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This photo taken June 6, 2009 shows Cory von Wallenstein, right, holding a hinge for his wife, Jessica von Wallenstein as she attaches it to the door frame at their home in Hopedale, Mass. The von Wallensteins decided to repair and paint their house after plans to move fell through due to the economy. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

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This photo taken June 6, 2009 shows Cory von Wallenstein, right, holding a hinge for his wife, Jessica von Wallenstein as she attaches it to the door frame at their home in Hopedale, Mass. The von Wallensteins decided to repair and paint their house after plans to move fell through due to the economy. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

AP Photo/Stew Milne

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Getting handy: How to fix your stuff yourself (and why it’s getting harder)

Three organizations can help you become a DIY maestro.

This photo taken June 6, 2009 shows Cory von Wallenstein, right, holding a hinge for his wife, Jessica von Wallenstein as she attaches it to the door frame at their home in Hopedale, Mass. The von Wallensteins decided to repair and paint their house after plans to move fell through due to the economy. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

AP Photo/Stew Milne
By Andrew Meriwether
   

Fixing stuff around your house can be intimidating. You need the right tools, parts, and know-how to take on many home or car projects. Fortunately, there are places and people in Chicago who are here to help.

Reset talks to three organizations about their workshops and programming that teach all things DIY. Then they talk to an advocate pushing for the Right To Repair movement.

GUESTS: Tessa Vierk, founder of the Chicago Tool Library

Nancy Bennett, education manager at Rebuilding Exchange

Molly Heyen, co-founder of Gearhead Workspace

Kyle Wiens, founder of iFixit

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