Home Educational Series Kicks Off March 2 with “Creating a Sound Investment”
There’s no better time than now to take proper care of your home, your most important investment, and LakewoodAlive is here to help you every step of the way.
LakewoodAlive announces the schedule for the 2017 edition of its “Knowing Your Home” workshop series. The fourth year of this popular home maintenance educational program features a collection of 15 workshops taking place from March through November led by experts within the industry. These workshops will cover a wide range of topics designed to educate homeowners regarding improvements and best practices for their homes. The best part? Each workshop is open to the public and free to attend.
The 2017 season commences with “Knowing Your Home: Creating a Sound Investment” on Thursday, March 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Bottlehouse Brewery Lakewood (13368 Madison Avenue). This kickoff workshop will consist of a panel discussion addressing the process for undertaking major home improvement projects.
Visit Lakewoodalive.org for more information and click here to reserve your free spot.
Most Lakewood homes are 80+ years old and extremely well-built, yet their layout, design and aesthetics don’t necessarily fit the needs of a modern household. Consequently, some residents seek to pursue major home improvements – a process that can prove daunting, as many homeowners don’t know where to start or get stuck along the way.
“Knowing Your Home: Creating a Sound Investment” aims to shed light on the process for tackling major home improvement projects, affording attendees insights that will equip them with knowledge and confidence to proceed.
LakewoodAlive Executive Director Ian Andrews will moderate a panel of experts consisting of:
- Frank Scalish of Scalish Construction
- Vince Valentino of Cleveland Lumber Company
- Bill Gaydos of William J. Gaydos & Associates, LLC
“We’re excited to announce our 2017 season of Knowing Your Home workshops, which we hope provides something useful for every Lakewood homeowner,” said Allison Urbanek, LakewoodAlive’s Housing Outreach Director. “Our first workshop, ‘Creating a Sound Investment,’ offers unique perspective and encouragement for taking on larger home improvement projects.”
| Knowing Your Home 2017 Schedule | ||||
| Topic | Presenter(s) | Location | Date | Time |
| Creating a Sound Investment | Scalish Construction, Cleveland Lumber and William J. Gaydos & Associates, LLC | The Bottlehouse Brewery Lakewood | Thursday, March 2 | 7-9 p.m. |
| Flooring Options | Cleveland Lumber | Cleveland Lumber | Saturday, March 11 | 10-12 noon |
| Managing Pests | Lakewood Exterminating | Lakewood Public Library | Saturday, March 25 | 10-12 noon |
| Masonry Basics | Nehls Masonry | 1st Choice Roofing | Thursday, April 6 | 7-9 p.m. |
| Garage Repair & Replacement | Cleveland Lumber | Cleveland Lumber | Saturday, April 22 | 10-12 noon |
| Historic Roofing Materials Maintenance | 1st Choice Roofing | 1st Choice Roofing | Thursday, May 18 | 7-9 p.m. |
| How to Contract a Repair | Allison Urbanek | Lakewood Public Library – Madison Branch | Thursday, May 25 | 7-8:30 p.m. |
| Windows 101 | Fred Cortright | Nicholson House | Thursday, June 15 | 7-9 p.m. |
| Stripping & Refinishing Woodwork | Sherwin-Williams | Sherwin-Williams | Thursday, July 13 | 7-9 p.m. |
| Windows 201 – Hands-On Repair | Lakewood Hardware | Lakewood Hardware | Thursday, July 20 | 6-8 p.m. |
| Electrical 101 | John Turner | Clock Electric | Thursday, August 17 | 7-9 p.m. |
| Plumbing 101 | Fred Cortright | Turkish Cultural Center | Thursday, September 14 | 7-9 p.m. |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Cleveland Lumber | Cleveland Lumber | Saturday, October 21 | 10-12 noon |
| Kitchen Remodeling | Cleveland Lumber | Cleveland Lumber | Saturday, November 4 | 10-12 noon |
| Waterproofing Basics | Integrity Waterproofing | Deagan’s Kitchen & Bar | Thursday, November 16 | 7-9 p.m. |
Now entering its fourth year, LakewoodAlive’s “Knowing Your Home” series draws hundreds of attendees annually. Our workshop series is generously supported by: Citizens Bank, City of Lakewood, Cleveland Lumber Company, Fifth Third Bank, First Federal Lakewood, PNC, Remax Beyond 2000, The University of Akron Lakewood and Third Federal Savings & Loan.
In lieu of charging for these events, participants are encouraged to either consider making a donation to LakewoodAlive or bringing canned foods or other non-perishable items for donation to the Lakewood Community Services Center. We appreciate your support.