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An Eco-thrifty blog from the Green Dad of GreenMoms.com.
Where have you been GreenDad? I’ve been busy repairing my house and household items during my ‘free’ time. I’ve found that Do It Yourself is easier and more rewarding than I remember. By rewarding, I mean financially, emotionally and environmentally rewarding. Here’s a recent project that shows how you can save money and the environment:
Project #1: Kitchen Aid Mixer: Following a huge loaf of bread mix, our mixer started making a horrible noise then stopped. Thanks to the wonder of the internet, I was able to diagnose the issue as a stripped/broken gear. It was a $12 part that was actually designed to break under extreme stress to save the much more expensive motor. With the help of a step-by-step guide (which even included pictures) I found online, I was able to take apart the mixer, replace the broken gear, and rebuild the machine to working order. Cost: $12; Savings: $220 for new mixer; Environmental impact: kept mixer from the landfill, reduced need for replacement mixer.
So, next time you or your GreenDad have something that’s broken and a little extra time, look for a way to repair or reuse. You’ll help the environment, save money, and even surprise yourself with how easy it is.
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