About bePractical DIY
Our Ethos
At bePractical DIY, we’re passionate about empowering individuals to learn DIY skills that transform their homes and boost their confidence. Based in Bristol, our hands-on courses are designed to make DIY accessible and enjoyable for everyone, especially women seeking to master practical skills.
Our expert-led workshops cover everything from essential home maintenance to specialised skills like plumbing and carpentry. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to expand your DIY repertoire, our small class sizes ensure personalised attention and a supportive learning environment.
Join us at bePractical DIY and discover how learning DIY skills can be both fun and fulfilling. Let’s build your confidence and toolkit together!
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The bePractical Team
Caroline, the driving force behind bePractical DIY, has been a dedicated tradesperson in Bristol for many years. Leading a team of skilled tradeswomen known as Practical Women, she has provided electrical, plumbing, kitchen and bathroom fitting, and general maintenance services to domestic customers throughout Bristol.
Caroline – General DIY Tutor
Caroline – General DIY Tutor
Rachel – Carpentry Tutor
Rachel – Carpentry Tutor
Our journey began with a simple observation: many of our customers expressed a desire to learn practical skills to tackle DIY tasks at home. Often, they felt apprehensive about starting a DIY project, fearing mistakes or unforeseen challenges. Women, in particular, shared stories of difficult experiences with tradespeople, feeling uncertain about the work being done and lacking the confidence to question it. These experiences led to a loss of trust in tradespeople.
Caroline Teaching DIY Club
Caroline Teaching DIY Club
Rachel Teaching Jigsaw Skills
Rachel Teaching Jigsaw Skills
At bePractical DIY, we believe that knowledge is power. By learning DIY skills, our customers can better understand the work being carried out in their homes, ask informed questions, and build collaborative relationships with tradespeople, leading to more satisfactory outcomes.
bePractical DIY was born from these conversations, with a mission to make a difference. While YouTube videos can be helpful, they often fall short in showing what to do when things don’t go as planned or in conveying the tactile experience of DIY.
We fill that gap by offering hands-on opportunities to learn the DIY skills you want. Through practical experience, you’ll build confidence and gain valuable knowledge, empowering you to communicate effectively with tradespeople and stand your ground.
But we offer so much more. Our ongoing support extends beyond the classroom, with assistance available via WhatsApp Video, email, and phone. Our DIY Clubs provide a space to practice skills for your home projects, and our innovative DIY Assist service brings expert guidance to your doorstep, allowing you to learn DIY skills while working on your projects.
Join us at bePractical DIY and discover how learning DIY skills can transform your home and your confidence.
What our customers say
Find bePractical DIY Workshop
Access to the the bePractical DIY Workshop is via the front door, in the Brislington Hill parade of shops. The shop has been been cunningly hidden behind the large scaffolding installation currently surrounding Gilton House. Head towards St Peter's Hospice Shop, and you will see bePractical DIY Workshop just on the left, behind the scaffolding.
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There is free parking to the rear of our DIY workshop, accessed from Glenarm Walk.
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Getting to bePractical DIY Courses by Public Transport
by Bus
X39/39 - Bristol Bus Station to Bath City Centre (via Temple Meads)
96 - Hengrove Park to Brislington Sq/West Town Lidl
178 - Bristol to Radstock
349 - Bristol Bus Station to Keynsham (via Temple Meads)
435 - Bristol to Keynsham
514 - Brislington
668 - Bristol to Peasedown St John
A4 - Airdecker (Bristol Airport to Bath)
Voi
Can be taken to Brislington Hill