To repair a broken zipper, take a pair of slim needle nose pliers and gently straighten the tooth back into the correct ...

ATLANTA — Volunteers at a local Repair Cafe are helping community members fix their broken items for free, from jewelry to kitchen appliances. The Repair Cafe initiative allows residents to bring in ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Twice a month in Evanston, volunteers sit face-to-face with people troubleshooting and diagnosing the symptoms of a beloved but broken household gadget. Much like a hospital for all ...

A growing movement of events — called Repair Fairs — want to help people learn to fix their broken things and, in turn, keep them out of landfills. NPR visits an event in northern New York. We have a ...