City Of Austin Hosts First Virtual Fix-It Clinic

AUSTIN, TX —As people spend more time at home these days, projects around the house begin popping up. For many, a quick repair doesn't take much effort, but for most of us, the thought of repair work can seem daunting. The City of Austin will host its first virtual Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Whether you have an appliance that's on the fritz, a garment that needs an alteration, or anything else around the house you may have your eyes set on repairing, you'll be able to do so from the comfort of home. Fix-It Clinics offer a way to keep items out of landfills, teaches repair skills, and gives you the confidence to begin troubleshooting projects in the future.

How the virtual Fix-It Clinics work:

1. Submit questionnaire: Submit this questionnaire about the item you'd like to work on (the sooner, the better).

2. Item review: Coaches and City staff will review submissions to ensure we can work on your item over video chat.

3. Reserve your time slot:You will receive an email with an assigned time slot for May 16 (between 11 a.m.–2 p.m.). During that time slot, you will meet in a small group chat with volunteer coaches and another participant, to work on your item. (If the assigned time doesn't work for you, you may request another time.)

To learn more about this and future Fix-It Clinics from the City of Austin, click HERE.