Repair inspiration
Maybe you want to practice your newfound skills or are looking for a way to repurpose a broken item. Here are some ideas and examples that might inspire you to delve further into the world of repair.
So, get stuck into a new project and enjoy knowing that your hard work and ingenuity has given a new lease on life to an item that might otherwise have been disposed of.
Get creative
Being equipped with a range of repair skills not only sets you up to save money and reduce waste, but it is also a great opportunity to get creative. Repairing takes many shapes and forms. You could restore something back to new, or give a broken item a new purpose.
Why not upcycle some old furniture, fix a hole in your favourite jumper, or even repurpose some electronics? The possibilities are truly endless!
To get you going, you might like to check out Pinterest for some home repair inspiration or the iFixit manual for more technical ideas.
Love Essex highlights
We love to see Essex residents putting their skills to good use. Here are some highlights of all the cost-saving, waste-reducing, creative ways that you have been reusing and repairing.
Have a look around on Freegle and see if a free item sparks an idea for your next project!
Check out this fabulously upcycled dresser by Love Essex team member Nat.
If you’ve been working on a project reusing and repairing, we want to hear from you! Send a picture and some details to our Instagram or Facebook page or email love.essex@essex.gov.uk so that we can spotlight your hard work.
Essex County Council cannot be held responsible for the safety of any residents that repair items themselves or in community repair groups. We would strongly recommend that anyone wishing to repair goods via this route seek advice on how to check the safety of consumer items.