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We’re inspired by people who put things back together. Meet the crafty folks pushing the boundaries of repair.

Mac Fixer Luke Miani: What’s In Your Toolbox?

This is What’s In Your Toolbox?, an occasional post series where we showcase tools and tips from our favorite fixers. Today we’re featuring Luke Miani, who makes videos about using, fixing, and…

April 28, 2021

by Kevin Purdy

Fixers

Everyday Carry’s Bernard Capulong, What’s In Your Toolbox?

This is What’s In Your Toolbox?, an occasional post series where we showcase tools and tips from our favorite fixers. Today we’re featuring Bernard Capulong, co-founder/EIC of EverydayCarry.com and Game Boy…

April 6, 2021

by Kevin Purdy

Fixers

Fry’s Is Dead, Long Live Fry’s

Thus falls another giant. The sunset of the in-person, parts-picking excursion is upon us. No longer can your dad drive you to a temple of computing treasures to pick your…

March 6, 2021

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit

Right to Repair

Meet the 17-Year-Old Fighting for Your Right to Repair – VICE

February 9, 2021

by Kevin Purdy

Tools

Tools of the Teardown: Pro Tech Toolkit

Using the right tool for the job is often the difference between a repair and a hack. A good hack is fun, but a good repair is next to godliness—or…

January 11, 2021

by Sam Goldheart - iFixit

Repair Stories

Little Girl Sends Robot Dog to the Electric Vet

9-year-old Katie is a bit heartbroken. You see, Katie has a pet robotic dog, called Zoomer—and Katie is very attached to her little robo-dalmatian. Like real dogs, Zoomer is capable…

December 30, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Repair Stories

Fixing an Old Film Camera, Part 3: Fixing the Light Seals and Shooting

Even if you manage to pick up an old film camera that’s working and mechanically sound, you’ll want to do a little fixing up. You don’t need to strip the…

December 29, 2020

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit

Fixers

How Our Tool Grant Winners Kept Fixing Through a Pandemic

Back in February, we announced the winners of our $50,000 tool grant, meant to inspire Repair Cafés and other repair communities to expand their presence, online and off. At the…

December 18, 2020

by Sandra Hiller - iFixit

Fixers

Easy DIY Home Repairs – The New York Times

December 15, 2020

by Kevin Purdy

Repair Stories

Fixing an Old Film Camera, Part 2: First, Do No Harm

“First, do no harm.” That’s a credo that should be applied to all repair attempts. It’s easy to break stuff while you fix something else, especially when you don’t know…

December 11, 2020

by Charlie Sorrel - iFixit