Bike chain
October 29, 2026
Cleaned and oiled after a winter outside. It still skips in the smallest gear, so a new one is on the list.
Fixing things
Small repairs around the house and what each one took.
September 26, 2026
Lamp cord
Replaced the frayed cord with a new one and a proper strain relief. It was safer than it looked, but not by much.
September 3, 2026
The dripping tap
A new washer cost almost nothing. Finding the right size took three trips to the hardware shop.
Old radio
August 28, 2026
The volume knob crackled. Contact cleaner fixed it in a minute, after an hour of opening the case.
A wobbly chair
August 12, 2026
Wood glue and a clamp overnight. Firm again, as long as nobody leans back.