I thought this might be of some interest to the "do it yourselfers" in the neighborhood... Join us in April for workshops, lectures and a film screening at the Landmarks Preservation Resource Center in Wilkinsburg. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser<http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=c4f866b35b&e=ca10f3027c>. [http://www.landmarkshousingresource.org/email_images/header-logo.gif] Deck Construction (Part 1): Framing Michael Wetmiller Tuesday April 28, 2015 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Landmarks Preservation Resource Center 744 Rebecca Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 Decks provide outdoor living spaces that are great for barbecues, gatherings, or some quiet book reading in the fresh air. It is essential that best practices in construction are used to build a safe deck. In this workshop, students will learn the procedures to build a deck that meets building code regulations and provides a safe outdoor space. Students will learn about deck layout, footers, setting posts and girders, and framing the deck. About the presenter: Michael R. Wetmiller is a Pennsylvania-Registered Home Improvement Contractor specializing in interior renovation. He grew up in a family of tradesmen and attended a four-year carpenter's apprenticeship training program. He became a Journeyman Carpenter in 1999. Michael has worked in both commercial and residential construction in all phases from foundations to finish carpentry. This workshop is free to PHLF Members. Click here<http://phlf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=bb729d9404&e=ca10f3027c> for more information about PHLF membership and please join! Non-members: $5 RSVPs are appreciated. Contact Mary Lu Denny <mailto:marylu@phlf.org> at 412-471-5808 ext. 527 Deck Construction II: Decking and Handrails Michael Wetmiller Thursday April 30, 2015 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Landmarks Preservation Resource Center 744 Rebecca Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 Decking and Handrails are the visible parts of a deck that make the deck beautiful. In this second part of the Deck Construction workshop, students will learn about types of decking, tools for installation, and how to build handrails and stairs. About the presenter: Michael R. Wetmiller is a Pennsylvania-Registered Home Improvement Contractor specializing in interior renovation. He grew up in a family of tradesmen and attended a four-year carpenter's apprenticeship training program. He became a Journeyman Carpenter in 1999. Michael has worked in both commercial and residential construction in all phases from foundations to finish carpentry. This workshop is free to PHLF Members. Click here<http://phlf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=5b20a06d2e&e=ca10f3027c> for more information about PHLF membership and please join! Non-members: $5 RSVPs are appreciated. Contact Mary Lu Denny <mailto:marylu@phlf.org> at 412-471-5808 ext. 527 [Get Involved]<http://phlf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=bd5e3a8018&e=ca10f3027c> [Donate Now] <http://phlf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=8932f888bd&e=ca10f3027c> Forward email<http://us2.forward-to-friend1.com/forward?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=c4f866b35b&e=ca10f3027c> | Subscribe email<http://phlf.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=9e50b54481&e=ca10f3027c> [Facebook]<http://phlf.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=1cd2243e5d&e=ca10f3027c> [Twitter] <http://phlf.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=3c73eafcda&e=ca10f3027c> Update Profile/Email<http://phlf.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=9e50b54481&e=ca10f3027c> | Unsubscribe<http://phlf.us2.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=4c40074a55db2ea8a30d0de58&id=9e50b54481&e=ca10f3027c&c=c4f866b35b> Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation | 100 West Station Square drive | STE 450 | Pittsburgh | PA | 15219