Thanks to the Wall Street Journal for covering us! Emily's headphone driver got wonky. Tony replaces the battery on his Samsung tablet. Laptop external DVD drive would not latch shut. Humidifier's fan's ball bearing made too much noise. HP Officejet Pro 8000 would fail the self-test. D0 ... See MoreSee Less
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The Fix Is in—DIY Repair Clubs Grow in Popularity
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The repair revolution is pitting tinkerers who want to fix their own stuff against product manufacturers who make parts and repair instructions only available to authorized dealers.21 hours ago ·
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Insurance Giant Allstate Buys Independent Phone Repair Company, Joins Right to Repair Movement
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With Allstate's purchase of iCracked, you could say the right to repair movement is ... in good hands.5 days ago ·
If the Aibo was treated like a living pet, not only would parts be immediately available, but also people would be available (sometimes 24/7) to repair and rehabilitate. S/O to #veterinarians working this weekend.After a decade away, Sony’s robot dog companion, Aibo, is back with a slew of fetching new features. But what happens when Aibo breaks its paw out of warranty? bit.ly/2BpXJHO ... See MoreSee Less
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If Shinto and Kami spirits exist in nature and inanimate objects, shouldn't we also honor and pay homage to nature and inanimate objects? Yet (on page 110 of her book) she recommends discarding broken appliances out-of-hand, without any regard to further examination. For us, broken stuff doesn't precipitate anxiety, but brings another type of joy in the forensic pursuit of repair. ... See MoreSee Less
What White, Western Audiences Don't Understand About Marie Kondo's 'Tidying Up'
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Backlash to the Netflix show ignores an essential aspect of the KonMari method: Its Shinto roots.4 weeks ago ·
Wynn takes apart the toaster. David shims the connector on the electric kettle. Emily changes the battery on the digital scale. Stephen finds bad belts on the boombox. Joe changes batteries on the electric toothbrush. Wynn also examines the headphones' broken wiring. David stitches up a backpack. Stephen rewires a lamp. D15 ... See MoreSee Less
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