There is something very satisfying about having things around you that you have built or repaired. When your only course of action is to throw it away and buy another, we can feel somewhat helpless. And, the more you repair, the more comfortable you become taking on projects that you have no experience in. Before you throw it away, take a moment to search the internet to find out if you can find some assistance in repairing it. There are video tutorials, there are blogs that take you through the process step by step and there are websites that exist simply to provide you with the parts you need.