#Today #Fixit #Mecanics.

Rats decided to chomp some wires in my car, preventing it starting. Now fixed and running. Next job is to prevent repeat.

Struggling with this too? Drop a and let’s fix it together

So… the dead Philips scope is up today. Well it still works but I won‘t turn it on as the filter cap has burned out…
#oscilloscopes #fixit

Heads up friends in NoVA and DC! Do you have kitchen knives that need sharpening? Let me bring back their edge at our next #RepairCafe!

We’ll be at Sherwood Regional Library on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. Doors open at 10:30am, and we'll be repairing until 12pm.

We also offer sewing repairs, small appliances, jewelry, and computer/phone assistance. Oh, and free snacks and nerdy conversation. All are welcome!

@RepairCafeFFX #sustainability #FixIt #RightToRepair

In exciting personal news, I fixed my keyboard problem with a burst of compressed air. The culprit was a 1-cm segment of Shredded Wheat. #keyboard #fixit #cereal #tmi #computer

A real man fixes holes in his pocket with dukttape. Roarrh.

..or just search a tailor shop. :)

example: Madrid
https://www.lokjo.com/#m=15:40.41843:-3.70664:s=0081

So, in other news, this week's #SolarPunkSunday will focus on #Rewilding -- especially #GuerillaGardening! Also, #RepairCafes and #LibraryOfThings (because #LibrariesRule despite budget cuts. Every week should #LibraryWeek!)
#ReduceReuseRepair! #BuyLess! #FixIt! #Borrow! #Share!

Getting the U28 Error on Google Pay?
Here’s what it means, why it happens, and how you can fix it quickly. Don’t let payment issues slow you down!

Read more: https://www.izoate.com/blog/u28-error-in-google-pay-meaning-causes-and-how-to-fix-it/

So, whenever possible, I stick to household solutions to remove rust -- lemon juice, baking soda, vinegar -- and a lot of elbow grease. As for rust-proofing the objects afterwards? That can be a bit problematic, since it seems most rust-preventing paints for metal contain PFAS (I'm looking into alternatives. Linseed oil paint might be good for metal). Mineral spirits and paraffin wax are another way to rust-proof metal, but both are petroleum products. Limonene and beeswax might be a petroleum-free way to rust-proof metal, but I haven't tried it yet (though I have both on hand). Feel free to chime in with suggestions!

How to Remove Rust From Metal Surfaces—From Garden Tools to
Vintage Finds

Seven proven ways to remove rust corrosion in just a couple of hours

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/how-to-remove-rust-from-metal-surfaces-from-garden-tools-to-vintage-finds?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
#DIY #SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #RustProofing #RustRemoval #ReduceReuseRepair #ReuseRepair

The next jump cut in this video, cuts out 15 min of hitting it with his purse ... or at least did in my case:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzz__LstyCA&t=375s

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Ho un vecchio #Kobo Nia, il pulsante di accensione si è auto-distrutto. L'ho smontato ma non capisco come potesse funzionare il pulsante, idee?

sincerely, kinda

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#DIY and #RepairCafes have gone mainstream!

MAKE DO AND MEND From repair cafes to YouTube videos, how you could save HUNDREDS of pounds fixing broken belongings

Learn tips on how to keep your goods going for longer

by Harriet Cooke, Consumer reporter
14 Mar 2025

Excerpt: "If you’re not hands-on, another solution is to find a local repair cafe.

"There are more than 140 in the UK.

"Professional organiser Janine McDonald, 54, who runs Clear The Clutter Now, visited her local branch in Boothstown, near Manchester, with her 14-year-old Dyson DC24.

"'The motor had gone and it would have cost more than £100 to send it to Dyson to fix.

"'I fixed part of it by watching YouTube but it still wasn’t right, so I took it to my local repair cafe.'"

https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/33860996/save-hundreds-of-pounds-fixing-broken-belongings/
#DIYVideos #FixIt #RepairCafe #RepairCafesUK #SolarPunkSunday

#KentUK #RepairCafé celebrates decade of reducing waste

Story by Zac Sherratt - BBC News, March 8, 2025

"A Kent repair café which has become a 'cornerstone of sustainability and community spirit' is celebrating a decade since its launch.

"#FavershamRepairCafé runs on the second Saturday of each month at The Spire Church, and this month's session will be exactly 10 years since it began.

"The café's volunteers have repaired more than 2,800 items, from household appliances to cherished personal belongings.

"Founder and chairman Prof Martin Charter said he and the team were looking forward to reducing waste and strengthening community bonds for years to come.

"Prof Charter began a series of pilot repair cafés in 2014 before officially launching the project the following year.

[...]

"More than 6,000 people have visited the café, all playing their part in diverting an estimated 7.5 tonnes of waste from #landfills and saving roughly 70.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions."

Source:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/repair-caf%C3%A9-celebrates-decade-of-reducing-waste/ar-AA1AuKCf
#RepairCafes #RepairCafesUK #SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #RightToRepair

The US #RightToRepair movement is growing as wins stack up

Story by Iris Kim, March 9, 2025

"Peter Mui, founder of #Fixit Clinic, describes his repair work as a hobby that’s gotten out of control. What started as a tool share in Berkeley, California, has turned into a volunteer-run group that has organized more than 1,300 repair events around the country. At Fixit Clinics, people can bring any broken household item — from worn socks to broken toasters — and learn how to make them functional again.

"'During the last few years, interest in repair has exploded,' Mui said.

"He attributes this cultural shift to a growing awareness about the #environmental impact of #EWaste, as well as a raft of 'right-to-repair' laws passing across the U.S. Historically, manufacturers of computers, cars and tractors have cited copyright law to claim exclusive repair rights, allowing them to sue independent repair companies while preventing consumers from finding lower-cost alternatives.

"But in six states — California, Colorado, Minnesota, Maine, New York and Oregon — #RightToRepair laws have been passed to protect consumers’ ability to repair or modify their products instead of having to go through the manufacturer. Oregon’s law is the most recent, passing in 2024 and going into effect in January.

"As of March, right-to-repair bills had been introduced in all 50 states, and 20 state legislatures are currently debating such bills.

"The laws take different forms. Some narrowly target automobile manufacturers while others are broad enough to cover all consumer electronics. Though bipartisan federal legislation for automobile repair stalled last year, it was reintroduced last month."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-right-to-repair-movement-is-growing-as-wins-stack-up/ar-AA1Ay4hH
#PlannedObsolescence #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #ReuseRepairRecycle

#OrilliaOntario - Need something fixed? #Orillia #RepairCafé returning in April

Event taking place April 5 at St. James' Anglican Church

Mar 14, 2025

"Local residents are invited to bring their broken or torn possessions to St. James’ Church on Saturday, April 5 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), where 'fixers' will be on hand to make repairs and turn their 'trash' into 'treasure' at the eighth Orillia Repair Café, which takes place twice a year.

"The event is supported by local volunteers and Sustainable Orillia, St. James’ Anglican Church and Lake Country Time Trade.

"Light refreshments will be provided as well as child-friendly activities. A new feature this year will be '#BookSwaps,' one for adults and one for children. The café has a friendly and fun ambience and combines an enjoyable family activity with a rewarding outcome.

"Annalise Stenekes has led the project since its inception and has gathered a dedicated and talented team of fixers who will attempt to repair a variety of items, including bicycles, lamps, home appliances, sewing machines, jewelry and audio/visual and computer equipment. Small furniture items will be repaired, clothing and footwear mended and toys given new life.

"Last year, 230 kilograms of items were given a new lease on life, diverting potential waste from the #landfill and saving an estimated $1,000.

"'#Repairing and #reusing broken items, as opposed to disposing of them and purchasing new ones, is a practical and meaningful contribution we can make for our environment,' says local resident Wendy Kirk. 'The Repair Café is also a feel-good place — at times the joy is tangible when someone’s prized item is restored to its former usefulness.'

"Repair Café events are happening around the world, saving money, reducing landfill waste, cutting CO2 emissions, promoting learning and fostering community connections."

Source:
https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/need-something-fixed-orillia-repair-cafe-returning-in-april-10371696
#RepairCafesOntario #RepairCafes #BuildingCommunity #SolarPunkSunday #FixIt

#LondonRepairWeek has already passed, but the article mentions another event, and offers resources:

Breathe new life into broken items with a free fix for London Repair Week

March 1, 2025

"In support of London Repair Week 2025, free repair cafes are being hosted in Redbridge to breathe new life into broken items, helping local people save money, as well as helping the planet.

"As part of the London wide eco-campaign, taking place March 3 – 9, Redbridge Council is supporting two free Repair Cafés in the borough to encourage local people to fix broken items instead of throwing them away:

"Transition Town Ilford is holding a repair café at Redbridge Central library on Saturday March 8 from 2pm-3.45pm. If you can’t make it on the day, they run regular repair cafés at Redbridge Central library on alternate Saturdays from 2pm-3.45pm. For more details go to: https://transitionilford.org.uk/repair-cafe/

"Also on Saturday March 8, Redbridge Council’s Neighbourhoods Team, in partnership with the East London Waste Authority, is holding a repair café at Fullwell Cross Library from 12-3pm. This will include electrical, textiles and bike repairs.

"The #SouthWoodford Society is also independently running a repair cafe at St Mary’s Memorial Hall, High Road, South Woodford from 10am-1pm, on Saturday April 26. This will include electrical, mechanical, clothing, glasses, jewellery and bike repairs. For further Repair Café sessions and info go to: https://www.southwoodfordsociety.org/repair-cafe

"Repairing items not only helps reduce waste, which is great for the environment and tackling climate change, it can also save you money.

"Dilip, is one of the regular repair experts available at the Repair Cafe run by Transition Town Ilford, at Redbridge Central Library."

Original article:
https://www.yellowad.co.uk/breathe-new-life-into-broken-items-with-a-free-fix-for-london-repair-week/

ArchivedVersion:
https://archive.ph/goPXJ
#RepairCafesUK #LondonRepairWeek #RepairCafes #SolarPunkSunday #FixIt

#RoxburyNewJersey #RepairCafe coming in May

Feb 26, 2025 Updated Feb 27, 2025

ROXBURY TWP. - "It's time to pull out all those broken or neglected items out of the dark corners, so they can be fixed.
Thanks to a new partnership among the #RoxburyPublicLibrary, the Lake Hopatcong Foundation and Roxbury Township Recycling, Roxbury’s inaugural Repair Café on May 3 and October 18 will give the Roxbury community an awesome opportunity to bring in beloved items for free repairs.

"Right now the Repair organizers, spearheaded by Roxbury Public Library’s Sam Fellman, are looking to confirm volunteer '#fixers' available to help on May 3. Specifically, the Repair Café needs volunteers for: computers/electronics, jewelry, knife sharpening, toys and watches and clocks.

"'Sharing your skills to fix household items can help reduce waste and protect our #environment while passing along valuable #knowledge,' said Lake Hopatcong Foundation Education and Outreach Director Patrick Krudop. 'It’s a meaningful way to make a lasting impact.'

"Anyone who is interested in knowing more or would like to help should complete this form or email sam.fellman@roxburylibrary.org by March 14. Questions can also be directed to the Library at (973) 584-2400.

"'Once we confirm all the fixers, we will be able to announce to the public the different categories our Repair Café will offer,' said Fellman. 'We hope, with as many volunteers helping as possible, to offer a wide-variety of categories.'

"Repair Cafés are becoming increasingly popular within communities, often taking place in libraries, houses or worship, and community centers. Additional information about the May 3 event will be available once all fixers and categories are confirmed."

Original article:
https://www.newjerseyhills.com/west_morris_reporter/news/roxbury-repair-care-coming-in-may/article_5aa83fbe-f46e-11ef-9abe-8fb1f3fc62d8.html

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/ynCPx
#NewJerseyRepairCafes #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafe #FixIt #LibrariesRule