REPAIR & MAINTAIN

Repair & Maintenance Toolkit

Every repair is a small act of climate action, keeping materials in use and money in your pocket instead of in the landfill. These are not just convenience tools; they are leverage points in the transition from a linear “take‑make‑waste” model to a circular, repair‑centered economy.​

Start Here: Learn to Fix Almost Anything

• iFixit – Free repair guides for phones, laptops, appliances, tools, vehicles, and more, with step‑by‑step photos, difficulty ratings, and community tips to help you safely repair what you own.​
• Repair Café – “Find a repair guide” – Curated directory that points you to online repair guides (including iFixit) so you can prepare at home or bring an item to a local Repair Café event.​

Vehicles: Keep Your Car on the Road Longer

• ProCarManuals – 100% free online library of factory service manuals, wiring diagrams, and repair guides for many makes and models, helping extend vehicle life and cut the cost of maintenance and major repairs.​
• ChiltonLibrary – Digital version of classic Chilton auto manuals, available through many public libraries; offers step‑by‑step repair procedures, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting guides, and ASE test prep.​

How to Use This Toolkit

• Before replacing something, search these guides for a simple repair or maintenance step you can try first, like cleaning, tightening, or replacing a cheap part.​
• Check your local library’s website for access to ChiltonLibrary or similar databases, and pair these resources with community repair events or informal “fix‑it” days with friends and neighbors.​