Projects & Inspiration

Reusing things is a joy

Reusing things is a really practical, creative way to save time and money, and do your bit to save waste. We've pulled together some ideas below that celebrate the art of reusing. Try reusing one thing this week?

Fixing up the garden

We were tidying up some of the things in our garden this week, and realised FixIts is so good for all the bits and bobs we needed. Take the eyelets below. If we didn't have FixIts, we'd have to wash our hands, jump in the car, drive to the shop (get stuck in a jam), choose from hundreds of products, wait in the queue... you get the idea. With FixIts it's quick and easy, and way more fun! Happy green fingers.

Fresh Starts with FixIts

It's a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. Time to get ready. We love it. It almost feels like a Mini New Year. It's exciting. We've got some helpful hacks for all you College Goers and Back To Schoolers. Save yourself a bit of time and money by fixing your old stuff, rather than buying new. Enjoy all the moments.

Prolong the Summer Fun

Summer holidays coming to an end too soon? Don't worry... we've got good news! You can extend the fun and make the holiday vibes last longer. Plan an extra picnic. Take the paddleboard out one last time. Wear your flip flops round the house. However you do it, remember FixIts can help make things last longer.

The Holiday Edit

FixIts is here for all last-minute holiday edits. Save time, save money, save the holiday argy-bargy. Send us a postcard!

The Holiday Fix

Bet you can't wait to get away? It's been a busy time, huh? You totally deserve it. Which is why, in the fun build up to packing, you don't want to waste any time getting in new summer stuff. Just FixIts any last-minute bits (like these ideas below). And don't forget to pack your FixIts sticks for any quick edits away from home.

The Big Outdoors

FixIts is amazing for sorting out your camp gear, whether you're getting in a quick weekend away, organising a spontaneous picnic, or heading off to a festival. Spruce up your stuff, rather than replace, recycle or bin it. It saves you time and money, and helps out nature a bit too.

Let's go outside!

We know how it is. Football's on the telly, the Olympics are round the corner. After all that rain, it's finally good enough to go outside and do something fun yourself, maybe even sporty, except... All the stuff in your shed's a bit shoddy. Cobwebs everywhere. You dust it all off. Your bike helmet's seen better days. The cricket set's two bails short of an over. Your favourite swimming goggles (which shouldn't even be in the shed) are broken. Be a good sport, don't replace this stuff. Just FixIts it. It saves you time and money. Plus you're helping the planet a bit, too.

A note from our founder, this Father's Day

One of the reasons I created FixIts is because I love spending time with my kids, mending stuff. There's nothing better than working on a project together, from start to finish, identifying and solving a problem, learning new skills, making mistakes (and fixing them), and watching my kids grow in the process. If you happen to be looking for gift ideas, our Father's Day Bundle is great for those lucky Dads who love to think outside the box.

Fix up some garden fun

It's the perfect time of year for getting outside, whether that's in a garden or on a balcony, or a window sill! Even better: getting the whole family involved. This National Children's Gardening Week, we've got some FixIts inspiration for you, so your little people can have as much fun, too. From adapting tools like trowels and watering cans to creating little seed dibbers, having fun with plants is for everyone. So clean out your window boxes, yank up your parasols, and grab your nearest FixIts sticks. It's time for some fun outdoors.

National Mental Health Awareness Week

It feels good to fix things this National Mental Health Awareness week.

Five need to know facts for recycling

To celebrate World Environment Day, FixIts Founder and materials guru Chris Lefteri wrote a guide to recycling. We picked five of the most interesting facts to share with you on how to use recycled materials more efficiently, ensuring that recycling continues to improve in the future.