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We host Repair Cafes periodically with skilled volunteers to fix your household items, so you don't have to toss them and buy them again. Toss it? No way!

Calgary, AB, Canada
Joined January 2013
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Just another Reminder that we have had to cancel our Repair Cafe tomorrow. We will post as soon as we have info for our next Cafe.
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Our Sept 6th Repair Cafe has been CANCELLED due to an unfortunate lack of volunteers. Please spread the word.
Our Sept 6th Repair Cafe has been CANCELLED due to an unfortunate lack of volunteers. Please spread the word.
We still need repair volunteers for our Sept 6th Repair Cafe. If you or a friend can help, sign up here: ow.ly/ALcog
Have you found anything to fix at the Sept 6th Repair Cafe? What about waste for disposal at the Community Cleanup? ow.ly/At7Zn
You don't have to fix things to help out at a Repair Cafe. We can always use help coordinating. Sign up here: ow.ly/At7Jc
Can you fix electronics? appliances? furniture? clothing? Sign up to volunteer at our Sept 6th Repair Cafe here: ow.ly/At7pU
A few crates and some creativity and you can have a unique, eye catching coffee table. All it takes is ingenuity. ow.ly/Aj2Ft
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Many product containers can be reused for storage. Keep them out of the garbage, and save money on new ones. ow.ly/Aj262
If you are looking for an upcycling project, here is a tutorial on how to do distressed paint on furniture: ow.ly/AccVH
Even if you don't have anything to repair, we can always use volunteers. Find info about our next Repair Cafe here: ow.ly/A1f7y
If you have been waiting for a Repair Cafe, our next one is on Sept 6th at the Southwood United Community Cleanup: ow.ly/A1eO4
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Southwood United Church is holding a Community Cleanup Day on Sept. 6th and we'll be there from 9-2 fixing things! ow.ly/A1eu7
What are you doing September 6th? How about vising our next Repair Cafe? Come see us at Southwood United Church: ow.ly/A1dOO
Good News Everyone! ow.ly/i/6t9W7 We have confirmed our next Repair Cafe! We will post the details later today!
How's this for a classy patio bar? All it takes is a couple upcycled pallets and some stepping stones! ow.ly/zKq94
A 5-gallon pail is great for storing garden hose. You can also store your hose attachments and sprinkler inside! ow.ly/zKpBQ
How to upcycle a downtrodden headboard into an eyecatching corner bench. The Full DIY here: ow.ly/zEQvB
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An old screen door with chicken wire in place of the screen can make an excellent garden trellis. Give it a try! ow.ly/zts7m
Need a three-panel divider for a large space? Try using old doors! Look online for tips on how to "distress" them. ow.ly/ztrZQ