An expat shares improvised DIY fixes in Costa Rica, from zip ties to repurposed gear, with tips on sustainable repairs and everyday hacks.
A family was cleaning up their backyard, tidying up branches left by the local electric company after trimming four massive mango trees. The author's husband was using a broken rake, which the author referred to as "MacGyver".
His nice big orange plastic rake had broken a few years back because—as he will readily admit—he always uses his tools too hard, leading to a premature end to their lifespan.
Author's summary: Expat shares DIY fixes in Costa Rica.