Let’s be honest — the effort is admirable, but some things just aren’t worth fixing anymore. Whether it’s duct tape solutions or endless YouTube tutorials, we’ve all been guilty of trying to breathe new life into something that’s long past its prime. But sometimes, it’s not about fixing — it’s about knowing when to let go. Here are 16 things that are better off replaced than repaired.
The Remote That Needs A Slap To Work
Oh, the old “just bang it on the table” trick. If we have to bang around the remote like it owes us money for rent to get it to change channels, it’s time to get an upgrade. No, removing the batteries for the sixth time is not going to cut it. It’s possessed by demons.
The “Fixed” Window That Still Won’t Open
He sanded it. Greased it. Hammered in frustration around it. Now it’s stuck half open — forever. Summer mosquitoes, winter air, and still he says “I almost got it.” Sir, stop the madness. Buy a new window and admit defeat. We won’t judge you less. I swear.
The Loose Kitchen Drawer
It shudders like a baby tooth and falls out if you look at it the wrong way. Every time you open it, it is reminding you, no, you are not safe here. He keeps “realigning the track.” We’re done. Just get us a new drawer that doesn’t make us feel like we are being gaslit.
That One Flickering Light
Every household has that bulb. The spooky one. It dims when no one’s around it. He’s “replaced it five times” but swears it’s the wiring. Or the bulb. Or the lunar cycle. Newsflash: it’s the entire damn fixture. Replace it, exorcise it, do something — but stop acting like it’s transitory.
The Shower Head That Sprays Like a Fire Hose
A soothing mist? No way. We’re getting blasted as if we owe it rent money. If your DIY “clean it with vinegar” trick didn’t work the first four times, stop torturing us. This is not a car wash. We want a shower, not a pressure washer up the eyeballs.
That Wobbly Dining Chair You’ve “Fixed” Three Times
If the chair makes a sound louder than the door in a horror movie and tips over like a drunk every time it is sat upon, babe, it’s dead. Your 20 nails and wood glue ain’t going to work on it. We’re not trying to break a hip at breakfast. IKEA is an option.
The Blender With One Working Button
If it only works on “murder” mode and leaves that unmistakable aroma of being fried on the inside, maybe it’s time to stop duct-taping over the lid and just buy a new one. Smoothies shouldn’t come with a splash of electrical risk.
The Cabinet Door That Falls Off Every Time
Every time we have to open it, it dangles off as if it’s sick of this life. Your solution? One screw and a prayer. It’s time we require a new hinge — or simply a new cabinet. Or maybe just a whole new kitchen.
That Lamp With a “Sweet Spot” to Turn On
Tap twice on the base, twist the knob, whisper a prayer, and maybe — maybe — the light will shine. No. It’s not ritual. It’s a lamp. And it shouldn’t have to call in the spirit plane to work. Replace it.
The Door That Won’t Shut
If you have to bodycheck it, slam it, or pick it up as if you’re entering a WWE ring, discard it. We’ve watched this guy sand the frame 12 times and assure us it’s “almost perfect.” It isn’t. Just replace it, or better yet, let somebody else replace it.
The Coffee Maker That Coughs Instead of Brewing
If your “morning coffee” sounds like the machine’s dying breath and gives us more drama than caffeine, it’s time. You’re not saving the planet — you’re ruining mornings. Get rid of the Frankenstein appliance and buy one that doesn’t wheeze.
That Wobbly Ceiling Fan
And if it squeaks like it’s possessed by the devil when you flip the switch on — don’t tighten it “one more time.” We’re sick of bobbing and weaving like we’re in a Final Destination film. Now it’s not just about air movement, but risk. Replace it. Install a new, quiet one. No squeaky whirling death traps.
The Toilet That Requires a “Special Jiggle”
If you need to describe a flush method as if it’s a video game cheat code — “Jiggle the handle, pause three seconds, then kick the base” — stop being proprietary about plumbing. Get. A. New. One.
The TV Remote with Missing Buttons
Why are we pressing “volume up” with a toothpick? He says, “It still works if you push hard.” No, it’s 2025 — remotes aren’t that tough. Quit babying the oldie. Change it before we end up turning on the microwave with it.
The Light Switch That Electrocutes You Back to Jesus
You go over to turn the light switch and receive a stiff shock as if you’ve just touched a live wire from the Matrix. If the switch shocks you into a state of existential fear, don’t clutch the screwdriver, for goodness’ sake, and call an electrician. Or simply replace it before the house burns down.
The Sink That Sounds Like It’s Possessed
It whistles. Weird ones. Your fix? Vinegar and baking soda. Again. If it’s whistling like Morse code in distress for help, it’s not a science project — it’s pipes. Fix the pipes or pay someone who will.
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