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15. I always try to fix things. What I can't fix I always think...

Sat May 23, 2026, 03:26 PM

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"How can I make this into art?"

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Fixing a vacuum cleaner hose. [View all] Diamond_Dog Saturday OP

I'm so glad your vacuum sucks! Ocelot II Saturday #1

Hahahaha I wondered who was going to be the first one with that comment! Diamond_Dog Saturday #2

i once took a vacuum to a repair shop. mopinko Saturday #9

Few people these days snowybirdie Saturday #3

And so many things are impossible to fix yourself. Diamond_Dog Saturday #4

California passed a law (Right to Repair Act) C Moon Saturday #21

10 years old WOW! Dunc Saturday #5

Me too! Diamond_Dog Saturday #6

It survived 10 years. Dunc Saturday #7

Yes that's for sure. I can't imagine having more than 1 dog here Diamond_Dog Saturday #10

Duct tape is amazing. I use the Gorilla brand tape. Fantastic stuff TommieMommy Saturday #8

There's an old saying Diamond_Dog Saturday #11

My vacuum hoses are also repaired with duct tape. Ocelot II Saturday #12

That makes sense! Diamond_Dog Saturday #13

I agree 👍👍 TommieMommy Saturday #14

I always try to fix things. What I can't fix I always think... littlemissmartypants Saturday #15

I'm terrible at sculpture so I'll have to pass on that Diamond_Dog Saturday #20

You gave that carpet bruised relogic Saturday #16

The Red Green Show (duct tape always the subject it seems😆) sprinkleeninow Saturday #17

It is nice to be able to do some minor repair stuff. Old Crank Saturday #18

Nice to be a Mr. or Ms. Fixit BeneteauBum Saturday #19