New Home Survival – Part 1 (Friday)

Learn to feel confident in your New Home

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Join our New Home Survival (Part 1) Course

July 10th 2026

 

Date: 10 July | Price: £80 | Location: Bristol

Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you need to know and understand? We’re here to support you so you can enjoy your new home with confidence!

Our new Home Survival Course is all about empowering you to feel capable and in control when looking after your home. This hands-on, half-day workshop is designed for new homeowners or renters. No experience needed, just enthusiasm to learn!

Led by experienced DIY instructor Caroline, you’ll learn the essential skills every homeowner should know.

Plumbing Basics

  • Find your stop tap
  • Understand your boiler
  • Bleed radiators, re-pressurise

Electrical know-how:

  • How your home’s electrics work
  • What an RCD is, and how to reset it
  • Understanding safety certificates (EICR)
  • Keeping smoke detectors in top condition
  • Stay safe with carbon monoxide detectors

Construction confidence:

  • Identify your wall types
  • Choose the right fixings
  • Practical introduction to using drills and impact drivers

Why Choose Us?

  • Small group learning (max 4) – friendly, supportive teaching
  • No jargon, no judgement Just practical demos and plenty of time for questions
  • Take-home notes & tips
  • Optional discounted follow-up support for attendees
  • All tools and materials provided Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm!

Who’s It For?

  • Complete DIY Beginners no experience needed, just enthusiasm to learn!
  • New homeowners or renters wanting to learn new skills
  • Anyone wanting to feel more empowered in their home

 

As with all our DIY courses, our goal is for you to leave feeling more confident and knowledgeable about your Home.

Join us for this Half-Day Beginners DIY Course for just £80.

We provide all the tools, materials, and expertise. You just need to bring yourself and your enthusiasm!

So, why not come & join us? This really is a great place to get your DIY journey started

Feeling Tempted?

Spaces are limited, so book your spot now and start your DIY journey!

Join our Home Survival Course for new Home Owners and Renters

Half-Day Course

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Find Us

Workshop Location

Address

bePractical Ltd 33 Brislington Hill Bristol BS4 5BE

Transport

There is ample FREE parking at the rear of bePractical Workshop. 

We are also on the main Bus route from Bristol to Bath, so there is a regular Bus Service to &  from Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station. 

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There’s something for everyone, wherever you are on your DIY Journey

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Join a relaxed, fun, supportive DIY Club. Two-hour sessions, run over a 4-week term. Aimed at Complete DIY Beginners and more advanced DIYers

Bitesize-DIY Courses

Short 2-hour courses for people with no time. Tackling common DIY projects and skills to get you started on your DIY journey

DIY Assist

Learn DIY Skills in the comfort of your own home. We come to you and help you work through your DIY Jobs list. Think YouTube Video but with so much more

Bespoke DIY Courses

We work with outside organisations and community groups to deliver bespoke courses to suit your needs.

 

Ongoing DIY Support

We run a DIY Advice Blog to help you with your DIY projects, but we’re also here to answer any of your DIY questions, and provide support about DIY, whenever you need us.

Gift Vouchers

If you can’t make a decision, or know someone who just needs a DIY Course in their life, we sell Gift Vouchers – any value you need.

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