There was a time when the simplest and cheapest kitchen appliance you could think of was a toaster. Some nichrome wire, a spring, and a mechanical thermostat were all you needed. Those days are gone ...

The toaster is a somewhat modest appliance that is often ignored until it stops working. Many cheap examples are not made to be easily repaired, but [Kasey Hou] designed a repairable flat pack toaster ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gloved hand pulling old white toaster from trash can - Svetliy/Shutterstock With toasters only lasting six to eight years on ...