Fixing Stuff Under WarrantyStuff breaks. Who is responsible for fixing it -- you or the manufacturer? If you, how can you find a reputable repair service? Find out how to understand product warranties and repair contracts.
Finding Parts for Broken StuffOne of the most frustrating parts of fixing household things that break can be trying to find replacement parts. Fortunately, the job has gotten easier - even if the parts are soldered. Here's how.
Four Things To Consider Before Tossing StuffEveryone has broken stuff. Try to fix it if you can. But if you can't, here are four things you can do to repair the economy and the environment.
Testing Electrical Devices in Your HomeYou can safely test electrical things around your household with a continuity tester or multimeter and simple instructions.
Outsmarting Broken StuffHousehold things break. To fix them, you must first outsmart them. Understand what they do and how they do it. Then you can more easily fix things -- and save some money.
Fix It! Don't Toss ItStuff breaks! Fixing it means that you have to take it apart. But how? Get a copy of the owner's manual, if available, then plan and document disassembly. Replacement parts are available through the manufacturer or at large supply stores.
Save the Economy By Fixing StuffYou can help fix the economy and the environment by making your own household repairs instead of tossing things that break.
Basic Tools Save Hundreds of DollarsHomeowners and renters waste hundreds of dollars each year because they toss things they could easily fix. With a simple fix-it toolbox, you can fix dozens of household things in minutes. And the tools can be purchased for less than 25 bucks. Save money with your own fix-it toolbox.
Ten Reasons to Fix Things That BreakStuff breaks! Appliances, furniture, furnaces, toys, garage door openers, and everything else in your home will eventually break. And, in this economy, buying replacement stuff isn't always an option. Before you go out and buy a replacement, consider ten good reasons why you should figure out how to fix it.
