A workshop on “the basics of electricity for the homeowner” will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 10 AM to noon by the Lawrence County Partners for Preservation.  Presenter Ed Petrus said “We are not trying to make anyone an electrician – that job is best left to professionals.  However, we want to help the average homeowner understand the “hows” and “whys” of circuits and wiring.  We’ll especially talk about the various types of electrical issues found in older homes, and when and how to deal with unsafe conditions.”

“Partners for Preservation is a non-profit group whose focus is on helping homeowners maintain, restore, and save the historic homes in the area,” he added.  LCPP is in the process of restoring parts of its Library and Resource Center at 111 E Lincoln Avenue (across from the Scottish Rite Cathedral) where the workshop will be held.  The LCPP library houses related reference materials which may be borrowed.  Petrus is a do-it-yourselfer who writes a monthly column, “Ideas from Ed,” which showcases various projects and techniques he works on and uses.  The LCPP website is https://www.lcppreserve.org/  Participants should indicate their planned attendance through the website form so that adequate materials will be on hand.

“This workshop is being held based on suggestions made to our group.  If the interest is real high, we may have to divide the group and do multiple sessions,” Petrus added.

This workshop is free, but donations will be accepted.