Neighbor Know-How

Gather your people and make a memory — pick something fun to learn, or host a class of your own!

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You’ve probably had a side gig idea rattling around for years. A class you could teach, a skill you could show someone.

Well… this is your sign.

A place to stretch your wings, try something new, and share what life has taught you. Maybe you’re retired, semi-retired, or “I don’t know what I am anymore but I definitely want to be useful.” Perfect. You belong here.

All ages are welcome — show up, be relevant, have fun, and making a little side money to help your fixed income stretch. Your stories, humor, competence, and calm presence are irreplaceable.

A thought- if you start dreaming up a class and think, “Wait, I might need an extra set of hands… or five,” guess what? NeighborKnowHow classes and NeedaNeighbor go together like mashed potatoes and gravy — warm, comforting, and meant to be side-by-side. 🥔🫙 NeedaNeighbor is a great way to find neighbors who can offer and request short-term, paid help. It’s the perfect place to find set-up helpers, clean-up helpers, or “please just stand here and help me with this” helpers for your NeighborKnowHow event.

We’re all tired of endless videos. This is a new idea for how to gather in living rooms, garages, barns, shops, studios, and community halls — to learn, laugh, and do things together. Real people, real spaces, real life.

In general, if you can host it safely, you can post it proudly.

Businesses are welcome to sell here at their events. Just bring your know-how, your supplies and your willingness to teach. Retirees, makers, creatives, beginners, experts, the nervous, the curious, the “I have no idea what I’m doing but I want to learn.” You belong here.

A neighborly safety reminder: meet in public or familiar places, let someone know where you’ll be, and trust your gut. Coffee shops? Yes. Your kitchen table? Sure. A craft barn? Absolutely. A dimly lit alley behind a bowling alley at 11pm with someone who says “Don’t worry, you’ll see the surprise”? Absolutely not. Stay Safe.

Practical skills, shared locally.

How NeighborKnowHow Works

NeighborKnowHow is a simple community bulletin board where neighbors either host a class or attend one. No apps, no accounts to manage — just real people teaching real skills in real spaces.

Path 1: Host a Class
  • Post your class idea. Add a title, short description, date, time, and what people should bring.
  • Set your price & logistics. You decide what you charge and how people pay — you are an independent contractor.
  • Communicate expectations clearly. Let attendees know what the class covers and any basic safety notes.
  • Teach in real life. Whether it’s your shop, garage, kitchen, or community space — it’s your environment and your format.

Need extra hands? You can hire helpers separately through NeedaNeighbor for setup, cleanup, helpers, or support roles.

Path 2: Attend a Class
  • Browse the board. Pick something that fits your interests or curiosity.
  • Read the details. The listing explains what you’ll learn, what to bring, cost, and how to join.
  • Show up ready to learn. Ask questions, meet neighbors, and enjoy the experience.
Safety & Good-Neighbor Guidelines
  • Communicate expectations clearly and respectfully.
  • Meet in familiar or safe public spaces whenever possible.
  • Everyone manages their own payments, boundaries, and decisions.
  • Hosts may consider simple event insurance for hands-on or tool-based classes.
  • You’re responsible for your own judgment, comfort level, and participation.

NeighborKnowHow is a posting platform — not an employer, organizer, or supervisor. Hosts and attendees are responsible for their own actions, communication, and safety.