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Empower yourself
with simple new skills
to live more independently,
cost effectively & sustainably

We have a range of in-person and online courses teaching simple, practical, transformative life & DIY skills to anyone of any age.

Learn the basics and beyond for a more self-sufficient, cost effective and less wasteful lifestyle.
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In-Person Courses

Join us at our workshop in Mid Sussex where we teach anyone over the age of 10 years old and of any ability. We have a range of courses teaching useful, practical life skills; at the core of all our courses is to help people live more independently, sustainably and cost effectively. We instil a “can-do” mindset with our practical, fun and educational courses.

Our courses are incredibly hands-on. You can make mistakes on our walls and with our appliances under the careful watch of our teachers so by the time you leave, you’ll feel confident to put your new skills to use in your own home.

From painting to power drills, our friendly instructors guide you every step of the way.
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Online Courses

Can't make it to our workshop? We have a range of high quality, easy to follow online courses.

Whether you’re a first-time homeowner, just passed your driving test, looking to add to your skill set to become more independent, or after ways to reduce waste and live more sustainably by repairing rather than replacing we have a course to help.

You can follow these at your own pace, from anywhere
in the world!
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Our courses would make the ideal gift and are the definition of the gift that keeps on giving!

They can be redeemed against any of our courses and are appropriate for anyone - a god child who’s recently passed their driving test; first time homeowners; an older relative or friend who’s living on their own for the first time; a friend who’s recently moved to a new home…we can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t benefit from one of our courses!
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We believe in addressing your unique challenges head-on.
Our in-person and online courses are designed to be more than just tutorials - they're personalised solutions to your DIY problems.

We have a range of in-person and online courses teaching simple, practical, transformative life & DIY skills for anyone of any age. Learn the basics and beyond for a self-sufficient, cost effective and less wasteful lifestyle.
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Bespoke courses

We have a number of options for bespoke courses

Private groups of three or more: Get together with friends, family members or colleagues and drop us a line - we can build a course around your requirements.

School workshops: We work with schools and put together tailor made courses for students either as part of enrichment programmes or as a one off session. These can be held at our workshop or at your school.

Home Ed groups: we work with groups to put a term of weekly courses together.

Corporate team building days in Sussex: we offer an inventive way to spend a day with your colleagues learning new skills and spending time together away from the office.

For all bespoke course enquiries please contact Justin.
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What Our Students Say

Hear from our community of empowered learners. Discover their transformative journeys and how our courses have made a difference.

We had a fantastic morning at How to basically doing the pallet course. The session was really informative, personal and very enjoyable, and our teacher Dave was fantastic. A brand new coffee table to take home!

Sam H

How To Basically… an absolutely superb experience. The 4 children aged 8 to 12 all learnt new skills, were thoroughly engaged and visibly grew in confidence through the session. Everyone was very proud of the bird box they had made from a wooden pallet. Justin was an excellent teacher and had a fantastic calm way with the children. I could not recommend How To Basically enough.

John S

I had a fantastic experience with the power drill course! Justin was knowledgeable, patient, and made learning about power tools enjoyable. I gained valuable skills that have boosted my confidence in using drills effectively. The course was well-structured and practical, with hands-on exercises that were both educational and fun. Highly recommend this course for anyone looking to enhance their DIY skills!

Caroline L

My son attended the Easter course this morning. He had a fantastic time and came away with a bird box he was very proud of! He loved the whole thing. Justin and the rest of the team were brilliant with them.

The first thing he asked when he came out was when the next course was!

Tom B

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