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Home repair, electrical, plumbing, and woodworking classes, hosted by ReBuilding Center (paid, sliding scale)

Label: Community event
Whether you rent or own your home, ReBuilding Center offers hands-on classes that teach you how to make both small and large repairs, from basic plumbing and electrical work to fixing drywall and refinishing wood.
through 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Classes are organized by the ReBuilding Center. Check their calendar of classes for the most up-to-date details.

Location: ReBuilding Center, 3625 N Mississippi Ave., Portland, OR, 97227

Time: Class times vary. 

  • Weekday classes often start around 5:30 p.m. 
  • Saturdays and Sundays classes are offered in the morning and afternoon. 

Registration and payment required (sliding-scale pricing).

See ReBuilding Center's full class schedule

Renter repairs class

  • Walls: using safe anchors to hang things, and patching minor holes
  • Plumbing: unclogging drains, fixing leaky faucets
  • Weatherizing: sealing leaky doors and windows
  • Basic appliance maintenance
  • Understanding your electrical panel
  • Essential repair tools and how to use them
  • Diagnosing problems: when to get help

See the full Renter Repairs class description

Other home repair classes

Woodworking and more

See ReBuilding Center's full class schedule

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