The dishwasher that wouldn't drain
Three hours, one clogged check valve and a lesson about reading the manual first.
Bringing a kettle back from the dead
The auto-off switch failed. A replacement thermostat cost less than a coffee.
Regreasing an old bike hub
Cup-and-cone hubs are serviceable forever if you're patient with the cone wrench.
Resoldering a headphone cable
Wired headphones die at the plug. Here's how I fixed mine with heat-shrink and patience.
A dripping faucet and a five-cent washer
Before you buy a new tap, check the washer. Mine was flattened and cracked.