Get help for repairing your broken household items at Washington County Fix-It Clinics!
If you’ve got some non-functioning items sitting around your home, it may be worth it to repair them instead of just going out and buying new ones.
Not only is it better for the environment to repair and reuse, it will also most likely save you money!
I’ve used online tutorials before to help me figure out how to fix something that’s broken, but sometimes you just need to bring it to an actual person who can help make the repair and teach you how to fix it yourself in the future.
We’ve mentioned Fix-It Clinics before as a great resource, and now we have another group to add to the list: Washington County Fix-It Clinics in the East Metro area.
The next clinic is coming up on Saturday, February 1 from 10 am – 2 pm at Park Grove Library in Cottage Grove.
About Washington County Fix-It Clinics:
These events are designed to promote the spirit of reuse, reduce unnecessary waste, and empower our community to extend the lifespan of their belongings.
Whether it’s a malfunctioning toaster or a stubborn zipper, our volunteers are ready to lend a hand. Let’s work together to embrace sustainability and make a difference one repair at a time.
Bring up to three broken items to a Washington County Fix-It Clinic and volunteers will help you troubleshoot and repair them for free. Receive free guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix items.
You must be able to carry items in – no oversized items.
2025 Fix-It Clinics in Washington County:
Last item accepted at 1:30 pm.
Saturday, February 1: 10 am – 2 pm
Park Grove Library (7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove)
Saturday, May 3: 10 am – 2 pm
Stillwater Public Library (224 3rd St N, Stillwater)
Saturday, August 2: 10 am – 2 pm
Oakdale Library (1010 Heron Ave N, Oakdale)
Saturday, October 11: 10 am – 2 pm
Hardwood Creek Library (19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake)
Accepted items: antique radio, blender, camping lantern, clothing and other textiles for mending (mus tbe clean and dry), dremel tool, DVD player, fan, flashlight, hair dryer, lamp, paper shredder, remote control, sewing machine, steam mop, stereo, telephone, toaster oven, toaster, toys.
You can also check the Washington County website for information on simple repairs you can do at home, mending and sewing tutorials, online repair resources, and more.
Other Twin Cities Fix-It Clinics Locations:
For other Fix-It Clinics in the Twin Cities metro area, check the following links:
- Anoka County Fix-It Clinics
- Dakota County Fix-It Clinics
- Carver County Fix-It Clinics
- Hennepin County Fix-It Clinics
- Ramsey County Fix-It Clinics
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Originally from southern Minnesota, Laura has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. In her rare free moments, she enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and savoring a hot cup of coffee.
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