Free local workshops on repairing lamps and pruning roses highlight this week’s event offerings. In our throwaway culture, it’s often more cost-effective to replace than to repair a broken item. But ...

For years, I have had a small, old white lamp that I really love. It weighs about 12 pounds and was given to me by a female friend who shares my love for old white junk. (Some people call it “shabby ...

Run by Zero Waste Malaysia, this community-driven effort is changing how people regard appliances, waste, and what it means ...

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Repair cafes are often busy in the weeks post-Christmas when people discover their gifts are either broken or damaged in the ...