If you do any amount of cooking, you're going to need to cut, chop and slice, and that means you're going to need a surface on which to perform all of that cutting, chopping and slicing. Cutting boards come in a variety of materials, and picking the right one can make all the difference.

Few of us would dare to crack open electronic goods to see what’s inside in fear of never being able to put them back together again. Luckily, iFixit specialises in gadget teardowns and it busted open the Google Pixel XL to investigate the guts of the new smartphone in order to assess just how easily it would be to repairable it.

We generally don't recommend buying the extended warranty, because most products won't need repair until after the extended warranty coverage ends. But extended warranties can offer real value and additional features that might be worth it to you.

Nothing destroys a killing spree like spilling Mountain Dew all over your controller and making it all sticky. Or maybe you've just used it too much and worn out the buttons and thumbsticks. Whatever the case, many gamepads are easily repaired. Here's how to open up your Xbox or PlayStation controller and fix its buttons.

There's no need to spend money when you can fix something yourself. If you've popped a button on your shirt, worn down a hem on your pants or busted a seam in your dress, these five hand sewing techniques can help you fix things in snap.

Being able to upholster something at home is an incredibly useful skill. Once you learn to reupholster a chair, you can turn all kinds of thrift store throwaways into useful, good-looking furniture.

Don't miss out on packages or visitors because your doorbell is broken. The fix is easy and can be done by a DIYer of any skill.

Owning the home comes with a lot of responsibility. And first-time buyers are often caught of guard by the maintenance and repair issues that can pop up within the first few years of owning their home. Here are a few of the most common.

As everyone knows, the Plunger Uncertainty Principle dictates that you can know where your plunger is, or you can need a plunger, but never both at the same time. If your toilet is clogged and you can't find your plunger, place a plastic bag over a mop to get the job done.

Clothes have a lot of potential problems. Popped buttons, fallen hems, running tights, holes, stains and scuffs. The list goes on and on. Fortunately, this graphic will show you how to fix the most common clothing mishaps.

Got an older iMac or iPhone? Pretty soon, Apple will stop offering you repair options.

Tailors, along with cobblers, can help you avoid buying something new every time there's an issue with your clothing. A tailor can't fix everything though, so here are some of the big things they can and can't fix.

When a screw goes missing from your glasses, you lose either a lens or the earpiece. In a pinch, you can replace that missing screw with a toothpick.

Glass jalouise windows provide excellent ventilation, but they are susceptible to damage. Anyone with a screwdriver can repair these windows by sourcing the right parts.

You typically can't see your turn signal lights when you're inside your car. However, most vehicles have a subtle way of letting you know when one of your blinkers burns out: the indicator in your dashboard will blink faster than normal.

Vacuum cleaners have one job, and most do it well. But a broken roller belt will instantly cripple your vacuum and render your roller inoperable. Instead of spending money on a repair service (or a new vacuum), you can fix it yourself on the cheap. Here's how.

iFixit has always been one of our favourite sites for tearing down devices. The site has traditionally focused mostly on Apple products, but now the company has added an Android hub with over 250 guides.

Just because you're an early riser doesn't mean a squeaky door should wake up the rest of your family. Eliminate this annoying sound by performing simple maintenance on your door hinges.

Garage Doors work best when you don't notice them. When they shut down, you can be left locked in or out of your own home. Here are a few tips for troubleshooting your door to save some cash before calling in the pros.