tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post6230848918017719994..comments2024-03-28T06:34:24.576-04:00Comments on maya*made: Fix-It Fridaymayalunahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06701015028881253692noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-51381620655198110932010-04-06T14:10:55.547-04:002010-04-06T14:10:55.547-04:00Great post Maya!
I was inspired by your post and h...Great post Maya!<br />I was inspired by your post and have blogged about one of my fix-it as well:<br />http://polarbearcreations.blogspot.com/2010/04/fix-it-reparieren.htmlSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459229891800878332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-68662933773855273972010-04-05T21:27:33.293-04:002010-04-05T21:27:33.293-04:00I love this idea! I grew up with a Dad who could f...I love this idea! I grew up with a Dad who could fix just about anything. I think he learned his skillz from a childhood of taking things apart to see how they worked and putting them back together again :)<br /><br />Now I'm even more upset with not taking step by step photos of replacing a broken socket in a desk lamp. I gave it to my husband as a gift and he was upset that he couldn't fix it. I tried my hand and thanks to making a pop can lamp in 8th grade shop class - knew how to replace the broken socket and saved the lamp from the landfill. Yay me!Lisa Nelsen-Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731962631056727458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-69864575374131800312010-04-05T09:38:46.749-04:002010-04-05T09:38:46.749-04:00there was a great article *years* ago in country l...there was a great article *years* ago in country living magazine showing antiques that had been mended - a wooden batter bowl with a piece of metal screwed in on the bottom to mend a crack, a wooden handle replacing a missing one on a pottery jug, and etc.<br /><br />we need to encourage our children away from a throw-away culture. <br /><br />looking forward to reading your F.I.F. adventures!Lorihttp://www.campcreekpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-41528200542523003982010-04-04T18:26:24.248-04:002010-04-04T18:26:24.248-04:00Well, it's not Friday but yesterday (Saturday)...Well, it's not Friday but yesterday (Saturday) I 'repaired' the hose on my Dyson vacuum with duct tape. Okay, actually I asked my husband to help me do it and he ended up taping the hose while I stood there holding it in place. Still, I didn't order the $39.99 replacement hose from Dyson. I thought about it, but I need the vacuum in the meantime anyway. I thought, 'I'll just see how well the duct tape works first and order a replacement hose IF I actually need one'. <br /><br />Repairing our dining room chairs has been on my to-do list for a couple of years. I am SO ready to get it done now. <br /><br />My vehicle broke down yesterday, and mechanic wannabe DH is working on it. While it does require the replacement of some parts due to necessity, the old parts are returned to the auto parts store so that THEY can have them repaired and resale them to someone else in need of the same part later. I think that's pretty nifty.<br /><br />Anyway, I love your blog and I think FIF is a great idea.<br />JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545311712221992305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-58507053247579185312010-04-04T16:20:09.877-04:002010-04-04T16:20:09.877-04:00Wonderful idea!Wonderful idea!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17941475258894365338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-70451247674655033622010-04-03T21:22:27.645-04:002010-04-03T21:22:27.645-04:00very cool! looking forward to following this!very cool! looking forward to following this!florahttp://flowerpotdesigns.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-81536573360394344552010-04-03T14:04:16.450-04:002010-04-03T14:04:16.450-04:00Oh I like this! I mended some of my middle one'...Oh I like this! I mended some of my middle one's schooltrousers this week - and added some pockets while I was at it (no wonder he keeps falling holes in them; I suspect he runs around with his hands in his pockets all the time).Jannettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-67368678628732811802010-04-03T12:14:03.032-04:002010-04-03T12:14:03.032-04:00love this manifesto.
data entry work from homelove this manifesto. <br /><a href="http://www.bpojobsathome.com" rel="nofollow"> data entry work from home </a>Nishanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461392896444120934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-9580660829465142802010-04-03T08:52:07.941-04:002010-04-03T08:52:07.941-04:00I really like this...it's so fun and practical...I really like this...it's so fun and practical, and really gets you thinking about the next thing you can salvage from certain death!mountain girlhttp://www.pocoleon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-88809519894734145412010-04-02T21:52:39.931-04:002010-04-02T21:52:39.931-04:00This is such a great idea! Something is always in ...This is such a great idea! Something is always in need of repair, mending, or re-purposing at my house. I can't wait to see what sort of creative repairs you have to show us.heatherhttp://www.seamsoflife.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-43139318547336873212010-04-02T17:17:15.266-04:002010-04-02T17:17:15.266-04:00This is a great series to have... thanks. It shoul...This is a great series to have... thanks. It should really help me in my commitment to have less 'disposable' mentality... I do find it hard not to just chuck things out though, particularly badly-made cheap electronic things (so the plan is to avoid buying such things in the future!).Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422492795264972573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-31629082565580909492010-04-02T16:59:34.744-04:002010-04-02T16:59:34.744-04:00What a great idea. I love it!
Here is one of m...What a great idea. I love it! <br /><br />Here is one of my "fixes" -- one of many adventures in plumbing: <br /><br />http://peculiarmomma.blogspot.com/2008/05/toilets-and-terrific-kids.htmlShalethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03644972485935137427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-79820881646700775602010-04-02T16:07:47.075-04:002010-04-02T16:07:47.075-04:00Great idea! You should check out Cathe Holden'...Great idea! You should check out Cathe Holden's latest post at www.justsomethingimade.blogspot.com where she repairs a leather suitcase handle and adds great graphics making it a work of art.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821703176824466816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-82070919186518400242010-04-02T15:52:16.614-04:002010-04-02T15:52:16.614-04:00Very cool idea. Interesting for us and productive ...Very cool idea. Interesting for us and productive for you! Good luck :)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265246428260813550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-89089426002315851992010-04-02T15:35:06.274-04:002010-04-02T15:35:06.274-04:00My parents are fix it people. In fact, my kids gre...My parents are fix it people. In fact, my kids grew up calling my mother Grammie Fit It! Unfortunately my parents failed to teach me to fix things. (This is an issue where my mother has admitted to making a mistake.) <br /><br />I value everything you are saying here.<br /><br />My husband and I have our own computer repair business and we almost always recommend the fixing of a computer rather than getting a new one. Sadly it is not a viable option half the time simply because the quality of components are so shoddy. We do sell used computers in our shop and as a very affordable price. <br /><br />Maya, I am SO looking forward to your Friday Fit It posts!NanaBeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205018850603938004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-46191308544355203922010-04-02T13:22:58.960-04:002010-04-02T13:22:58.960-04:00I can totally get behind everything you said! When...I can totally get behind everything you said! When our toaster gave out (just past warranty) I could only find one place in the entire county that advertised small appliance repair. Ten years and three repairs later, that toaster is still going strong! This new feature will be great, and I know we'll all get inspired by it and each other!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614417193335584195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-72032931713790797692010-04-02T12:53:41.286-04:002010-04-02T12:53:41.286-04:00Yesterday my husband and I managed to fix the invi...Yesterday my husband and I managed to fix the invisible fence that keeps our dogs safe (we live on a busy road and this gives them almost an acre in which to run free safely). We were ridiculously pleased with ourselves.<br /><br />Never mind the fact that we'd broken it to start with!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-59174562859759170542010-04-02T12:30:31.614-04:002010-04-02T12:30:31.614-04:00While not a complicated repair, I recently decided...While not a complicated repair, I recently decided to fix a hole in one of my everyday kitchen table cloths and a stain (ink) on another. <br /><br />I used contrasting fabrics (different from the tablecloths) and sewed two 2" squares together and turned them inside out. Then I used these nicely finished patches to sew over the hole and stain.<br /><br />These patches really make me smile because they give character to too much perfection! I try to put them on the table by my place - everyone else is a little puzzled at my joy in a funny little thing...Vicki K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08663434879488076171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-5221555942771712252010-04-02T12:11:30.947-04:002010-04-02T12:11:30.947-04:00How funny you mentioned repairing a slipcover! I j...How funny you mentioned repairing a slipcover! I just replaced both arm insets on my daughters sofa were the cat scratched it. I didn't even think of blogging it, my husband asked if I did. I still am not used to my blog! The slipcover looks brand new by the way. What a project that was! I really like this subject, I am a repair QUEEN!! thanks!debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240836734648501065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-90113333520434025742010-04-02T11:44:11.682-04:002010-04-02T11:44:11.682-04:00I love this idea!! I am looking in repairing my ki...I love this idea!! I am looking in repairing my kitchen scale NOW!Ulrikehttp://witheveryfiber.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-17495661625231823962010-04-02T10:54:37.467-04:002010-04-02T10:54:37.467-04:00Wonderful idea! I'm on board. :0)
I'm the...Wonderful idea! I'm on board. :0)<br />I'm the "Handy Woman" in this house and have done tons of repairs. If I would wait for my hubby to fix something it would never happen. <br />I will try to fix pretty much everything as long as it is not electric. :0)<br />We will not replace anything as long as it can be fixed .<br />I'm just about to go to the hardware store to get some items to fix our ping pong table.<br />I let you know how it goes and will post it on my blog too. :0)<br />Have a wonderful creative day!<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459229891800878332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-19006342534526439052010-04-02T10:36:05.073-04:002010-04-02T10:36:05.073-04:00I think this is a fantastic idea - I love it! It...I think this is a fantastic idea - I love it! It definitely sits so well with my own feelings about use, value and consumption. I often find I am telling myself ...look after what you've got first before getting something new. Personally I'd often much rather have an old item with repairs and a life to it than a cheap new item. It this why people love thrifting so much? I definitely think it is more than getting a good deal...there is a story and a character and a life to many of those things. And a commitment to the health of the earth! Looking forward to seeing what you get up to!Verityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06436886136506809312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-71506336000374928462010-04-02T10:29:00.277-04:002010-04-02T10:29:00.277-04:00Thanks for this —it is so timely!...we've all ...Thanks for this —it is so timely!...we've all of a sudden gotten to the place where we've lived in this old house long enough for everything to start breaking...honestly, every week a different doorknob will fall off or something or other. I am a real maker of things and a fixer of anything textile, but I have to admit that I grew up in a house where housey things were magically repaired before you even noticed that they were broken. I have real respect for those kinds of fixers and even though I aspire to be one, I approach these tasks with some trepidation and fear that I will "make it worse."<br />I am feeling encouraged and motivated by this post. Maybe one little project at a time and with such good company, I can finally become a fixer of all sorts things. Deep breath and fingers crossed...I'm ready to give it a go!...but where to start?!...hmmmm...Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533988019538165013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-34734632604504751492010-04-02T10:25:33.254-04:002010-04-02T10:25:33.254-04:00This is such a great idea!This is such a great idea!Leciawphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387890066375679646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777506989220366832.post-40237828505746512762010-04-02T10:20:20.932-04:002010-04-02T10:20:20.932-04:00What a great & wonderful idea. Can't wait ...What a great & wonderful idea. Can't wait to follow your repair tour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com