{"id":22326,"date":"2018-03-30T15:22:26","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T22:22:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/?page_id=22326"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:02:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:02:34","slug":"repair-cafe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/repair-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Repair Cafe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-right\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2023\/11\/LOGO-Repair-Cafe-e1701207662926-396x307.png\" alt=\"Purple gear shift with small icons of a bicycle, electrical plug, and sewing machine as well as the words Repair Cafe located within.\" class=\"wp-image-36443\" width=\"297\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2023\/11\/LOGO-Repair-Cafe-e1701207662926-396x307.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2023\/11\/LOGO-Repair-Cafe-e1701207662926.png 472w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 297px) 100vw, 297px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading  wsu-font-size--large\">Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Caf\u00e9!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have something you think can be fixed? Or, are you a fixer and like to help others? The Repair Caf\u00e9 is here for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring your vacuums, lamps, bikes, jewelry\u2026anything you might have and one of our volunteer fixers will diagnose the issue and do their best to make it usable again. They will show you their process, order parts if necessary, and help you learn how you can do it on your own with videos or one-on-one instruction.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<section  class=\"wsu-section wsu-spacing-before--none\"  >\r\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n    <nav class=\"wsu-navigation-vertical wsu-vertical-menu\">\n        <ul id=\"wsu-site-menu\" class=\"wsu-menu-collapse wsu-menu-collapse--style-vertical\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/\">Sustainable Community Stewards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/training\/\">Sustainability Training<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/repair-cafe\/\">Repair Cafe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/food-waste-prevention\/\">Food Waste Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/speakers\/\">Sustainability Speakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/sustainability-stewards\/sustainability-resources\/\">Sustainability Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/nav>\n\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Repair Caf\u00e9: Wednesday, April 8th<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>2pm to 6pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UW Bothell Discovery Hall, Room 152<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11122 NE 180th St, Bothell, WA 98011<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps To Participate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive at room 152 in UW Bothell&#8217;s Discovery Hall between 2pm and 6pm.\n<ul>\n<li>The event runs until 6PM, but often the last hour our repair specialists are finishing up repairs instead of taking on new projects. Plan to arrive before 5PM if possible!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repair Specialists will be on-site to help with your item and will work with you on repairing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Please note:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>We cannot fund the cost of any additional parts needed. If your item needs a part for repair, our volunteer will contact you to discuss this with you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We don\u2019t guarantee repairs, and we are not responsible for any damages from attempting to repair an item. So, you must sign a liability release form before seeing a repair specialist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At these free repair events, we may decline to work on any item \u2013 in advance or at the event \u2013 depending on the item, the type of repair needed, the fixers available, or for other reasons. We cannot work on cell phones or Apple products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These meetups take place at locations around Snohomish County throughout the year, including libraries, colleges, and other community centers. Two item maximum per meeting. First come, first served.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Repair Caf\u00e9s planned for 2026!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--sidebar-left\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/07\/D752555-scaled-1-792x529.jpg\" alt=\"Six people on either side of a long table covered with tools, fixing objects and talking.\" class=\"wp-image-41421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/07\/D752555-scaled-1-792x529.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/07\/D752555-scaled-1-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/07\/D752555-scaled-1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/07\/D752555-scaled-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/07\/D752555-scaled-1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/D756189-792x529.jpg\" alt=\"Two volunteers working on a sewing project.\" class=\"wp-image-43998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/D756189-792x529.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/D756189-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/D756189-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/D756189-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/D756189-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/Repair-Cafe-at-Sustainamania-9-20-25-2-792x529.jpg\" alt=\"Two volunteers standing and smiling by the Repair Cafe check-in table.\" class=\"wp-image-43999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/Repair-Cafe-at-Sustainamania-9-20-25-2-792x529.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/Repair-Cafe-at-Sustainamania-9-20-25-2-396x264.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/Repair-Cafe-at-Sustainamania-9-20-25-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/Repair-Cafe-at-Sustainamania-9-20-25-2-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2025\/11\/Repair-Cafe-at-Sustainamania-9-20-25-2-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li>Wednesday, April 8th | 2pm &#8211; 6pm\n<ul>\n<li>UW Bothell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, May 9th | 10am &#8211; 2pm\n<ul>\n<li>Edmonds Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, June 13th | 10am &#8211; 2pm\n<ul>\n<li>Lynnwood Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, August 15th | 10am &#8211; 2pm\n<ul>\n<li>Snohomish Library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, September 26th | 10am &#8211; 2pm\n<ul>\n<li>Bothell City Hall during Sustainamania 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall 2026 dates TBA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we do and don&#8217;t repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common items we repair*:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tabletop appliances (e.g. toasters, blenders, coffee pots, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bicycles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer software issues (e.g. storage issues, long loading times, email, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothing mending and small hemming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple jewelry repair (e.g. broken clasp, missing link, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home decor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Email or call the coordinator to ask about a specific item<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Items we DON&#8217;T repair*:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Shoes or sandals (unless we have a volunteer with specific experience, but generally not part of our scope)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large electronics or appliances that require professional handling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items that are unsafe to repair (broken glass, chemicals, or hazardous materials)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex machinery or tools beyond the volunteers\u2019 expertise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apple products hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PC hardware (besides batteries)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cellphone batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaming console hardware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Code of conduct:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>This is a free, fun community event to help Snohomish County residents (and beyond) and the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We will not tolerate:<ul><li>harassment, disrespect, or inappropriate behavior toward volunteers or other participants<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Aggressive or demanding behavior that puts volunteers or participants under pressure<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Discrimination of any kind based on race, ethnicity, gender, or ability<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Intentionally damaging property or items brought for repair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin; physical, mental or sensory disability; marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era or disabled veteran. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repair Caf\u00e9 Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 2,200 Repair Caf\u00e9s worldwide. Created in 2009, Martine Postma held the first Repair Caf\u00e9 in Amsterdam and its success generated additional Repair Cafes in Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, India, Japan and many other countries. The result? &nbsp;People with repair expertise pass along invaluable practical skills, items are being used longer and don\u2019t have to be thrown away. This reduces the volume of raw materials and energy needed to make new products and cuts CO2 emissions which help towards a more sustainable society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.repaircafe.org\/en\/\">Get more information on Repair Cafes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our community partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"240\" height=\"89\" data-id=\"34456\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/11\/LogoSC_R_RGB-e1571422047264.png\" alt=\"Snohomish County Solid Waste\" class=\"wp-image-34456\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"198\" height=\"198\" data-id=\"34454\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/11\/sharing-wheels-logo-198x198-1.png\" alt=\"Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop\" class=\"wp-image-34454\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"134\" data-id=\"34457\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/11\/everett-public-library-396x134.png\" alt=\"Everett Public Library\" class=\"wp-image-34457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/11\/everett-public-library-396x134.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/11\/everett-public-library-792x268.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/11\/everett-public-library-768x260.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/11\/everett-public-library-1536x520.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/11\/everett-public-library.png 1750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"226\" data-id=\"34458\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2022\/11\/cTA-logo-396x226-1.jpg\" alt=\"Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors\" class=\"wp-image-34458\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"81\" data-id=\"35038\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2023\/02\/repair-economy-wa.png\" alt=\"Repair Economy logo.\" class=\"wp-image-35038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2023\/02\/repair-economy-wa.png 200w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2023\/02\/repair-economy-wa-198x81.png 198w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"146\" data-id=\"36612\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/01\/sno-isle-logo-396x146.jpg\" alt=\"Sno-Isle Libraries.\" class=\"wp-image-36612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/01\/sno-isle-logo-396x146.jpg 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/01\/sno-isle-logo-792x292.jpg 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/01\/sno-isle-logo-768x283.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/01\/sno-isle-logo.jpg 970w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"396\" height=\"364\" data-id=\"39938\"  src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/12\/uw-bothell-396x364.png\" alt=\"University of Washington - Bothell\" class=\"wp-image-39938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/12\/uw-bothell-396x364.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2024\/12\/uw-bothell.png 492w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&amp;nbsp; Got broken stuff? Toss it? No way! Bring it to a WSU Repair Caf\u00e9! Have something you think can be fixed? Or, are you a fixer and like to help others? 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