Knowing Your Home Virtual Educational Series
Your home is your most important investment. There’s no better time than now to take proper care of it, and LakewoodAlive is here to help you every step of the way. To view the workshops, please scroll down this page.
Knowing Your Home Virtual Educational Series is focused on sustainability and home maintenance best practices empowering homeowners to tackle necessary repairs and improvements. This series is designed to benefit a wide range of residents:
- Those considering a home DIY project
- Those planning to hire a contractor
- Those simply interested in better understanding how their home works
The 2021 edition of this popular home maintenance program features a collection of 14 workshops taking place from April through November led by experts within the industry. These workshops will cover a wide range of topics designed to educate residents regarding improvements and best practices for their homes. The schedule for this year’s series is truly focused on working to bring century homes into contemporary times while working to preserve the amazing and historic aspects that makes them so special. The best part? Each workshop is hosted in a live, virtual format that is open to the public and free to attend.
To reserve your free spot click “Register Here” on the schedule below or call 216-521-0655 (EXTN 3).
| Topic | Date (Time) | Registration |
| Creating a Sound Investment: Planning Your Major Repairs | Thurs, April 15 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Watch the video here |
| Container Gardening | Sat, April 17 (10 – 11:30 am) | Watch the video here |
| Safe At Home | Thurs, May 6 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Watch the video here |
| Porches & Patios – Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space | Sat, May 15 (10 – 11:30 am) | Watch the video here |
| Window, Wall & Door Molding for Older Homes | Thurs, June 3 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Watch the video here |
| How to Contract a Repair | Thurs, June 17 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Watch the video here |
| Thurs, July 15 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Watch the video here | |
| Lead Safety In Older Homes | TBD | Coming Soon |
| Interior Painting Best Practices | Thurs, September 9 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Watch the video here |
| Electrical 101 | Thurs, September 30 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Click here to register |
| Home Insulation | Thurs, October 7 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Click here to register |
| Flooring Options | TBD | Coming Soon |
| Plumbing 101 | TBD | Coming Soon |
| Window & Door Repair | TBD | Coming Soon |
View recaps from past “Knowing Your Home” workshops 
Now in its eighth year, LakewoodAlive’s “Knowing Your Home” series draws hundreds of attendees annually. Our workshop series is generously supported by: City of Lakewood, Cleveland Lumber Company and First Federal Lakewood and Lakewood Public Library.
Please consider making a donation to LakewoodAlive to support this workshop series along with the other programs offered through the organization that helps us to accomplish our mission of fostering and sustaining vibrant neighborhoods. We appreciate your support.
Knowing Your Home Virtual Educational Series
Your home is your most important investment. There’s no better time than now to take proper care of it, and LakewoodAlive is here to help you every step of the way. To view the workshops, please scroll down this page.
Knowing Your Home Virtual Educational Series is focused on sustainability and home maintenance best practices empowering homeowners to tackle necessary repairs and improvements. This series is designed to benefit a wide range of residents:
- Those considering a home DIY project
- Those planning to hire a contractor
- Those simply interested in better understanding how their home works
The 2021 edition of this popular home maintenance program features a collection of 14 workshops taking place from April through November led by experts within the industry. These workshops will cover a wide range of topics designed to educate residents regarding improvements and best practices for their homes. The schedule for this year’s series is truly focused on working to bring century homes into contemporary times while working to preserve the amazing and historic aspects that makes them so special. The best part? Each workshop is hosted in a live, virtual format that is open to the public and free to attend.
To reserve your free spot click “Register Here” on the schedule below or call 216-521-0655 (EXTN 3).
| Topic | Date (Time) | Registration |
| Creating a Sound Investment: Planning Your Major Repairs | Thurs, April 15 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Watch the video here |
| Container Gardening | Sat, April 17 (10 – 11:30 am) | Watch the video here |
| Safe At Home | Thurs, May 6 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Register Here |
| Porches & Patios – Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space | Sat, May 15 (10 – 11:30 am) | Register Here |
| Window, Wall & Door Molding for Older Homes | Thurs, June 3 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Register Here |
| How to Contract a Repair | Thurs, June 17 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Register Here |
| Home Maintenance | Thurs, July 15 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Coming Soon |
| Lead Safety In Older Homes | Thurs, August 5 (7 -8:30 pm) | Coming Soon |
| Interior Painting Best Practices | Thurs, September 9 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Coming Soon |
| Electrical 101 | Thurs, September 16 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Coming Soon |
| Home Insulation | Thurs, October 7 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Coming Soon |
| Flooring Options | Sat, October 16 (10 – 11:30 am) | Coming Soon |
| Plumbing 101 | Thurs, October 21 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Coming Soon |
| Window & Door Repair | Thurs, November 4 (7 – 8:30 pm) | Coming Soon |
View recaps from past “Knowing Your Home” workshops
Now in its eighth year, LakewoodAlive’s “Knowing Your Home” series draws hundreds of attendees annually. Our workshop series is generously supported by: City of Lakewood, Cleveland Lumber Company and First Federal Lakewood and Lakewood Public Library.
Please consider making a donation to LakewoodAlive to support this workshop series along with the other programs offered through the organization that helps us to accomplish our mission of fostering and sustaining vibrant neighborhoods. We appreciate your support.