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About New Home Survival
Take Control of Your Home
No Experience Needed
Moving into your own place is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming when you realise how much there is to look after. That’s why we’ve created our New Home Survival Courses: practical, friendly workshops designed to help you feel confident and capable. Whether you’re a new homeowner, renter, or just want to stop feeling lost when something goes wrong, this course may be just what you’re looking for.
Why We’re Running These Courses
We meet so many people who feel anxious about basic home maintenance, unsure who to ask, or worried about making mistakes. Our goal is to demystify the essentials, give you hands-on experience, and empower you to handle everyday challenges with confidence.
Who's it for?
Complete Beginners
No experience needed, just enthusiasm to have a go, and learn some new stuff.
New Homeowners & Renters
Wanting to understand their new home. prevent costly emergencies & make good decisions
Anyone
Who wants to feel more in control of their home and less reliant on others
What makes us different?
Small, Supportive Groups
Maximum 4 people, for relaxed & supported learning; Ask questions, make mistakes & learn at your speed
Hands-on Practical Learning
You’ll actually do the jobs, get your hands dirty – not just watch!
Led by Caroline
An experienced, approachable DIY Tutor, for fun, no nonsense, practical learning
Empowering skills & knowledge
Things you need to know, to save you money, boost your confidence & get things sorted yourself
Ongoing Support
Follow-up Notes after the courses. AND, we’re here for you, even after the course has ended. Just send us a message, email, WhatsApp or phone, so that we can help you out.
Our New Home Survival Courses
New Home Survival 1
Essential DIY Skills
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!
New Home Survival 2
Next Level DIY Skills
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
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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.
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Home Confidence 2
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.
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Our Project Power Tool Courses
Installing a Wooden Floor
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.
£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.
£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!
£130
Our Evening DIY Clubs
Beginners DIY Club
Hands-on, Fun, DIY Club to get Beginners started opn 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
£110
(4-week term)
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
£110
(4-week term)
Intermediate DIY Club
Take your DIY skills to the next level. Build on our Beginners DIY Clubs to start planning projects and get them finished. Learn to use more Power tools to expand your DIY possibilities.
Very hands-on and confidence-building.
Evenings over a 4-week term
£110
(4-week term)
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.
Upcoming Home Survival Course Dates
Book TWO or More Half-day Courses at the same time & get a £10 discount on each course booked