Repair or Replace?

Subject: Repair or Replace? Fri 27 Apr 2007, 2:57 am

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Subject: Re: Repair or Replace? Fri 27 Apr 2007, 3:04 am

Personally, we try to repair and fix what we can, which usually saves money.
I just wondered because I remembered a woman whose children went to a pre-nursery school with DS several years ago who happily told us all that if one of her kids tore their clothing, she dumped it and bought new! Shocked

She said she couldn't be bothered sewing clothes, I know these days it's regarded as a disposable society....but clothes???....lol.
I replace buttons, zips, resew seams that have come apart on clothing and bedlinen etc....
There're also household items we've repaired where possible unless it's beyond all hope Razz

I remember when we were kids, my dad re-heeled our shoes with old rubber car-mats laugh

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Subject: Re: Repair or Replace? Fri 27 Apr 2007, 5:50 am

I had a SIL once that threw away clothes also.I guess when I was a single mom it opens your eyes a bit more!

Subject: Re: Repair or Replace? Fri 27 Apr 2007, 10:34 am

we repair... from crock pot to dishwasher my Dh repairs I sew , replace button .. I guess we are use it up.
and we recycle everything we can
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Gayla

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Subject: Re: Repair or Replace? Fri 27 Apr 2007, 12:23 pm

We absolutely repair if it is at all possible to do so.
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MARY

Subject: Re: Repair or Replace? Fri 27 Apr 2007, 12:36 pm

I have to be honest, we replace. We're too lazy to figure out how to fix most things.

Subject: Re: Repair or Replace? Tue 15 May 2007, 10:27 am

I try and repair but not very much talent here so half time we have to replace
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We are pretty resourceful...we always try to repair unless it costs more to fix it than to buy it new....But first before we buy, if it can't be fixed, we try to go without it to see if we "need" it.