Canadian Handywoman

Drywall repairs and hanging heavy stuff doesn’t have to be scary!

In my latest Handywoman Hangout, I cover finding studs, picking the right anchors, and fixing wall holes like a pro.

Be sure to watch the live replay! https://youtu.be/Gw0LCGu4Vto?si=bvxGOT4Cp0btfYOI

Want to practice these skills hands-on with me? Reach out and ask about joining the next in-person workshop on Sept 22 in Quinte West!

Handywoman Hangout Drywall Fixes - 2026 08 20 -Ready to tackle those pesky wall holes and hanging projects with c...

Fall is shaping up to be a busy one for Canadian Handywoman! 🔨

I’ve got lots of opportunities coming up to learn, practise, ask questions and build your Home Confidence — and there’s a little something for everyone.

🔨 Intro to Your Toolbox – 3-Hour Intensives
🖼️ Focused hands-on workshops, including the new Hang It Right: Drills & Wall Anchors
📚 Community and library workshops through some great local partnerships
🎤 Speaking events where I’ll be taking Home Confidence to the stage

Some are free, some are paid, some are quick and focused, and others give us a few hours to really get our hands on the tools.

I’ve put everything that’s coming up in one place — with more still to be added!

👇 Check out my upcoming events and find one that works for you.

Events Archive - Canadian Handywoman In Person Workshop – Intro to Your Toolbox – Intensive (Sept 19/26) September 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 362 Grills Rd, Belleville ON If you’re ready to stop second-guessing, start using the tools you already have (or finally know what to buy), and feel capable in your own space — this is your ...

You don't need a renovation to love your space — you just need a few new skills. Canadian Handywoman’s Signature Workshops are small-group, high-confidence zones. Learn to use tools and handle repairs hands-on, so you can stop saying 'I wish I knew how' and start saying 'I've got this.'

One of my favourite moments during a workshop isn’t when someone finishes a project.

It’s when they pick up a tool they were nervous about and realize…

“Oh…that’s all it does?”

You can almost see the tension disappear.

That’s why I teach the way I do.

We’re not trying to memorize every tool or become experts overnight. We’re learning enough to stop feeling intimidated and start making confident decisions around our homes.

That little moment of “I can do this” is worth celebrating every single time.

If that’s a feeling you’d like to have, I’d love to see you at an upcoming workshop.

Most people live in their home without really understanding how it works. Not because they can’t — but because no one ever showed them. My Core Systems Home Walkthrough is where we walk through your space together so you know what’s what, what matters, and what you can leave alone. You’ll leave feeling clear, capable, and way more in control. Book your walkthrough.