Fixers Collective updated their cover photo. ... See MoreSee Less
2 days ago ·
Vincent kicks in Recovery Mode on one MP3 player and cleans the headphone jack on another (both from Creative Labs). David finds a shot motor on one fan. He also pokes and prods inside a Dyson vacuum cleaner that doesn't suck.
Rocco cleans the bearings on another one. Stephen works on inactive remote control buttons and keyboard keys. He uses acrylic glue on a trophy. Johannes and Stephen figure out why an aroma diffuser isn't diffusing aromas.
Rocco and Charlie and Stephen and Michael replace the wonky switch on the coffee machine, and make one cup of coffee ... at 10pm. D42 ... See MoreSee Less
Vincent kicks in Recovery Mode on one MP3 player and cleans the headphone jack on another (both from @[193001976881:274:Creative Labs]). David finds a shot motor on one fan. He also pokes and prods inside a Dyson vacuum cleaner that doesn't suck. Rocco cleans the bearings on another one. Stephen works on inactive remote control buttons and keyboard keys. He uses acrylic glue on a trophy. Johannes and Stephen figure out why an aroma diffuser isn't diffusing aromas. Rocco and Charlie and Stephen and Michael replace the wonky switch on the coffee machine, and make one cup of coffee ... at 10pm. D42
2 days ago ·
YES! YES! YES!
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Sewing volunteers mend clothes, hearts and the planet
mprnews.org
Once a month, a group of Twin Cities women set up their sewing machines in a homeless shelter or low-income housing complex. Stitch by stitch, they breathe new life into well-worn clothes and satisfy their mission to reduce textile waste.
3 days ago ·
We're still marveling at his skills in repairing not only water-damaged stuff, but SEA-water damaged stuff. #madskillz ... See MoreSee Less
Why buy new if you can fix it? And this man can fix almost anything.
4 days ago ·
You broke it? Who cares? We'll fix it together! Celebrate Earth Day EVERY DAY while we're at it! Don't let your broken stuff expose you!
Besides, now's a great time to make. good. art.
MTA Subway - 1/2/3/A/C/E/F/M/L/PATH West 14th at 7th Avenue
All are welcome, including anyone who wants to observe just by watching.
(We suggest a $5 donation for each item fixed, but no one will be turned away). ... See MoreSee Less
Manhattan Fixing Session
August 16, 2017, 7:00pm - August 16, 2017, 10:00pm
You broke it? Who cares? We'll fix it together! Celebrate Earth Day EVERY DAY while we're at it! Don't let your broken stuff expose you! Besides, now's a great time to make. good. art. MTA Subway - 1/2/3/A/C/E/F/M/L/PATH West 14th at 7th Avenue All are welcome, including anyone who wants to observe just by watching. (We suggest a $5 donation for each item fixed, but no one will be turned away).
1 week ago ·
Rocco finds and adjusts two screws on the vintage Hamilton Beach mixer. The Cuisinart mixer/blender had a seized collar base, but eBay sells a replacement for $8. Michael's Krups coffee machine was water-damaged, but Rocco discovered the faulty switch by hotwiring the machine. Replacement part will cost ... 13 cents The table lamp's capacitive touch switch was disabled, so Rocco bypassed it. Matt from WBAI pays us a visit and restores Danielle's vintage toaster. Chi polishes a barrette. Rocco restores Danielle's broach clasp. Vincent designs a new stop barrier for the de-humidifier. D28. ... See MoreSee Less
Rocco finds and adjusts two screws on the vintage Hamilton Beach mixer. The Cuisinart mixer/blender had a seized collar base, but eBay sells a replacement for $8. Michael's Krups coffee machine was water-damaged, but Rocco discovered the faulty switch by hotwiring the machine. Replacement part will cost ... 13 cents The table lamp's capacitive touch switch was disabled, so Rocco bypassed it. Matt from @[105692546132221:274:WBAI] pays us a visit and restores Danielle's vintage toaster. Chi polishes a barrette. Rocco restores Danielle's broach clasp. Vincent designs a new stop barrier for the de-humidifier. D28.
2 weeks ago ·
A quick guide on resetting your Mac when it seems possessed.... this was done last night to a MacBook Air that was really misbehaving. We also cleaned out the fan and heatsink of excess dust to bring the cooling system back to spec. Fingers crossed it's fixed 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
How, When, & Why to reset the PRAM & SMC on your Mac
thenextweb.com
Is your Mac acting just…odd? Stuff like drives not appearing, screens not adjusting correctly, Bluetooth problems, AirPort non connecting? Maybe your fan is running non-stop or your battery has said that it is 50% charged…for two days…and your MacBook is plugged in. Yeah, these aren’t problems that…
2 weeks ago ·
Evil foxes are guarding the green henhouse. #greenwashing ... See MoreSee Less
US Standards for greener electronics aren't working anymore—and they're in need of repair. Literally. bit.ly/2w8XUTE
2 weeks ago ·
Thank you for helping me to fix the mixer! I gave some eggs a shot when I got home and so far so good! ... See MoreSee Less
2 weeks ago ·
Be a part of the cavalry and make a comment supporting the right-to-repair. We're worried about seeing all these apple-flavored koolaid drinkers in the article comments. Interesting to see many people more focused on tractors than smartphones. #fightback ... See MoreSee Less
Fight for your right to fix your own iPhone
salon.com
The "Right-to-Repair" movement fights corporate rules that keep you from fixing your own broken stuff
3 weeks ago ·