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Our DIY Power Tool Project Courses
Curious about using power tools but not sure where to start? Our DIY Project Courses are designed for people who want to get hands-on, learn safe power tool skills, and tackle real home projects with confidence.
Each course is friendly, practical, and designed for beginners. You’ll learn how to handle essential power tools safely, while actually working on a real project, like fitting skirting boards or boxing in pipes. With small group sizes, there’s plenty of support, time to ask questions, and a relaxed, encouraging vibe, (no mansplaining, ever).
If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at DIY but felt a bit nervous about drills, saws, or making a mistake, you’re in the right place. We’ll show you how to use power tools safely and confidently, so you can get stuck in and surprise yourself with what you can do.
Laying Wooden Flooring
Always wanted beautiful wooden floors but worried about making a mistake? On this Half-Day Course, you’ll learn how to measure, cut, and fit flooring using power tools safely and confidently.
We’ll cover every step, from prep to finishing touches, so you can go home and install a new floor of your own.
Half-day
£80
Installing Skirting Board
On this Half-Day Course, you'll learn how to measure, cut, and fit skirting boards with confidence.
We’ll show you how to use power tools safely, get neat corners, and create a professional finish.
All tools & materials included. No experience needed.
Half-day
£80
Boxing-in Pipes
On this Full-Day Course, you'll learn how to hide exposed pipes and awkward corners with confidence. This hands-on course teaches you how to measure, cut, and build simple boxing using power tools like jigsaws and drills, even if you’re a total beginner. Tidy up your space and pick up practical DIY skills in a friendly, supportive group. All tools and materials provided!
Full-day
£130
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Our Half-day DIY Courses
Nailing it! DIY for Beginners
Discover the joy of learning how to do DIY at home in a fun and interactive way. If you’ve always wanted to explore the world of DIY but didn’t know where to start, this course is perfect for you.
Learn to use hand tools safely, discover exciting things about screws and finish off learning to use drills and impact drivers.
Fun! Fun! Fun!
Half-day
£80
DIY "Next Steps"
Ever wondered how to drill into a wall without making a mess, or felt nervous about putting up a shelf? This is the place for you.
Join our DIY "Next Steps" Course to take your DIY skills to the next level, and learn to drill into all kinds of walls, put up shelves and choose the right fixing.
Its not magic. Its DIY
Half-day
£80
Our New Home Survival Courses
New Home Survival 1
Our Essential DIY Skills course is all about empowering you to feel capable and in control when looking after your new home. This hands-on, half-day workshop is designed for new homeowners or renters.
Plumbing basics, understanding your electrics, carrying out essential safety checks & building your confidence with tools.
Everything you need to know to get you feeling confident in your new Home. No experience needed, just some curiosity and enthusiasm to learn!
Half-day
£80
New Home Survival 2
Ready to go beyond the basics? Next Level DIY Skills is the perfect follow-on from Home Survival 1 - Essential DIY Skills course or wants to tackle more hands-on projects around the home.
This half-day, practical workshop is all about giving you more skills & know-how, so you can tackle common repairs, learn energy-saving tricks, investigate and fix common damp issues, and get practical with planning and implementing DIY projects.
An essential toolkit for any new homeowner or renter wanting to feel empowered in their new home
Half-day
£80
Our Plumbing Courses
Home Confidence 1
Essential Home Plumbing
Master your home’s plumbing in one practical Half-day session
Learn the ins and outs of Home Plumbing in a fun and informative way.
No more panic, no more uncertainty, no more unnecessary emergency call-outs. This hands-on workshop gives you knowledge & confidence to handle common plumbing situations.
Half-day
£80
Home Confidence 2
Kitchen & Bathroom Plumbing
Want to understand how your Kitchen & Bathroom Plumbing works?
Learn all about Taps, Traps & Wastes on our half-day hands-on DIY Course for beginners.
Discover what goes wrong, why and how to prevent it happening. Save money by avoiding costly plumbing call-outs and disasters
Half-day
£80
Our Project Power Tool Courses
Laying Wooden Flooring
Always wanted beautiful wooden floors but worried about making a mistake? On this Half-Day Course, you’ll learn how to measure, cut, and fit flooring using power tools safely and confidently.
We’ll cover every step, from prep to finishing touches, so you can go home and install a new floor of your own.
Half-day
£80
Installing Skirting Board
On this Half-Day Course, you'll learn how to measure, cut, and fit skirting boards with confidence.
We’ll show you how to use power tools safely, get neat corners, and create a professional finish.
All tools & materials included. No experience needed.
Half-day
£80
Boxing-in Pipes
On this Full-Day Course, you'll learn how to hide exposed pipes and awkward corners with confidence. This hands-on course teaches you how to measure, cut, and build simple boxing using power tools like jigsaws and drills, even if you’re a total beginner. Tidy up your space and pick up practical DIY skills in a friendly, supportive group. All tools and materials provided!
Full-day
£130
Our Evening DIY Clubs
Beginners DIY Club
Hands-on, Fun, DIY Club to get Beginners started on their DIY Journey. Learn essential DIY Skills in a relaxed -friendly environment.
Go home with new skills to start making home improvements with confidence and success.
Evenings over a 4-week term
4-Weeks
£110
Women-only DIY Club
Supportive, friendly DIY Club, just for women.
Learn essential DIY Skills; get hands-on with DIY projects so that you can start making a start on all those DIY projects at home.
Evenings over a 4-week term
Its not magic. Its DIY
4-Weeks
£110
Intermediate DIY Club
Take you practical skills to the next level with Power Tool Skills.Learn to plan DIY projects and gain the skills to talke on more complicated DIY Projects at home
Evenings over a 4-week Term
4-Weeks
£110
Our Bitesize DIY Courses
Bitesize Sealant-101
Learn how to use a Sealant Gun. Discover tips and tricks to seal your bath & shower successfully. Learn to seal up those gaps and cracks, and make your home more energy efficient.
Save yourself money.
Lots of useful Tips & Tricks for this tricky DIY project.
2-Hour
£40
Bitesize Drilling-101
So many people worry about using a drill. Conquer your fears, on this introductory Drilling Course. Learn the basics of using a Cordless Drill safely and effectively.
You'll wonder what you were so worried about, and will be itching to go home and get started on new DIY projects.
2-Hour
£40
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.