DIY Beginner Basics

DIY Beginners Basics is an online course full of more than 40 engaging videos that are pre-recorded, and lifetime access to watch again and again.

These videos cover all the basics from how to shop for tools and supplies, to how to use the tools and supplies. How to measure accurately. Where to find inspiration and tutorials. How to read those tutorials to actually be able to create a project and at the very end, we will build!

Here is the course outline:

Welcome! Start here!

Welcome to DIY Beginner Basics! A little about Christine.
First things first, safety!

Let's go SHOPPING!!!
Saving Money

Getting Started: All Things Power Tools

Drill & Driver

Miter Saw

Miter Saw: Tips & Tricks

Brad Nailer

Pocket Hole Jig

Optional: Orbital Sander

Optional: Jig Saw

The Why. The How 

Measuring for Angles

Cutting Different Angles

Building a Wall

Predrilling vs. Countersinking and WHY

Drywall Anchors

How to use a stud finder / installing trim with brad nails

All Things Screws

Measuring Normal vs. Actual

Tips 

Staining!

Paint Supplies

Wood filler: how to apply and where to apply

Wood fill it? Or caulk?

Wood filler vs. edgebanding

Patching Walls

All Things Paint 

Priming. When to do it and when to skip

Paint Spraying

Painting Smooth Surfaces

Painting Wall

Inspiration and Tutorials 

Where to find inspiration
Tips and tricks with Instagram
All Things Pinterest
How to create a mood board
Basics on Sketchup

Let's Get Building 

Floating Shelves: Cleats, Pocket Holes, and Assembling the shelf.

Floating Shelves: Staining and Sanding
Floating Shelves: Installing to wall

When ever you are ready! The course is pre-recorded which allows you to watch the videos at your convenience.  You will have lifetime access to watch these videos again and again. 

Yes and no. Ideally for this course and if you are serious about starting to DIY project you should own a miter saw, a drill, and a nail gun.  These are what I call the necessity tools, but if you have a neighbor or family member you can borrow them from that works as well! If you have a DIY bestie, you can go in on tools together to lower the cost as well as purchase refurbished/lightly used tools from places such as ebay, craigslist, and Facebook marketplace. 

DIYing is an upfront investment, but once you start doing projects you will be saving yourself THOUSANDS instead of hiring it out, plus have that satisfaction of saying, "yeah, I built that!"

Due to the digital nature of the product, there are no refunds. Please be sure to check "What does my DIY Beginner Basics Membership give me" for the full course outline to make sure this course is a good fit for your skill level. 

Yes! I understand how difficult it is to invest in not only tools and project materials but also the course to learn how to do it all. I offer a few different payment plan options here.

Upon checkout you will have immediate access to course materials. No interest, no need to wait!

Payment plans are on autopay and will be billed the same date each month as the original purchase.  Error in processing the monthly payment will result in removal from the enrolled courses.