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1 We Teach You How. Now available at Register today at OFFICIAL LEARNING PARTNER OF BiY

Hands-on workshops taught by accredited instructors.

spirit of teach and deliver to life for Canadian home improvement enthusiasts.

safety know-how and practical information in an exciting range of small-scale repair, skills and building workshops.

our network of accredited trades, teachers and industry professionals are committed to fostering the spirit of lifelong learning, confidence and accomplishment

s Pg 1 Introduction Pg 2-3 Essentials Pg 4-5 Finishes Pg 6-7 Flooring Pg 8-9 Décor Upholstery The complete BiY series of workshops has been exclusively designed

2 Hands-on workshops taught by accredited instructors. Founder, Jim Caruk In a world of generic, show-and-tell style seminars on household projects, Build-It- Yourself Learning Centres goes further - bringing the spirit of teach and deliver to life for Canadian home improvement enthusiasts. Founded by Master Contractor Jim Caruk in response to this irrepressible, fiercely independent community of do-ers, BiY connects with hands-on instruction, safety know-how and practical information in an exciting range of small-scale repair, skills and building workshops. With customized curriculum designed by internationally recognized leaders in skilled trades education, Conestoga College (The Official Learning Partner of BiY), our network of accredited trades, teachers and industry professionals are committed to fostering the spirit of lifelong learning, confidence and accomplishment in all students. BiY Learning Centres are now also located in select Lowe s stores. s Pg 1 Introduction Pg 2-3 Essentials Pg 4-5 Finishes Pg 6-7 Flooring Pg 8-9 Décor Upholstery The complete BiY series of workshops has been exclusively designed by our Learning Partners at Conestoga College in Waterloo, Ontario. Recognized as international leaders in skilled trades education, they have delivered powerful course materials, executed by accredited tradespeople, professional instructors and industry experts. Your Home. Your BiY. Tiling a bathroom? Installing laminate or hardwood floors? Looking to demystify the basics of home maintenance? At BiY, we ve got a hands-on plan to suit just about every home improvement need. Pg 1

SAVE $167 Framing Essentials Essentials CLASS 1: Framing Essentials CLASS 2: Drywall and Insulation Essentials

This workshop will give you the knowledge required for basic residential framing jobs.

Learn about insulation, followed by the art of mudding and taping, with insider tips that will eliminate hours

Registration cost: $589 (if taken separately $756) Total workshop hours: 24 Plumbing Essentials When you take

Electical Essentials Pg 2 Want to learn how to get water (and not your money) running down the drain?

compression pipe and fittings, drains, wastes and venting.

3 SAVE $167 Framing Essentials Essentials CLASS 1: Framing Essentials CLASS 2: Drywall and Insulation Essentials CLASS 3: Plumbing Essentials CLASS 4: Electrical Essentials Drywall and Insulation Essentials The base of all building starts with good framework. Framing is an essential renovation skill that will be useful for many years and projects to come. This workshop will give you the knowledge required for basic residential framing jobs. Drywalling is awkward, finicky and dusty and that s just loading the boards into the house. Learn about insulation, followed by the art of mudding and taping, with insider tips that will eliminate hours of frustration and create smooth, seamless and sturdy walls. Registration cost: $589 (if taken separately $756) Total workshop hours: 24 Plumbing Essentials When you take all 4 s in the Essentials you SAVE $167. Electical Essentials Pg 2 Want to learn how to get water (and not your money) running down the drain? In this course we will discuss water distribution systems, how to prepare and solder copper pipe, valves, compression pipe and fittings, drains, wastes and venting. Plumbing safety procedures will also be equally important. Learn safe operating procedures for working with electricity, how to wire receptacles as well as install fixtures and dimmer switches. Learn about breakers and fuses and the importance of knowing the difference between a short and an overload. This course provides an understanding of code requirements for your home and knowing when to call in an electrician. PgPg 33 Pg 3

SAVE $78 Finishes Tiling CLASS 1: Tiling CLASS 2: Interior Trim CLASS 3: Paint Like a Pro Registration cost: $429 (if taken separately $507) Total workshop hours: 24 Interior Trim Base, Case

) Pg 4 Tiling is the perfect choice for durable, low maintenance floor and wall coverings and is one of the easiest home renovation projects to master.

A must do primer for all tiling enthusiasts. Beautiful high baseboards and crown mouldings don t have to be difficult if you learn to properly measure twice and cut once.

Whether it s baseboards, casings or mouldings, learn about selecting the correct materials and how to create and install these unique architectural details in your home.

4 SAVE $78 Finishes Tiling CLASS 1: Tiling CLASS 2: Interior Trim CLASS 3: Paint Like a Pro Registration cost: $429 (if taken separately $507) Total workshop hours: 24 Interior Trim Base, Case and Crown Mouldings When you take all 3 s in the Finishes you SAVE $78. Paint Like a Pro: Painting Techniques and Wall Applications (This is the same workshop as in the Décor Bundle.) Pg 4 Tiling is the perfect choice for durable, low maintenance floor and wall coverings and is one of the easiest home renovation projects to master. Taking you from layout to completion, students will be familiarized with using the various tools and tile products for walls, floors, countertops, backsplashes and walk-in showers. A must do primer for all tiling enthusiasts. Beautiful high baseboards and crown mouldings don t have to be difficult if you learn to properly measure twice and cut once. Learn to safely cut and install interior trim work using both hand and power tools. Whether it s baseboards, casings or mouldings, learn about selecting the correct materials and how to create and install these unique architectural details in your home. There s much more to a great paint job than meets the eye: from the essentials of wall prep, to correct brush & roller technique and the proper tools & tips for making cracks and sags disappear. After you ve mastered the perfect, even coat, you ll learn specialized decorative arts techniques including marble, wood grain and stone finishes perfect for countertops, accent walls, fireplaces and wood furniture. Pg 5

SAVE $59 Flooring Flooring: Hardwood and Laminate CLASS 1: Flooring: Hardwood and Laminate CLASS

Registration cost: $199 Tiling When you take the 2 s in the Flooring you SAVE $59.

installation of both hardwood and laminate flooring so you can decide which is best for you and

Tiling is the perfect choice for durable, low maintenance floor and wall coverings and is one of

5 SAVE $59 Flooring Flooring: Hardwood and Laminate CLASS 1: Flooring: Hardwood and Laminate CLASS 2: Tiling Registration cost: $319 (if taken separately $378) Total workshop hours: 12 Registration cost: $199 Tiling When you take the 2 s in the Flooring you SAVE $59. Hands-on workshops Pg 6 It s the biggest debate in home improvement right now hardwood or laminate? BiY s hands-on instruction covers the techniques and tips for underlayment, layout and installation of both hardwood and laminate flooring so you can decide which is best for you and your home. Tiling is the perfect choice for durable, low maintenance floor and wall coverings and is one of the easiest home renovation projects to master. Taking you from layout to completion, students will be familiarized with using the various tools and tile products for walls, floors, countertops, backsplashes and walk-in showers. A must do primer for all tiling enthusiasts. Small class sizes Accredited instructors Pg 7

SAVE $59 Décor CLASS 1: Paint Like a Pro CLASS 2: Interior Décor Colour and layout Registration cost: $299 (if taken separately $358) When you take the 2 s in the Décor you SAVE $59.

) Interior Décor Colour and Layout Total workshop hours: 3 There s much more to a great paint job than meets the eye: from the essentials of wall prep, to correct brush & roller technique and the

After you ve mastered the perfect, even coat, you ll learn specialized decorative arts techniques such as marble, wood grain and stone finishes perfect for countertops, accent walls, fireplaces and

6 SAVE $59 Décor CLASS 1: Paint Like a Pro CLASS 2: Interior Décor Colour and layout Registration cost: $299 (if taken separately $358) When you take the 2 s in the Décor you SAVE $59. Paint Like a Pro: Painting Techniques and Wall Applications Total workshop hours: 3 (This is the same workshop as in the Finishes Bundle.) Interior Décor Colour and Layout Total workshop hours: 3 There s much more to a great paint job than meets the eye: from the essentials of wall prep, to correct brush & roller technique and the proper tools & tips for making cracks and sags disappear. After you ve mastered the perfect, even coat, you ll learn specialized decorative arts techniques such as marble, wood grain and stone finishes perfect for countertops, accent walls, fireplaces and wood furniture. With instruction from a professional interior designer, students will learn the principles of colour and techniques for creating the perfect palette for any room. Along with a practical list of design & décor basics, special attention will be given to space planning and layout. Upholstery is available only as an Upholstery Registration cost: $399 Total workshop hours: 12 Upholstery can transform the most dated furnishings into talk-worthy showpieces for your home. With BiY, learn the fundamentals of technique, tools and fabric selection that lay the groundwork for any great upholstering project. These basics will be applied to the upholstering of a small ottoman that you will customize and take home to enjoy. Pg 8 Pg 9

, Toronto, ON M9M 2Y6 Lowe s Vaughan 100

, Toronto, ON M1L 4T7 Lowe s London 1335

7 Now available at: BiY North Campus 150 Deerhide Cres., Toronto, ON M9M 2Y6 Lowe s Vaughan 100 Edgeley Blvd., Vaughan, ON L4K 5W7 Lowe s West Scarborough 800 Warden Ave., Toronto, ON M1L 4T7 Lowe s London 1335 Fanshawe Park Rd. W., London, ON N6G 0E3 Coming soon to: Lowe s Burlington Lowe s Cambridge For workshop dates, times and to register visit:

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