Years ago, if something broke, you repaired it. Today if something breaks, most items get trashed often due to not being repairable, or people don’t have the skills to mend them.
Learning to mend and repair things is a skill that has been lost in modern times.
Obviously for important jobs, it’s good to get someone qualified (like gas registered engineers).
But if you can, learn to do small safe jobs yourself, then use local DIYers for the rest (cheaper, and keeps money within your community).
Just like a few good cooking tools, investing in some good DIY tools makes this far easier and safer. For around £60, HOBO’s basic tool set is a find.
There is also a more extensive screwdriver tool kit and one for DIY people and professionals. It includes just a few quality items in a beautiful box including:
- A magnetic or cordless screwdriver (premium set)
- A self-locking tape measure
- A claw hammer with rubber cap
- A multi-purpose needle-nose plier
- A bit sit (10 pieces)
- An adjustable spanner
- A brush drill (premium set only)
Where to Recycle Unwanted Tools
Get your community involved, to set up a Terracycle Tool Recycling Program, to get all unwanted tools out of your town forever, to make into other things.
Sponsored by industry, this program is free. Just find a place to put the box, then when it’s full, order collection.
