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Basic Electrical

Understand how electricity works in your home and do simple repairs yourself. Discuss safety procedures when working with and around electricity. Learn about the different types of wire, circuit breakers, light switches, and wall receptacles and how to replace them. Understand the tools needed, testing devices, their uses, and how to test circuits. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.

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Basic Faucet and Sink Maintenance

Stop your money from going down the drain - fix that leaking faucet yourself! Emphasis on sinks, faucets and tubular drainage as well as what tools you need to do the job right. Class includes some hands-on opportunities. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.

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Basic Home Repair

Save money by learning how to do some of the most common home repairs yourself. Emphasis on toilets, faucets, tubular drainage and basic electrical. Class is lecture style and includes instructor demonstrations. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.

Electrical Circuits

Learn to do basic home electrical wiring repairs. We'll cover the different types of wire and circuit breakers, light switches and wall receptacles and how to replace them; and wire three different types of circuits and learn how to test them. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.

Herb Gardening - Online Course

Herbs pack a lot of flavors that help improve the taste of many foods. Get to know some of the herbs commonly used in cooking and learn how you can use them year-round. Offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux.

Home Composting - Online Course

Discover the science behind home composting and its benefits! Receive information on different composting methods, recommended compostable materials, and common uses of compost around the yard and garden. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux. Please see your “Class Confirmation” email for more information on joining meetings and handouts.

Stopping Problem Plants (Weed Control) - Online Course

Invasive plants can cause major damage to local ecosystems. Learn to identify and manage common invasive plants found in Minnesota yards and natural areas. Offered by the U of M Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Ramsey County, who are eager to share research-based gardening best practices with the people in their community. This class is being offered using the Zoom online platform. Before registering, make sure your device meets the minimum requirements; view minimum requirements here: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux Please see your Registration Confirmation email for your online meeting information and more information on joining meetings.

Toilet Installation and Repair

Do basic home toilet repairs yourself! Class covers toilet removal, installation and repairs, different types of sewer pipes used and maintenance. Learn the tools and strategies you’ll need to do the job. All Community Education participants are required to follow SPPS COVID guidelines (https://www.spps.org/safelearningplan), and all other communicated health and safety expectations. Failure to do so could result in removal from the class/program.