The Francis Hub

09/17/2026

What Is The Francis Hub?

You may have heard of The Francis Hub (TFH), but what exactly is it?

The “Hub” is multi-faceted, bringing together six divisions under one organization, each focused on providing practical skills, education, services, and resources.

🔹 TFH Babysitting
Babysitting classes designed to give young caregivers the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to provide safe and responsible care. Next class is September 27th.

🔹 TFH Small Engine
Small engine repair and maintenance for gasoline-powered mowers and other equipment. We troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and provide routine maintenance. We also offer mobile service and annual service contracts, including scheduled tune-ups.

🔹 TFH Safety
Safety plans, training, and resources designed to help small businesses create safer workplaces and better-prepared employees.

🔹 TFH Training Academy
In-person and online training covering small engine repair, CPR, First Aid, AED, Wilderness First Aid for Scouts, Fire & EMS training, and more. We also provide BLS and ALS training. We are excited that we can provide our own ce certificates through the State of Ohio.

🔹 TFH Publishing
Home of “A Basic Guide to Small Engine Repair”, available in softcover, spiral-bound, and eBook editions. The softcover and eBook editions are available worldwide through multiple distributors. ‘A Basic Guide to Small Engine Repair Workbook” is also available worldwide in softcover. You can also grab a copy through us.

🔹 TFH Merch
Apparel, first-aid kits, and other TFH products and resources.

From learning a new skill to fixing a mower, improving workplace safety, earning a certification, or picking up a good resource, The Francis Hub is designed to bring practical knowledge and new possibilities together.

🌐 Take a look at our website, explore the six divisions, and see what The Francis Hub can offer you.

📲 Follow us on social media to stay up to date on classes, services, products, books, and new opportunities.

We will have a tent set up at the 53rd Annual Roche de Boeuf festival this Saturday in Waterville. Stop by and say hi.

Thank you for all of your support! We truly appreciate it.

09/12/2026

Come See Us Tomorrow!

We’ll be at Providence Township Community Day tomorrow from 10 AM–3 PM!

Stop by and say hello! We’ll have:
📚 Books for sale
🩹 Small first-aid kits for sale
👩‍👧 Babysitting class registration

Most importantly, this is your chance to sign up your teen for our upcoming Babysitting Class on September 27th! Spots are limited, so don’t miss out.

Come see us, grab a book or first-aid kit, and get your teen registered!

See you there!

09/04/2026

DON’T BUY A NEW MACHINE JUST BECAUSE YOUR SMALL GAS ENGINE WON’T START! 🔧

Before you spend hundreds of dollars replacing equipment—or paying someone else to fix it—learn how to troubleshoot the problem yourself.

📘 A Basic Guide to Small Engine Repair

This book isn’t just for lawn mowers. It can be used with a variety of small-engine equipment, including:

🔧 Lawn mowers
🔧 Snowblowers
🔧 Trimmers
🔧 Chainsaws
🔧 Generators
🔧 Pressure washers
🔧 And many other small-engine machines

The goal is simple: help you understand what you’re working on, identify common problems, and know where to start when something isn’t running correctly.

You don’t have to be a professional mechanic.

You just need to understand the basics—and this book can help you get there.

💰 Save time. Save money. Learn how to work on your own equipment.

👉 Get your copy of A Basic Guide to Small Engine Repair on Amazon today!

📖 Available now on Amazon.

Book Link - https://a.co/d/09xY24iH
Workbook Link - https://a.co/d/0irWu2FI

is the perfect companion for students, hobbyists, and technicians learning the fundamentals of small engine maintenance and repair. Designed to reinforce the concepts presented in the original guide, this interactive workbook includes review questions, hands-on exercises, troubleshooting activi...

09/04/2026

Fall is Coming - Is Your Equipment Ready?

With fall right around the corner, now is a great time to make sure your lawn equipment, small engines, and snowblowers are ready for the season ahead.

That’s why I created A Basic Guide to Small Engine Repair and the companion Workbook Edition through The Francis Hub.

A Basic Guide to Small Engine Repair
A practical, easy-to-understand guide covering the basics of small engine operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Workbook Edition
Want to put what you learn into practice? The workbook provides activities and exercises to reinforce the material.

Whether you’re getting ready to put your mower away for the season, getting the snowblower out of storage, or simply want to learn more about how your equipment works, these books are a great resource.

🛒 Both are available on Amazon!

Search “A Basic Guide to Small Engine Repair – Jason Francis” on Amazon and grab your copies today.

Or follow the link below.

Book Link - https://a.co/d/09xY24iH
Workbook Link - https://a.co/d/0irWu2FI

Learn it. Practice it. Fix it.

Thanks for supporting The Francis Hub.

09/02/2026

New & Updated Babysitting Class!

We’re excited to offer our Babysitting Class, now featuring new and updated content through Safe Sitter®!

This class is designed to help young babysitters build the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to provide safe and responsible care for children.

📅 Sunday, September 27th
📍 Whitehouse, Ohio
⏰ Class time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
🎓 Safe Sitter® curriculum with updated content
Spots are limited, so don’t wait to register!
👉 Click the link below to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxyevQJMh0ElZDbPnRIdkH9xEjLxAg8rKd8LZGxm-QySpvCw/viewform?usp=header

We look forward to helping the next generation of babysitters become safe, prepared, and confident caregivers! ❤️

08/05/2026

NEW RELEASE!

I'm excited to announce that A Basic Guide to Small Engine Repair – Workbook Edition is officially published and available to order!
Designed to complement A Basic Guide to Small Engine Repair, this workbook helps you move beyond reading and start learning by doing. It's packed with practical, hands-on activities that build the confidence and skills needed to diagnose, maintain, and repair small engines.

Inside you'll find:
Hands-on exercises
Real-world troubleshooting scenarios
Maintenance and inspection checklists
Electrical and ignition system practice
Review questions and knowledge checks
Technician tips based on years of real-world experience
Order your copy today and start building the confidence to repair small engines yourself!

🔗 Order Here: https://a.co/d/0dWFmZQ7

If you know someone who enjoys working on equipment, is taking an agricultural or mechanics course, or simply wants to save money by fixing their own equipment, tag them below or share this post!
Thank you to everyone who has supported this project. I truly appreciate your encouragement and look forward to helping more people learn the skills of small engine repair.

06/24/2026

🩹 SAFE SITTER® BABYSITTING CLASS – REGISTER TODAY! 🩹

Looking for a way to help your child become a confident, responsible, and safe babysitter?

Join us for the SAFE SITTER® Essentials with CPR Class at the Whitehouse Library!

📍 Location:
Whitehouse, Ohio

📅 Available Class Dates:
• July 15, 2026
• August 2, 2026

⏰ Time:
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

✅ What Students Will Learn:
• Babysitting safety and responsibility
• Child care basics
• Emergency response skills
• CPR and rescue techniques
• How to handle common babysitting situations
• Confidence and leadership skills

🍕 Lunch Provided
🎓 SAFE SITTER® Certification Included

💲 Cost:
• Cash, Check, or Venmo: $75 per person
• Credit Card: $85 per person

💳 Paying by Credit Card?
Please contact us and a secure Square payment link will be sent to you.

Seats are limited, so register early!

📩 Sign up today to reserve your spot and help your future babysitter gain skills that could make a difference when it matters most.

Sign up Link - https://forms.gle/2EWbRaMu2Q7J95db8

06/24/2026

I’m excited to announce my ebook, A Basic Guide To Small Engine Repair, will be discounted on during their month-long Summer/Winter Sale in July! Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my books and many more!

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day!

05/25/2026

Honoring Our Heroes This Memorial Day

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our country. Your courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.