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January 18, 2005

Oakton Offers Home Improvement Courses

Gain home improvement and decorating tips by enrolling in classes through the Alliance for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College.

Interior Decorating on a Budget (HEC B19-01) shows how to creatively combine colors, furnishings, and accessories. Four-week course meets 7 - 9 p.m., Tuesdays, starting Feb. 22, at Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W. Lake Ave., Glenview. Course fee is $75.

Home Improvement and Repairs for Women (TEC S61-01) is designed for any beginner who wishes to improve their home improvement skills. Topics include tool selection, basic repairs, painting, hanging wallpaper, and supervising contractors. Three-week course meets 7 - 9 p.m., Mondays, starting Feb. 7, at Niles North High School, 9800 Lawler Ave., Skokie. Course fee is $60.

Introduction to Home Plumbing (TEC B69-01) covers such topics as how to fix leaks in toilets, faucets, and pipes. Single-session course meets 7 - 10 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28, at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Course fee is $25.

Plumbing the Depths (TEC S16-01) teaches how to diagnose plumbing problems as well as how to connect faucets, toilets, and other water fixtures. Four-week course meets 7 - 9 p.m., Mondays, starting March 14, at Maine West High School. Course fee is $69.

For a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/cont_ed or call 847-982-9888, press 3.



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