In 2002, after 20 years working in manufacturing as an engineer and project manager, Judy began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, spending a year full time in 2003. Her love for home improvement evolved into starting her own business, Workshop for Women. Now Judy spends her time teaching other women how to do basic home improvements and repairs, networking and learning business. E-mail Judy.

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November 24, 3:20 PM

by Judy Browne, Denver Home Improvement Examiner

In these tough economic times you may find that you don't have the cash to pay someone else to do some of the simple home repairs you know you can do yourself if someone just showed you how. Here's your chance to learn and to save money at the same time.

Bring a Friend Week at Workshop for Women

December 1st through December 4th - Register yourself and your friend gets 1/2 off the class fees.

Monday December 1st
What the Guys Never Tell Us - Part 2 (Basic Carpentry) - Use your newly acquired power tool skills to learn basic carpentry while building a small wooden toolbox you will take home with you.
9:00 a.m. - Noon
or
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Regular price: $75 each
Discounted price: $112.50 for two!

Tuesday December 2nd & Thursday December 4th
Let There Be Light (Basic Electrical) - Learn all about residential wiring. You'll have hands on practice replacing outlets, installing a dimmer switch, replacing light fixtures repairing plugs, cords, lamps and more.
9:00 a.m. - Noon (two 3 hour sessions)
or
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (two 2 hours sessions)
Regular price: $150 each
Discounted price: $225 for two!

Wednesday December 3rd
Do You Hear Water? (Plumbing 101) - Learn all about residential wiring. You'll have hands on practice replacing outlets, installing a dimmer switch, replacing light fixtures repairing plugs, cords, lamps and more.
9:00 a.m. - Noon (two 3 hour sessions)
or
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (two 2 hours sessions)
Regular price: $150 each
Discounted price: $225 for two!

For more info:
Call 303-284-6354 or
visit www.workshopforwomen.com

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