Tenant Academy

Looking after your home

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvements course

The Tenant Academy is proud to offer a home improvements course to help you develop essential DIY skills. This practical course includes hands-on sessions where you’ll learn to complete common home repairs, such as:

bleeding a radiator
fixing a leaking tap
unblocking a toilet
changing a toilet seat
filling cracks
painting and wallpapering
hanging shelves and picture frames

If you’re interested in joining this course, please complete a referral form. To explore other training opportunities, visit Tenant Academy courses.

DIY resources

If face-to-face sessions aren’t for you, check out our council handbook videos for step-by-step guides on basic home repairs.

For additional tips and guidance on maintaining your home, see:

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