A zip that no longer closes. An electrical appliance that stops working. A button that sticks. Or a loose chair leg. Annoying - but no reason to throw something away straight away. Because did you know that many things simply work again after a small repair?
Often the problem is small. A loose wire. A clogged filter. A part that is easy to replace. By repairing, you extend the life of your stuff. That is good for the environment and for your wallet. You avoid waste, save raw materials and save money. And the great thing is: you don't have to do it alone.
Repairing is easier than you think
There are many useful websites and places where you can get help. Think clear roadmaps, explainer videos or help from others with experience.
We list a few useful websites for you:
Getting started yourself with iFixit
On iFixit.com, you will find thousands of free tutorials with clear pictures. From coffee machines to laptops, you will see step by step how to fix something.
Help and learn from others on JaFix
On JaFix.com/en, you can ask a question or just give tips to others yourself. This way, we help each other to use stuff for longer.
Replace the part, not the device
Do you have a broken part? Retrieved from FixPart.co.uk you will quickly find a replacement part for thousands of appliances. That way, you don't have to get rid of everything, but only what is really broken.
Watch a repair video on YouTube
Search YouTube for the make, model and the word "repair". You will often then find a handy video explaining the process. Useful if you prefer watching to reading - and want to follow it at your own pace.
Visit a repair café
Prefer help from an expert? At a repair café near you, you can have broken items repaired by handy volunteers. Check out waardlanden.nl/repaircafes Where the nearest repair café is.
Small effort, big difference
Whether you repair yourself or get help from a volunteer, every repair counts. You save waste, learn something new and do something good for the world around you. So: does something break? See if you can fix it first. Chances are you can - and that feels good.
For more tips, visit waardlanden.nl/tips