Learn Practical Skills. Build Your Confidence.

Want to take on more around your home but aren’t sure where to start?

Ken’s Home Solutions offers personalized, hands-on instruction in your own home. Whether you want to get comfortable using tools, learn a basic repair, or work through a small project together, I’ll explain the steps and help you practice at your own pace.

No experience needed—just a willingness to learn.

DIY Classes & Coaching

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One-on-One Homeowner Lessons

Learn the Skills You Want to Use

These sessions are built around your questions, experience, and goals. We can focus on a single task or work through a few related skills using examples in your home.

Topics may include:

  • Getting familiar with basic hand tools and a drill.

  • Choosing screws, anchors, and fasteners for a project.

  • Measuring, marking, and using a level.

  • Patching small drywall holes and preparing for touch-up painting.

  • Removing and replacing caulking.

  • Adjusting doors and replacing cabinet hardware.

  • Assembling furniture and planning simple shelving projects.

  • Learning routine home-maintenance tasks.

You can use your own tools so you become familiar with what you have. I can also help you identify useful additions without buying equipment you don’t need.

Guided DIY Projects

Work Through a Project With Help Along the Way

Have a project you’d like to do yourself, but want someone there to explain the process?

We’ll review your idea, discuss the materials and tools, and agree on a manageable scope. During the session, I’ll demonstrate techniques, answer questions, and help you work through the task.

Possible projects include:

  • Installing shelves, hooks, or curtain rods.

  • Updating cabinet handles and knobs.

  • Completing small wall repairs.

  • Building a simple wooden item.

  • Improving storage or organization.

  • Assembling and securing furniture according to its instructions.

The goal is to help you understand the process—not simply watch someone else do the work.

How It Works

  1. Tell me what you want to learn.
    Share your project, questions, and experience level. Photos are helpful.

  2. We plan your session.
    We’ll confirm whether the project is suitable, what supplies are needed, and the price before booking.

  3. Learn by doing.
    I’ll explain the steps, demonstrate techniques, and guide you as you practice.

  4. Keep building your skills.
    We’ll review what you learned and discuss any next steps or maintenance tips.

Not Sure Where to Start?

You don’t need a project picked out. We can start with basic tools and common household tasks, or discuss a Home Maintenance Walkthrough if your main goal is learning what your home needs throughout the year.

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Session Pricing

Sessions are quoted based on the topic, project scope, expected time, and materials required.

Send me a short description of what you’d like to learn, and I’ll recommend a starting point.

A Note About Project Suitability

Not every task is suitable for a DIY lesson. Projects are reviewed before booking, and work that requires a licensed trade, permits, or specialist expertise is outside the scope of these sessions.

Ready to Learn Something New?

Tell me what you’d like to tackle, and we’ll put together a session that fits your goals.

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Ready to Get Started?

Send me a few details about the work you need, and I’ll get back to you to discuss pricing and availability.

Submitting this form does not confirm an appointment or authorize work.

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