We live in a culture where replacement is king. We do routinely fix big-ticket items, like cars and washing machines, but primarily it’s easier and cheaper to go buy something new. There are other reasons to avoid repair, including labels that warn that repairing a product on your own will void the warranty or the lack of access to the information and parts necessary to repair something ourselves. These conditions create a society of product consumers, not owners. And there’s a difference. Owners are empowered to take responsibility for their purchases—from proper cleaning to repairing,
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