The free First Projects Workbook
Never picked up a drill? Start here. A starter toolkit checklist, eight beginner project cards with tools, time and steps, a paint quantity worksheet and the safety basics, ready to print.
US Letter, print-friendly. Free, and no email or account required.
What's inside
- Safety basics
- Eye protection, ladders, lead paint in older homes and the jobs to leave to a pro.
- Starter toolkit checklist
- The ten tools to buy first and what to add later. Take it to the store.
- Eight project cards
- Patch nail holes, hang a picture, fix a squeaky door, replace a showerhead, install a curtain rod, adjust a cabinet door, re-caulk a tub and anchor a dresser.
- Paint worksheet
- Work out wall area and gallons on paper, plus a place to record colors and finishes.
- Project log
- Write down what you did, what it cost and what you'd do differently.
General DIY information. Follow product instructions and wear eye protection.
Want a new project every two weeks?
The Weekend Project is optional and separate from the download.