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Are you too busy?
Do you find it difficult to attend in-person workshops?

Or…
The in-person workshop is too far away, maybe on the other side of the continent!

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Revitalize Your Old Home: | LIVE ZOOM EVENT with The Old Home Doctor

Old House Repair & Renovation

For Homeowners

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm+- Eastern Standard Time

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Homeowner’s e-Workshops

Welcome to the Homeowner’s series of DIY Old Home e-Workshops carefully crafted and guided by the Old Home Doctor – Dr. Christopher Cooper with 45 years of hands-on restoration/renovation experience!

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This will be a live and interactive homeowner’s Zoom workshop with a multi-media presentation all live, nothing pre-recorded!

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What You Will Learn:

• Module One: Formula for Restoration
• Module Two: The Heating System
• Module Three: Masonry, Brick and Stone
• Module Four: Wood Windows & Doors
• Module Five: Heritage Roofing
• Module Six: Softwood and Hardwood floors
• Module Seven: Plumbing and Electrics
• Module Eight: Curb Appeal
• Module Nine: Antique Hardware
• Module Ten: Adding-On

*See Full Syllabus Below for Each Module:

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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL save $50.00 off of our regular price $125.00 now only $75.00 for a limited time

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Fix-Up Your Old House! – A new approach to help homeowners get the high quality, research-informed information they need to repair and restore their most valuable possession… their homes!

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm+- Eastern Standard Time

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A message from Dr. Christopher Cooper | The Old Home Doctor

As the Editor-in-Chief of Edifice Magazine for the past 23 years. I get asked many reoccurring questions by our followers and subscribers of specific issues as they relate to an older home with character.

We have created this workshop to deal with the top ten questions and concerns asked by our followers and subscribers.

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Payment:

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL save $50.00 off of regular $125.00 now only $75.00 for a limited time

The course is $75.00 and has limited space

Full payment is due upon booking your place, remember this course sells out very quickly.

• All Professional Intensive Guild Intern Students Receive 6 CPD credits when they take this course.

Reserve your space now (Via PayPal) by clicking on the link above.

As this workshop fills up quickly and is on a first come first serve basis our cancellation policy is to provide credit for another workshop time of same value.

Contact us via email below if you wish to e-transfer funds.

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What You Will Learn in this Homeowner’s Series:

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Module One: Formula for Restoration

Treating the cause not the symptom, what issues to look out for in owning or purchasing an older house in Nova Scotia from the bottom of the foundations to the top of the chimney. Structure, and planning your renovation project.

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Module Two: The Heating System

Heating system overviews… the do’s and don’ts on older and modern heating systems. Pellet Stoves, Wood Burners, Oil and Heat Pumps.

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Module Three: Masonry, Brick and Stone

An overview of brick and stone foundations found in Nova Scotia… with a look at some reasons why it has failed. What to look for and how it should be restored properly and professionally!

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Module Four: Wood Windows & Doors

Why you should keep your wood windows and doors. The best way to make them as energy efficient as replacements and to last another 100 – 200 years. This portion of the workshop will have some hands-on demonstration by Dr. Cooper.

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Module Five: Heritage Roofing

Best materials that fit your budget, as well as proper flashing and water management.

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Module Six: Softwood and Hardwood floors

The proper methods of preservation and restoration of your prized wooden floors.

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Module Seven: Plumbing and Electrics

Outdated plumbing, fixtures, bathrooms, and kitchens etc. Best designs, best solutions to repair or retrofit. Outdated electrical, what to do with Knob and Tube?

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Module Eight: Curb Appeal

Heritage Curb Appeal, get that magazine cover look! Colour, lighting plantings etc.

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Module Nine: Antique Hardware

Antique hardware is one of the most character defining elements of an older home. Refinishing basics.

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Module Ten: Adding-On

Thinking of adding-on to your heritage house, this module will help you in your decision making process.

Who Is This Course For:

For those who want to become very well informed with the structure, design and health of their older home. These Modules are the most asked questions from owners of older homes in North America.

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When:

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm+- Eastern Standard Time

Please log-in 10 minutes early, there will be a 10 minute Q&A between each module and a final 15-minute + Q&A at the end. A short home maintenance e-book (written by Dr Cooper) will be provided via email when the course is completed. This e-book also has useful links and contacts.

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Requirements and Supplies:

Be sure to have a Note Book and Pen!

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What’s Included:

A chance to have your question answered LIVE by The Old Home Doctor… Dr. Cooper as it pertains to this course.

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Payment:

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL save $50.00 off of regular $125.00 now only $75.00 for a limited time

The course is $75.00 and has very limited space

Full payment is due upon booking your place, remember this course sells out very quickly.

• All Professional Intensive Guild Intern Students Receive 6 CPD credits when they take this course.

Reserve your space now (Via PayPal) by clicking on the link above.

As this workshop fills up quickly and is on a first come first serve basis our cancellation policy is to provide credit for another workshop time of same value.

Contact us via email below if you wish to e-transfer funds.

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Your Instructor:

Dr. Christopher Cooper (The Old Home Doctor)

Dr. Christopher Cooper has four and-a-half decades of experience in the hands-on restoration, renovation, rehabilitation and design of heritage buildings both domestic and commercial on five continents. Christopher has written and researched and published many books on the workings and repair of historic homes and buildings.

Since 2002 Dr. Cooper has been the Editor-in-Chief, photographer and writer of the most influential magazine in Canada dedicated to owners of older homes – Edifice Magazine.

Dr. Cooper is the senior fellow and founder at the Edifice Atelier an educational institute fundamentally created with the intent on educating people on lost arts as it relates to heritage buildings and architecture.

Recently Christopher has embarked on creating several multi-award winning television series (Heritage Places and Old Home Living) and documentaries in which he writes, produces and hosts.

Christopher has lectured all over the world and has become well known for his laid-back humorous and lively approach to his workshops.

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