If you're feeling crafty, Jenny Murphy and her team at Perennial can teach you how to rehab furniture, create stepstools, and more.
Ask your local hardware store.
How to tackle that tricky repair? Ask the nearest neighborhood hardware store. They can give time-tested advice or point you in the right direction.
Get to know the local fire department.
Besides extinguishing flames, many firefighters work side jobs: gutter cleaner, handyman, landscaper…
Rehabbing a home? Talk to others who’ve been there.
The Rehabbers Club, part of Revitalize St. Louis, can help answer questions about the area and help troubleshoot tough projects.
Tap into DIY classes. Organizations across the region offer affordable (or free) classes on such topics as furniture refinishing and knitting. For instance, Perennial in South City regularly hosts classes that teach participants how to make such items as clothing, stepstools, and rugs.
