Tool lending died in my street, and with it a piece of community

I've seen a shift where folks in my area just toss out broken items rather than trying to mend them together. Most people think this is progress, but I believe we're erasing chances for connection and passing on practical wisdom. Got a story about a time someone taught you a fix that meant more than just the repair?

4 comments

4 Comments

piper_kim1mo ago

Used to buy new until a friend fixed my bike with me.

hollyl251mo ago

Sometimes buying new just saves time and hassle.

jason_lewis31mo ago

Buying new can seem faster, but it often skips the chance to learn something useful. My neighbor showed me how to rewire a faulty extension cord last year, and now I can handle basic electrical fixes. That skill has saved me money and we check in on each other more often. The repair taught me more than just how to fix a cord.

diana6179d ago

Remember my friend whose laptop hinge broke? She almost bought a whole new one, but her cousin helped her order the tiny part and showed her how to put it in. Now she's fixed two more for other people and saved a ton. That whole thing made their family way closer, too. It's wild how fixing stuff can build those little connections you don't expect.