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The Master Homeowner Program consists of nine classes presented each week in Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam’s Homeowner Education and Community Center. Each class runs about two hours thirty minutes.

Classes are offered two cycles per year. Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Master Homeowner Program.

Master Homeowner Program

Homeowner’s Toolbox: Homeowners learn what basic tools will be needed for frequent tasks in and around the house, how to use the tools properly, and how to store the tools.

Home Maintenance: Homeowners learn the most important motives for and consequences of not maintaining their property, where to begin, what to look for, and in some circumstances how to perform maintenance that will keep the value of their investment in tact and keep their environment comfortable and safe.

Legal, Insurance, and Financial Issues of Homeownership: Homeowners learn about all of the paperwork needed when purchasing a house, how to make the best decisions for an individual’s circumstances, and how not to be a victim of predatory lending practices. This class also teaches participants why estate planning is important, what it entails and how the laws view neighborhood nuisances.

Home Fire Safety & Prevention: Homeowners learn the nature of and most common causes of house fires, how to prevent fires and what to do in case of fire. This class teaches participants, hands-on, how to use fire extinguishers and properly place them in the home.

Basic Household Plumbing Part 1: Homeowners learn how the plumbing system works, getting water into the house, how it travels to each fixture and controlling that water to avoid costly damage.

Basic Household Plumbing Part 2: Homeowners learn how the plumbing system works to move the waste water out, recognize ways to avoid costly problems, and about HVAC systems, (ductwork, ventilation and maintenance).

Home Electrical Basics: Homeowners learn to identify the type of service panel in their house and the functions of a basic residential electrical system. This class teaches practical electrical safety and energy usage in the home. It also explains new lighting options, space heater safety, brownouts/surges and if an electrician is needed and how to hire one.

Home & Neighborhood Safety: Homeowners learn to identify potential threats to the security of their person and property and learn the best practices in reporting and deterring security risks. This class teaches homeowners how to increase the potential for stolen property being returned. It also covers how to organize and maintain a Neighborhood Watch Program.

Neighborhood Relations: Homeowners gain a better understanding of the importance of forming positive relationships with their close neighbors and the wider community, thus being empowered to improve their environment for their family and their neighborhood.

All ages and experience levels have something to learn! To earn a Master Homeowner Certificate, homeowners must complete each class in addition to a nine-week course in financials.

If you want to register for individual classes, please do so on the individual event links on our events calendar.