COVID-19 Note: this class will be in person in our shop. See below for health and safety precautions.
Save money and water by fixing your toilet! Toilets are one of the most common places for water leaks in a home, and over time a small leak can waste thousands of gallons and hundreds of dollars. Fortunately, repairing a leaky toilet is often simple and quick, and we’ll show you how. Also, if you have an older toilet (from 1995 or before) you might be wasting 2-5 gallons per flush. We’ll walk you through removing an old toilet and show you replace it with a newer efficient one.
This is a skills-based class where you will learn how to use tools and make repairs, but you will not build a project to take home.
Though no water will be flowing, in this hands-on class you will learn:
How to locate and repair common leaks
How to clear clogs
How to remove and replace a toilet
How to take advantage of rebates and incentives from Portland Water Bureau
Cost: $25
ReBuilding Center offers two half-price scholarships for every class:
A BIPOC Scholarship for all BIPOC community members interested in taking a class with us
A Need-based Scholarship for all community members whose income is less than $35,000/year for an individual or $70,000 for a two-earner household
To apply for either scholarship, please choose the appropriate option in the “Event Admission” section on the second page of the registration process.
Skill level: This class is ideal for beginners ages 18 and over.
Maximum size of class: 14 students
Class Schedule: Class will run for 1.5 hours and no breaks are planned.
COVID-19 SAFETY
Masks are required for all students and staff per Oregon Health Authority regulations, regardless of vaccination status.
Safety glasses are required in most of our classes and wearing a mask with a wire nosepiece will help reduce fogging.
Class sizes are limited.
Hand Sanitizer available in two locations within the shop.
SHOP SAFETY
Plan to arrive 5-10 min early if possible. For safety reasons we cannot allow students into class more than 15 minutes after it has begun.
We will provide safety glasses for all students, though you are welcome to bring your own from home if you prefer.
Hearing protection is strongly encouraged when using saws and other tools. We will provide several options for hearing protection, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Wear closed-toe shoes — no sandals! (no exceptions).
Long hair must be tied back.
Do not wear any dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.
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When and where to arrive
Parking and public transportation
Scholarships
Refund policy
And more!
Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org