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Oct 10 4 tweets 2 min read
Repair cost for a broken extension cord: $3 to $8 depending on the amp rating/quality of the new plug. #DIY
It's literally a 2 minute operation to fix something like this, I just put two different ends on this to create two new extension cords.
Family member 1: "Throw that away! Just go buy a new one"
Family member 2: "Hmm, you should throw that in the trash and buy a new one"
Me: "WHAT?!?! It's so easy to fix these!"
(obviously, I am the handy/DIY person in this part of the family)
Safety note: 1. always check an extension cord before plugging it in (versus plugging it in and going "why doesn't this work"🤪) 2. Don't fix these if you are a complete non-handy person.

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