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:
Mould on Walls & Ceilings, Damp Walls?
Have you got black mould on the walls and ceilings? A mould issue can often be misdiagnosed and can have several causes. You can go into a lot detail on […]
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 clothesline breaks. Time and time again I’ve installed an ‘off the shelf washing […]
How to Replace a Wheel Valve Stem
I had gone to pump up my tire. When I connected the foot pump, I noticed that air was escaping. My initial thought was that the pump wasn’t connected to […]
Diesel Won’t Start When Cold – How to Fix Glow Plugs
Petrol engines start with the assistance of a spark from a spark plug to ignite the fuel. Whereas diesel engines start using the compression of the fuel mixture. However, diesels […]
How to Buy an Oil Sump Drain Plug or Washer
My daughters car had an oil leak. Luckily for me, the leak was coming from the oil filter housing. An easy fix, buy a new filter (the housing oil seal […]
How to Fault Find & Troubleshoot Electric Motors
When an electric motor starts making a horrible noise, or it just stops, what do you do. Is it broken, is it repairable? This article sets out to describe how […]
How to Measure & Buy a Replacement Bearing
Many ball bearings come in standard sizes. If the item you require is just an ordinary ‘standard type’, you can measure the size, (Bore x Outside Diameter x Width), or […]
How to Repair Your Speaker – Re-foaming
Speakers can deteriorate with age. The flexible foam surround that allows the speaker to oscillate (and generate sound) can start to disintegrate… Has your speaker(s) sound quality deteriorated?When you use […]