Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago
Here is a quick fix for an interior door that will not stay open. Let me know if this works for y'all.
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My name is Josh Fedorka, and I’m the founder of Training Hands Academy™. I have been a carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. I have also held certifications in home energy auditing and have built several LEED certified homes in New England.
God has gifted me with many “hands on” skills and it is my calling and purpose to share those skills by teaching others. Whether it is to seek a career in carpentry, become a general contractor or improve one’s DIY skills and knowledge, the motivation behind THA is to help others successfully learn how to work with their hands.
Here is a quick fix for an interior door that will not stay open. Let me know if this works for y'all.
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Follow me on:
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/traininghandsacademy
FACEBOOK : facebook.com/traininghandsacademy
My name is Josh Fedorka, and I’m the founder of Training Hands Academy™. I have been a carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. I have also held certifications in home energy auditing and have built several LEED certified homes in New England.
God has gifted me with many “hands on” skills and it is my calling and purpose to share those skills by teaching others. Whether it is to seek a career in carpentry, become a general contractor or improve one’s DIY skills and knowledge, the motivation behind THA is to help others successfully learn how to work with their hands.









![How To Get Started In CONSTRUCTION Without EXPERIENCE [AND BE SUCCESSFUL]
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0:00 Intro
0:25 Step 1: Choose the right construction career
1:55 Step 2: Lean as you go
2:58 Step 3: Showcase your skills
4:21 Final thoughts
4:54 How to get started
My name is Josh Fedorka, and I’m the founder of Training Hands Academy™. I have been a carpenter and woodworker for over 25 years. I have also held certifications in home energy auditing and have built several LEED certified homes in New England.
God has gifted me with many “hands on” skills and it is my calling and purpose to share those skills by teaching others. Whether it is to seek a career in carpentry, become a general contractor or improve one’s DIY skills and knowledge, the motivation behind THA is to help others successfully learn how to work with their hands. How To Get Started In CONSTRUCTION Without EXPERIENCE [AND BE SUCCESSFUL]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kvA7hkzeX40/mqdefault.jpg)
