Please return it and tell us so we can fix it!

It happens, tools break. Please return it and tell us so we can fix it! You may be asked to pay a fee if the tool was broken from misuse.

No worries, please let us know and replace it with a similar tool of equal value, ideally the same make and model if not better.

We do have some consumables – things like nails, screws, light bulbs, etc. Things like saw blades, drill bits, and sandpaper are not always provided, you just kind of luck out if we have them leftover from other generous members. We ask that you donate what they are worth; it could save you a trip to the hardware store.

No, we are an all volunteer organization.

No, we need the tool user to be a member who can legally sign a liability waiver.

We suggest that you pay an annual amount relative to your household income; see the table on the membership page. There is NO additional fee to borrow tools – only if they are late!

No, it is an honor system; we are all adults here.

No, you will receive several emails when your membership is about to expire. We would love for you to renew online here, by calling or emailing us at staff@m\ake125.org, or by letting us know in person.

Even if you have finished your home renovation, for example, and don’t think you will use us much this year, by supporting us annually, you help make us a robust resource for everyone and ensure that we’ll have what you need when you do need us again.

No. Due to liability reasons, each individual in a household, group, company, or organization that wishes to borrow and use our tools must have their own membership. However, with a Sliding Scale option, we hope this is not a barrier.

Membership revenue is one of the biggest ways our programs thrive, as we are a grassroots nonprofit. However, we understand that life is unpredictable; we would never want to lock someone into a membership they can’t afford. Email us at staff@make125.org to see how we can help.

So glad you asked! Here are some excellent online resources to check out that helped us get started:

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New Dream Webinar

Join the Google Group of Tool Libraries – tons of great threads.