Fix-It Clinics

Have broken stuff lying around?  Don't trash it - fix it!

Sign up for the in person fix-it clinic to meet with an expert fixer to repair your favorite items. Get help repairing clocks, vacuums, clothing, lamps, bikes and much more!  

Fix-It Clinics will resume in 2022, check this page after January 1, 2022 for upcoming dates and times.  

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Why fix it? Bring your broken items back to life!

Our Fix It Clinic can help you by...

  • Saving you money.
  • Preserving old items of value to you.
  • Reducing waste in your community.

First come, first served. These events are for residents who need their own items fixed. These events are not intended for businesses.

What You Will Need

Some common tools you may need include:

  • Phillips and standard screw drivers
  • Needle nose and regular pliers
  • Flashlight 
  • Soldering iron and solder
  • Basic voltmeter and wires to measure AC and DC voltage and resistance (if your item is electrical and not working.

2022 Dates, times & locations:

Date Time Location Address Additional Information
May 7 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Linwood Community Center 22817 Typo Creek Drive NE  
June 4 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bunker Hill Activities Center 550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Andover Maple Room
August 6 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Northtown Library 711 County Hwy 10 NE, Blaine  
October 1 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Columbus City Hall 16319 Kettle River Blvd NE, Columbus  
November 5 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Coon Rapids Public Works 1831 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids Paper shredding event 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. same location/date
December 3  10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Ramsey Public Works 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey