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DURHAM, NC · WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 · LIBRARY

Renovation Planning Basics with Home Repair Lab

Ready to start a renovation but want guidance on how to plan?

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Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Conference Room #3214, Main Library (300 N. Roxboro St)

About the event

Ready to start a renovation but want guidance on how to plan? Using questionnaires and templates, learn how to define your scope, manage your budget, and set a project timeline. Learn the how, when, and why of permitting. We will also cover working with labor whether it is contractors, friends, or family for a successful project outcome. Join Chris and Mindy Meyers from Home Repair Lab to learn about renovation planning basics in this class! Relevant for homeowners and first time home buyers. The first hour will be lecture, followed by Q&A.

If you have any accessibility questions or accommodation needs, please contact us at Maker_STEAM@dconc.gov. We ask that all requests be made at least 3 business days prior to the event to ensure we can provide the best accommodations possible.

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