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About New Home Survival 1
Feel at Home, Not Overwhelmed
No Experience Needed
Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you need to know and understand? It can be a real shock suddenly discovering that there are so many new things that 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 1 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 some curiosity and enthusiasm to learn!
What you'll learn....
Plumbing Basics
Find your Stop Tap & learn about isolation
Understand how your Boiler and Central heating system works – learn to bleed radiators and re-pressurise boilers
Discover how to find and rectify potential Plumbing emergencies.
Understand plumbing jargon, so that you can talk to Plumbers
Electrical Know-how
Understand how your home’s electrical system works
Discover what an RCD is; why they’re important. How to reset them, look after them, and deal with potential issues
Understand your EICR – what it tells you, and why its really useful.
Look after your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Understand electrical jargon so that you can talk to Electricians
Construction Confidence
Learn to identify different wall types
Understand different types of fixing & learn to choose & use the right ones. Get some practice using them
A hands-on practical introduction to using drills and impact drivers
Learn how to use your survey as a way to plan the future projects in your home
What's next?
If you’re keen to keep building your skills, check out our New Home Survival 2 Course. It’s the perfect next step to deepen your confidence and tackle even more hands-on projects. Or, if you’d like personalised support, book a DIY Assist Session and we’ll work with you in your own home; whether it’s a specific project or just helping you get to grips with things in your space.
No matter what, we’re here for you. You’ll receive follow-up notes after this course, and if you ever have a question or need a bit of reassurance, just reach out by phone, WhatsApp, or email. Support is always just a message away.
Ready to Build Your Confidence
Join us for this half-day Empowering DIY course for just £80.
All tools, materials, and expertise are included. Just bring yourself, your curiosity and your enthusiasm!
Our New Home Survival Courses
New Home Survival 1
Learn the absolute essentials:
Plumbing basics, understanding your electrics, carrying out essential safety checks & build your confidence with tools.
Everything you need to know to get you feeling confident in your new Home
New Home Survival 2
Build on New Home Survival 1:
Tackle common repairs, learn energy-saving tricks, diacover how to investigate and fix common damp issues, and get practical with planning and implementing DIY projects.
An essential toolkit for any new homeowner or renter knowledge wanting to feel empowered in their new home
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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.
Upcoming Home Survival Course Dates
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