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COL: Life Skills - Moving out & moving on: Renting and Home Care

This guide will help you find Library resources that focus on life skills of cooking, finance, renting, home care, automobile care, college transferring, dressing for success and getting the job.

Homeless Shelters

Homeless Shelters in Franklin County

Agape House of Franklin County St. Clair MO - 636-629-9899, 1095 N. Service Rd. West St. Clair, MO.  Call to confirm shelter hours.

National Runaway Safeline - 1-800-786-2929

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20 minute clip "Finding an Apartment" by Films on Demand

What are the expenses of living in an apartment? What obligations come with signing on the dotted line? Is it good to have roommates? This video explains to first-time renters how to locate, lease, and set up an apartment while avoiding common problems.

Renting and Home Improvements

These resources include links for budgeting to purchase a home, information on renting and home repair.

Decorating Ideas

Maybe you want to "snazzy up" your place.  Here are a few ideas on decorating and organization.

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17 minute clip "Housekeeping How-Tos" by Films on Demand

From a dust mop and other necessary equipment, to cleaning supplies, to making (and following!) a what-and-when cleaning schedule, this video provides a step-by-step look at housekeeping. How to do laundry is also included, as well as a segment on how to clean a computer.