Do you know how to repair a leaking toilet or install a dimmer switch? What about inspecting your home’s foundation? Millions of American homeowners report not having the expertise to implement even basic household maintenance—much less perform the more complicated jobs of installing a backsplash, hanging sheetrock, or repairing sprinklers.

For some handy folks, our era of digital apps and internet advice has rendered the need for skilled tradesmen (and women) nearly obsolete. However, many homeowners still blanch at the thought of leaky pipes and clogged gutters and could use expert insights on everything from plumbing and electrical work to painting and landscaping. These homeowners can end up shilling out thousands of dollars a year on maintenance, repair, and renovation projects from repairing faucets to installing shelves to patching drywall.

It doesn’t have to be this way. With the right toolbox, some basic understanding, and a bit of practice, you can roll up your sleeves and take charge of household repairs. If you have always wanted to be a DIY home maintenance person and never knew how to get started, look no further than Fundamentals of Home Maintenance: From Repairs to Renovations. Taught by home and landscape experts Andy Machin and Margaret McClure, these 41 practical lessons will jump-start your understanding of how to perform home maintenance.

During this course, you will tour your home’s plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to understand the fundamentals of how your house is constructed. You’ll peer into walls to investigate insulation, crawl under the house to get an up-close look at the foundation, and step back to the street to reflect on curb appeal. With the insights you gain from Fundamentals of Home Maintenance: From Repairs to Renovations, you will find yourself transformed from helpless to confident in no time.