Today I didn’t replace my can opener. It had gotten very stiff and rusty and I was thinking about getting a new one, but instead I fixed it. A little spray of WD40 around the rusty teeth, a few spins of the butterfly to work the lubricant in, and then a good rub with a rag to remove the excess oil and rust. I now have a good as new perfectly working can opener.
A butterfly can opener.
Simple things count – Celebrate Earth Day today!
grace note: this kind of can opener is called a butterfly can opener because of the shape of the handle.
I find we’re doing this sort of thing more and more often — and I love it! (PS: That can opener is one perfect tool, isn’t it?)
Comment by bloglily — April 22, 2009 @ 3:04 pm |
Atta girl!
Comment by laura — April 29, 2009 @ 10:39 pm |
I love that you re-used an already owned item instead of replacing it! I’m all about cutting back on my consumerism, too. For a lot of folks it’s not first nature to fix what we have, but all it takes is a little thought. Well done!
Comment by Drea (from Dogwise) — May 9, 2009 @ 10:00 am |