The Latest repair Reviews, News, Tips and More From Lifehacker Australia

How To Choose, Clean And Care For Your Cutting Boards

4 years ago

How To Choose, Clean And Care For Your Cutting Boards

Claire Lower

How Repairable Is The Google Pixel XL?

4 years ago

How Repairable Is The Google Pixel XL?

The Hidden Value Of Extended Warranties

5 years ago

The Hidden Value Of Extended Warranties

Melanie Pinola

4

Clean, Repair Or Customise Your Game Controllers With A Little Disassembly

5 years ago

Clean, Repair Or Customise Your Game Controllers With A Little Disassembly

Whitson Gordon

Five Basic Hand Stitches You Should Know For Repairing Your Own Clothes

5 years ago

Five Basic Hand Stitches You Should Know For Repairing Your Own Clothes

Patrick Allan

How To Reupholster An Old Piece Of Furniture

5 years ago

How To Reupholster An Old Piece Of Furniture

Timothy Dahl

5 years ago

Repair A Broken Doorbell With This Simple Fix

Timothy Dahl

Beware These Common Repairs When You’re A First-Time Home Buyer

6 years ago

Beware These Common Repairs When You’re A First-Time Home Buyer

Kristin Wong

8

Unclog A Toilet With A Mop And Plastic Bag When You Don’t Have A Plunger

6 years ago

Unclog A Toilet With A Mop And Plastic Bag When You Don’t Have A Plunger

Eric Ravenscraft

2

This Graphic Shows You How To Repair Common Clothing Problems

6 years ago

This Graphic Shows You How To Repair Common Clothing Problems

Eric Ravenscraft

Mac Attack: Older Macs And iPhones That Apple Will Stop Repairing Soon

6 years ago

Mac Attack: Older Macs And iPhones That Apple Will Stop Repairing Soon

1

Save Some Time And Money By Knowing What A Tailor Can And Can’t Do

6 years ago

Save Some Time And Money By Knowing What A Tailor Can And Can’t Do

Patrick Allan

Replace A Missing Screw On Your Glasses With A Toothpick

6 years ago

Replace A Missing Screw On Your Glasses With A Toothpick

Walter Glenn

1

Repair Broken Jalouise Windows Yourself With A Screwdriver

6 years ago

Repair Broken Jalouise Windows Yourself With A Screwdriver

Timothy Dahl

2

When Your Turn Signal Indicator Blinks Rapidly, Change Your Bulb

6 years ago

When Your Turn Signal Indicator Blinks Rapidly, Change Your Bulb

Eric Ravenscraft

6

How To Replace A Vacuum Cleaner Belt And Save Big Money

6 years ago

How To Replace A Vacuum Cleaner Belt And Save Big Money

Timothy Dahl

3

iFixit Launches Android Hub With Over 250 Repair Guides

6 years ago

iFixit Launches Android Hub With Over 250 Repair Guides

Eric Ravenscraft

Mute Squeaky Doors With This Five-Minute Fix

6 years ago

Mute Squeaky Doors With This Five-Minute Fix

Timothy Dahl

5

6 years ago

Fix A Busted Garage Door Before Calling In The Pros

Timothy Dahl

Build And Learn To Use The Perfect Bike Patch Kit With This Guide

6 years ago

Build And Learn To Use The Perfect Bike Patch Kit With This Guide

Thorin Klosowski

6 years ago

Improve Your Mechanical Keyboard With New Keycaps And Dampeners

Whitson Gordon

1

EtreCheck Produces A Bare-Bones Diagnostic Report Of Your Mac

6 years ago

EtreCheck Produces A Bare-Bones Diagnostic Report Of Your Mac

Thorin Klosowski

6 years ago

The Easiest Way To Remove A Broken Construction Nail

Patrick Allan

2

The Simple Renovations You Can Do In A Rental Bathroom

7 years ago

The Simple Renovations You Can Do In A Rental Bathroom

Mark Wilson

7 years ago

Restore A Used Pair Of Quality Shoes Instead Of Buying Them New

Whitson Gordon

Fix A Droopy Door With A Few Hidden Screws

7 years ago

Fix A Droopy Door With A Few Hidden Screws

Ed Rhee

Five Fluids You Should Check To Keep Your Car Running Smoothly

7 years ago

Five Fluids You Should Check To Keep Your Car Running Smoothly

Thorin Klosowski

Breathe New Life Into Old Speakers With New Foam

7 years ago

Breathe New Life Into Old Speakers With New Foam

Thorin Klosowski

The Most Common Smartphone Repairs You Can Do Yourself

7 years ago

The Most Common Smartphone Repairs You Can Do Yourself

Eric Ravenscraft

1

Collect Drilling Dust With An Envelope

7 years ago

Collect Drilling Dust With An Envelope

Walter Glenn

6 Common Fluids That Leak From Cars And How To Diagnose Them

7 years ago

6 Common Fluids That Leak From Cars And How To Diagnose Them

Melanie Pinola

4

Fix A Broken Pair Of Headphones With Earmuffs

7 years ago

Fix A Broken Pair Of Headphones With Earmuffs

Whitson Gordon

1

What To Do When Your Water Cooling Leaks Inside Your PC

7 years ago

What To Do When Your Water Cooling Leaks Inside Your PC

Whitson Gordon

2

Ask LH: How Can I Stop My Noisy House From Squeaking And Creaking?

7 years ago

Ask LH: How Can I Stop My Noisy House From Squeaking And Creaking?

Adam Dachis

5

Patch Your Broken Smartphone Screen With Sugru

7 years ago

Patch Your Broken Smartphone Screen With Sugru

Eric Ravenscraft

4

iFixIt Ranks The Hardest Gadgets To Repair, Apple And Nikon Dominate

7 years ago

iFixIt Ranks The Hardest Gadgets To Repair, Apple And Nikon Dominate

Eric Ravenscraft

7 years ago

Repair A Broken Headphone Plug

Eric Ravenscraft

7 years ago

‘The Gateway Drug For Making Is Breaking’

Thorin Klosowski

2

How To Fix 11 Of The Most Common Household Appliance Problems

7 years ago

How To Fix 11 Of The Most Common Household Appliance Problems

The Family Handyman

This Graphic Shows You Quick Home Improvement Projects You Can Tackle

8 years ago

This Graphic Shows You Quick Home Improvement Projects You Can Tackle

Alan Henry

Replace Worn-Off Appliance Lettering With Sugru

8 years ago

Replace Worn-Off Appliance Lettering With Sugru

Thorin Klosowski

When Gadgets Should Be Repaired, Not Replaced

8 years ago

When Gadgets Should Be Repaired, Not Replaced

Thorin Klosowski

6

The Best Pocket-Sized Tools For Your Inner MacGyver

8 years ago

The Best Pocket-Sized Tools For Your Inner MacGyver

Thorin Klosowski

3

Ask LH: How Can I Revive An Old, Beaten-Up Pair Of Glasses?

8 years ago

Ask LH: How Can I Revive An Old, Beaten-Up Pair Of Glasses?

Thorin Klosowski

Ask LH: Should I Repair My Old Car Or Just Replace It?

8 years ago

Ask LH: Should I Repair My Old Car Or Just Replace It?

Alan Henry

8

How To Troubleshoot The Four Most Common ‘Oh S**t’ Mac Problems

8 years ago

How To Troubleshoot The Four Most Common ‘Oh S**t’ Mac Problems

Thorin Klosowski

4

Silence Noisy Rain Gutters With Rope

8 years ago

Silence Noisy Rain Gutters With Rope

Whitson Gordon

Save Your Broken Vertical Blinds With A Paper Clip

8 years ago

Save Your Broken Vertical Blinds With A Paper Clip

Eric Ravenscraft

2

Improve Your Jeans’ Fit By Adding An Extra Button When They Start To Sag

8 years ago

Improve Your Jeans’ Fit By Adding An Extra Button When They Start To Sag

Joshua Rivera

Fix Scratched Wood With Iodine

8 years ago

Fix Scratched Wood With Iodine

Adam Dachis

4

Home Maintenance By Brightnest Makes Keeping Track Of Cleaning A Breeze

8 years ago

Home Maintenance By Brightnest Makes Keeping Track Of Cleaning A Breeze

Thorin Klosowski

iFixit Ranks The Best And Worst Tablets For DIY Repair

8 years ago

iFixit Ranks The Best And Worst Tablets For DIY Repair

Whitson Gordon

Ask LH: How Can I Stop Losing And Breaking My Headphones?

8 years ago

Ask LH: How Can I Stop Losing And Breaking My Headphones?

Alan Henry

1

Remove Minor Dents From Your Car With A Plunger

8 years ago

Remove Minor Dents From Your Car With A Plunger

Adam Dachis

1

DIY Data Recovery Tricks For When Your Hard Drive Goes Belly Up

Small Business & Startups

8 years ago

DIY Data Recovery Tricks For When Your Hard Drive Goes Belly Up

Nick Parsons

7

Keep Your Knives In Top Condition With A Whetstone

8 years ago

Keep Your Knives In Top Condition With A Whetstone

Alan Henry

How To Completely Make Over Vinyl Or Laminate Floors With Paint

8 years ago

How To Completely Make Over Vinyl Or Laminate Floors With Paint

Tessa Miller

2

How To Reboot Your Android Phone Or Tablet Into Safe Mode

8 years ago

How To Reboot Your Android Phone Or Tablet Into Safe Mode

David Galloway

Fix A Stuck Drawer With Lip Balm

8 years ago

Fix A Stuck Drawer With Lip Balm

Adam Dachis

1

DIY Penetrating Oil Helps Remove Rusty Metal Parts

8 years ago

DIY Penetrating Oil Helps Remove Rusty Metal Parts

David Galloway

9

Fix A Buggy iPhone Speaker With A Cotton Bud

8 years ago

Fix A Buggy iPhone Speaker With A Cotton Bud

Alan Henry

Turn A Broken DVD Player Into A Smart Desk Clock

8 years ago

Turn A Broken DVD Player Into A Smart Desk Clock

Whitson Gordon

1

Expose Disreputable Mechanics By Asking For The Old Parts Back

8 years ago

Expose Disreputable Mechanics By Asking For The Old Parts Back

Alan Henry

8

Fix A Loose MicroUSB Port With A Toothpick

8 years ago

Fix A Loose MicroUSB Port With A Toothpick

Alan Henry

2

How To Sharpen Nail Clippers

8 years ago

How To Sharpen Nail Clippers

David Galloway

5

What To Do When The Hardware Buttons On Your Phone Stop Working

8 years ago

What To Do When The Hardware Buttons On Your Phone Stop Working

Whitson Gordon

Repair Scratched Discs With Peanut Butter

8 years ago

Repair Scratched Discs With Peanut Butter

David Galloway

Calibrate Your Cooking Thermometer For Accurate Readings

8 years ago

Calibrate Your Cooking Thermometer For Accurate Readings

Alan Henry

4

iFixit For Android And iPhone Puts Repair Guides In Your Pocket

9 years ago

iFixit For Android And iPhone Puts Repair Guides In Your Pocket

Melanie Pinola

Make Your Own Bicycle Tube Patch Kits In Bulk

9 years ago

Make Your Own Bicycle Tube Patch Kits In Bulk

Thorin Klosowski

2

How To Make Your Smartphone The Most Important Tool In Your Toolbox

9 years ago

How To Make Your Smartphone The Most Important Tool In Your Toolbox

Thorin Klosowski

2

DIY Duct Tape Dots Make Awesome Portable Adhesives

9 years ago

DIY Duct Tape Dots Make Awesome Portable Adhesives

Thorin Klosowski

Repair Frayed Shoe Laces With Glue And Toothpaste

9 years ago

Repair Frayed Shoe Laces With Glue And Toothpaste

Thorin Klosowski

2

Preserve Your Favourite Clothes And Make Them Last

9 years ago

Preserve Your Favourite Clothes And Make Them Last

Thorin Klosowski

1

Ask LH: What Can I Do With A Dead Or Broken Laptop?

9 years ago

Ask LH: What Can I Do With A Dead Or Broken Laptop?

Adam Dachis

4

Fix Blown Out Speakers With Masking Tape

9 years ago

Fix Blown Out Speakers With Masking Tape

Thorin Klosowski

Fix A Worn-Out Video Game Controller

9 years ago

Fix A Worn-Out Video Game Controller

Whitson Gordon

Use Beeswax To Condition Cutting Boards And Furniture

9 years ago

Use Beeswax To Condition Cutting Boards And Furniture

Alan Henry

Clamp Awkward Or Slippery Objects With A Bicycle Tube

9 years ago

Clamp Awkward Or Slippery Objects With A Bicycle Tube

Thorin Klosowski

Use Mayonnaise To Fix Cracks In Wood Furniture

9 years ago

Use Mayonnaise To Fix Cracks In Wood Furniture

Alan Henry

Fix Stretched Or Bent Sunglasses With A Hot Water Bath

9 years ago

Fix Stretched Or Bent Sunglasses With A Hot Water Bath

Alan Henry

IceClean Keeps Your Mac In Working Order

10 years ago

IceClean Keeps Your Mac In Working Order

Alan Henry

Rehab Your Old Sneakers With Baking Soda And Detergent

10 years ago

Rehab Your Old Sneakers With Baking Soda And Detergent

Adam Dachis

1

How To Fix The Five Most Common iPhone Injuries

10 years ago

How To Fix The Five Most Common iPhone Injuries

lifehackerinternational

7

Clean Up Old, Rusty Tap Grips With Sugru

10 years ago

Clean Up Old, Rusty Tap Grips With Sugru

Whitson Gordon

2

Rescue Tape Gets You Out Of Nearly Any Bind (Without A Mess)

10 years ago

Rescue Tape Gets You Out Of Nearly Any Bind (Without A Mess)

Whitson Gordon

Fill In Floor Holes And Cracks With A Melted Crayon

10 years ago

Fill In Floor Holes And Cracks With A Melted Crayon

Adam Dachis

10 years ago

Hold A Nail Steady With These Household Objects

Whitson Gordon

10 years ago

Avoid Dropping Screws By Wrapping Your Screwdriver In Plastic Wrap

Whitson Gordon

1

Temporarily Fix Dying Laptop Fans By Lubricating Them

10 years ago

Temporarily Fix Dying Laptop Fans By Lubricating Them

Whitson Gordon

4

Use Heated Milk To Repair Your Cracked China

10 years ago

Use Heated Milk To Repair Your Cracked China

Kevin Purdy

3

290-Piece Kit Hangs Anything On Any Surface Known To Man

10 years ago

290-Piece Kit Hangs Anything On Any Surface Known To Man

Kevin Purdy

Liquid Damage May Not Kill Your Replacement Chances With Apple Products

10 years ago

Liquid Damage May Not Kill Your Replacement Chances With Apple Products

Kevin Purdy

2

How Do You Get The Most Out Of (Extended) Warranty?

10 years ago

How Do You Get The Most Out Of (Extended) Warranty?

Adam Dachis

5

Use Specialty Spray Paints To Fix Up Aged Objects

10 years ago

Use Specialty Spray Paints To Fix Up Aged Objects

Kevin Purdy

How To Fix Your Toilet With Aluminium Foil

10 years ago

How To Fix Your Toilet With Aluminium Foil

Adam Dachis

2

What Do You Do When Your Computer’s Gone For Repairs?

10 years ago

What Do You Do When Your Computer’s Gone For Repairs?

Adam Dachis

6

Use Toothpaste To Fix Car Body And Headlight Scratches

10 years ago

Use Toothpaste To Fix Car Body And Headlight Scratches

Kevin Purdy

2

Unclog A Drain With A Cable Tie

10 years ago

Unclog A Drain With A Cable Tie

igpajo

1

Make Your Own Oogoo, A Versatile DIY Sugru-Like Substance

10 years ago

Make Your Own Oogoo, A Versatile DIY Sugru-Like Substance

Kevin Purdy

4