If it breaks, is old or worn, I will try and fix it…
Generally, broken stuff can end up being thrown out, (when there is not a lot wrong with it). It can end up being too expensive to take to a repair shop, or to call someone in. I hate chucking things out, it’s such a waste, it costs you money, it’s not green and destroys the planet. So, here below is info on some of the things I have fixed over the years.
Plus… There is more info on tools, vehicles, restoring things, as well as things I’ve learned, and building new stuff! I hope it’s of use.
Latest Articles:
How to Open a Jammed, Stuck, or Seized uPVC Window
I couldn’t open the window, it was stuck, jammed and seized shut. The window handle moved, but the window just won’t open? Description: When you close the window, the gearbox […]
The Best Washing Line (is it Unbreakable)?
There is nothing worse than all your nice clean washing ending up on the floor, when your washing line breaks. Time and time again I’ve installed an ‘off the shelf […]
How to Repair Asphalt – Weeds:
Weeds can be a real pain. They will often grow around the edge of driveways (where there is a join). Or, in any cracks that have appeared. A ‘self seeded’ […]
Car Went Through Water and Died – How to Fix?
My daughter had driven through a large puddle of water. I received a phone call, “the car engine has stopped and it won’t start?” I grabbed a tow rope and […]
How to Install Load Resistors for LED Turn Signal Lights:
To add a load resistor to an indicator (turn signal) it has to be wired into each LED light bulb in parallel. I.e. The load resistor goes across the light […]
Diesel Won’t Start When Cold – How to Fix?
Petrol engines start with the assistance of a spark from a spark plug to ignite the fuel. Whereas diesels start using the compression of the fuel mixture. However, diesels don’t […]
How to Buy a Bandsaw Blade
Bandsaw blades come in a multitude of different sizes and will cut a large range of different materials. But which type of bandsaw blade do you buy? Hopefully the information […]
How to Measure & Buy a Replacement Bearing
Many ball bearings come in standard sizes. If the bearing you require is just an ordinary ‘standard type’, you can measure the size, (Bore x Outside Diameter x Width), or […]
How to Buy a Chuck Key for a Hand Drill or Drill Press
I had just bought a second-hand drill press, but the chuck key was missing. No problem I thought, chuck keys are easily found. Just type in chuck key in google, […]