Whether you’re in the market for a steady career with plenty of work opportunities or looking to improve a few things around your home, the Del Mar College (DMC) Building Trades program booth at the 24th annual Fall Home & Garden Show this weekend has you covered.
The show is scheduled at the American Bank Center (ABC), 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd., and runs Friday, Sept. 6, to Sunday, Sept. 8. Show hours are 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Open to the general public, show admission is free, and parking in ABC Lots 2, 3 and 5 is also free.
Paul Creacy, Interim Chair of DMC’s Department of Architecture, Aviation and Automotive and Instructor of Building Trades, says the Del Mar College Building Trades team will showcase hands-on demonstrations in various skilled trades, such as air conditioning, electrical work, building maintenance, plumbing and appliance repair.
“Our goal is to show career seekers and DIY homeowners how an education in skilled trades can benefit their careers and home improvement projects,” Creacy said. “We’ll provide practical demonstrations, including replacing electrical switches and receptacles, repairing faucets, recovering jewelry from drains, patching holes in walls, and performing basic air conditioning maintenance.”
The DMC Building Trades booth (No. 528) will feature pro tips and demonstrations in the following areas:
HOME MAINTENANCE DEMONSTRATIONS
drywall repair
light fixture replacement
ELECTRICAL DEMONSTRATIONS
changing or updating existing wall plugs (including wall plugs with USB chargers)
replacing a breaker in an indoor breaker box
AIR CONDITIONING DEMONSTRATIONS
A/C filter and basic drain maintenance
condenser cleaning
understanding how A/C systems work
PLUMBING DEMONSTRATIONS
faucet valve replacement to stop drips
faucet aerator cleaning to keep your water stream smooth and splash-free
performing a PVC glue-up to ensure a lasting bond and airtight connection on your plumbing pipes
PEX Pipe (polyvinyl expansion tubing) basics and why it’s the best choice for plumbing
Creacy added: “We’ll also offer registration for our eight-hour Continuing Education course, ‘Introduction to the Trades,’ which covers essential skills for maintaining a home and provides insights into the critical role of skilled trades in our daily lives.”