The toaster is a somewhat modest appliance that is often ignored until it stops working. Many cheap examples are not made to be easily repaired, but [Kasey Hou] designed a repairable flat pack toaster ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Everyone could use a good handyman. Or a good seamstress. Someone who can repair a broken chair, rewire a small appliance or mend a torn coat. Turns out you can find just that for ...

Too bad that much of the time, those thoughts seem to focus on trivial matters, like "I wonder what we'll be having for dinner?" or "Where did my younger son put the comics?" My thoughts sometimes run ...

There was a time when the simplest and cheapest kitchen appliance you could think of was a toaster. Some nichrome wire, a spring, and a mechanical thermostat were all you needed. Those days are gone ...

The idea is for an informal meeting place where the community can volunteer their repair knowledge and teach others basic wood working, electrical, sewing and mechanical skills. But first the ...

When their clothes iron quit working, John Tweed’s wife, Debbie, was ready to throw it away and buy a new one. That’s what we Americans do, right? We buy. Use it ‘til it quits. Then toss it.

PORTLAND, Ore. — When something breaks, most of us reach for our wallets, ready to order a replacement on Amazon. But volunteers at Repair PDX reach for their toolboxes instead. And for the community ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News. The idea is for an informal meeting place where the community can volunteer their repair knowledge and teach ...