Recently, one of our Mother Earth News editors asked if it would be possible to repair an electrical cord on an iron. The plug had torn away from the cord. This is an easy and low-cost repair. So we ...

A worn or broken plug end on a small appliance can be easily replaced with a little know-how, a screwdriver and a wire stripper. Step 1: With the appliance unplugged, use scissors or wire cutters to ...

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan Visuals by Clark Hodgin After 16 months, my home renovation is nearing a happy milestone: ...