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Fix What You Own
Repair basics before you buy another thing
DIY / thrift | short field guide, about 12,355 words, 8 chapters
Buying new is easy. Keeping things running takes a different pride. This book covers tools worth owning, when to stop, how to find parts, and the ethics of repair quotes when you take work to a shop. For households tired of landfill speed.
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You’ve got a broken thing. Maybe it’s a wobbly chair, a dull knife, or a phone with a cracked screen. Your first thought might be to replace it. That’s the easy way, the path of least resistance in a world designed for consumption. But what if you chose a different path? What if you decided to fix it instead? This isn't about being a master craftsman overnight. It’s about a shift in how you see your belongings and your own capabilities. It’s about moving from being a passive consumer to an active fixer.
Chapters in this draft
- Your Repair Mindset: From Consumer to Fixer
- The Essential Toolkit: Building Your Repair Arsenal
- Diagnosing the Damage: What's Broken and Why?
- Sourcing Solutions: Finding Parts and Repair Information
- The Repair or Replace Dilemma: Knowing When to Stop
- Navigating Professional Repairs: Getting a Fair Deal
- Common Fixes: Hands On Household Repairs
- Beyond the Fix: Maintaining and Extending Lifespans
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About the author
David E. Sproule
Writes and builds from Edmonton, Alberta. Sproule Lit workshop drafts and Phyllux Tech, local first: files as masters, honest length, and tools people can use on a hard Tuesday.
