DIY project:

A home repair for a leaky coffee machine.

AS LUCK would have it, the guarantee on our home coffeemaking machine had just expired when it started leaking – if it had happened prior to that, I would’ve definitely reported it to the manufacturer, as I firmly believe that feedback helps to drive product improvements.

So, ignoring the clear caution underneath (‘Do not remove this cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorised service personnel only.’), I got to work. But here’s our disclaimer: These warnings should indeed be heeded by non-technical people, especially when working on any electrically powered devices. But if you have the knowledge, skills and tools, why waste your money?