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What To Do When Your Sewing Machine Gets Jammed: Tips from a Tech

It’s the night before Christmas Eve and you’re frantically stitching new PJs for Jonny, or maybe it’s the day before the school play and you’re working on Little Red Riding…

July 28, 2016

by Brittany McCrigler - iFixit

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Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance: Tips From an Expert

Want to make sure you get the most out of your sewing machine as it ages? Then keeping it regularly maintained is crucial. Sewing machines are delicate, complicated creatures—but with…

July 6, 2016

by Brittany McCrigler - iFixit

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6 Tips for Tackling the Scariest Repairs

Some of the scariest repairs are easier than you’d think. To help build your courage, we’ve collected some simple tips for handling the scariest small electronics repairs around. Just like…

October 29, 2015

by Ron Davis

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What To Do If You’ve Stripped A Screw

Even if you've stripped the screw so badly it's a hollowed-out shell of its former self, you still have options. Our very own Gwendolyn Gay has put together a few…

November 12, 2014

by Julia Bluff

Hacks

Tool Hacks: Sometimes, You Gotta Improvise

We firmly believe that it's always best to use the right tool for the job. But, sometimes, time is really of the essence. When you've just dropped your iPhone in…

May 17, 2013

by Andrew Goldheart

Hacks

Hack It Better: Apple Extended Keyboard II

I’m lucky enough to own an Apple Extended Keyboard II, which belongs to my Macintosh SE. Unfortunately, it wasn’t doing much good connected to my rarely used SE. So, I…

April 9, 2013

Hacks

Repairing The Riff: Guitar Repair, Self-Repair, and Soul

While the more complicated fixes on guitars—like neck issues—might require an expert eye, odds are most guitar problems can be fixed with a few tools and basic research. “These are…

January 21, 2013

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Digital Makeover: 5 Reasons to Repair Your Gadgets, Not Replace Them

Lots of people will be lining up the night before the September 21st iPhone 5 release to get their grubby hands on the glossy screen—us included. We won’t shame you…

September 19, 2012

by Elizabeth Chamberlain - iFixit

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Repair Smarter: 5 More Tips for Electronics Repair

Sometimes, repairing electronics is hard—especially if this is your first time at the rodeo. Don't worry. We got you covered. Here are five more tips for electronics repair that we…

September 4, 2012

by Brittany McCrigler - iFixit

Hacks

Don’t Be an Oil Change Sucker Every 3,000 Miles

The truth? An oil change every 3,000 miles is as necessary as getting a new smartphone every 12 months. Sure, there may be some immediate benefits, but ultimately your wallet…

June 6, 2012

by David Rans - iFixit