Fixing things
Small repairs around the house and what each one took.
October 5, 2026
The dripping tap
A new washer cost almost nothing. Finding the right size took three trips to the hardware shop.
Lamp cord
September 10, 2026
Replaced the frayed cord with a new one and a proper strain relief. It was safer than it looked, but not by much.
August 17, 2026
Door that sticks
Planed a few millimeters off the bottom edge. Painted it again so the bare wood does not swell.
Bike chain
July 13, 2026
Cleaned and oiled after a winter outside. It still skips in the smallest gear, so a new one is on the list.
June 11, 2026
Old radio
The volume knob crackled. Contact cleaner fixed it in a minute, after an hour of opening the case.