Ask HN: What are household items that can be repaired but people often replace?

My original question (but had to shorten): What are some common household items that are easy to repair but that people usually replace? For example I often buy a new shower mat when it inevitably gets moldy and they’re relatively cheap, but I appreciate I could clean it instead, which would be less wasteful.
Story Published at: December 27, 2022 at 12:57PM