• @[email protected]
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    15 months ago

    As a person is not very handy around the house, I can’t tell you how good I feel about myself when I can actually fix something. It’s better than sex.

  • Lovable Sidekick
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    25 months ago

    I fix stuff when it’s harder than buying a new one just because it’s rewarding. I guess the guy in the picture embodies that feeling but I don’t picture it that way, it’s just how I was brought up. Same reason I make meals instead of ordering doordash.

  • @[email protected]
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    When you can’t earn money, then, time isn’t money, Money IS Money! Sure that device costs $5 to replace, but with those two hours that you weren’t earning cash, you saved $5 that you can spend on whatever your heart desires. When you aren’t earning, save.

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    I personally designed and 3D printed a case to hold 4 rechargeable batteries, so I could charge them with 5 Volts from a USB cable, instead of buying a new charger.

    Fun Fact: this ruins the batteries. Gave up on designing myself and downloaded a design for a battery-adapter (plastic shell + 1 screw that makes small battery fit in big devices). My stockpile of small batteries then lasted me 2 months before I finally bought a charger and new rechargeables.

  • Caveman
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    15 months ago

    I mean it’s not that crazy if it saves you a trip to whatever store.

    Going to a single place to replace something can take an hour so we can subtract that. Getting paid $5 an hour for a fun activity is also an absolute steal.

  • desktop_user [they/them]
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    sometimes it’s not about solving the immediate problem, but about making sure it doesn’t happen again.

    (literally “fixed” my alarm clock this week after it’s plug broke off in the outlet by giving it a $10 right angle plug that won’t be under any significant strain.)

  • @[email protected]
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    15 months ago

    I’ve gotten shit for taking apart the filter screen on my toilet’s filler and cleaning out the sediment when I could just spend $20 to replace it. It’s really not even that hard once you figure out the trick for spreading the clips holding it together. They really didn’t want this to be user fixable.

  • @[email protected]
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    15 months ago

    Idk, repairing is often fun and may be faster actually. As in you don’t need to spend time searching for a suitable product and waiting for it to be delivered. Also, most breaks are more or less trivial to fix, so it’s at least worth a try, imo.

  • volvoxvsmarla
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    15 months ago

    Everyone here fixing stuff with 3D printers while I am here struggling how to sew up wool silk leggings in a way that keeps them elastic and fighting for my life with darning

  • Majorllama
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    05 months ago

    I just like fixin stuff. It’s why I got a 3d printer and I’m learning CAD.

    I would rather spend 8 hours banging my head against a wall than spend 10 dollars on Amazon to order a replacement part lol

    • @[email protected]
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      05 months ago

      CAD work is more entertaining than video games to me, and in the end I’ll have something I can use.

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        15 months ago

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        15 months ago

        I found an amazing website for Block Blast players: blockblastsolver.online It’s an online tool that helps you find the best moves and strategies in the game. The free solver analyzes the game board and suggests optimal block placements to boost your scores. If you’re into Block Blast and want to enhance your gameplay, this website is a must-try. It really makes the game more fun and challenging.

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        15 months ago

        I just found this amazing website geometrydashjp.com It’s a fan-made version of Geometry Dash. This game combines music and rhythm, and it’s so exciting to control characters through levels full of rhythmic obstacles. If you love action platform games, you should definitely check it out!