Costa Rica Expat Guide to Creative DIY Home Repairs

Costa Rica Expat Guide to Creative DIY Home Repairs

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's experience in Costa Rica led to the discovery of creative DIY home repairs. While cleaning up their backyard, they found a way to repurpose a broken rake, which the husband had broken due to using his tools too hard.

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.

The expat's resourcefulness and ability to improvise with items like zip ties and repurposed gear can serve as a guide for others in similar situations.

Author's summary: Expats in Costa Rica share DIY fixes.

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The Tico Times The Tico Times — 2025-10-25

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