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We’re inspired by people who put things back together. Meet the crafty folks pushing the boundaries of repair.

Everyone is a Genius

Apple made a pretty smart choice (dare I say…genius choice?) when it named its in-store repair service the Genius Bar. The name aims to assure customers their broken device is…

January 17, 2022

by Olivia Webb

iFixit

Ladies of iFixit Earn 1 Million in Reputation

The Ladies of iFixit have earned 1 million in reputation! This collective milestone is thanks to a wonderful group of women fixers, each of whom contribute to iFixit’s community by…

January 10, 2022

by Kris Rodriguez - iFixit

Tools

Why Playing Cards Are Such a Weirdly Useful Repair Tool

Playing cards are inherently versatile. With 52 cards, in four suits and two colors, you can play an almost infinite number of games. You can toss them into a hat,…

October 7, 2021

by Kevin Purdy

What It's Like to Fix

What It’s Like to Fix: Linotype, Intertype, and Old Presses

This is What It’s Like to Fix, an occasional series detailing the different kinds of work, and people, needed to fix the world. When I started work as a newspaper…

September 9, 2021

by Kevin Purdy

Repair Stories

The Oil Test That Tells You If Your Car Is Slowly Killing Itself

Like the blood circulating in your veins, the motor oil in your car can tell you a lot about your engine’s condition. Which is why I took a moment during…

September 8, 2021

by Craig Lloyd - iFixit

Tech News

Becky Stern: What’s In Your Toolbox?

This is What’s In Your Toolbox?, an occasional post series where we showcase tools and tips from our favorite fixers. Today’s post features Becky Stern, an all-around, multi-purpose maker, explainer, tinkerer, instructor.…

July 26, 2021

by Kevin Purdy

What's In Your Toolbox?

Erica Griffin: What’s In Your Toolbox?

This is What’s In Your Toolbox?, an occasional post series where we showcase tools and tips from our favorite fixers. Today we’re featuring Erica Griffin, a self-described “technology nerd who likes to…

July 12, 2021

by Kevin Purdy

What It's Like to Fix

What It’s Like to Fix: Postage Meters

This is What It’s Like to Fix, an occasional series detailing the different kinds of work, and people, needed to fix the world. There is the mail you get from…

July 6, 2021

by Kevin Purdy

Fixers

Tim Hunkin: What’s In Your Toolbox?

This is What’s In Your Toolbox?, an occasional post series where we showcase tools and tips from our favorite fixers. Today we’re featuring Tim Hunkin. Hunkin is an engineer, cartoonist, sculptor, creator…

June 28, 2021

by Kevin Purdy

What It's Like to Fix

What It’s Like to Fix: Surfboards

This is What It’s Like to Fix, an occasional series detailing the different kinds of work, and people, needed to fix the world. Surfboards, despite their friendly shape and easy-going…

June 21, 2021

by Kevin Purdy