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DIY Bike Repair Stand
9:30AM Whitson Gordon | If your bike gets a lot of use, it needs regular repairs and tune-ups. Bike repair stands aren’t free, but biking weblog The Pedal Pusher has a solution that’s far from expensive. More »
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Temporarily Magnetise Your Screwdriver For Fumble-Free Repairs
7:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | When you’re tinkering, especially on a project with tiny screws, it can be intensely frustrating to have a screw disappear into the carpet or inside your project. Temporarily magnetise your screwdriver with this simple trick. More »
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4:00AM Kevin Purdy | Buying a replacement isn’t always the necessary solution when your stuff goes on the fritz. Fix common problems or altogether broken gear with these clever repair methods. More »
Top 10 Clever Fixes For Your Broken Stuff
4:00AM Kevin Purdy | Buying a replacement isn’t always the necessary solution when your stuff goes on the fritz. Fix common problems or altogether broken gear with these clever repair methods. More »
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2:30PM Angus Kidman | Being able to remove your bike chain is one of those things anyone who owns a bike should be able to do. Blog OzSoapbox details how to go about it in a chatty, experience-filled post. More »
How To Remove Your Bike Chain
2:30PM Angus Kidman | Being able to remove your bike chain is one of those things anyone who owns a bike should be able to do. Blog OzSoapbox details how to go about it in a chatty, experience-filled post. More »
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11:00AM Angus Kidman | Our modern instinct when we need a plumber, builder or other tradie is often to hit the nearest browser for some heavy-duty searching. If you need more extensive work done, however, it may make more sense to advertise and let the workers come to you. More »
Try Advertising To Find Tradespeople
11:00AM Angus Kidman | Our modern instinct when we need a plumber, builder or other tradie is often to hit the nearest browser for some heavy-duty searching. If you need more extensive work done, however, it may make more sense to advertise and let the workers come to you. More »
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DIY Home Health Checklist Helps You Fix Issues Before They Blow
9:00AM sarahrae | There’s nothing worse than waking up to a living room filled with water or some other home catastrophe, especially when it could’ve been prevented. Cure most ailments before they start with a DIY home health checklist. More »
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2:00PM Angus Kidman | Sony’s offer of an extended three-year warranty on new Bravia TVs sounds like a good bargain. While we’d never advise turning down an offer of extra protection, the deal, like many warranty extensions, might not be quite as tasty as it first appears. More »
Is Sony’s Two Year Warranty Extension A Gimmick?
2:00PM Angus Kidman | Sony’s offer of an extended three-year warranty on new Bravia TVs sounds like a good bargain. While we’d never advise turning down an offer of extra protection, the deal, like many warranty extensions, might not be quite as tasty as it first appears. More »
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Create Your Own “Extended Warranty” Fund To Self-Insure Purchases
5:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | It’s nearly impossible to make an electronic or appliance purchase without being offered an extended warranty. Turn down those over-priced extended warranties and set up your own protection fund. Photo by pasukaru76. More »
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Be Prepared For Wardrobe Malfunctions
11:30PM Jason Fitzpatrick | Ideally you’d never tear the hem of your pants, scuff your shoes or forget your umbrella on a rainy day. Use these quick wardrobe-saving tips to avoid going to your meeting tattered and rain soaked. More »
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