Repair Guides

Fix the thing instead of replacing it. Batteries, appliances, tools - most 'dead' gear has one cheap part waiting to be swapped.

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A well-used cordless drill standing on a workbench with a rubber mallet behind it
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Revive a Dead Cordless Drill by Rebuilding Its Battery Pack

The drill still works - it's the battery that died, and the replacement pack costs more than the drill did. Crack the pack open, swap in fresh cells with pre-welded tabs, and the tool you already own goes back to work for about a third of the price.

⏱ 1 afternoon (3–4 hours)💵 $25–$45

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