neighborhood and provide spaces for Cincinnati residents to be proud of. As the mission became a reality, "RDM Services" was born as a division of Red Door to help homeowners see the full potential of their living spaces and continues to operate today. Rhett believes that our living spaces can be a reflection of both the individuals that inhabit them, and the community of which they are a part About Do It Yourself Darlin’s workshops: All Do It Yourself Darlin Workshops are donation-based, geared towards beginners, and open to anyone age 16+. Participants are encouraged to donate as their financial capacity allows. DIYD is a program of the non-profit CDC Price Hill Will and all of DIYD’s funding comes from donations and grants.