Bring your broken household goods and clothing in need of repair. Please also bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job. Events are first come, first served, on a monthly basis. No pre-registration required.

Spread the word. Download the Fix-It Clinic flyer 8.5" x 5.5" (PDF).

Upcoming Fix-It Clinics

All events are noon to 4 p.m. Last items are accepted at 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 11 at Brookdale library

Map: Hennepin County Library – Brookdale
6125 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

Saturday, July 9 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church

Map: Gethsemane Lutheran Church
715 Minnetonka Mills Road, Hopkins, MN 55343

Saturday, August 13 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church

Map: Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
5025 Knox Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55419

Saturday, September 10 at Gramercy Park Cooperative

Map: Gramercy Park Cooperative
6711 Lake Shore Dr. S, Richfield, MN 55423

Saturday, October 8 at Saint Anthony City Hall

Map: Saint Anthony City Hall
3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, Saint Anthony, MN 55418

Saturday, November 12 at Saint Louis Park Recreation Center

Map: Saint Louis Park Recreation Center
3700 Monterey Drive, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

Stay tuned for updates on additional Fix-It Clinic dates. 

You must be able to carry items in — no oversized items. Feel free to bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job; however, our volunteers have plenty of tools, so it’s not mandatory. Be prepared to wield a screwdriver, open stuff up and, hopefully, fix it!

The following are examples of things that have been repaired at other fix-it events:

• Antique radio
• Blender
• Camping lantern
• Clothing and other soft goods to mend or alter
• Dremel tool
• DVD player
• Electric hot water kettle
• Fan
• Flashlight
• Hair dryer
• Lamp
• Paper shredder
• Remote control
• Sewing machine
• Steam mop
• Stereo
• Telephone headset
• Toaster oven
• Toaster
• Toys

Virtual repair assistance offers you virtual one-on-one assistance from Fix-It Clinic volunteers to repair your items in the comfort of your own home. This service is especially useful for repairing large items that cannot be transported to an in-person Fix-It Clinic.

How it works

1. Please fill out the intake form
2. We will review your form and respond within two business days to provide general advice and discuss next steps
3. We will connect you with a volunteer through email
4. You and your volunteer will set up a time to meet virtually using Microsoft Teams (instructions for logging in will be provided)

What you need

You will need a laptop, tablet or phone, and Internet connection that allows for video conferencing. It's helpful to have a second person in your household helping you aim the camera and help with disassembly and repairs.

Some common tools you may need include:

• Phillips and standard screwdrivers
• 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)

If you can troubleshoot repairs for broken items, consider volunteering at a Fix-It Clinic. Volunteer fixers who have skills in soldering, electronics repair, electrical repair, sewing, wood working and general tinkering are essential to making the clinics successful.

Please email nancy.lo@hennepin.us or call 612-348-9195 for more details.

Thank you for wanting to host a Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic! In order to have a successful event, here are the things that are needed from your site:

1. A large room that is big enough to fit at least 20 banquet-sized tables. A well-lit room is very helpful, too.
2. Twenty tables. Ideally, six-feet-long with four chairs per table. Smaller, round tables are fine as long as we have more of them (about 30). The number of tables and surface space to work on is more important than the shape of the tables.
3. At least eight electrical outlets
4. Wi-fi
5. A parking lot with at least 30 spaces

Please email at nancy.lo@hennepin.us or call 612-348-9195 for more details.