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Repair It, Don't Toss It!

Some folks in this world have the uncanny ability to fix almost anything. For those of us who don’t, trying to fix a broken-down item can be a bit intimidating. Don’t let that stop you! There are many reasons to consider repairing rather than tossing. In addition to a great sense of accomplishment, repairing certain items can be a learning experience, an opportunity to spend quality time with your family, provide support to local businesses, and help keep trash from piling up in our landfills. Can’t fix it yourself, and not sure where to go for a repair?


Click on the links below for local shops, resources, and tips on repairing! Please make sure to call before you visit. You can also search www.ifixit.com and YouTube for informative how-to videos!


Find a Repair Fair near you and subscribe to Reuse News. Get your items repaired by volunteer experts (or learn how to repair them yourself!).

Household:

Small Household Appliances

Major Household Appliances

Carpet Restoration

Clock Repair

Furniture refinishing

Sporting Goods:

Repair bikes, skis, snowboards, and water

sports equipment. Repair backpacks, tents, and

other outdoor gear.

Do it Yourself Repairs. Check out this resource

with easy-to-follow instructions.

Climbing Gear

Sporting Goods

Bike Repair

Ski & Snowboard Repair


Electronics:

Cameras

TV, Audio, and Video Repair

Computers

Watches

Clothing and Personal Items:

Tony’s Shoe & Luggage Repair can fix shoes,

luggage, handbags, and lots of other things. He

fixes broken zippers on anything!

Jewelry Repair: Most local jewelers will offer repair

services.

Shoe Repair

Leather and Vinyl Repair


Eyeglasses.
Repair a $100 pair of sunglasses

yourself with a $2.00 repair kit from your local

pharmacy.
Does Costco Repair Glasses?

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