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Backyard Composting (Washburn)
Learn how to compost in your yard,about compost bin types, what to compost, and how to maintain the compost pile. Cedar/wire mesh compost bin kits can be pre-ordered online through Hennepin County's Environment and Energy Department and will be available for pick-up a half hour before and after class. -
Electrical Circuits (Southwest)
Brighten your knowledge of different types of wire, circuit breakers, light switches, wall receptacles and how to replace them. Wire up and test three different circuits.Waitlist -
Gardening: Choosing and Caring for Housplants and Holiday Plants (Laney)
Identify which plants you can bring indoors for the winter and how to transition houseplants indoors and out by season. Explore the diversity of holiday (winter) plants and how to care for them so you have colorful blooms during the colder months. -
Gardening: Gardening on The Dark Side (Laney)
Gardening on the dark side, in the shade, is more than just dealing with less sunlight. Other factors should be considered such as choosing plants that do best in the shade and planting a variety of colors that will brighten your garden. Learn more about soil conditions, weeding and plant selection to enhance your shade garden. -
Interior Design 101: Planning Your Project (Southwest)
Learn how the interior design process can create beautifully updated rooms. Discover how space and floor planning help you design rooms that function well. The class will highlight the use of focal points, color and backgrounds. -
Microgreens: Raise Your Own Food in Only a Few Days (Henry)
If you appreciate convenience and prefer local, fresh, and organic food at a low cost, here is an opportunity for you. Learn how to raise micro-greens from the equipment, seeds, planting and watering to the harvest. You will sample delicious greens as part of the experience and leave with the knowledge to grow your own. -
Planning your Kitchen Remodel (Southwest)
Looking for ideas on improving your kitchen? This is the class for you! We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of open concept and how to make selections, cabinetry, layout, countertops and the task of putting it all together. Get new ideas to bring beauty to your home for years to come. Come and see slabs of Cambria tile and cabinet doors. Class held at Cambria Gallery at International Market Square 275 Market St #167, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Register online or call 612.668.3100. -
Sidewalk & Step Repair or Replacement (Lake Harriet)
It is never too late to repair broken steps, pour a new sidewalk or patch a driveway. Learn about types of cement, see proper mixing techniques and discover how to make patch repairs to cement surfaces. -
Stucco Repair and Refinishing (Lake Harriet)
Demonstrations along with excellent advice will provide you with the cure for repairing cracks and small holes in your home or garage in stucco that inevitably appear over winter. -
Window Repair (Henry)
Save money by learning how to take apart and fix sticky, drafty, cracked or broken windows. Topics covered include sash cord replacement, glazing and the five points of draftiness. -
Zero Waste (Washburn)
Are you curious what it means to go “zero waste”? Learn ways to reduce your environmental footprint by evaluating your purchasing decisions and repairing the items you have. See how you can support the reuse and repair economy in the Twin Cities.
