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What is Community Repair Café?
Broken doesn't always mean done.
Bring an item that needs a little help and work alongside skilled volunteers who will do their best to diagnose and repair it. Community Repair Café is about more than fixing things. It's about sharing skills, extending the life of the things we own, reducing waste, and building a more sustainable community together.
Repairs are free, but cannot be guaranteed.
What We Can Repair
Here are some of the items we can do our best to repair.
Click a category to see an example of what we can and can't accept.
Bicycle Repair & Tune - Ups
Bike repairs, maintenance & tune-ups. ✓ WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH: ✓ Flat tire repair ✓ Tube replacement ✓ Brake adjustments ✓ Derailleur adjustments ✓ Chain cleaning & lubrication ✓ Chain replacement ✓ Seat adjustments ✓ Handlebar adjustments ✓ Bolt tightening ✓ Basic safety inspection ✓ Grip/bar tape installation* ✓ Shimano cassette replacements ✓ Square taper crankarm swaps ✕ WE CANNOT ACCEPT: ✕ Carbon frame repairs ✕ Frame welding ✕ Hydraulic brake rebuilds ✕ Wheel rebuilding ✕ E-bike motor or battery repairs
Lamp & Wiring Repair
Basic lamp repairs, rewiring & replacement parts. ✓ WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH ✓ Table lamps ✓ Some floor lamps ✓ Cord replacement ✓ Plug replacement ✓ Socket replacement ✓ Switch replacement ✓ Loose wiring ✕ WE CANNOT ACCEPT ✕ Hardwired household fixtures ✕ Chandeliers ✕ Antique restoration ✕ Fixtures with wiring that is unsafe to repair
Minor Furniture & Wood Repair
Small furniture fixes & minor wood repairs. ✓ WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH ✓ Loose joints ✓ Drawer adjustments ✓ Hinge repairs* ✓ Small cracks ✓ Hardware replacement* ✓ Glue repairs ✓ Light sanding ✓ Small wooden household items ✕ WE CANNOT ACCEPT ✕ Large furniture ✕ Upholstery repairs ✕ Structural rebuilding ✕ Refinishing ✕ Pest-damaged furniture *Please bring any replacement hinges or hardware needed for your repair.
Guitar Repair
Basic guitar maintenance, adjustments & setup. ✓ WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH ✓ String replacement ✓ Tuning ✓ Basic cleaning ✓ Strap button tightening ✓ Minor hardware adjustments ✓ Basic action assessment ✓ Intonation assessment ✓ Output jack tightening ✕ WE CANNOT ACCEPT ✕ Neck resets ✕ Fret replacement ✕ Structural crack repairs ✕ Bridge replacement ✕ Amplifier repair ✕ Vintage instrument restoration
Sewing & Textile Repair
Simple mending & repairs for everyday textiles. ✓ WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH ✓ Clothing, bags & household linens ✓ Torn seams & straps ✓ Elastic repairs ✓ Button replacement ✓ Patches & small tears ✓ Fallen hems ✓ Minor zipper repairs ✓ Belt hole punching ✓ Minor belt repairs* ✕ WE CANNOT ACCEPT ✕ Clothing alterations ✕ Upholstery ✕ Leather repairs beyond basic hole punching
Sharpening
Sharpening for select knives & drill bits. ✓ WE CAN HELP WITH ✓ Kitchen knives up to 7" ✓ Pocket knives up to 7" ✓ Drill bits up to ½" ✕ WE CANNOT ACCEPT ✕ Serrated knives ✕ Knives over 7" ✕ Drill bits over ½"
Electronic Diagnostics & Small Appliance Repair
Troubleshooting & minor repairs for small appliances and electronics. ✓ SMALL APPLIANCES WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH ✓ Coffee makers ✓ Toasters ✓ Blenders ✓ Mixers ✓ Fans ✓ Vacuums ✓ Irons ✓ Other portable countertop appliances ✓ ELECTRONICS WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP WITH ✓ Radios ✓ Speakers ✓ Clocks ✓ Battery-powered toys ✓ Holiday decorations ✓ Small electronic devices ✓ Loose wiring ✓ Switch replacement ✓ Basic soldering ✓ Connection troubleshooting 🔎 ASSESSMENT ONLY These items can be evaluated, but repairs will not be performed during the event: ◉ Laptops ◉ Tablets ◉ Game consoles ◉ Circuit board diagnostics ✕ WE CANNOT ACCEPT ✕ Microwaves ✕ Printers ✕ Refrigerators or freezers ✕ Gas appliances ✕ Large household appliances ✕ Medical devices ✕ High-voltage equipment ✕ Devices with swollen lithium batteries ✕ Water-damaged electronics or appliances ✕ Fire-damaged appliances ✕ Pest-infested appliances
HOW IT WORKS
CHECK WHAT WE CAN REPAIR
Review the repair categories below to make sure your item is something our volunteers may be able to help with.
REGISTER YOUR REPAIR
Choose an available arrival time, select the repair station that matches your item, and tell us a little about what you're bringing. One item per registration.
BRING IT & REPAIR TOGETHER
Arrive during your selected time window, check in, and meet your repair volunteers. They'll assess your item and do their best to help repair it and give it another life.
*Registration reserves space at your selected repair station but does not guarantee a successful repair. Repair capacity is limited, and only a small number of walk-ins will be accepted as space allows.