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 […]
How to Repair a Driveway
Driveways are under constant attack from weeds, sun, rain, vehicles, old age and general wear and tear. If you have an asphalt driveway, it may at first seem difficult to […]
How to Lift up a Floor Board
What is the best way to lift a floor board? When you lift a floorboard, you will also need to work out how you are going to put the floorboard […]
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 Repair Vehicle Lights Acting Strangely
If a vehicle has a bad electrical connection (dirty, tarnished, or corroded connections), it can cause all sorts of strange behaviours, such as lights dimming, other lights coming on, flashing, […]
Vehicle Connectors
Vehicles (car, van, lorry, motorcycle, etc), their connectors come in all shapes and sizes. How do you release the connectors, check the connections, modify and repair them? Topics: Releasing the […]
How to Buy a 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, […]
Welding Cast Iron
I had a broken piece of cast iron I wanted to fix, so I started to read, (a dangerous thing!). This is a summary of all the info I found… […]