I was very excited when I first heard about BRING’s Toolbox Tactics workshop series to help bolster DIY skills. The reason for this was twofold: (1) I own a historic home that keeps providing me with lots of repair opportunities (i.e., it’s a money pit), and (2) I have about as much confidence in my DIY skills as I do in my ability to fly a commercial airliner.

The 90-minute courses are designed to empower…



