Req 6 — Interior Repair Options
6.
Under the supervision of your parent, guardian, or counselor, do THREE of the following:
This requirement focuses on the parts of a home people see and use every day: walls, floors, window coverings, drywall, anchors, frames, pottery, drawers, and cabinet hardware. You must choose exactly three options, and these projects all teach a common lesson: neat, careful interior work depends on prep, alignment, and patience.
Your Options
- Req 6a — Painting a Wall or Ceiling: Improve a room with prep, coverage, and clean edges. You will learn finish discipline.
- Req 6b — Repairing Flooring: Fix damaged tile, linoleum, or vinyl. You will learn careful removal and patching.
- Req 6c — Hanging Curtains or Drapes: Install rods and hang fabric neatly. You will learn measurement and level placement.
- Req 6d — Patching Drywall: Repair a hole cleanly. You will learn backing, patching, and sanding.
- Req 6e — Using Drywall Anchors: Secure a wall-hung item properly. You will learn load support and anchor choice.
- Req 6f — Reinforcing a Picture Frame: Strengthen a frame so it holds together better. You will learn corner support.
- Req 6g — Mending China, Glass, or Pottery: Repair a fragile item carefully. You will learn alignment and adhesive patience.
- Req 6h — Drawer and Cabinet Hardware: Fix drawer slides or replace pulls. You will learn smooth operation and neat hardware installation.
How to Choose Your Three
Choosing Your Interior Repair Options
Pick a set that gives you different kinds of practice
- Best wall-and-room project: Req 6a or Req 6d. Both teach prep and finish quality.
- Best measurement-and-alignment project: Req 6c or Req 6e. Good for learning layout and level placement.
- Best small-object repair: Req 6f or Req 6g. Good if you want detail-oriented handwork.
- Best hardware/function project: Req 6h. Great if a drawer or cabinet already needs attention.
- Best surface repair project: Req 6b. Good if your home has worn vinyl, linoleum, or damaged tile.
- What you will gain: These repairs build clean habits, visual accuracy, and the patience to make a finished repair look intentional instead of rushed.
If you want a balanced set of three, try one wall or surface job, one hanging or hardware job, and one small object repair. That mix covers a lot of the fine-detail work common inside a home.
Start with painting, where the clearest lesson is that a smooth result comes from the steps you do before the brush or roller ever touches the wall.