What Do You Fix?

[apl68]

Saturday I assembled a flat-pack bookcase, my previous six self-assembly bookcases having come close to capacity.  It took me and my ten thumbs about an hour and a half.  I seem to have to add a new one about every four or five years.

The biggest flat-pack item I've ever helped to assemble was when I once assisted a friend in putting together a large home desk assembly.  It took the two of us a couple of hours.  He said of the new do-it-yourself furniture "It's amazing what they can do with just sawdust and glue."

[fishbrains]

I fixed the droopy front end of my car with zip ties. Looks good. We'll see if it lasts.

Having a 15-year-old car pushes one to do self-repair when possible. To have a pro do it probably would have cost more than the car is worth.

For my next stunt: An oil change.

[apl68]

I fixed the droopy front end of my car with zip ties. Looks good. We'll see if it lasts.

Having a 15-year-old car pushes one to do self-repair when possible. To have a pro do it probably would have cost more than the car is worth.

For my next stunt: An oil change.

Motorcycle riders traditionally use hose clamps for improvised repairs.  I've seen my dad do that.  They're pretty strong if you cinch them right.