I will help, first off i used to be a burglar. I worked alone, quietly, and professionally. I got caught because i was getting tired of the lifestyle so i gave up by emailing the victim which i knew would get me busted. I was 17 when i got arrested just 1 month before my birthday so it was best to take the charges and do little time plus i had a 9MM pistol that i stole which i didnt intend to use but couldnt find a buyer. anyway i robbed 23 houses over a 2 year period. I am now 19. Well i attemped to rob dozens of more homes than i did but alot of those houses had good precautions to keep me out. so now i will tell you how to keep burglars at bay. First and most importantly keep windows, and doors locked this alone kept me out of a bunch of homes but eventually i got tired and decided to use a glass cutter right about the lock so i could open from the inside with little noise. Despite what people believe a little dog that barks like crazy isnt going to help get a real big dog thats aggressive towards strangers this will forsure keep every burglar away. Security systems help with unexperienced thieves but i bypassed ADT like a piece of cake everytime. Locks can be picked too very very easily plus the credit card trick works like a charm so make sure you deadbolt your doors! this is very important remember a real burglar who is experienced does not want to make any noise or leave any signs that the burglary took place… 10 of my burglaries i got in by windows being unlocked ! 5 of them i picked locks 2 were ADT which is my little secret, 2 were where i broke a window (made noise) and the rest i used glass cutters. there is a glass outthere that you cant break but im sure it costs money ive never seen it so i cant say too much about that.. but these simple steps will save you alot… and if you have a 2 story house dont forget to lock upstairs! ugh that was fun and easy for me everytime

I am a homeowner and would like to improve my carpentry/construction skills. I am a teacher and have the summers off, which I would like to spend improving my house. This isn’t just to save money; I really want to learn how to do it.

I once converted a garage into a sculpture studio, so I have some skills/successes (can build a wall, install new windows and doors, wiring, put in a floor) and some failures (leaking skylights). I’ve also put in fences, built bookshelves and done some plumbing. Plus sculpture!

I know I could take classes at a tech school, but I’m looking for other hands-on ideas where I could learn from someone. Books are great but I need to SEE it and be able to ask questions. Though I have the summers off, they are short and I have young kids. I’d like to work a bit for someone for free in exchange for the teaching – is that feasible? I’m not incompetant, but I am female