St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Help Yourself—Answers
Filed under: Earth911 - November 22, 2008
ANSWERS
Bicycle restoration: Karen House, 314-621-4052, 1840 Hogan St. is where S.R. can take bikes to be restored. A man at the house gives local children a small amount of money for helping him with the repairs, and the bikes are then given to needy children. L.M.
Chair: I was able to order a folding chair with upholstered padded seats from www.target.com. J.M.
Cookbook: I will make I.B. a copy of a 28-page Bisquick recipe book from 1959. A.B., 636-498-1776.
Doll clothing: I’ve been making clothes for American Girl dolls for 15 years. I also have beds, sling chairs, hammocks and accessories. C.H., 636-928-5153.
Earrings: I can help D.R. with a pair of clip-on yellow earrings that are about 1-inch in diameter. B.B., 314-521-8442.
Hot plates: Branneky Hardware, 314-739-0960, is a where M.E. should be able to get a 9-by-13 inch or a similar size hot plate.
Liquid glycerin: M.L. can purchase liquid glycerin from Schnucks. Its their brand. M.S., 314-878-0292
Paint: I don’t know where to donate leftover paint, but J.M. can try the website www.earth911.com to find a place that recycles paint. P.J.
Paint: www.dnr.mo.gov is a place where J.M. can get information on how to store, donate and dispose of leftover paint. They might also want to contact a local school or theater group that could use the paint for scenery. K.D.
Piano sheet music: I’m willing to help J.E. with piano sheet music from the 1920s and ’30s. Z.E., 314-647-0577.
Power cup: Branneky Hardware, 314-739-0960, is a place where D.C. can buy a genuine Power Cup that is used with a Presto Power Cup microwave multipopper.
Revere Ware pots and pans: I can help S.P. with original Revere Ware copper bottom pots and pants in several sizes. B.B., 314-521-8442.
—I have the copper bottom Revere Ware pots and pans that S.P. is looking for. M.S., 314-878-0292.
Vintage jewelry: The St. Louis Costume Jewelry Club meets once a month to discuss jewelry, designers, books and more, I will supply A.C. with information about the club. J.C., 636-527-5124.
Waist twister: I can help N.R. with a waist twister which is made of particle board. C.S., 314-832-9384.