On February 7th, City Tech will be hosting a series of DIY workshops and demonstrations by building inspector Larry Ubell. Pick up tips on basic carpentry, windows and insulation. $35 for the day in downtown Brooklyn. Register here.

Learn to reupholster your own flea market finds. This is something I MUST look into. I have a garage full of beautiful chairs that I need to bring into this century. The Furniture Joint in downtown Manhattan runs a hands on series for $450. I’ve heard great things about them, but the price scares me. Is there anywhere else?

Makeville Studio in Park Slope holds basic woodworking and intro to tool classes. They have some classes going this month and next. Prices start at $140.