Ideas for learning how to gain experience doing renovations

[Naphese G.]

Hello All,

What are some opportunities you are aware that will allow you to gain construction experience by volunteering your time? I've previously seen someone mention signing up for Habitat for Humanity. Any other ideas or organizations you know of that have a similar program where no previous experience is needed? Thank you in advance!

[Scott Mac]

Step one might be to buy some of the tools you will need and some supplies and watch a few YouTubes and experiment a little bit.

How many years of woodshop did you take in high school...(that kind of points to an interest in this type of work).

What do you want to learn, to paint, to install kitchen flooring, kitchen cabinets, to shingle a roof, to replace windows, to residing a house, to install a new bathroom with attractive tile and a big mirror, build a deck, patch plaster, etc...

How are you with tree trimming, or digging holes to put bushes in.... 

It's going to be physical labor and hard work for several hours a day--are you up to that type of commitment?

Just my 2 cents.