The toaster is a somewhat modest appliance that is often ignored until it stops working. Many cheap examples are not made to be easily repaired, but [Kasey Hou] designed a repairable flat pack toaster ...

There was a time when the simplest and cheapest kitchen appliance you could think of was a toaster. Some nichrome wire, a spring, and a mechanical thermostat were all you needed. Those days are gone ...

A broken lamp. A torn jacket zipper. A clock that hasn't ticked in years. For decades, the solution to many household problems was simply to throw it away and buy a new one. But as prices continue to ...