Story by Jeremy Chartier, read by Carla Tilghman. From patches to plugs, setting the bead and more, we’ll take a look at what the layman can repair in the field and some tips and tricks of the trade. This is the audio version of an article from the May/June 2022 issue of Countryside. For more great articles on homesteading, chickens, livestock, beekeeping, and more, go to https://www.iamcountryside.com/ If you’re interested in workshops about everything from cheesemaking to soil health to building around your property, you can take our online classes  and attend the Mother Earth News Fairs. Countryside’s sister publications are Mother Earth News and Grit.