Winter weather closure

Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24: The library is currently scheduled to be open regular hours. 

Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26: Chapel Hill Public Library will be closed due to hazardous winter weather forecasts. All programs are cancelled. If you have items due soon, please hold on to them if possible. For updates on library hours and programs Tuesday and beyond, please check our website and social media. 

Home Fundamentals with Home Repair Lab

Program Type:

Special Events

Age Group:

Adults
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  • This event is for registrants age 18 and above.

Program Description

Event Details

Join Chris and Mindy Meyers from Home Repair Lab to learn about home fundamentals! This lecture-focused class will help you understand how your home operates, give you knowledge to interact with service providers, and be your own advocate. Relevant for homeowners, first time home buyers, and renters. The first hour will be lecture, followed by Q&A. 

Free, registration is required.

Home Fundamentals helps you understand the systems that provide comfort and safety in a home, structural, plumbing and electrical. You'll learn technique, terminology and materials used to build each system.  
 

  • Structural explores foundations, framing, roofs, structural load, drywall and lots more.  
  • Pluming examines rural water/waste vs. city water/waste as well as the materials and fixtures that supply water and remove waste from the home.  
  • Electrical sheds light on how power is brought to and distributed throughout a home, from panels and sub-panels to circuits, breakers, receptacles and appliances.

Things to Know

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photography

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