A series of classes on basic home repair is starting this week, scheduled for every Thursday at Calvary Center (48th and Baltimore). All four classes are free and open to the public. The classes are presented by the West Philly Tool Library and The Other Carpenter (Facebook page), a company based in the Mantua neighborhood, both of which will familiarize you with the tools you might need for a job and show you how to tell if you can do a home repair project by yourself or if you need an expert’s help. The classes will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Calvary Center basement. To RSVP, please email Stacey at stacey@westphillytools.org or call the Tool Library at 215-833-3190.

Here’s the class schedule:

Thursday, Jan 24: Power Tools – Learn how to use power tools safely in a hands-on demonstration.

Thursday, Jan 31: Basic Carpentry – Learn about what’s in your walls while using hand and power tools to build a half-scale wall section including studs, drywall and trim. You’ll gain an understanding of wall anatomy and construction.

Thursday, Feb 7: Basic Plumbing – Learn how the plumbing in your house works and how to replace a bathroom faucet.

Thursday, Feb 14: Basic Electricity – Learn how the electrical in your house works and how to rewire a lamp while keeping yourself safe.